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 Located midway from Nha Trang and Hoi An, Quy Nhon is a stunning seaside city and is one of Vietnam’s least visited sites. There are some amazing beaches, beautiful fishing villages, sites of historical significance, and fantastic food to discover. Find out how you can get in and around this amazing place! Image via Anantara Quy Nhon Villas   What is there in Quy Nhon?  Imagine a 42-kilometre coastline of stunning beaches, enclosed by mountains and rice paddy fields. The natural beauty is what will perhaps stun you the most. Quy Nhon is serviced by two local airlines, with regular trains and buses available.   By air  If travelling by air, you will have to catch a flight from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh. The most popular airlines that service Quy Nhon includes Jet Star, Vietnam Airlines, and Viet Jet Air. You can also get the shuttle bus for 50 VND per ticket. A sleeper bus is available from Ho Chi Minh from the Mien Dong Bus Station. It takes about 10 -12 hours to re...

The attractive city of Quy Nhon in Vietnam offers much that will draw the interest of the visitor. If you visit the environs of this charming destination, you will encounter stunning natural attractions like beaches, islands and lagoons in addition to fascinating cultural highlights and delectable cuisine. Even if you just have 24 hours in which to explore the city, you will still be able to experience several of its major attractions, as described below. Image via  Quy Nhon Coastal Escape   Visit a fish market A great way to commence your brief tour of Quy Nhon’s attractions would be an early morning visit to one of the local fish markets. It is likely to be a captivating experience as you will have the opportunity to observe the interesting goings-on and gain a genuine insight into the local way of life. When you arrive at a fish market, you will notice several fishing boats that will have arrived at the site to unload their catch. You will see that a portion of the catch is...

  If you want to get a peek at Vietnam’s ancient past, look no further than My Son. It is a collection of ruins located in Quang Nam Province, which is part of the central region of the country. My Son is over 1,500 years old. The ruins, which are of Hindu origin, were once used as temples of worship to Hindu deities such as Shiva by the Champa civilisation that lived in the region from the 2 nd   century up until the 19 th   century. Read on for some useful tips to help plan your trip to My Son. What Time to Go? If you’d prefer to have the ruins mostly to yourself, then it is best to schedule your itinerary in a way that your visit falls during the afternoon. However, if you prefer to be one among many, then make your way there early in the morning. Of course, the afternoons tend to be hotter than the early mornings, so there is that to consider as well. One of the most popular times for tourists to visit the ruins is during the sunrise. As a result, there are many sunri...

As one of Vietnam's most captivating coastal holiday hotspots, Quy Nhon attracts countless visitors every year. A beach vacation hub for the masses, the area is also home to some of the country's top cultural points of interest. While two days may be insufficient to explore all that this seaside hamlet has to offer, here are some tips on what to see and do during a two-day getaway to Quy Nhon, regardless of the time of year. 1. Explore the Beaches No trip to a beach capital the likes of Quy Nhon would be complete without discovering the region's best beaches. Queen Beach, also known as Bai Tam Hoang Hau is a breathtaking example of the area's finest seaside precincts as the egg-shaped rocks lining the beach create a perfect sanctuary for sunbathers and frolickers. Ideal for swimming activities, the beach was thus named and first used by the last queen in Vietnam's now-defunct feudal monarchy. Having been the queen's private beach for decades, the area is now ope...

Off the shores of Quy Nhon city is a small rocky island that is uninhabited yet boasts of great natural beauty and alluring terrain. For those who are into adventure, there is no better choice than Hon Kho island where you have the freedom to explore at your own pace. Here's how to make the most of a trip to the island of Hon Kho. Getting there If you are lodged at one of the neighbouring cities, Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh you'll first need to reach Quy Nhon to get to the island. Travelling by plane is possible, still, this is an expensive option. Once you arrive at the airport, you'll need to take a taxi to the Quy Nhon city's main town. This would roughly cost about 400,000 VND – 500,000 VND. The bus is an alternative option and will cost just 50,000 VND per person. You can also rent out a bike for the day and travel easily from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. If you plan to do so, then use the National Highway 1A to Nguyen Hue. If you are staying at a  Quy Nhon hotel , travell...