Detailed Quy Nhon travel experience from A - Z

The coastal city of Quy Nhon promises to bring visitors a meaningful trip thanks to its stunning scenery and unique cuisine . To make the journey more complete, visitors can refer to the Quy Nhon travel experience in the following article.

• 1. Ideal time to travel to Quy Nhon
• 2. Suggestions for 6 attractive tourist destinations in Quy Nhon
• • 2.1 Ky Co
  • 2.2 Eo Gio
  • 2.2 Phuong Mai Sand Dunes
  • 2.3 Cu Lao Xanh
  • 2.4 Hon Kho
  • 2.5 Hai Minh fishing village
  • 2.6 Trung Luong picnic area
• 3. Enjoy 6 attractive specialties when traveling to Quy Nhon
• • 3.1 Quy Nhon fish cake
  • 3.2 Crab and shrimp vermicelli
  • 3.3 Banh it la gai
  • 3.4 Nem Cho Huyen
  • 3.5 Straw pork roll
• 4. What specialties to buy when coming to Quy Nhon?
• • 4.1 Tam Quan pink cake
  • 4.2 Sweetened squid
  • 4.3 Coconut rice paper
  • 4.4 Dried seaweed
• 5. Suggested means of transportation to Quy Nhon
• • 5.1 Aircraft
  • 5.2 Passenger cars
  • 5.3 Train
  • 5.4 Personal vehicles
• 6. What do you need to prepare for Quy Nhon travel?
• • 6.1. Means of transportation in Quy Nhon
  • 6.2 Choose the right outfit
  • 6.3. Buy flight tickets early

1. Ideal time to travel to Quy Nhon

March - September is the time when Quy Nhon enters the peak tourist season. At this time, the coastal city is in the dry season, with little rain and sunny weather, making it convenient for tourists to participate in activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and outdoor parties.

In addition, from October to February , the weather gradually becomes cooler, this is also a beautiful time for tourists to admire Quy Nhon in the green of ripe rice fields. The city is less directly affected by storms, so tourists can rest assured about their journey.

2. Suggestions for 6 attractive tourist destinations in Quy Nhon

Below are 6 famous landmarks in the coastal city that tourists should visit.

2.1 Ky Co

The beautiful island will amaze visitors with its majestic and vast natural scenery. The special feature that makes Ky Co unique comes from the unique color of the sea water, the water near the shore is clear blue and you can see the bottom.

• Location: Nhon Ly, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh  
• Distance to center: About 20km

2.2 Eo Gio

An ideal place for tourists to dive to see colorful corals and enjoy fresh, rich seafood. Eo Gio appears like a wild picture with the highlight being the unique rocks interspersed along the coast.

• Location: Nhon Ly, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh   
• Distance to center: About 20km

2.2 Phuong Mai Sand Dunes

From afar, Phuong Mai sand hill looks like a soft golden silk in the middle of a vast, wild space. The height of the sand dunes is from 20 - 30m, some special sand dunes have a height of up to 100m above sea level.

• Location: Nhon Hoi, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh  
• Distance to center: About 20km

2.3 Cu Lao Xanh

Cu Lao Xanh is one of the few islands that still retains its pure natural beauty like a “rough gem” of nature. Because it has not been exploited much for tourism, the place still retains its inherent peaceful and quiet space.

• Location: Nhon Chau, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh  
• Distance to center: About 17km

2.4 Hon Kho

Besides the activities of immersing in the cool blue sea water, walking on the soft sand road, Hon Kho is also a place for visitors to experience the interesting underwater road. When the tide recedes, a small road appears, visitors can easily move from one side to the other.

• Location: Nhon Hai, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh  
• Distance to center: About 19km

2.5 Hai Minh fishing village

The fishing village is located at the foot of the mountain in a majestic space, one side leaning against the mountain, the other facing the sea. Visiting the fishing village, visitors have the opportunity to calm their souls, learn about the simple life of people who have spent their whole lives attached to the sea.

• Location: Phuong Mai Peninsula, Area 9, Hai Cang, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh  
• Distance to center: About 20km

2.6 Trung Luong picnic area

The place is known as the “miniature Jeju” of Vietnam because of its beautiful nature and rich vegetation. The area allows visitors to try many diverse activities such as mountain climbing, bathing in streams, walking in pine forests, camping, picnicking,...

• Location: Trung Luong Commune, Tuy Phuoc District, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh   
• Distance to center: About 30km

3. Enjoy 6 attractive specialties when traveling to Quy Nhon

6 attractive specialties that tourists should not miss when traveling to the coastal city of Quy Nhon include:

3.1 Quy Nhon fish cake

Fresh fish cakes, soft, fragrant with the taste of peppercorns, have the ability to awaken all the senses of the enjoyer. The dish is often combined with rice, vermicelli or pho. A famous Quy Nhon fish cake brand that tourists can find to buy is Thanh Van fish cake.

• Price: About 150,000 - 200,000 VND/500gr
• Suggested restaurants: Quy Nhon Ngoc Lien fish noodle shop, Quy Nhon fresh fish noodle

3.2 Crab and shrimp vermicelli

Crab and shrimp vermicelli has a rich flavor and is slightly spicy. The broth is made from ground crab, marinated with refreshing spices. When enjoying, visitors eat with herbs, grilled rice paper, green mango and peanuts.

• Price: About 20,000 - 25,000 VND/portion
• Recommended restaurants: My Hanh crab noodle soup, Phu My crab noodle soup

3.3 Banh it la gai

This cake is an indispensable dish in the list of famous Quy Nhon cuisine. The cake has a dark green, thin, chewy crust covering a thick, sweet filling. The filling is mainly made from mung bean or coconut.

• Price: About 6,000 - 8,000 VND/portion
• Suggested restaurants: Man Khoa Store, Binh Dinh Phung Nga Specialties

3.4 Nem Cho Huyen

The appearance of the spring rolls has many similarities with Thanh Hoa sour spring rolls. Huyen market spring rolls can be wrapped in banana leaves or guava leaves with quite simple ingredients including lean meat, skin and secret spices. When eating, visitors will clearly feel the crunchy feeling of pork skin, mixed with the spicy taste of chili and a little sourness of fermented meat.

• Price: About 30,000 VND/10 pieces
• Recommended restaurant: Bon Lai spring roll shop, Thuy Trinh's specialty of Xu Nau

3.5 Straw pork roll

Cha tre is rolled in dried straw, which is both rustic and unique. After peeling off the straw, visitors need to mix the meat pieces together and arrange them on a plate. The main ingredients for making cha tre are pig ears, head meat, and seasoned with a little rice bran, sesame, galangal, garlic, and black cashews.

• Price: About 30,000 VND/piece
• Recommended restaurant: 03D Tang Bat Ho

4. What specialties to buy when coming to Quy Nhon?

Quy Nhon is a land rich in tradition and culture, so it is not difficult for visitors to find impressive specialties.

4.1 Tam Quan pink cake

This is the childhood dish of many people in the land of Nau. The name of the cake comes from the tradition of using pink cake on wedding day. The cake crust is white with sticky rice, the filling is crispy with coconut, and can be stored for quite a long time, from 5 to 7 days.

4.2 Sweetened squid

Fresh squid is carefully processed, then stewed with sugar, garlic and chili to create an attractive sweet and salty spicy flavor. Dried squid can be preserved for a long time and still retain its original color, deliciousness and nutritional content.

4.3 Coconut rice paper

Crispy rice paper pieces have conquered the hearts of many tourists from near and far. The dish originated from the need for quick, easy meals by fishermen in Binh Dinh during their trips out to sea.

4.4 Dried seaweed

Dried seaweed in Quy Nhon ensures high quality with reasonable price. Seaweed is cool, has the effect of providing minerals, vitamins and cooling the body on hot days.

5. Suggested means of transportation to Quy Nhon

The 4 means of transportation to the coastal city of Quy Nhon that are popular with tourists are:

5.1 Aircraft

Flight routes and travel time: Flights to Quy Nhon are currently being operated by Vietnam Airlines with high frequency. The flight time for each leg is from 1 - 2 hours, the ticket price only fluctuates around 828,000 VND/way for Economy class. Visitors can refer to Quy Nhon flight tickets here .

5.2 Passenger cars

Tourists go to the bus station in their residential area, buy tickets and travel to Quy Nhon. For tourists departing from Ho Chi Minh City, they can take the bus from Saigon Eastern Bus Station to Quy Nhon Bus Station. Bus ticket prices range from 230,000 - 950,000 VND/ticket.

5.3 Train

When traveling by train, visitors need to plan to buy tickets early to avoid the situation of sold out tickets during peak season. There are 2 types of train tickets for visitors to choose from: sleeper type about 500,000 VND/ticket, regular seat type about 300,000 VND/ticket. Average travel time is about 14 hours.

5.4 Personal vehicles

Tourists travel by personal vehicle when living near Quy Nhon and want to experience it on their own.

6. What do you need to prepare for Quy Nhon travel?

6.1. Means of transportation in Quy Nhon

For convenience during sightseeing and exploration, visitors can travel in Quy Nhon by the following means:

• Motorbike rental : About 80,000 - 200,000 VND/day
• Car rental : Suitable for large groups of tourists, rental price is about 700,000 VND/day
• Taxi : Price depends on time and area of ​​travel
• Bus : A means of transport that meets the needs of sightseeing and saving costs

6.2 Choose the right outfit

Tourists should choose clothes that are suitable for the weather and climate conditions in Quy Nhon. Clothing should prioritize comfort, coolness, and ease of movement. In addition, tourists should consider bringing accessories and cosmetics such as hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect their skin and health.

6.3. Buy flight tickets early

For tourists who need to travel by plane to Quy Nhon, they can save money through the following 4 ticket buying experiences:

• Early Bird Offer: 5% discount on tickets for flights purchased 30 days before departure date.
• Follow Fanpage, register to receive E-news, download Mobile App: Follow now to become the first passengers to update and apply Vietnam Airlines' preferential programs.
• Sign up for Golden Lotus membership: Opportunity to get up to 5% discount on ticket price, bonus miles on birthday, additional free baggage allowance and many other attractive privileges.
• Buy tickets online: Receive benefits such as free ticket issuance, discount codes when paying online with e-wallet, bank account and periodic promotions on the Promotions page.