Quy Nhon (Quy Nhơn) is a coastal city of Binh Dinh province (Central Vietnam). People here are very very kind-hearted and nice. Quy Nhon is famous for beautiful landscapes such as Genh Rang (Gềnh Ráng), Bai Trung beach (Bãi Trứng) where Nam Phuong queen used to bath, Trung Luong beach, Han Mac Tu tomb – a famous poet living in the beginning of the 20th century, and many more other places.
Especially, Binh Dinh is also called Martial Land (Đất Võ) because it is hometown of Quang Trung King, a great king in Vietnam’s history who defeated Thanh dynasty (Qing, a big dynasty of China) in their attack in the 17th century. So, don’t miss the chance to learn about our great king at Quang Trung museum. Following is some information and experiences about Quy Nhon – Binh Dinh tourism.
In this article: How to get to Quy Nhon | Hotels | Specialties | Attractions | Itineraries
How to get to Quy Nhon
From Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city, you can get to Quy Nhon by bus or plane.
By bus
It is over 600km (400 miles) from Ho Chi Minh to Quy Nhom, which takes about than 14 hours, while a Hanoi-Quy Nhon ride (1100 km or 690 miles) takes about 20 hours . You can consider some of the nice bus firms as follow:
– Hoang Long bus. In Sai Gon: Eastern bus station (Mien Dong bus station), 292 Dinh Bo Linh – Binh Thanh – Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: +8482.2438.989. In Hanoi: 3 Nguyen Khoai – Hai Ba Trung – Ha Noi, tel: +8443.987.7225
– Phuong Trang at Eastern bus station, tel: +848.3830.9309
– Sinh tourist (Sinh cafe). In Sai Gon: 246 De Tham street – district 1 – Ho Chi Minh city. Tel: +848.3838.9597. In Hanoi: 38 Ly Nam De – Hoan Kiem District – Hanoi. Tel: +849.8875.7689
By Plane
You can fly from Hanoi or HCM city to Phu Cat airport, 30km (20 miles) away from Quy Nhon. Check out the websites of VietnamAirlines and VietjetAir for flight details and subscribe for promotion notifications.
Rent motorbike in Binh Dinh
You can ask your hotel for motorbike service, or contact Mien Trung tourist company: +8456.3946.888 or +8456.3946.666.
Or directly contact Mr. Trung: +8491.4737.888
When renting motorbike, you will have to deposit $25 and your passport.
Hotels and motels in Quy Nhon
Here are some good affordable hotels that my friends and I stayed during our visits:
1. Khang Khang hotel at 37 Ngo Gia Tu street, tel: +8456.3747727. Nice hotel, just 10 minute walk to Quy Nhon beach. Price from $9 – $13.
2. Phuong Dong hotel at 3/21 Ngo May street, tel: +8456.374.7767. Friendly hostess, family-run hotel. Rooms are slightly old but soft price, safe and cozy feel.
3. Hoang Son at 3 Ngo May street, close to Quy Nhon university, opposite to the beach and park. Near Tran Doc, Xuan Dieu, Ngo Van So, which are famous for cuisine with many restaurants for evening and night. Double room is $10, triple is $15, good room and comfortable.
4. Thang Loi hotel on Tran Phu street, prices from $8/day.
Up-scale hotels could be:
5. Hoang Anh Gia Lai 4-star hotel at 01 Han Mac Tu street – Quy Nhon, Tel: +8456.747.100, price from $80/day.
6. Hai Au 4-star hotel at 489 An Duong Vuong, tel: +8456.3846.377. Price from $40.
7. Hoang Yen 4-star at 5 An Duong Vuong, tel: +8456.3646.489
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Specialties and restaurants in Quy Nhon
1. During your stay in Quy Nhon, you can’t help missing Bún chả cá ( a fish noodle)– a famous specialty of this land. So best to check out Thu fried fish noodle on Nguyen Hue street for breakfast or Ngoc Lien fried fish noodle or Phuong Teo in the evening, also on the same street.
2. Binh Dinh baked roll (nem nướng Bình Định) at Nem Loi restaurant 113 – Tang Bat Ho street.
4. Seafood, you should take a look at Xuan Dieu street for fresh, tasty and cheap seafoods. I like Bay Sen restaurant. Besides, there’re many equally yummy cakes, fruits, noodles to try out.
5. Bánh Xèo Tôm Nhảy (nicely translated to dancing prawn pancake) is one of the dishes that make Binh Dinh’s name. A must-eat in Binh Dinh for just $1/each. So my idea will take you quite away from the town to a restaurant 25km (16 miles) from Quy Nhon. Every time back in town, I always come here for this little amazing treat at Tuy Phuoc up North a bit. They start opening from 6.30pm, so queue soon or you will have to wait over 1 hour for your turn.
Things to do in Quy Nhon – Binh Dinh
1. Beaches. You can opt for Quy Nhon beach (in the city), or get to Trung Luong beach, a very beautiful, clean, pristine, blue sea. And even more amazing, the seafood is so cheap and fresh.
2. Quang Trung museum in Tay Son district, 50km (over 30 miles) from the city by taking the 19-highway. You can also watch martial arts dance for $15/ticket.
3. Quy Nhon double tower, 2 ancient towers of Cham ethnic group, is near Tran Hung Dao street, the gateway into the city.
4. Thap Thap Di Da (Thập Tháp Di Đà), an ancient pagoda was built 300 years ago. The pagoda is located in Van Thuan, An Nhon district, near Phu Cat airport, 28km (19miles) from the city.
5. Son Long pagoda (or Hang pagoda) is an ancient pagoda that was built 300 years ago. The pagoda is located in Nhon Binh ward – Quy Nhon.
6. Ham Ho tourist resort is in Tay Son district, 20km (12 miles) from Quy Nhon. Ham Ho is located in the middle of Kut river, famous for its majestic and charming nature.
7. Eo Gio (wind strait) is 20km (12 miles) from Quy Nhon. This is the most beautiful and majestic landscapes in Binh Dinh province.
Things to do in Quy Nhon for 3 days
Itinerary 1 (3 days)
Day 1: I arrive in Quy Nhon at 11 am, after finding hotel and renting a motorbike, I started exploring the city, from near to far: Minh Tinh pagoda, double tower. Late afternoon, laze on Quy Nhon beach and evening is for strolling around the city and eat Binh Dinh specialties.
Day 2: Visit Banh It tower – Xuan Dieu pagoda – Ham Ho – Quang Trung museum – Duong Long tower – Thap Thap Di Da pagoda – Canh Tien pagoda – finally, back to Quy Nhon and watch sunset on the beach. My idea is there’re many places for 1 day, either pick out the one you feel like you would prefer or try to allocate time reasonably.
Day 3: Leave early for Thi Nai swamp – Eo Gio – Nhon Ly sand hill – Genh Rang, buy some specialties for souvenirs if interested and catch bus back to Sai Gon or Hanoi.
Itinerary 2 (2 days)
1st day. Arrive in Quy Nhon at about 5pm. Evening, stroll around the city and eat come specialties: fish noodle, baked roll and seafood.
2nd day. Pick 1 of 2 following itineraries:
– Option 1:
1. Nhon Ly sand hill in the early morning to avoid the day heat
2. Eo Gio (10am) – near Nhon Ly sand hill for a nicely blue, clean and wavy water. Remember to bring beachwear and sunscreen.
3. Genh Rang (12am), from Eo Gio back to Quy Nhon for about 21km (13 miles).
4. Tuy Hoa beach is in Genh Rang tourist resort. You can rest and lunch at here. There’re many trees and hammock services.
5. Double tower and Minh Tinh pagoda are located inside the city.
6. About 4pm, buy some specialties in the city and prepare to get back to Sai Gon or Hanoi.
– Option 2:
1. Visit Banh It towers group, about 10km (6.3miles) from the city.
2. Ham Ho tourist resort is 47km (30miles) from the city.
3. Quang Trung museum, 3km from the Ham Ho.
4. Group of monuments: Canh Tien tower – Hoang De citadel (King citadel) – Thap Thap Di Da pagoda, 25km from Ham Ho and the city.
