Joanna James
A coastal town which may not be as popular as Hoi, Da Nang or Hue in Central Vietnam, Quy Nhon is a delightful city in the same Binh Dinh Province blessed with charming landscapes and mouth-watering seafood addition to the scenic beaches enticing visitors, especially those with children.
With a long sandy coastline, clear blue waters and being blissfully crowd-free, Bai Xep is a beautiful beach for lovers of quality time together. The enchanting natural rocks emerging out of the waters here are called 'pearls in the rock' and are a great attraction for kids. Being close to a fishing village it will be a treat for the kids to explore the village to savour village life and have the locals prepare some traditional seafood dishes for the family. A joyful day out from your Quy Nhon hotel.
This duo of beautiful towers are a part of the surviving ancient Cham Temples close to the city centre. Built during the 12th and 13th centuries, these eye-catching towers in Red Brick stand in a small park secluded by swaying coconut and banana palms. The towers are tall with one at 20 metres and the other at 18 metres in height. Plan to visit this fascinating place with your children to spend time admiring the ancient architecture and to have images captured as done by visitors from Anantara Quy Nhon Villas.
This rocky island is blessed with shimmering sandy beaches, azure waters and mountain cliffs yet with no inhabitants. However, it entices visitors to discover the virgin and peaceful beauty and try to clamber up the imposing mountain of this island. Take your family for a day out to enjoy the cool wind, soak in the sand and the lapping waves followed by a delicious seafood meal.
Operating as a shop of handicraft and souvenir items as well as a café this centre is managed by a team of warm and friendly differently-abled people. If you are fortunate, you can also see a performance by some talented musicians during your visit. Have your children pick up a few items from the shop, and enjoy some refreshments thus helping these persevering people become independent.
This long and splendid beach is about a mile away from Quy Nhon city and is enjoyed by locals, the expatriate community as well as visitors. Unlike other beaches, Quy Hoa is also backed by a well-maintained facility resembling a resort, however in reality a former leper hospital which is at present a dermatology clinic and a model village of descendants of affected leper families living as a community. Quite a revealing experience for visitors both adults and children.
Referred to as the Maldives of Vietnam on occasions, this dreamy beach comes into view resembling a crescent moon with mountains on three sides and the sea on one side. Coconut palms, sandy valleys and salty air make you want to don your swimsuits and enjoy the sun, sea and the sand, a great beach for the entire family.
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