Song Tu Tay Island is the northernmost island of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, in Song Tu Tay Island Commune, Truong Sa Island District, Khanh Hoa Province. Looking from afar, the island looks like a miniature forest in the middle of the ocean. The green trees combined with the blue sea creates a peaceful space.
The oval-shaped island measures about 700m long and 400m wide and is 4-6m above sea level. The ecological environment on the island is favourable for raising cows, pigs and chickens and growing many types of vegetables in all four seasons.
Song Tu Tay Island has witnessed many changes over the past 43 years of liberation. A hydro-meteorological station is located on the island to provide weather data for the mainland. The island’s dock is capable of accommodating hundreds of large fishing ships and is also a safe harbour for fishermen.
Song Tu Tay Island now has a fishery logistics service station which provides repair services, oil, and fresh water for fishing ships. A wind and solar energy system has been in operation since 2010, contributing to enhancing the lives of the locals and soldiers on the island.
Several construction works were built to serve the people on the island: a communal house, a memorial site dedicated to General Tran Hung Dao, Song Tu Tay Temple, a primary school, and others.
