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In pictures: Exploring Ke Ga Lighthouse at low tide

Located on Hon Ba Island, around 500 metres from the mainland, Ke Ga Lighthouse in Lam Dong Province is one of the tallest and oldest lighthouses in Viet Nam.

Visitors fortunate enough to arrive during periods of exceptionally low tide are treated to the spectacular experience of strolling along a sandy causeway that emerges from the sea to connect the mainland to the island.

Situated along the coast of Binh Thuan, Ke Ga Lighthouse stands on a small island about 500 metres offshore and is recognised as one of the oldest of its kind in Viet Nam and Southeast Asia.
Situated along the coast of Binh Thuan, Ke Ga Lighthouse stands on a small island about 500 metres offshore and is recognised as one of the oldest of its kind in Viet Nam and Southeast Asia.
The structure was designed by a French architect and built in 1897 from large blocks of granite.
The structure was designed by a French architect and built in 1897 from large blocks of granite.
Having withstood more than a century of historical upheaval and the harsh conditions of the sea, the 35-metre-high tower continues to guide vessels passing through the area.
Having withstood more than a century of historical upheaval and the harsh conditions of the sea, the 35-metre-high tower continues to guide vessels passing through the area.
On ordinary days, visitors can only reach the lighthouse by speedboat or by hiring a traditional basket boat from local fishermen. However, when the tide recedes to unusually low levels — approximately twice a year — the sea appears to part, revealing a smooth stretch of white sand that links the mainland directly to the island.
On ordinary days, visitors can only reach the lighthouse by speedboat or by hiring a traditional basket boat from local fishermen. However, when the tide recedes to unusually low levels — approximately twice a year — the sea appears to part, revealing a smooth stretch of white sand that links the mainland directly to the island.
This low-tide phenomenon is one of nature’s most remarkable spectacles. Not everyone who visits Ke Ga has the opportunity to witness or walk along this ephemeral pathway, which appears and disappears with the tides.
This low-tide phenomenon is one of nature’s most remarkable spectacles. Not everyone who visits Ke Ga has the opportunity to witness or walk along this ephemeral pathway, which appears and disappears with the tides.
Streams of visitors make their way across the exposed seabed, with gentle waves lapping against the wet sand on either side.
Streams of visitors make their way across the exposed seabed, with gentle waves lapping against the wet sand on either side.
Walking barefoot on the damp sand, with the open sea and ocean breeze all around, creates a profound sense of freedom and awe at nature’s grandeur.
Walking barefoot on the damp sand, with the open sea and ocean breeze all around, creates a profound sense of freedom and awe at nature’s grandeur.
The lighthouse’s distinctive octagonal tower rises above the landscape, its solid silhouette set against the deep blue sky — a steadfast symbol amid wind and wave.
The lighthouse’s distinctive octagonal tower rises above the landscape, its solid silhouette set against the deep blue sky — a steadfast symbol amid wind and wave.
The lighthouse’s distinctive octagonal tower rises above the landscape, its solid silhouette set against the deep blue sky — a steadfast symbol amid wind and wave.
The lighthouse’s distinctive octagonal tower rises above the landscape, its solid silhouette set against the deep blue sky — a steadfast symbol amid wind and wave.
Surrounding the historic tower are striking rock formations, seemingly scattered at random, forming a rugged barrier against the open sea.
Surrounding the historic tower are striking rock formations, seemingly scattered at random, forming a rugged barrier against the open sea.
Adding to its weathered charm are rows of frangipani trees, their shade and gentle fragrance creating a peaceful atmosphere for visitors.
Adding to its weathered charm are rows of frangipani trees, their shade and gentle fragrance creating a peaceful atmosphere for visitors.
Visitors pose for photographs with Ke Ga Lighthouse in the background during this rare low-tide occurrence.
Visitors pose for photographs with Ke Ga Lighthouse in the background during this rare low-tide occurrence.
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