1. Where is Hon Kho Island?
Hon Kho Island is located in Hai Dong village, Nhon Hai commune, Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province, Vietnam. It is about 20 km east of Quy Nhon city center by road. And about 615 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
2. How is Hon Kho Island unique?
Hon Kho is also known as Hon Kho Islet. This place possesses a cool, free and fresh beauty. Because it is still a pristine island, located about 10-15 minutes by canoe from the mainland and surrounded by clear blue sea water. The special thing about Hon Kho is the beautiful colorful coral reefs, along with the clear blue sea water
Hon Kho Island belongs to the archipelago of 32 islands near the coast of Binh Dinh province, where there is the beautiful fishing village of Nhon Hai. The landscape here is not dry but spreads the blue of the sky and the blue of the sea. It creates a scene full of vitality and extremely poetic with its own unique features bestowed by nature.
In particular, from May to July, a moss road will appear stretching between the mainland and Hon Kho. It is made of yellow moss and only appears when the tide recedes.
3. When is the best time to visit Hon Kho Island?
Hon Kho Island is a destination you should not miss when you have the opportunity to come to Quy Nhon. However, not everyone knows which season is the best to travel to Hon Kho to fully admire the beauty of this island. Let’s find out with Origin Vietnam:
3.1 Dry season: (from April to September)
The period from April to September every year is the dry season in Quy Nhon. During this time, there is little rain, the sea is calm, the sea is not rough and there are no storms. Therefore, you can visit Hon Kho island during this time to make your trip to play and explore smoothly and completely.
3.2 Waxing season: (from May to July)
In addition to the dry season, you can visit Hon Kho island during the seaweed season, which lasts from May to July. At this time, Hon Kho island is like a golden field under the clear blue sea that will make anyone fall in love.
4. How to get to Hon Kho island?
4.1 From Ho Chi Minh City to Quy Nhon City
To get to Hon Kho Island, you must first travel to Quy Nhon City. You can choose from a variety of different means of transportation. Such as: train, plane, bus or even drive a motorbike to get there.
4.1.1 Train:
Departing from Ho Chi Minh City, you travel to Quy Nhon by train along the North – South Vietnam railway line. The travel time is about 13 hours. And the ticket price ranges from 370,000 – 700,000 VND depending on the ticket class. You can contact Origin Vietnam to book train tickets.
4.1.2 Airplane:
This is the most popular and optimal means of transportation due to its convenience and not taking too much travel time. It is suitable for tourists in remote provinces such as the North or South of Vietnam. Currently, popular domestic airlines such as Bamboo Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet,… With a total travel time of only 1 hour and 10 minutes, it is extremely fast and convenient.
4.1.3 Passenger car:
Similar to the train, the travel time to Quy Nhon by passenger car will take about 14 hours. On the way, you can admire the beautiful scenery of the regions in Vietnam because the route is located along the Vietnamese coastline. Some bus companies you can choose from include Phuong Trang, Cam Van, Thuan Thao,…
4.1.4 Motorbike:
For those with a heart full of passion for discovery and the freedom to roam on long roads. Or see the world, this is a great choice. To travel from Sai Gon to Quy Nhon will take 18 hours of driving with a total distance of 700km. Make sure you are fully prepared in terms of both transportation and physical strength before going.
4.2 From Quy Nhon City to Nhon Hai Fishing Village
Starting from the city center, you follow Highway 19 extending through Vo Nguyen Giap Street to Thi Nai Bridge. Then, you turn right onto Highway 19B and turn left again. You continue along the road towards Nhon Hai beach and you will see Nhon Hai fishing village right there. The total distance is 16.4km and you will arrive within 25 to 30 minutes.
4.3 From Nhon Hai Fishing Village to Hon Kho Island
Once you have reached Nhon Hai Fishing Village, the road to Hon Kho Island is extremely easy to travel. You can choose to sit on a basket boat or climb on a canoe for the locals to take you to Hon Kho. The travel time is only about 10 to 15 minutes and we will arrive and can start sightseeing.
- Wooden boat: ticket price will fluctuate around 100,000 VND / person / round trip.
- Renting the whole boat when traveling with many members will cost about 500,000 VND / boat / round trip.
- If traveling by canoe, the price will range from 80,000 to 200,000 VND / person / round trip
- Choosing the option to rent the entire canoe to speed across the beach and explore the surroundings will cost about 1,200,000 VND.
*Tips: If traveling with a large group, you should prioritize the full-package rental service to make traveling easier and limit the time spent waiting for enough people for a boat trip.
5. Activities and experiences when traveling to Hon Kho Island
5.1 Discovering the beauty of Hon Kho
Hon Kho Island has a wild beauty because there has not been much investment in resort tourism, so it is very popular with tourists. Hon Kho has a special geological structure with successive arcs, leaning against the mountain range, creating a majestic and poetic natural landscape. When stopping here, you will definitely be captivated by the stunning beauty of Hon Kho.
5.2 Diving to see corals
An experience you should not miss when coming to Hon Kho is diving to see corals. With beautiful, colorful coral reefs, you will have the opportunity to explore the shimmering, magical underwater world.
5.3 Swimming and bathing
Hon Kho is one of the Quy Nhon beaches with an extremely beautiful emerald green color. And it is also an ideal place for you to come to swim and bathe. With clear water, you can see through to the bottom, swimming at Hon Kho will definitely bring you many interesting experiences.
5.4 Checking in the wooden bridge
The wooden bridge is a HOT check-in location that is extremely loved by tourists when coming to Hon Kho. The wooden bridge is located against the cliff, facing the open sea, so it is one of the super cool virtual backgrounds for tourists.
5.5 Experiencing sea sports
If you love experiencing sea sports, when you come to Hon Kho, don’t miss the experience of jet skiing or banana boating in the middle of the sea,… These are water sports that many tourists love and choose to conquer when coming to Hon Kho.
5.6 Visiting Nhon Hai fishing village
Nhon Hai fishing village is a destination that you must visit when traveling to Quy Nhon. The scene of dawn breaking with each group of fishing boats going out to sea or the splendid scenery at dusk will surely fascinate you. You will learn and explore the life of fishermen and enjoy fresh seafood in the fishing village.
5.7 Camping on the sea:
The trip will be more interesting if you experience camping on Hon Kho beach. With a peaceful sandy beach, when you come here, you just need to open the tent door to be able to admire the poetic scenery of the land, the sky, the sea, the boats, … Especially in the morning, you just need to open the tent door to be able to watch the sunrise appearing on the horizon, radiant and full of life.
5.8 Experiencing the “cross-sea” road:
With a length of 500m leading from Nhon Hai fishing village to Hon Kho, the cross-sea road has become a tourist attraction from all over the island. When you come here, you can experience walking across the sea, under your feet is a soft sand beach. And the small waves caress your bare feet, giving you an interesting feeling mixed with excitement.
6. Specialties when traveling to Hon Kho Island
In addition to the breathtaking scenery, Hon Kho also attracts visitors from all over the world with its diverse, fresh and delicious cuisine with the typical flavor of the sea.
6.1 Seafood
One of the fresh and quality specialties of Quy Nhon is seafood. You can enjoy grouper, eel, silver pomfret, lobster, snails, etc. They are deliciously and attractively processed at floating restaurants at extremely affordable prices.
6.2 Sea urchin
Sea urchin is a round animal with black spines. It is very nutritious and is a famous specialty of Quy Nhon. Sea urchin is processed into many different delicious dishes such as grilled sea urchin with scallion oil, sea urchin with lemon, etc. With a unique flavor that makes diners remember it forever after eating it once.
6.3 Squid pancakes
Squid pancakes with crispy, golden crust and delicious fresh squid filling have captured the hearts of many tourists. When traveling to Hon Kho, if you do not enjoy the crispy, soft and flavorful squid pancakes, it is truly a pity.
7. Accommodation when traveling to Hon Kho Island
When traveling to this beautiful island, you can refer to some of the following accommodations:
- 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.
- Seaside Boutique Resort. Address: National Highway 1D, Bai Bang 2 Bridge, Xuan Hai Commune, Song Cau Town, Binh Dinh Province.
- Odin Hotel Quy Nhon. Address: Tran Cao Van Street, Le Loi, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.
- Pearl Beach Quy Nhon Hotel. Address: Nhon Binh, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.
- 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.
8. Some important notes when traveling to Hon Kho Island
Some important notes that you should refer to for a more interesting and complete trip:
- Clothing: Don’t forget to prepare colorful outfits to have sparkling virtual photos.
- Necessary personal items: Hat, umbrella, sunscreen, motion sickness medicine, ID, drinking water, … These are the necessary items you should bring on your trip to Hon Kho.
- Transportation: If you want to join a boat, you should go early, around 8-10am because this is when there are a lot of tourists, and it is easier to find someone to join the boat.
- Accommodation: Hon Kho currently does not have any homestays or hotels, so you can rent a hotel in Nhon Hai fishing village to rest.
- Follow safety rules: You need to follow the signs and guides on the beach to have a safe trip.
- Preserve the environment: Protect and preserve the green, clean and beautiful landscape. Absolutely do not litter in the sea.
Hon Kho stands out with its wild beauty, clear blue beaches and colorful coral reefs. It has become an ideal stop for many tourists when traveling to Quy Nhon. Join Origin Vietnam – a professional tour operator. We will accompany you on the custom Vietnam tour to explore this beautiful island with meaningful tourism activities and the most complete experiences.
