Quy Nhon, Vietnam: travel guide
Quiet coastal city of bays, Cham towers and fresh seafood
An emerging off-the-beaten-path coastal city with pristine beaches (Ky Co, Bai Xep), ancient Cham towers and an authentic seafood market. Best Oct–Jan.
About Quy Nhon
Quy Nhon is a coastal city on Vietnam's south-central coast that sees far fewer visitors than Nha Trang or Da Nang, and it is the better for it. A long city beach curves along the bay, while coves and headlands around it hold quieter swimming spots.
Ky Co Beach and the Eo Gio cliff walk are the highlights for scenery, and the Banh It and Thap Doi towers show the Cham architecture of the region. The city's seafood is the other draw, served fresh at market and at simple eateries along the waterfront.
Quy Nhon suits travellers who want a beach without a big resort scene, and works as a stop between Hoi An and Nha Trang. The best time to visit Quy Nhon is usually from about February to August, ahead of the late-year rains.
- Country
- Vietnam
- Currency
- VND
- Time zone
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Nearest airport
- UIH
- Typical trip
- 2-3 days
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Top places to visit in Quy Nhon
Ky Co Beach
Beach · 4.8 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate
A hidden island beach only accessible by speedboat from Nhon Ly pier. Shallow turquoise water over white sand, surrounded by green hills — often compared to the Philippines. One of Vietnam's most beautiful beaches.
Quy Nhon City Beach
Beach · 4.4 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate
A 4 km urban beach curving through the heart of Quy Nhon city. Unlike Vietnam's more commercialised resort beaches, this one remains largely undeveloped — clean, wide, and popular mainly with locals. Crystal clear water.
Eo Gio (Wind Pass) Cliff Walk
Nature · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
A dramatic rocky headland 18 km north of Quy Nhon where crashing waves meet a jagged coastline and a narrow cliff path winds around the peninsula. One of Vietnam's most breathtaking coastal walks.
Banh It Cham Towers
Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate
A complex of four 11th-century Cham Hindu towers on a forested hill 20 km north of Quy Nhon. Some of the best-preserved Cham architecture in Vietnam. The silhouette of the towers against the sky at sunset is exceptional.
Thap Doi Cham Towers
Heritage · about 0.7 h · check the fee at the gate
Twin 12th-century Cham brick towers in central Quy Nhon.
Ghenh Rang - Tien Sa
Viewpoint · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
Scenic hillside area with Han Mac Tu's tomb and a boulder-strewn beach.
Things to do
- Quy Nhon Ky Co Beach & Eo Gio Cliff Walk Outdoor · 6 h · from VND 248,000 per person
- Ky Co Beach & Eo Gio Wind Cliff Day Trip Outdoor · 6 h · from VND 221,000 per person
- Banh It Cham Towers Half-Day Excursion Cultural · 3 h · from VND 250,000 per person
- Ky Co Beach & Eo Gio Snorkeling Day Trip Water Sports · 6 h · from VND 500,000 per person
Day trips and tours
- Ky Co Beach, Eo Gio Cliffs & Banh It Towers Day Tour 9 h · from VND 413,000
Where to stay in Quy Nhon
- City Beach / Quy Nhon Centre about VND 700 per night
A sleepy beachfront promenade with very few tourists. Cheap local hotels steps from the beach and the best value seafood in Vietnam. The Cham Museum and fish market are within walking distance.
Hotels
- AVANI Quy Nhon Resort 5-star · VND 4,500,000 to VND 18,000,000 per night
- Anantara Quy Nhon Villas 5-star · VND 4,000,000 to VND 9,000,000 per night
- Life Resort Quy Nhon 4-star · VND 2,200,000 to VND 6,000,000 per night
- Grand Hyams Hotel Quy Nhon Beach 5-star · VND 1,200,000 to VND 2,600,000 per night
- La Costa Resort Quy Nhon 4-star · VND 1,500,000 to VND 3,200,000 per night
- Fleur de Lys Hotel Quy Nhon 4-star · VND 700,000 to VND 1,500,000 per night
Where to eat
- Banh Xeo Ky Vietnamese · about VND 50,000 per person
- Ky Co Seafood Pier seafood · about VND 200,000 per person
- Quan Bun Sua Thanh Xuan vietnamese, local_specialties · about VND 60,000 per person
- De Nuong Quy Nhon vietnamese, barbecue · about VND 150,000 per person
- Hoang Thao Sea View seafood · about VND 280,000 per person
- Huong Duong Seafood Restaurant seafood · about VND 105,000 per person
- Coco Jambo Quy Nhon seafood, international · about VND 280,000 per person
Getting to Quy Nhon
Airport: Quy Nhon (UIH)
How visitors arrive in Quy Nhon
- Flight into Phu Cat airport By air from Ho Chi Minh City · common
Airport northwest of the city, served from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- Bus or car along the coast By road from Nha Trang · common
Long-distance buses from Da Nang, Hue, Nha Trang, Da Lat and Ho Chi Minh City. Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- Train to Dieu Tri station By train from Da Nang · possible
Trains stop at Dieu Tri station, northwest of the centre, not in the city itself. Source: en.wikivoyage.org
From the airport to the centre
- Airport shuttle bus from Phu Cat unconfirmed
A small shuttle meets flights and runs to the Air Service Center car park on Nguyen Tat Thanh street in the city centre. It fills quickly, so head out straight after landing. Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- Public bus T4 from Go Gang stop unconfirmed
City bus T4 runs from the Go Gang stop near the airport into central Quy Nhon; ask locals where the stop is. Confirm any highway bus goes into the city. Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- Grab or pre-booked taxi unconfirmed
Grab dominates the local taxi market. A few taxis wait after flights, but booking ahead is safest; street hailing works poorly without Vietnamese. Source: en.wikivoyage.org
- The airport has no ATM or SIM sales (as of April 2026); bring some cash. The nearest ATM is a kiosk on the main road south. Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Getting around
- Motorbike Rental
Most hotels in Quy Nhon can arrange motorbike rentals, with automatic or semi-automatic models available.
- Taxi main way to get around
Grab is widely used in Quy Nhon, including motorbike taxis, and hotels can phone for a taxi, which is easier than hailing one without Vietnamese.
- Walking
Best time to visit Quy Nhon
- Jan 25°C
- Feb 25°C
- Mar 27°C
- Apr 29°C
- May 30°C
- Jun 31°C
- Jul 31°C
- Aug 31°C
- Sep 33°C
- Oct 30°C
- Nov 28°C
- Dec 27°C
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Frequently asked questions about Quy Nhon
- How many days do you need in Quy Nhon?
- A typical trip to Quy Nhon is 2-3 days.
- What are the top-rated places to visit in Quy Nhon?
- The highest-rated places in our Quy Nhon guide are Ky Co Beach, Eo Gio (Wind Pass) Cliff Walk, Banh It Cham Towers, Quy Nhon City Beach.
- Where should I stay in Quy Nhon?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Quy Nhon: City Beach / Quy Nhon Centre.
- How do I get around Quy Nhon?
- Ways to get around Quy Nhon covered in our guide: Motorbike rental, Taxi, Walking.
- What is the weather like in Quy Nhon?
- Average daytime highs in Quy Nhon run from 25°C in Jan to 33°C in Sep.
- Which airport is nearest to Quy Nhon?
- The nearest airport to Quy Nhon has the code UIH.