Binh Dinh province lies along the south central coast of Vietnam. This is the key economic region of central Vietnam. The capital city is Quy Nhon, which is 649km from Ho Chi Minh City or 1,065km from Hanoi. Binh Dinh share the border with Quang Ngai province on the north, Gia Lai province on the west, and Phu Yen province on the south. The province takes up a long coastline of 100km with many offshore islands. With advantage in well-maintained infrastructure, Binh Dinh has good condition to become an energetic economic center.
Attractions in Binh Dinh
The majority of the province is covered by mountains or hills. Most districts of Binh Dinh have a topography that is a mix of mountains or hills and lowlands. The largest lowland area is located in the south of the province along the lower Con River. The long coast with many coves and lochs makes many beautiful spots and beaches such as Phuong Mai Peninsula, Queen, Quy Hoa and Ghenh Rang beaches. Besides these, Ham Ho Valley is a beautiful fresh water spot as a change for visitors who prefer tramping in the bush and a swim in the fresh water stream.
Ghenh Rang is one of the most attractive destinations in Binh Dinh, located 3km south east of Quy Nhon City. It has magnificent natural scenery with mountains, forests, beaches and islands that can’t be seen in such a combination anywhere else. At the south west are high mountains that reach the ocean, and from these mounts you can survey great distances of natural beauty: the Lion’s Head rock that leaps to reach the sea; the silent Waiting Statue; the Lying Elephant and Bear rocks that guard the beaches, and Chong Islet which seems to be light, but is stable in the heavy storms.
On the north east of Ghenh Rang is a blue ocean that covers the white sandbanks with cool water and a stunning view. This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Binh Dinh, and has greeted bathers in search of relaxation for many years. In 1927, Bao Dai, the last king of Vietnam, built a villa where his family could come and relax. He reserved the whole beach for just Queen Nam Phuong, his most beloved wife. It is because of this that the beach is now called Queen Beach. From the view on the top of the mountain, the beach looks like a large turquoise field filled with jade and granite eggs. And so, apart from “Queen’s Beach”, the local people also call it “Egg Stone” beach.
Ham Ho (Vietnamese: Hầm Hô) is a downstream part of the Kut River in Tay Son, Binh Dinh, and located 55km north west of Quy Nhon City. The name originated from an interesting phenomenon that occurs here in the dry season. In a drought year when people wanted rain, there were many strange sounds like people screaming and praying at this bend of the river. The locals began to call this place as Ham Ho, or ‘Yelling Cellar’. This part of the Kut River is only 1km, but is a lush green all year long with cool streaming waters. Along the river banks are a dense forest mixed with high cliffs, dotted by a number of marble outcroppings with varied strange shapes. There are several stone places that are of particular interest to visitors, such as Chess Stone, Flying Fish Stone, and the Gates of Life and Death, which are also known as the Giant’s Feet.
Ham Ho is also famous because it draws a considerable number of fish, especially in the flooding season. The local people say that this time of year is the Contest of Fishes organized by the Dragon King (the God that governs lakes, rivers and the ocean). The fish that wins the contest will turn into a dragon. In addition, fish that come to Ham Ho always swim against the river’s flow and get pushed into the air like flying fish, so that this particular part of the river is also called The Flying Fish.
FLC Zoo Safari Park Quy Nhon is the first wildlife safari in the South Central Vietnam with the typical tropical climate, natural sand dunes and conifers. It was open to the public on 25 Mar 2017. As a part of Nhon Ly – Cat Tien Beach Tourism Spot, FLC Zoo Safari Park Quy Nhon is connected to the 5-star FLC Quy Nhon Beach & Golf Resort with high-class accommodation and recreation facilities. It covers a total area of 129 ha constructed under international standard for Safari park and is home to nearly 900 individual animals. Protect species in FLC Zoo Safari Park Quy Nhon come in a large number ranging from Purple Swamphen, Hare, Wild Duck, Chinese Goose, Geese, Spotted Deer, African Ostrich, Black Swans, Yellow Tadorama Duck, Monkey, Peacock, Swan….
Cham cultural relics can be found in all of Vietnam’s central coast provinces. But Binh Dinh province was considered as the heart of the Champa Kingdom that flourished here from the 10th to the 15th century. The Cham Pa (Champa) were a group of pioneers that occupied a territory in today’s Central and South Vietnam. There are eight complexes of 14 Cham towers scattered throughout Binh Dinh. In terms of architecture, the Cham towers in this province are the largest in Southeast Asia, mainly centered in Quy Nhon City and three districts of Tuy Phuoc, An Nhon and Tay Son in the area of Do Ban Citadel, the last kingdom of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Visiting Binh Dinh will give you the opportunity to see them in person.
- “Pyramid Shaped Black Cake” Tower (Tháp Bánh Ít)
- Duong Long Tower (Tháp Dương Long)
- “Flying Fairy Wings” Tower (Tháp Cánh Tiên)
Ong Nui Pagoda (also known as Linh Phong Sơn Tự), lying on Chop Vung Mountain, Phu Cat district – 30km from Quy Nhon City, is one of the most important and famous Buddhist relic sites in Binh Dinh province.
The pagoda worships Buddhist monk Tinh Giac-Thien Tri who was called “Ông Núi” by local people (Ông means an old man, Núi means mountain). He cured villagers from diseases and epidemics by giving them medicines.
Eo Gio – located just 20kms from Quy Nhon City, is where the lush mossy mountains meet the calm coastal waters of the South China Sea. Just ride across the Thi Nai Bridge towards the coast and make your way towards Nhon Ly Commune. Eo Gió is the best place to see the sunrise in Quy Nhon – Binh Dinh. Though it’s not safe to swim here since the waves are strong, visitors can enjoy a nice, romantic walk and catch some cool breeze on the small winding walkway built on the side of the mountain. It is an unforgettable experience as one is surrounded by rough cliffs, massive caves, gusty wind and deep blue water smashing against large rocks which creates such a beautiful landscape.
About 25 km from Quy Nhon city center, Ky Co is a must – visit beach destination with the curved coastline and is fondly dubbed the “Maldives of Vietnam”. It has three sides facing to the mountain and one side facing to the sea. So there are two ways to reach this beach paradise. From Quy Nhon’s center, tourists can come to Ky Co beach by private car and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery along the way. Or you can take private car to Eo Gio area and then go to Ky Co beach by 30-minute canoe. You are surely impressed by the magnificent rocky mountains, white sands and clear blue water with small sea rocks around. What could be better than to be immersing in the cool water or just simply lying down on the soft sand under the warm sunlight to enjoy a charming artwork from nature?
Binh Dinh province lies along the south central coast of Vietnam. This is the key economic region of central Vietnam. The capital city is Quy Nhon, which is 649km from Ho Chi Minh City or 1,065km from Hanoi. Binh Dinh share the border with Quang Ngai province on the north, Gia Lai province on the west, and Phu Yen province on the south. The province takes up a long coastline of 100km with many offshore islands. With advantage in well-maintained infrastructure, Binh Dinh has good condition to become an energetic economic center.
Attractions in Binh Dinh
The majority of the province is covered by mountains or hills. Most districts of Binh Dinh have a topography that is a mix of mountains or hills and lowlands. The largest lowland area is located in the south of the province along the lower Con River. The long coast with many coves and lochs makes many beautiful spots and beaches such as Phuong Mai Peninsula, Queen, Quy Hoa and Ghenh Rang beaches. Besides these, Ham Ho Valley is a beautiful fresh water spot as a change for visitors who prefer tramping in the bush and a swim in the fresh water stream.
Ghenh Rang is one of the most attractive destinations in Binh Dinh, located 3km south east of Quy Nhon City. It has magnificent natural scenery with mountains, forests, beaches and islands that can’t be seen in such a combination anywhere else. At the south west are high mountains that reach the ocean, and from these mounts you can survey great distances of natural beauty: the Lion’s Head rock that leaps to reach the sea; the silent Waiting Statue; the Lying Elephant and Bear rocks that guard the beaches, and Chong Islet which seems to be light, but is stable in the heavy storms.
On the north east of Ghenh Rang is a blue ocean that covers the white sandbanks with cool water and a stunning view. This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Binh Dinh, and has greeted bathers in search of relaxation for many years. In 1927, Bao Dai, the last king of Vietnam, built a villa where his family could come and relax. He reserved the whole beach for just Queen Nam Phuong, his most beloved wife. It is because of this that the beach is now called Queen Beach. From the view on the top of the mountain, the beach looks like a large turquoise field filled with jade and granite eggs. And so, apart from “Queen’s Beach”, the local people also call it “Egg Stone” beach.
Ham Ho (Vietnamese: Hầm Hô) is a downstream part of the Kut River in Tay Son, Binh Dinh, and located 55km north west of Quy Nhon City. The name originated from an interesting phenomenon that occurs here in the dry season. In a drought year when people wanted rain, there were many strange sounds like people screaming and praying at this bend of the river. The locals began to call this place as Ham Ho, or ‘Yelling Cellar’. This part of the Kut River is only 1km, but is a lush green all year long with cool streaming waters. Along the river banks are a dense forest mixed with high cliffs, dotted by a number of marble outcroppings with varied strange shapes. There are several stone places that are of particular interest to visitors, such as Chess Stone, Flying Fish Stone, and the Gates of Life and Death, which are also known as the Giant’s Feet.
Ham Ho is also famous because it draws a considerable number of fish, especially in the flooding season. The local people say that this time of year is the Contest of Fishes organized by the Dragon King (the God that governs lakes, rivers and the ocean). The fish that wins the contest will turn into a dragon. In addition, fish that come to Ham Ho always swim against the river’s flow and get pushed into the air like flying fish, so that this particular part of the river is also called The Flying Fish.
FLC Zoo Safari Park Quy Nhon is the first wildlife safari in the South Central Vietnam with the typical tropical climate, natural sand dunes and conifers. It was open to the public on 25 Mar 2017. As a part of Nhon Ly – Cat Tien Beach Tourism Spot, FLC Zoo Safari Park Quy Nhon is connected to the 5-star FLC Quy Nhon Beach & Golf Resort with high-class accommodation and recreation facilities. It covers a total area of 129 ha constructed under international standard for Safari park and is home to nearly 900 individual animals. Protect species in FLC Zoo Safari Park Quy Nhon come in a large number ranging from Purple Swamphen, Hare, Wild Duck, Chinese Goose, Geese, Spotted Deer, African Ostrich, Black Swans, Yellow Tadorama Duck, Monkey, Peacock, Swan….
Cham cultural relics can be found in all of Vietnam’s central coast provinces. But Binh Dinh province was considered as the heart of the Champa Kingdom that flourished here from the 10th to the 15th century. The Cham Pa (Champa) were a group of pioneers that occupied a territory in today’s Central and South Vietnam. There are eight complexes of 14 Cham towers scattered throughout Binh Dinh. In terms of architecture, the Cham towers in this province are the largest in Southeast Asia, mainly centered in Quy Nhon City and three districts of Tuy Phuoc, An Nhon and Tay Son in the area of Do Ban Citadel, the last kingdom of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Visiting Binh Dinh will give you the opportunity to see them in person.
- “Pyramid Shaped Black Cake” Tower (Tháp Bánh Ít)
- Duong Long Tower (Tháp Dương Long)
- “Flying Fairy Wings” Tower (Tháp Cánh Tiên)
Ong Nui Pagoda (also known as Linh Phong Sơn Tự), lying on Chop Vung Mountain, Phu Cat district – 30km from Quy Nhon City, is one of the most important and famous Buddhist relic sites in Binh Dinh province.
The pagoda worships Buddhist monk Tinh Giac-Thien Tri who was called “Ông Núi” by local people (Ông means an old man, Núi means mountain). He cured villagers from diseases and epidemics by giving them medicines.
Eo Gio – located just 20kms from Quy Nhon City, is where the lush mossy mountains meet the calm coastal waters of the South China Sea. Just ride across the Thi Nai Bridge towards the coast and make your way towards Nhon Ly Commune. Eo Gió is the best place to see the sunrise in Quy Nhon – Binh Dinh. Though it’s not safe to swim here since the waves are strong, visitors can enjoy a nice, romantic walk and catch some cool breeze on the small winding walkway built on the side of the mountain. It is an unforgettable experience as one is surrounded by rough cliffs, massive caves, gusty wind and deep blue water smashing against large rocks which creates such a beautiful landscape.
About 25 km from Quy Nhon city center, Ky Co is a must – visit beach destination with the curved coastline and is fondly dubbed the “Maldives of Vietnam”. It has three sides facing to the mountain and one side facing to the sea. So there are two ways to reach this beach paradise. From Quy Nhon’s center, tourists can come to Ky Co beach by private car and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery along the way. Or you can take private car to Eo Gio area and then go to Ky Co beach by 30-minute canoe. You are surely impressed by the magnificent rocky mountains, white sands and clear blue water with small sea rocks around. What could be better than to be immersing in the cool water or just simply lying down on the soft sand under the warm sunlight to enjoy a charming artwork from nature?
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