Admire the picturesque Thi Nai lagoon

Thi Nai Lagoon is known as the green lung of Quy Nhon City and a precious gem of Binh Dinh province. The lagoon covers an area of ​​5,000 hectares. The scenery here is lush and picturesque all year round.

The sun casts its shadows over Thi Nai Lagoon. The scenery here is incredibly picturesque - Photo: DUNG NHAN

Located 8km northeast of Quy Nhon city, Thi Nai Lagoon is the largest lagoon in Binh Dinh province, boasting a rich ecosystem. A highlight of Thi Nai Lagoon is its vast, verdant mangrove forests and the numerous canals that branch out in all directions. Visitors here feel as if they have wandered into a pristine and fascinating land of rivers, sky, and clouds.

Thi Nai Lagoon is considered the green lung of Quy Nhon City with its vast, lush mangrove forests - Photo: DUNG NHAN

In the lagoon, near the western shore, there is a small mountain. On it stands a small shrine built by fishermen to worship the water god. The mountain's shape resembles an ancient tower, known as the Soothsayer's Tower . As dawn breaks, fishing boats begin to cast their nets on the lagoon amidst the thick, misty fog, creating a scene as beautiful as a fairy tale.

Thi Nai Lagoon has also been home to many families since ancient times. Small houses nestle beside lush green mangrove forests - Photo: LAM THIEN

Every time the sun sets, flocks of birds return, calling to each other, filling the sky with their joyful sounds. This is one of the unforgettable sights when visiting Thi Nai Lagoon.

Lush green mangrove forests on Thi Nai lagoon - Photo: DUNG NHAN

Historically, Thi Nai Lagoon served as a naval base for the Tay Son dynasty, where fierce naval battles took place between the Tay Son rebels and Nguyen Anh's forces in the early 19th century (1801).

Tourists can paddleboard to enjoy the scenery on Thi Nai Lagoon - Photo: LAM THIEN

Locals paddle boats to take tourists sightseeing on the lagoon - Photo: LAM THIEN

Located east of Thi Nai Lagoon, acting as a giant screen protecting Quy Nhon city from the sea, is Phuong Mai Peninsula, with its system of towering rocky mountains and enormous sand dunes extending about 15km into the sea.

Exploring the vast, lush mangrove forests on Thi Nai Lagoon - Photo: LAM THIEN

Young shoots stretch across the surface of the pond - Photo: LAM THIEN

Visitors to Thi Nai Lagoon can participate in activities such as boat trips, paddleboarding, fishing, sightseeing, and enjoying local specialties.

Recently, Thi Nai Lagoon was chosen as the venue for the first-ever international Formula 1 H2O jet ski competition to be held in Vietnam in 2024.

A peaceful scene at a small corner on Thi Nai Lagoon - Photo: LAM THIEN

Thi Nai Lagoon covers an area of ​​5,000 hectares - Photo: LAM THIEN

The Soothsayer's Tower stands amidst Thi Nai Lagoon in the morning light - Photo: DUNG NHAN

A fishing net on Thi Nai Lagoon - Photo: DUNG NHAN

The Thi Nai Bridge connects Quy Nhon City and Phuong Mai Peninsula, spanning the Thi Nai Lagoon - Photo: LAM THIEN

A view of Thi Nai Lagoon towards Quy Nhon City - Photo: LAM THIEN

The lagoon is home to many kinds of snails, shrimp, and fish. People living around the lagoon make a living by catching snails in the streams within the lagoon - Photo: LAM THIEN

In the afternoon, thousands of birds, including egrets and herons, fly in formation over Thi Nai Lagoon, creating a truly impressive scene - Photo: DUNG NHAN

The lush mangrove trees create a cool, green space for Thi Nai Lagoon - Photo: LAM THIEN

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