48 hours in Quy Nhon

Quy Nhon is no longer a new destination, but it always offers new experiences for tourists.

On June 11th, runners arriving in Quy Nhon to participate in the VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon can take advantage of the opportunity to combine their summer vacation with a family trip of 2-3 days in this coastal city. In addition to the race time, runners can refer to the following two-day itinerary, suggested by Mr. Manh Tuan, a local tour guide, and Ms. Minh Anh, a tourist from Hanoi who has visited Quy Nhon many times.

Day 1

Visitors should start their day with breakfast featuring popular Quy Nhon dishes such as fish cake noodle soup, crab noodle soup, and rice vermicelli with pork offal. Famous establishments include Ngoc Lien fish noodle soup, Thuy fish noodle soup, and Que Huong fish noodle soup... The seaside cafes on Xuan Dieu Street are great places to relax after breakfast.

The next leg of the journey is to Nhon Ly fishing village. From Quy Nhon city, tourists cross the Thi Nai bridge to Phuong Mai peninsula and then continue along National Highway 19B to Nhon Ly island commune.

48 hours in Quy Nhon — **Nhon Ly fishing village viewed from above.** Photo: Nguyen Dung

The fishing village has recently attracted many tourists with its various experiential activities. Besides the already popular Ky Co - Eo Gió tour, visitors, especially those who enjoy active pursuits, can climb the mountain to admire the panoramic view of the sea and the fishing village. Services include paddleboarding to Bai Dua beach for snorkeling and coral viewing, renting boats to explore the islands, and taking photos at the landmark on the sea. For over a month now, Nhon Ly fishing village has also featured many murals, attracting young people to check in. Visitors can have lunch and rest on-site and return to the city in the afternoon.

Dinner on a houseboat in Quy Nhon harbor, featuring jellyfish in broth, is a must-try. The best way to eat it is to put the jellyfish in a bowl, add some vermicelli, green mango, banana blossom, herbs, some roasted peanuts, and then pour the boiling broth over everything. Note that you shouldn't blanch the jellyfish in the water for too long, as it will become tough and unpleasant to eat.

Day 2

For families with children, a visit to the Science Discovery Center (ExploraScience) is a refreshing experience. ExporaScience is located at 10 Science Avenue, Ghenh Rang Ward. Entrance fee is 40,000 VND per person for the children's area. Tickets for the nighttime astronomy experience at the public astronomical observatory are 150,000 VND per person, valid from 6 PM to 10 PM.

This is a science space complex that primarily attracts high school and university students. The center offers many activities and exploration rooms with themes related to space, physics, and chemistry, and is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Con Chim Island is located in the Thi Nai Lagoon area, about 15 km from the city center. It acts as a green lung, attracting many species of waterbirds to roost and forage. Here, visitors can experience canoeing to explore the mangrove forest, navigating through the seafood farming lagoons to watch flocks of birds foraging, and admire the sky filled with birds at sunrise and sunset. Floating restaurants here also serve typical Thi Nai Lagoon dishes such as shrimp, crab, and fish. In addition, visitors can inquire about lagoon fishing services.

Sitting at Surf Bar overlooking the sea is a great end-of-day experience. This popular spot is located right on the beach in the city center, opposite the Saigon - Quy Nhon Hotel. With its beautiful setting and wide selection of drinks, it's perfect for photography enthusiasts. From Surf Bar, visitors can walk 1-2 km to Ngoc Han Cong Chua seafood street, Ngo Van So food street, or various restaurants along Xuan Dieu street for dinner.

Tourists can also choose several alternative destinations to the above itinerary, such as Cu Lao Xanh Island, Trung Luong camping area, and Lang Song Minor Seminary.

According to vnexpress.net

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