[Asia Travel] Vietnam: Quy Nhon

Quy Nhon is a rural town located in the southern part of Vietnam. Quy Nhon is known as a port town and is a tourist spot with beautiful beaches. In the past, it was not a very attractive town, but in recent years resort development has begun, and it has become a tourist spot that attracts a lot of attention. The ruins of the Champa Kingdom are also scattered here and there, and you can also learn about the deep history of central and southern Vietnam.

place

Quy Nhon is located in the southern part of Vietnam.

history

Since ancient times, the Champa Kingdom has prospered in this area. Quy Nhon was a big and prosperous port. In the 1700s, it became the base of the Nishiyama clan. It is also known as the site of a very fierce battle during the fall of this dynasty. During the Second World War, the Japanese army invaded and stationed here, but withdrew after the defeat.

climate

Quy Nhon belongs to a tropical monsoon climate. The rainy season is from September to March. April to August is the dry season. Temperatures range from 18°C to 35°C throughout the year.

language

Vietnamese is the official language in Vietnam. Khmer and French are also spoken. In modern times, English has become a general education, and the number of people who can speak English has increased.

security

Quy Nhon is a tranquil rural town, which is clearly safer than the big cities. Beware of pickpockets and scams targeting tourists.

Race

In Vietnam, the Kinh people are very numerous, accounting for 90%. Others, such as the Hoa and Tai, also live here.

industry

Quy Nhon is one of Vietnam’s leading tourist resort cities. The city is also registered as a World Heritage Site and attracts many tourists every year.

religion

There are many Buddhists in Vietnam. There are also many Catholics and Muslims.

currency

Dong is used in Vietnam.

Sightseeing Spot 1 : Thap Doi

The ruins are located in the center of a well-maintained park. Built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, it has two red brick towers. When viewed from the front, the left is the south shrine, and the right is the central shrine. The central shrine is tall and large in scale.

Sightseeing Spot 2 : Hon Kho Island

An uninhabited island where tourists can land from Quy Nhon and enjoy snorkeling. The sea area is very transparent, so you can see coral reefs and tropical fish swimming in the water.

Sightseeing Spot 3 : Bánh Ít

It is the most famous ruins built on a hill in the suburbs. The shape of the Silver Pagoda is very complicated and elaborate among Binh Dinh ruins, and you can clearly see its appearance from the national highway.

Sightseeing Spot 4 : Chùa Long Thọ

A large temple with a 17m tall Buddha statue in the old city of Quy Nhon. The temple was built in the 16th century, but the huge pagoda and Great Buddha have been added in recent years, making it a place with many highlights.

Sightseeing Spot 5 : Quy Nhon Beach

It is a beach with a 3km long sandy beach that looks like gold. The beach used to be small and dotted with small fishing boats and huts, but is now a popular tourist spot.

Sightseeing Spot 6 : Nhon Hai

It is an old fishing village about 10km away from Quy Nhon city. The number of foreigners staying for a long time is increasing, and tourism projects and restaurants are rapidly increasing.

Sightseeing Spot 7 : Ky Co

Also known as the Maldives of Vietnam, the island is known as a hot tourist destination in Quy Nhon. The beautiful sea spreads out and many tourists visit every year.

Sightseeing Spot 8 : Bai Xep

It is said to be the oldest fishing village in Quy Nhon. The American news site “Business Insider” introduced it as one of Asia’s “16 hidden gems”, and it became famous. It is a village that is developing rapidly due to the tourism boom.

Hotel

Quy Nhon has plenty of accommodation options. The nearest airport is Phu Cat Airport. You can book flights and accommodation from the link below. Other languages are also supported.