Binh Dinh Travel Guide

1. Where is Binh Dinh?

Binh Dinh is a coastal province in the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is about 1,080 km southeast of Hanoi and about 600 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. With its geographical location:

• The East borders the East Sea.
• The West borders Gia Lai province.
• The South borders Phu Yen province.
• The North borders Quang Ngai province.

2. How is Binh Dinh unique?

The terrain here is relatively complex, gradually decreasing from west to east. The west of the province is the mountainous area on the eastern edge of the Southern Truong Son range. It is followed by the midland area and then the coastal area. The province’s territory stretches 110 km in the North – South direction, with an average width of 55 km (the narrowest part is 50 km, the widest part is 60 km).

The common terrain types are high mountain ranges, low hills interspersed with narrow valleys. With an altitude of over 100 meters, perpendicular to the Truong Son range. Besides, there are basin plains, coastal plains divided by mountain branches jutting out to the sea. The outermost are coastal sand dunes with asymmetrical slopes between the east and west slopes. The main terrain types of the province are: mountainous areas, hilly areas, plains and coastal areas.

In particular, Binh Dinh is a land with a long history with the Sa Huynh culture. It was once the ancient capital of the Champa kingdom, whose remaining heritage is the Do Ban citadel and Cham towers with unique architectural art.

In addition, this place also has a very diverse system of historical and cultural relics. Of which, there are 02 special national relics, 18 national relics and 02 provincial relics.

3. When is the best time to visit Binh Dinh?

Binh Dinh’s climate is tropical and humid, monsoon. Due to the complexity of the terrain, the monsoon changes direction and intensity quite a lot when entering the mainland. And it is divisive into 2 distinct seasons, which are: rainy season and dry season.

• Rainy season: starts from September to December. Particularly for mountainous areas, there is an additional rainy season from May to August due to the influence of the Central Highlands rainy season.
• Dry season: lasts from January to August every year.

In general, the weather in Binh Dinh is quite mild, each season has its own beauty. Therefore, you can travel here at any time of the year. However, according to the travel experience of Binh Dinh of tourists who have been here. The ideal time to travel to this beautiful land is in the dry season, from January to August every year. During this time, the weather in Binh Dinh is cool, pleasant, the sky is sunny and clear, there is little rain and thunderstorms and the sea is calm. It creates favorable conditions for traveling and participating in outdoor activities such as: swimming, visiting historical and cultural relics.

4. How to get to Binh Dinh?

4.1 Means of transportation to Binh Dinh

Binh Dinh has a convenient traffic location. Therefore, depending on the departure location, you can easily choose many types of transportation for your trip to Binh Dinh such as:

4.1.1 By plane:

Flights to Binh Dinh are operated by many domestic airlines. It helps you significantly shorten travel time. Flights to Binh Dinh land at Phu Cat airport, about 30km from Quy Nhon city.

4.1.2 By train:

If you come from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or provinces with the North-South railway line passing through, you can go to Binh Dinh by train. When traveling by train, you can stop at the station that matches your destination such as: Quy Nhon station, Binh Dinh station, Dieu Tri station, Van Canh station, … Although traveling by this means takes a lot of time. In return, you have the opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery on both sides of the road.

4.1.3 By bus:

If you depart from neighboring provinces, you can go to Binh Dinh by bus. With many options for bus companies, types of buses and departure times.

4.2 Means of transportation in Binh Dinh

In Binh Dinh, you can choose from many means of transportation to travel and explore:

4.2.1 By motorbike:

Renting a motorbike is a popular way for you to freely and flexibly move around the city and to Binh Dinh tourist destinations. Depending on the type of vehicle, the rental price ranges from 100,000 to 150,000 VND/day/vehicle.

4.2.2 By taxi and car:

Taking a taxi or renting a car is a suitable and convenient way to travel when you are traveling with your family, a large group of friends and need to go to far away places. The fare depends on the distance and travel time. Therefore, you should negotiate the price with the driver before getting in the car.

4.2.3 By electric car:

To travel within the city center, you can use the electric car service. The fare is calculated by kilometer or time of use, at about 25,000 VND/km or 250,000 VND/60 minutes.

5. Sightseeings in Binh Dinh

5.1 Ghenh Rang Tien Sa

Ghenh Rang Tien Sa is one of the attractive tourist destinations in Quy Nhon Binh Dinh. The destination is only about 3km southeast of Quy Nhon city. With a charming natural landscape and beautiful rocky beaches along Xuan Van mountain.

In addition, this place also has famous destinations, suitable for you to combine sightseeing. Such as: Hoang Hau beach, the tomb of poet Han Mac Tu, Ghenh Rang church, … In particular, from the top of Ghenh Rang, you can see the whole view of Quy Nhon city and the beautiful Vang Trang Khuyet beach.

5.2 Cu Lao Xanh

Cu Lao Xanh is one of the famous scenic spots in Binh Dinh, about 30 minutes by canoe from Quy Nhon city. In particular, the island will make you “overwhelmed” by its pristine and majestic natural scenery. Along with the clear blue sea, clean white sand and fresh, fresh air. In addition, the highlight of the island also comes from the ancient lighthouse over 100 years old, the peaceful fishing village and the interesting experience of diving to see coral, …

5.3 Eo Gio – Ky Co

Eo Gio is 20km from the center of Quy Nhon, a charming blue strait surrounded by rocky mountains with unique shapes. Not far from Eo Gio is the tourist destination Ky Co – a famous natural wonder with majestic mountains and blue sea and sky. Moreover, the sea in Ky Co and Eo Gio is extremely poetic with fine golden sand, many unique rocks. It is suitable for swimming, taking photos, camping and diving to see coral, …

5.4 Hon Kho

Hon Kho island tourist destination is also known as Hon Kho Islet, located in a complex of 32 islands near the shore, 19km from Quy Nhon. Regardless of the rainy or sunny season, the island has a beautiful landscape with blue sea and white waves.

In addition, the special attraction of Hon Kho tourism also comes from the walking path on the sea. It stretches more than 500m connecting Nhon Hai fishing village and the wooden bridge running along the strait. This is the most popular “check-in” coordinate in Binh Dinh with a “super cool” background. With the majestic rocky mountain scenery next to the poetic blue sea.

5.5 Thi Nai Lagoon

Thi Nai Lagoon is the largest saltwater lagoon in Binh Dinh, once an important seaport formed by the Ha Thanh and Kon rivers. When you come here, you can participate in rowing activities to explore the rich, peaceful landscape. However, the Thi Nai lagoon is only flooded when the tide is high and leaves mud when the water recedes. In addition, this Binh Dinh tourist destination is where you can enjoy delicious specialty fish. Such as: mackerel and spiny mackerel, …

5.6 Quy Nhon Beach

Quy Nhon Beach adorns the landscape of Binh Dinh with a long, winding stretch of golden sand, blue sea water and surrounded by mountains. In particular, the beach here has a unique crescent shape, stretching about 5km along the coast. Therefore, this tourist destination also attracts visitors because of its convenient location and diverse entertainment and dining services nearby.

5.7 Famous sacred pagodas

In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, Binh Dinh is also a historical land with a long-standing culture. It is also home to many ancient and sacred pagodas. Below are 3 attractive suggestions for you to visit and make a pilgrimage during your trip to Binh Dinh:

• Long Khanh Pagoda: Long Khanh Pagoda is located at 141 Tran Cao Van Street, Le Loi Ward, Quy Nhon City. The pagoda is over 300 years old with a peaceful campus, a solemn main hall and stands out with many ancient Buddha statues.
• Ba Nuoc Man Pagoda: Ba Nuoc Man Pagoda is located in An Hoa village, Phuoc Quang commune, Tuy Phuoc district, Binh Dinh province. The pagoda is not only famous for its sacredness but also the place where the unique annual Do Thi Nuoc Man festival takes place.
• Minh Tinh Pagoda: Minh Tinh Pagoda is located at 35 Ham Nghi street, Ngo May ward, Quy Nhon city on an area of ​​1ha. Built in 1917, the pagoda belongs to the Northern sect with ancient architecture and solemn decoration style.

5.8 Lang Song Church

Lang Song Church is also known as Lang Song Minor Seminary, located in Phuoc Thuan commune, Tuy Phuoc district, Binh Dinh province. It is about 10km from Quy Nhon city center. This is one of the first 3 national language book printing establishments in Vietnam. The church has impressive European Gothic architecture with an ancient appearance and a large, cool campus.

5.9 Tran Hung Dao Statue

The statue of Saint Tran Hung Dao is located on Hai Minh Hill, next to the sea gate, on Phuong Mai Peninsula. After the project was completed in 1973, it became a symbol and pride of the martial arts land. During your trip to Binh Dinh, take the time to visit the statue of the national hero and combine sightseeing and photography.

5.10 Hoi Van Hot Spring

Hoi Van Hot Spring, located in Cat Trinh Commune, Phu Cat District, Binh Dinh Province, 48km northwest of Quy Nhon City. This is an interesting tourist destination with magical natural scenery created by natural hot water and rocky shores, fine white sand. Moreover, this is also an ideal place for you to relax, rest and heal your body in the fresh nature.

5.11 Mui Vi Rong

Mui Vi Rong or Mui Rong. This is a famous scenic spot located about 20km east of Phu My town, Binh Dinh province. The destination is a natural rock mountain rising from the sea shaped like a giant dragon. In addition, this is also a great tourist destination for you to own unique check-in photos. And admire the vast sea and sky in the middle of wild and majestic nature.

5.12 Ham Ho

Ham Ho is an eco-tourism destination in Tay Phu commune, Tay Son district, Binh Dinh province. It is located about 50km from the center of Quy Nhon city. In particular, the tourist area impresses with large and small rocks stacked on top of each other and surrounded by endless green forests and clear, cool water. All create a beautiful natural landscape, suitable for you to come to relax and participate in exciting activities. Such as: boating, kayaking, camping, fishing, enjoying local specialties, etc.

5.13 Thi Nai Bridge

Thi Nai bridge or Nhon Hoi bridge is the longest bridge crossing the sea in Vietnam, located in the system of bridges Nhon Hoi road. It is nearly 7 km long, connecting Quy Nhon city with Phuong Mai peninsula (Nhon Hoi economic zone) over 2.5 km of Thi Nai Lagoon, 5 small bridges crossing the Ha Thanh River and the two leading bridges.

5.14 Cham tower system in Binh Dinh

Binh Dinh is home to many Cham towers, with 8 clusters of monuments and 14 towers scattered across the boundaries of Tay Son, Tuy Phuoc, An Nhon and Quy Nhon City. The period of Cham towers is determined from the 11th to 12th century. The Cham towers in Binh Dinh are almost intact, diverse and hold many records in Southeast Asia as well as the National site. Most visitors will choose Cham tower as an important place to visit.

5.15 Hai Giang Island

It is a small oasis located on the peninsula of Nhon Hai, is a sparsely populated fishing village. However, Hai Giang has quite unique terrain, located between mountains and sea, separated from Quy Nhon city by mountain ranges. To travel here, you can go by boat departure from Ham Tu. To Hai Giang you can go hiking, scuba diving and enjoy fresh seafood on the island.

5.16 Binh Dinh Museum

Binh Dinh Museum with an area of 3.673m2 is located in the most beautiful site of Quy Nhon city. It has 5 booths displaying over 1,000 documents and objects. It gives viewers a look both general and specific about Binh Dinh people through the period of history.

6. Specialties when traveling to Binh Dinh

Binh Dinh specialties are extremely rich with many unique delicious dishes, with distinctive flavors. So what delicious food to eat when traveling to Binh Dinh? Below are 7 attractive suggestions that you should not miss on your journey to explore Binh Dinh cuisine:

6.1. My Cang jumping shrimp pancake

Jumping shrimp pancake is a unique delicacy of Binh Dinh, famous for its thin, crispy crust and fresh, sweet shrimp filling. When enjoying, pancakes are often wrapped in soft rice paper with raw vegetables, mango, thinly sliced ​​cucumber and dipped in a rich sweet and sour fish sauce.

6.2. Jellyfish noodle soup

Quy Nhon jellyfish noodle soup promises to bring you an unforgettable culinary experience. Moreover, the dish conquers diners with the unique sweet and sour taste of the broth along with crunchy fresh jellyfish and many delicious fish cakes. Jellyfish noodles are often eaten with fresh and cool vegetables and a bowl of rich fish sauce.

6.3. Crab noodles

Quy Nhon crab noodles are the next delicious specialty that you must try when traveling to Binh Dinh. This special dish has the main ingredient from Tra O lagoon crab, which is ground, filtered to get the meat and cooked, then seasoned to taste. In addition, the broth of crab noodles has a rich, sweet and fatty flavor and is often eaten with small noodles, raw vegetables and grilled rice paper.

6.4. Banh hoi chao long

Banh hoi chao long is an attractive dish for breakfast during a trip to Binh Dinh. People made it from rice flour, has thinner noodles than vermicelli and is marinated with chive oil, served with sliced ​​pork and intestines. The dish is even more delicious when combined with hot porridge and delicious chili fish sauce.

6.5. Binh Dinh Tré

Binh Dinh Tré is shaped like broomsticks/small bundles of straw, sold in many sausage shops and restaurants. This is a popular snack in the region, often combined with Bau Da wine. In particular, this Binh Dinh specialty is made from pig ears, pig head meat, pork belly and spices such as sesame, rice powder, galangal, chili, young guava leaves and garlic. In addition, Tré has a diverse flavor, combining salty, sweet, fatty, sour, spicy and astringent, and is a popular appetizer at parties and snacks.

6.6. Eel salad – a delicious dish for a trip to Binh Dinh

Binh Dinh eel salad is a famous specialty with delicious flavor and sophisticated preparation. After cleaning, the eel is cut into thin slices and soaked in a mixture of lemon and sugar until half-cooked. Then, the eel is thoroughly mixed with galangal, garlic, coconut, ginger and onion to create a unique flavor. Eel salad is often eaten by scooping it into crispy grilled rice paper. Or rolled in rice paper with many kinds of raw vegetables and dipped in delicious ginger fish sauce.

6.7. Fish cake rolled with Vietnamese coriander

Fish cake rolled with Vietnamese coriander is a super attractive snack for the culinary journey in Binh Dinh. The dish has simple ingredients but creates an extremely attractive flavor. The fish cake pieces are pressed thinly, fried crispy and fragrant, served with fragrant Vietnamese coriander and unique dipping sauce.

6.8 Quy Nhon fish cake noodles

Quy Nhon fish cake noodles leave an impression with their delicious and rich flavor. The main ingredients of the dish are sweet and chewy fish cake and soft, small noodles. Moreover, the highlight of this Quy Nhon delicacy also comes from the sweet and harmonious broth because it is cooked from fish bones and heads. A bowl of fish noodle soup is usually served hot, combined with many refreshing vegetables and rich dipping sauce to create an irresistible delicious flavor.

6.9 An My Sea Urchin Sauce

An My Sea Urchin Sauce is one of the unique fish sauces of Binh Dinh people. They made this type of sauce by fermenting sea urchin meat in a ceramic jar with a little salt for 10 to 15 days. The finished product is a soft, smooth, opaque red sauce with a characteristic aroma.

When enjoying, sea urchin sauce is mixed with garlic and whole pepper to create a unique sauce. It blends the flavors: salty, sour, spicy, sweet. This Binh Dinh specialty is often eaten with vermicelli or used to dip rice paper rolls with pork and raw vegetables.

6.10 Nem Cha Cho Huyen

Nem Cha Cho Huyen is a very famous specialty of Binh Dinh with a unique flavor, not as soft as nem Thu Duc and not as sweet as nem Lai Vung or nem An Cuu. Nem of the martial land has a chewy, crunchy, sour and sweet taste.

In particular, the nem’s inside is pink, wrapped in a layer of guava leaves. And the outermost layer is fresh green banana leaves. Nem Cho Huyen is fragrant when grilled on charcoal and eaten with coriander, perilla, and dipping sauce. In addition, people also wrapped Nem Cha Huyen in rice paper with vegetables and spring rolls.

7. Binh Dinh specialties to buy as gifts

Binh Dinh is famous for many attractive specialties with unique flavors, suitable for you to buy to enjoy and give to friends and relatives. Below are some popular specialties as gifts that you can choose during your trip to Binh Dinh:

• Bau Da Wine.
• Nem Cho Huyen.
• Banh it la gai, banh hong.
• Quy Nhon fish cake.
• Bun Song Than.
• Rice paper with coconut water.
• Squid with garlic and chili.

For places to buy Binh Dinh specialties, you can go to local markets or reputable stores such as: Nem Nam Thu shop, Xu Nau service, Man Khoa, …

8. Accommodation when traveling to Binh Dinh

8.1 Types of accommodation:

Binh Dinh offers many options for accommodation from homestays, budget hotels to high-end resorts. Depending on your budget and experience needs, you can refer to the following suggestions:

• Homestay and hostel: This is a suitable form of accommodation when you are looking for cheap accommodation and want to connect and experience local life.
• 2 – 3 star hotel: To enjoy a quiet and comfortable resort space. You can book rooms at 2-3 star hotels in Quy Nhon city on routes such as: Tay Son, An Duong Vuong, Han Mac Tu, …
• Hotels, resorts near the sea: You will easily find many luxury hotels, near the sea on Nguyen Hue, Xuan Dieu streets, around Nguyen Tat Thanh monument in Quy Nhon city. In addition, resorts with beautiful views in Bai Xep, Ky Co and Eo Gio are also ideal suggestions for a trip to Binh Dinh.

8.2 Some popular accommodations you can refer to:

• Crown Retreat Quy Nhon Resort. Address: Trung Luong Village, 1 DT640, Cat Tien, Binh Dinh.
• AVANI Quy Nhon Resort & Spa. Address: Bai Dai, Ghenh Rang, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh.
• FLC Quy Nhon Luxury Resort. Address: Zone 4, Nhon Ly – Cat Tien Beach, Nhon Ly Commune, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh.
• Casa Marina Quy Nhon Resort. Address: National Highway 1D, Quarter 1, Bai Xep, Ghenh Rang Ward, Area 1, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh.
• Aurora Villas & Resort. Address: Km15 QL1D, Ghenh Rang, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh.
• Royal Hotel & Healthcare Resort Quy Nhon. Address: 01 Han Mac Tu, Ghenh Rang, City, Binh Dinh.
• Anantara Quy Nhon Villas. Address: Bai Dai Bridge, Ghenh Rang, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh.
• Seaside Boutique Resort. Address: National Highway 1D, Bai Bang 2 Bridge, Xuan Hai Commune, Song Cau Town, Binh Dinh Province.

9. Some important notes when traveling to Binh Dinh

When traveling to Binh Dinh, please note the following to have the safest and most enjoyable trip:

• Make a detailed plan: You should plan in advance, determine the destination, estimate the budget, … And learn about the attractions and activities in each place you are going to.
• Book plane tickets, trains, and accommodations in advance: You need to book plane or train tickets early to have more options for seats and receive preferential prices. At the same time, you should research and book accommodations in advance to avoid running out of rooms, especially during peak season.
• Prepare all your belongings: Some items and supplies that you need to prepare and bring with you on your trip to Binh Dinh. Such as: clothes, identification papers, train tickets, room booking vouchers (if any), a little cash, sunscreen, swimsuits, …
• Watch the weather: You should watch the weather forecast in Binh Dinh before departure. To proactively respond, make a suitable schedule to avoid being affected.
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