How to Spend Two Weeks in Quy Nhon, Vietnam – Experiencing a Breathtaking Seaside City 

The nation of Vietnam will always be a captivating country to visit, presenting an absorbing selection of attractive beaches, vibrant cities, Buddhist pagodas and interesting things to do. An enthralling city to explore in this country would be Quy Nhon which would offer lovely beaches, picturesque natural scenery, cultural attractions and more. Provided below are some suggestions for truly experiencing this distinctive destination. 

Spend time at the beaches

Undoubtedly, spending time at the alluring beaches would be a significant aspect of your stay in Quy Nhon. During your visit here, you would have the opportunity to go beach-hopping; in other words, you could make your way along the coastline visiting the different beaches that you would encounter. However you wouldn’t really have to venture out of the city to find a pleasant beach as Quy Nhon’s main beach – known as the Municipal Beach – would be an appealing attraction in its own right. You would find that the waves here would often be calm, meaning that you could often take a dip in the waters here. For more beachside bliss, look to be based at a resort beside idyllic shores as well as add sites such as Ky Co Beach and Bai Xep Beach to your itinerary.

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Go island-hopping  

Another captivating experience that you could enjoy during your stay in Quy Nhon would be going island-hopping. There would be several small islets located off the coast here of which some would be so small in size that you could only snorkel and sail around them. Amongst the best-known islands would be the Kho and Ky Co islands. Kho Island would be renowned for its outstanding coral reefs whilst the remote Ky Co would be recognized for its lovely beach and gleaming clear waters.

Slide down the dunes

Just like at Mui Ne, another well-known destination in Vietnam, there are some eye-catching sand dunes in proximity to Quy Nhon that would draw the interest of the leisure seeker. You will find that the dunes at Phuong Mai would be immense, presenting an impressive sight for the visitor. You would be able to take some memorable photographs here and perhaps sandboard down the lofty dunes. During your excursion to these sand dunes, you could take the opportunity to visit the charming fishing village known as Hai Nam as well. 

Admire the Eo Gio sunset  

Another not-to-be-missed experience that you could enjoy during your visit to Quy Nhon would be admiring the stunning local sunset. Probably the finest location at which to experience this sight would be the site known as Eo Gio or the 'Windy Pass' which is an apt name given its windy conditions. You will see that Eo Gio happens to be an unusual site linking two rocky peaks in a vast mountain range; interestingly, there is a stairway here that leads down to the base of this natural feature.

Experience the Cham towers

Culture and history lovers exploring Quy Nhon should undoubtedly take the opportunity to visit the engrossing Cham towers that you would find in proximity to the city. These intriguing structures that were constructed during the time of the Champa Kingdom would present a striking sight for the observer. Two of the most renowned Cham towers to be found in this area are Thap Doi and Thap Banh It. One of the luxury resorts in Vietnam to consider from which you could easily head to these towers would be Anantara Quy Nhon Villas. 

Enjoy snorkelling  

You will find that the waters near Quy Nhon would be counted amongst Vietnam’s outstanding localities for snorkelling. Snorkelers would encounter calm conditions favourable for this pursuit at some of the locations to be found here. As you snorkel, you can admire the picturesque coral formations and fascinating sea creatures. You would have the opportunity to rent snorkelling equipment from local providers, while one would often have the chance to try this water sport during certain boat trips as well.