Joanna James
Quy Nhon is a beautiful coastal city and is one of the least explored in Vietnam. It is filled with amazing beaches, landscapes, and a historical past that is sure to keep you spellbound by its beauty.
Located midway linking Nha Trang and Hoi An, the coastal city of Quy Nhon is gorgeous! There are 42-kilometres of coastline with stunning beaches, enclosed by mountains, paddy fields and towers stretching back to the Champa Kingdom period.
Several domestic airlines fly daily to Quy Nhon, and daily buses and trains are also easily available. If travelling by air, you will have to catch a flight from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh. The most popular airlines that serve Quy Nhon includes Jet Star, Vietnam Airlines, and Viet Jet Air. You can also get the shuttle bus for 50 VND per ticket. A sleeper bus is available from Ho Chi Minh from the Mien Dong Bus Station. It takes about 10 -12 hours to reach the destination. If travelling by train, take a train from Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi to Dieu Railway station, which is about 25 minutes away from Quy Nhon. From Ho Chi Minh, the train journey takes around 10 -12 hours and from Hanoi around 20 hours.
The most common and comfortable form of transport is via motorbike, especially to visit the beaches. Some locations can be located at a distance, so having your means of transportation will serve you well. One can easily arrange a motorbike for rental purposes through your accommodation.
Rental costs will be around 8.50-13 USD per day.
There are plenty of Quy Nhon motorbike taxis as well. A short trip will usually cost around USD 0.55.
If staying centrally hire a bicycle to explore around town. A city is a cycle-friendly place, with many stunning landscapes to cycle by. Most hotels will have bikes available for hire for their residents.
Some of the best attractions in Quy Nhon are Champa Kingdom and its ruins. The Champa were indigenous people who lived in the coastal areas of Vietnam and were expert seafarers. The Kingdom lasted from the 7th to the 15th centuries.
Also known as 'two towers', it is one of the most easily accessible of all the Cham Towers. Built-in the 12-13th century, it is made from red bricks and sits majestically among banana trees and coconut palms.
These are four restored towers that are located on top of a hill, with amazing views of the countryside. The site is located 15 kilometres away from the main city centre. The Gate Tower will take you to the Fire Tower and the Sanctuary Tower. It stands at 29.6 metres in height. The Sanctuary Tower is adorned with pilasters that have five double grooves with opulent patterns on its roof of three layers.
It used to be a prosperous city and the capital from the 11th century up to 1471. Only a few remains can be seen today, such as remnants of the foundation walls, square wells, and stone lions.
It is located on the coastal road to the south of the city. The beach is sheltered by trees on either side and is mostly empty on weekdays. There are many shaded streets with cute shops, cafes and houses close to the beach. On the northern end is a memorial park, with commemorative busts of famous personalities.
It is about 20 km away northeast of the city centre. The beach offers a bit of adventure with a rocky coastline filled with many hills and caves, waiting to be explored. The landscape is rugged, hilly and secluded.
In Quy Nhon, hotel offerings are diverse, you can find a range of accommodations to suit every budget. Homestays and hostels are also an option. More luxurious accommodation such as Anantara Quy Nhon Villas is also around.
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