How to enjoy the best of Quy Nhon – It’s time for your beachside getaway!

There is no better feeling than taking yourself on a well-deserved vacation. To leave the world and your troubles behind to simply bask in the simple pleasure of travel is truly a great privilege. If you are in the process of figuring out where you should retreat to, the charming beach town of Quy Nhon is a must-visit. With stunning shorelines and amenities, there is so much to be enjoyed and should be on everyone's list of beach getaways.

Image Credit: Quy Nhon Coastal Escape

Discover the wonders of Quy Nhon

This beach paradise has long been somewhat of a secret. Having gone under the radar for many years, this city of close to 300,000 has slowly developed its reputation as a stunning getaway destination. With a natural abundance of greenery and oceanic beauty to offer, this city is now slowly bringing in more and more visitors both local and foreign which is doing wonders to its economy.
What is more, there are plenty of other excursions outside the beach activities to be had such as the exploration of the cities own history that dates back centuries.

What is the best time to visit?

It is a common conundrum when visiting the Asian region. When do you visit so that you can experience the best weather? In terms of the city of Quy Nhon, the ideal time is between February and October where travellers can relax in temperatures that hover between 18 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius.

There is also another factor outside of the weather to consider. There are also variations in the annual calendar in terms of the many local festivals that take place. These events are celebrated with pomp and make for stunning life experiences for any visitors. For example, a major festival that takes place is the Lunar New Year and will typically take place sometime between January and March.

In such situations, if you are on the lookout for things to do in Quy Nhon, do not hesitate to consult a location such as the Quy Nhon Coastal Escape to get a better understanding of an ideal time frame within which to visit.

Check out the Long Khanh

There is so much more to the beach destination than meets the eye. If you delve a little deeper you will realise that under the surface a rich history and landmarks of huge cultural relevance. The Long Khanh is the towns main pagoda and a brilliant example of just that.

Dating back to the 16th century, it is an intricately designed building that has stood the test of time and still stands to the day. There are still monks residing in this pagoda. They are quite friendly so do not hesitate to visit and speak to them!

Enjoy a view of the long-gone Cham Empire

The entirety of Quy Nhon and its surroundings once belonged to the Cham Empire. It was a strong empire that flourished through the 11th to the 15th century and many of its' remains still stand today. If you can source a bike, it makes for a beautiful ride some 2 kilometres outside of town where you can witness the landscape in its true splendour at the break of dusk.

The Quy Nhon Leper Colony

While this may not exactly sound pleasant, however, this is a popular tourist destination! Many people visit the area for its stunning and well-preserved French architecture as well as for the array of restaurants and food stalls that are serving delicious dishes to visitors. This is also a brilliant place to catch some ocean views right by the Mac Tu pagoda.