Vung Chua - Yen Island

A sheltered bay below Ngang Pass, the resting place of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

Vung Chua is a wind-sheltered bay at the foot of the Hoanh Son range, screened by three small islands — La, Gio and Yen — so the water is almost always calm. In 2013 General Vo Nguyen Giap was buried on the hillside above the bay, as he had asked, and since then millions have come to pay respects. The path up to the grave runs through casuarina, ending in a small terrace facing the East Sea. Below, white sand runs along the shore and Yen Island sits about a kilometre out — an island where swiftlets still nest, exactly as its name says.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Vung Chua - Yen Island?

April to August

How long do you need at Vung Chua - Yen Island?

2 - 3 hours

What are the opening hours of Vung Chua - Yen Island?

06:00 - 18:00

Did you know

The bay lies at the foot of the Hoanh Son range, near Ngang Pass.
Three small islands — La, Gio and Yen — shelter it, keeping the water calm year-round.
General Vo Nguyen Giap was buried here in 2013.
Yen Island lies about 1km offshore and still holds nesting swiftlets.

Travel tips

Dress respectfully at the grave; this is a place of remembrance, not a photo stop.
Combine with Ngang Pass and Nhat Le beach on the way into Dong Hoi.

Source: https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vũng_Chùa

Updated: 2026-08-06