Quy Nhon Travel Guide 2025: Beaches, Culture & Coastal Calm

Quy Nhon, a coastal city in Binh Dinh Province, is a peaceful gem with 42 kilometers of sandy shoreline, rolling hills, and cultural landmarks. Once a busy Cham port and later the capital of the Tay Son dynasty, Quy Nhon now offers a mix of heritage, fresh seafood, and some of Central Vietnam’s most scenic beaches.

Located in the Southern Central Coast of Vietnam, Quy Nhon is the economy, culture, and tourism hub and a part of Binh Dinh Province. This city’s landscapes vary from lush mountains to turquoise beaches, vast lakes, peninsulas, and islands, which makes it an ideal destination for both getaways and long vacations. Apart from that, Quy Nhon is also home to beautiful ecotourism where holidaymakers can take part in diverse outdoor activities and immerse in an authentic local living environment by staying in homestays in the countryside or small islands around Quy Nhon City itself.

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Quy Nhon tourist map

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Anyway, a detailed map will help you explore a new land more easily, so we are happy to recommend the Quy Nhon map, which includes information about destinations, restaurants, cafes, and bars in this coastal city.

Quy Nhon weather

Geographical location and topographical features hugely affect Quy Nhon’s climate. Situated in the tropical moist climate zone, Quy Nhon is quite hot all year round. The average temperature along the coast is about 27°C, and the humidity fluctuates around 79%.

Quy Nhon has two distinct seasons: the dry season from March to September and the rainy season from October to February. Actually, Quy Nhon can be visited at any time during the year. However, it is suggested that the best time to be here is from February to October. During this time, it is sunny, and rain rarely pours down. It is ideal to visit the islets and islands around Quy Nhon as the sea is calm and the weather is pleasant. You should note that July and August are the hottest time in Quy Nhon with temperatures could reach over 30°C. And if you plan to visit Quy Nhon from September to December, you should closely follow the weather forecast to avoid tropical storms, which could affect your travel experiences.

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How to go to Quy Nhon?

As a developed city, all the major highways and several flight routes converge here. So, Quy Nhon is super accessible with a wide choice of transportation that you can choose from depending on your budget and preference.

1. By bus

Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh) is 1,070 km from Hanoi Capital and 652 km from Ho Chi Minh City. There are many high-quality bus companies that offer direct routes to Quy Nhon, running mostly on Highway 1A. All of them are sleeper buses which have long seats (or beds) that you can lie down and have a comfortable sleep overnight while the buses are on the move. This bus route departs from different stations and is run by many bus companies with an average travel time of 14 hours from Ho Chi Minh City and 20 hours from Hanoi. Tickets to Quy Nhon range from 300,000 VND to 600,000 VND ($15 – $30) each way depending on where you take the bus. So, if you have time and want to save money on transport, this is a good option.

 2. By train

There are 2 train stops in Binh Dinh: Dieu Tri Station and Quy Nhon Station.

From Hanoi: the train leaves from Ha Noi Station and arrives at Dieu Tri Station, which is 15 km from Binh Dinh city center (travel time is about 22 hours).

From Ho Chi Minh City: it takes about 10 hours to arrive in Quy Nhon by train. You can choose to get off at Dieu Tri Station or Quy Nhon Station (this one is in Quy Nhon City itself). They all leave from Sai Gon Station in District 10 and run every day throughout the year.

Ticket costs between 500,000 VND and 800,000 VND ($25 – $40) regarding your choice of class. From Dieu Tri Station, the easiest way to get to the city center is by taxi. It costs about 200,000 VND and 30 minutes to arrive in Quy Nhon city center. You can also share a car with other people to save on taxi fares.

 3. By plane

All the aviation companies in Vietnam offer direct flights to and from Quy Nhon City via Phu Cat Airport. Tickets cost from 1,500,000 VND between Hanoi – Quy Nhon during high seasons and from 1,200,000 VND between Saigon – Quy Nhon. The fares could fluctuate regarding the time and service you choose.

Phu Cat Airport is around 30 km from the city center and there are buses running back and forwards for around 50,000 VND ($2.4), so you can get to town easily. Buses will drop you off at 01 Nguyen Tat Thanh and from here you can take a motorbike taxi or taxi back to your hotel. It is also possible to go by taxi straight from the airport which only costs around 200,000 VND.

From Quy Nhon to the airport, 2.5 hours before the actual flight time, there will be buses that take you to the airport leaving from 01 Nguyen Tat Thanh. If you want to share a taxi with other people, you can also go to this address.

Where to stay in Quy Nhon?

Quy Nhon has become more and more popular as an attractive destination, so its accommodation system is quite diverse with a large capacity even during high seasons.

1. Hotels in Quy Nhon

There are hundreds of hotels varying in all price ranges. Most of them are placed around the city center and tourist hotspots making them very convenient for travelers.

2. Guesthouses in Quy Nhon

For those who are traveling on a budget, Quy Nhon has many choices of guesthouses. This type of accommodation is particularly suitable for young people traveling in groups. Generally, guesthouses are equipped with standard facilities and affordable, so if you plan to spend most of the day out exploring, this will be an ideal option.

3. Homestays in Quy Nhon

The number of homestays in Quy Nhon is increasing due to the demand and preference of young visitors. One feature of this staying is that you have many instagrammable corners for photography. Homestays are often designed with their own signature so you will get very unique vibes from that.

Here are some recommendations for accommodation in Quy Nhon, which are excerpted from the Vietnam travel guide book.

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Where to Eat & Drink

Local Specialties

• Banh Xeo Tom Nhay – Crispy pancake with fresh shrimp.
• Banh Hoi Chao Long – Rice vermicelli with pork offal porridge.
• Bun Cha Ca – Noodle soup with fish cakes.
• Cha Ram Tom Dat – Fried shrimp spring rolls.

Vegetarian & Vegan Options

• OM – Vegan Bistro – Creative plant-based dishes.
• Hoan Hi Vegan – Local-style vegan meals.
• Thanh Tam 2 – Popular vegetarian spot with affordable prices.
• Moc An Vegetarian Cafe – Relaxed cafe serving vegan Vietnamese and Western dishes.

Nightlife

Quy Nhon has a relaxed nightlife scene with seaside cafes, small bars, and live music venues.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

• Arrive and check in.
• Explore Quy Nhon Food Street for dinner.
• Watch the sunset from Eo Gio.

Day 2

• Spend the day at Ky Co Beach or Cu Lao Xanh.
• Evening seafood dinner by the beach.

Day 3

• Visit Banh It Towers or a fishing village.
• Depart or continue your journey.

How to Get to Quy Nhon

• By Air: Fly to Phu Cat Airport, 30–45 minutes from the city.
• By Train: Reunification Express to Dieu Tri Station, then taxi to Quy Nhon.
• By Bus: Sleeper buses available from major cities.

Travel Tips for Quy Nhon

• Book accommodation early during peak season.
• Bring sun protection and swimwear.
• Keep cash on hand for markets and small restaurants.
• Check the weather during rainy months before planning beach trips.