In the past few years, Quy Nhon is an attractive tourist destination. Because of its beautiful natural scenery, facilities, cheap and diverse travel costs, convenient accommodation services …
Things To Do In Quy Nhon?
1. Queen Beach
Hoang Hau Beach (commonly known as Bai Egg). It is located in the Ghenh Rang tourist area. The reason for this beach is called Hoang Hau beach. Because previously when coming to Quy Nhon city, Nam Phuong Queen chose this place to relax. Visitors come here to play beside the water waves, with small rocks shaped like eggs. Travel to Quy Nhon you can also visit the Ghenh Rang tourist area, stone churches, the tomb of Han Mac Tu poet. Do not forget to book the hotel near Hoang Hau Beach for easy access here.
2. Han Mac Tu Tomb
One of the most famous tourist site in Quy Nhon. But to visit the poet’s grave site. You have to cross a small bridge over the Tien stream to turn left to Thi Nhan hill. In front of Han Mac Tu’s grave is a large cross half a meter high. The tomb is designed in a modern fashion with simple rectangular shapes. On the head of the tomb is a statue of Mary with both arms outstretched, eyes looking down at the tomb. Behind the hills and mountains, Han Mac Tu tomb is located close to Emperor Bao Dai, and when continues on the Mong Cam slope towards the sea, you will come to the egg stone beach with a beach for Nam Phuong Queen. when she lived in Quy Nhon.
3. Cu Lao Xanh Lighthouse
Reaching the top 5 lighthouses over the famous 100-year-old. The Cu Lao Xanh lighthouse is a beautiful symbol of the spirit of the people here who live year round with sea and wind waves. Through many ups and downs, the lighthouse has always been lit up to help the locating of fishing boats on Binh Dinh sea and the surrounding sea area of South Central. Therefore, the lighthouse is also known as the “magic eye” of the sea.
4. Bai Xep Fishing Village
Listed by Business Insider Asia’s so-called “secret jewels”. It’s punctuated by the serene beauty of a traditional fishing village, without the fuss of vehicles or the bustling like other beach resorts in Vietnam. You should come to Bai Xep this time when it has not much industrial intervention to enjoy its pristine nature. However, the services of sightseeing, tourism, restaurants and hotels in Bai Xep are quite sufficient. If you have the opportunity, come and feel the wild beauty here.
5. Thap Thap Pagoda
As one of the famous Buddhist centers in the Central Region. It’s located in An Nhon Town, Binh Dinh Province. This pagoda is known by visitors for its ancient architecture, along with historical and literary values. Also this is a symbol of spiritual tourism, a quieter destination than other locations in Quy Nhon.
6. Quy Nhon Cathedral
Quy Nhon Cathedral is located at 122 Tran Hung Dao Street, Quy Nhon City. This place has a relatively large campus and also planted with many green trees. Because the location is opposite to Le Thanh Ton Street. That you can see the church from the beginning of Nguyen Hue street. It is also the venue for important ceremonies. Such as the “ordination” for priests.
7. Crescent Moon Beach
This is the main beach of Quy Nhon and Binh Dinh area with a unique and attractive moon shape. Especially attracts with sand dunes stretching 5km from Tan to Ghenh Rang. Recently, this beach has been upgraded with infrastructure and cleaning so the number of tourists is increasing, gradually. It’s becoming one of the most popular places in the Central-South region. For your own suggestion: the hotels in Quy Nhon Beach are breathtaking!
8. Ky Co – Eo Gio
According to local people, Eo Gio and Ky Co Beach are the two most beautiful places in Binh Dinh. Eo Gio possesses a poetic beauty with charming mountains hugging the blue sea, at the foot of the mountain is a winding path, just like the usual frames in Korean films. This is the place for thousands of beautiful check-in photos.
Ky Co is a pristine beautiful beach with clear water. From Eo Gio, it takes about 30 minutes to go to Ky Co by boat or canoe. Ky Co has just been put into operation, so the services are limited. Therefore, you have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Ky Co completely and pristine. Here you can also bathe in the cool blue water and dive to see the coral.
9. Hon Kho
Ride through Thi Nai Bridge, Nhon Hoi Economic Zone, along Mai Huong Bay to the fishing village of Nhon Hai commune. From here, you will travel to Hon Kho by boat. Transportation costs range from 200,000 to 300,000 VND for groups of 5-10 people. The deserted island is surrounded by sea and rocky mountains, the inhabitants of this island are sparse, mainly engaged in fishing. For tourists, the most special thing in Hon Kho is fresh seafood, the price is extremely cheap. You can buy seafood directly from the newly caught fishermen, as a gift after the trip.
What To Eat In Quy Nhon?
Quy Nhon is famous for its specialty of fish vermicelli. The difference lies in the way this dish is prepared. Fresh fish is processed into fish ball, noodles and eye-catching color, fish head used to cook broth, giving this dish a unique flavor, attractive to visitors.
1. Fish noodle – Bun ca
Just like Nguyen appears in the first name of many Vietnamese names when it comes to food, it’s the bun (or noodle) that usually begins the name of a Vietnamese dish. Among the countless types of noodle in Vietnam, bun ca Quy Nhon is one of the most popular ones. It is so easy to spot a cart that sells bun ca when you’re in Quy Nhon but the preparation requires a lot of effort.
Every ingredient has to be prepared separately the night before. From kneading, shaping, and boiling a mixture of rice powder and flour to make the vermicelli; to elaborately making the fish fillet and patiently stewing the fishbone and head for hours to make a flavourful broth, this dish will not disappoint. A bowl of fish noodles is usually served with a dish of fresh herbs. It tastes even better when you dip the fish fillet in the fish sauce.
2.“Jumping” shrimp pancake – Banh xeo tom nhay
Are you curious about the name of this dish? At first, when my friend told me that we would be eating the “jumping” shrimp pancake, I expected to see the shrimp jumping on the pan when being cooked. However, it didn’t happen. In fact, the term “jumping shrimp” is used to describe the freshness of the shrimp. This pancake is much smaller than the southern version. I enjoy the sizzle of the heat as the mixture of liquid flour makes contact with the hot pan. The filling of central banh xeo is rich.
You can also eat this pancake with squid, egg, or rare beef which is then complimented by bean sprouts, onion, and green onion. This central pancake feast isn’t completed without a tray of greens herbs, rice paper, and sweet fish sauce. To eat it, grab a piece of rice paper, top it with salad, herbs, and the pancake. Then it’s time to roll! Finally, take a bite and feel the steaming texture of a fried pancake, the freshness of the seafood, and the refreshing flavor of herbs.
3.Jellyfish noodle – Bun sua
Here comes another bun dish! Not every jellyfish can be cooked in a delicious bowl of noodles, it must be a milky jellyfish. The cook immerses the vermicelli noodles in boiling water, then moves it to a bowl when done. Next, the cook places slices of jellyfish, fried fish fillet, and pours a decent amount of broth (made of stewed pork bone) into the bowl. Last but not least, grinded peanut is added to the beautiful bowl of noodles as a delicious crunchy topping.
Just like other Vietnamese dishes, the veggies that accompany jellyfish noodles are mango to contribute a sour taste, slices of cucumber, and some greens like salad, coriander, and mint leaves. All of the ingredients are blended so well together and create a pleasant flavor in your mouth. Bun sua is perfect for those of you who love eating anything that is chewy and crunchy.
4.Grilled Nem
Nem is a kind of meatball (usually pork) that often comes in the shape of a cube wrapped in banana leaves and herbs. Quy Nhon-Binh Dinh nem is a specialty that people usually buy to gift to their family and friends whenever they travel to this region. Normally, nem can be eaten without having been cooked. However, I wouldn’t say no to grilled nem! The nem is grilled until the surface is a little burnt, then the cook will either use it for spring rolls or serve it with the greens, bitter banana, cucumber, and star fruit. In every bite, you will taste the light texture of the grilled nem, it won’t be too dry. Dip it in soya sauce or chili sauce to enhance the taste.
5.Water Fern Cake – Banh Beo
This dish is not originally from Quy Nhon but beo cake is a flavorful snack with good flavor in this region. The water fern cake in Quy Nhon is made of rice flour, topped with chopped chives, dried shrimp, and ground peanuts. The best version of this dish has crunchy fried breadcrumbs on the top. Add a decent amount of sweet fish sauce and this snack will be ready to go.