A Magical Weekend In Quy Nhon

If you're looking for something different from the run-of-the-mill Vietnam tours

, visiting Quy Nhon should be high up on your list of alternative, yet unforgettable, destinations. Also called Qui Nhon, Quy Nhon is a city right at the centre of the country, surrounded on all sides by breathtaking countryside and stunning beaches and, as yet, unspoiled by the usual hordes of tourists. The government of Quy Nhon is working towards establishing an infrastructure more attractive to tourists, so now is the best time to visit and enjoy the citys quaint charm before it becomes heavily visited.

Seafood dining haven

The towns character as essentially a port city means you are, naturally, in seafood paradise. With the city depending mainly on fishing, Quy Nhon is in fact known for the exceptional quality of its seafood. Prepared and served in the guise of the extraordinarily tasty Vietnamese cuisine, youre in for a gastronomic feast destined to be among the best on your Vietnam tours. Most dining establishments in the area take pride in serving the ultimate offerings from the sea; if you love crabs and shrimp, for instance, in some restaurants, you'll be able to choose your meal straight from a tank there's nothing fresher than that! If your tastes run to the more exotic, theres a place called Dong that serves dishes incorporating snake meat. However, if on the rare chance you suddenly miss eating Western food, youll find that Barbaras Kiwi Connectionwith its international breakfasts and other offerings familiar to the Western palate it is an unexpected delight.

Cultural richness

Quy Nhon as a human settlement has been in existence for almost a thousand years, although its status as a proper city was formally bestowed on it only in 1898. Nevertheless, the areas long, chequered history ensures that it will be a worthwhile addition to your Vietnam tour's itinerary. You will be able to see the 18th century Long Khanh, Quy Nhons main 17-metre-high pagoda, and also visit the Binh Dinh Museum, which houses artifacts related to the Vietnam War, as well as items from the French Colonial period. Another intriguing place to explore is the Quy Hoa Leper Colony, an old hospital in the middle of well-tended gardens.

The Gorgeous Beaches

With a coastline that stretches some 42 kilometres, Quy Nhon, naturally, is a beach lovers magnet. Among the most popular places to go swimming or enjoy a day out in the sun are Queens Beach (named after the wife of the last emperor of Vietnam) and Quy Hoa Beach (where locals and expatriates freely hang out). If you want something fancy to cap off your adventurous Vietnam tours, pay a visit to Life Resort, where you can relax on a well-appointed private beach, recharge in a spa, or simply take part in a relaxing tai chi session.

by: Andrew Mulvaney

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