Quy Nhon at a glance
Quy Nhon sits on the south-central coast of Vietnam. Since 1 July 2025 the former Binh Dinh province and Gia Lai form one province called Gia Lai, with its administrative center in the former Quy Nhon. "Binh Dinh" is still the name of the historic coastal region, so you will meet it on older maps and booking pages.
This guide covers the city and the coast around it: the beach at Ky Co, the cliff path at Eo Gio, the Cham towers of Thap Doi and Banh It, the coast at Ghenh Rang, the fishing village of Nhon Ly, the islands, food, the airport at Phu Cat, weather and where to stay. It is an independent site, not run by the city, the province, a tourism office, a hotel or a tour company. Prices are in Vietnamese dong (VND) with a rough US dollar value, as listed in 2026, and they change. The neighboring coast to the south has its own guide at phu-yen.com.
The main places and what they cost
Adult entry as listed in 2026. Treat the figures as a guide and check at the gate.
| Place | Where | Entry in 2026 lists |
|---|---|---|
| City beach | Center of Quy Nhon, about 5 km of sand | – |
| Thap Doi | Cham towers about 3 km from the center | VND 30,000 (about $1.20) |
| Ghenh Rang | Coast and poet's grave in the south of the city | Up to VND 25,000 (about $1); check at the entrance |
| Ky Co | Beach about 25 km northeast of the former city center | VND 100,000 to 120,000 (about $4 to $4.80), shuttle extra |
| Eo Gio | Cliff path near Nhon Ly | VND 30,000 (about $1.20) per visit, reported in June 2026 |
| Banh It | Four Cham towers about 20 km outside the city | VND 20,000 (about $0.80) |
Entry, shuttle and tour are three separate things. A tour price may include the entry, or it may not. The page on Quy Nhon tours shows how to read an offer.
Our picks: Quy Nhon tours
A day to Ky Co and Eo Gio, the Cham towers in town and a street food tour.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private street food tour in Quy Nhon
Three hours with private transport, an English-speaking guide and all tastings. Water is included, tips are not.
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Private tour to the Twin Cham Towers with lunch
Private transport, an English-speaking guide, the Twin Towers entrance fee and a local lunch are included. Tips are not.
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Ky Co and Eo Gio full-day trip with seafood lunch
Car transport, a seafood lunch, water, a guide and the entrance fees along the route are included. Extra drinks and fees are not, so check the guide language when you book.
Check availability →Quy Nhon tours and day trips
Day trips to Ky Co and Eo Gio, snorkeling, the Cham towers and food tours, with live prices and availability.
Explore the guide
Start with the list of things to do, then pick the pages you need.
Things to do in Quy Nhon
Twelve ideas, from the city beach to the Cham towers and the dunes.
Tours compared
Day trips, boats and what an offer includes.
Ky Co
How to get there, what it costs and what to know about boats.
Eo Gio
The cliff path near Nhon Ly and the changed ticket price.
Thap Doi and Banh It
Cham towers in town and on a green hill outside it.
Ghenh Rang
The coast walk and the grave of the poet Han Mac Tu.
Islands off Quy Nhon
Hon Kho, Cu Lao Xanh and who can go where.
Nhon Ly
The fishing village, the harbor and the Phuong Mai dunes.
Beaches
The city beach and the coast nearby, with swimming cautions.
What to eat
Banh xeo, fish noodles, nem chua and other local dishes.
Phu Cat airport and trains
Flights, the Dieu Tri train stop and transfers into the city.
Weather and best time
Monthly rainfall and the wet months to plan around.
Where to stay
The city beach, the south coast, Ky Co and the north.
Good to know
Where older guides are out of date.
The province has changed
Binh Dinh and Gia Lai merged on 1 July 2025. Nhon Ly now lies in the ward of Quy Nhon Dong and Ghenh Rang in Quy Nhon Nam. The name Quy Nhon still works as a destination name, but addresses on older pages can look different.
Ky Co is not a remote island
It is a beach below the Phuong Mai hills, and an operator describes a resort inside the tourist area. You can arrive by road with a shuttle for the last steep stretch, or by boat from Nhon Ly. Boats do not run when the sea is rough.
Ky Co guide →Eo Gio costs less than older guides say
After a change of operator, the press reported a ticket of VND 30,000 (about $1.20) per visit on 27 June 2026. Some guides still list VND 22,000 to 25,000. Ask at the gate.
Eo Gio guide →Swim with care
A report of April 2026 describes rip currents and beach profiles that changed after the storm of November 2025. Swim inside the buoys and follow the flags.
Beaches →Cu Lao Xanh is a special case
One local operator limits its Cu Lao Xanh tour to Vietnamese citizens and says foreigners may not land. Do not plan around this island before you have an answer for your passport.
Islands →More independent Vietnam guides
Separate guides from the same team, each focused on one place.
Ha Long Bay
Cruises, caves and the quieter Bai Tu Long Bay.
Cat Ba Island
The island, its national park and kayaking in Lan Ha Bay.
Hoi An
The lantern-lit old town, My Son and the beaches.
Cam Thanh
Basket boats in the coconut forest near Hoi An.
Hue
The Imperial City, royal tombs and the Hai Van Pass.
Sapa
Treks through rice terraces, Fansipan and the Ha Giang Loop.
Nha Trang
Beaches, island trips and the Po Nagar towers.
Phu Quoc
Beaches, the Hon Thom cable car and island hopping.
Can Tho and the Mekong Delta
Floating markets, river towns and trips from Saigon.
Phu Yen
Basalt columns at Ganh Da Dia, quiet beaches and lagoons between Quy Nhon and Nha Trang.
Ba Na Hills
The Golden Bridge, the cable car and Da Nang's beaches, bridges and mountains.
Ha Giang
The Ha Giang Loop, easy riders, Ma Pi Leng Pass and Dong Van.
Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon's sights, the Cu Chi Tunnels, street food and Mekong day trips.
Ninh Binh
Trang An and Tam Coc boat trips, Hang Mua and Hoa Lu.
Vung Tau
Beaches, the Christ statue and the lighthouse near Saigon.
Quy Nhon: frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Quy Nhon?
The 1991 to 2020 climate averages show February and March as the driest months, with about 30 mm of rain. October and November are the wettest, with about 490 and 530 mm. Storm season in Vietnam runs from May to November, so a calm sea is never a given. See the weather page.
How do I get to Quy Nhon?
Phu Cat airport (UIH) has direct flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Trains on the north-south line stop at Dieu Tri, and you take a transfer into the city. One hotel lists 12 km and about 20 minutes from the station. Details are on the getting there page.
Do I need a visa?
German and British citizens can stay up to 45 days without a visa under an exemption announced for 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028. Germany's foreign office asks for a passport valid for 6 months. An e-visa allows up to 90 days. Other passports need separate checking, so read your government's travel advice.
Is Ky Co an island?
No. It is a beach at the foot of the Phuong Mai hills with a road and a boat route. Which one you use depends on your tour and the sea. See the Ky Co page.
Are the Cham towers on the UNESCO list?
No. Thap Doi is described as a national monument of Vietnam, which is not the same as World Heritage status, and no UNESCO listing is documented for the towers. Read more on the Thap Doi page.
Is quy-nhon.com run by the city or a tour operator?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the city, the province, a tourism office, a hotel or any tour company.