Must visit places in Binh Dinh

Binh Dinh province is located in Vietnam's south central coastal region. It is a tourist destination favored by many domestic and international tourists in recent years. In addition to fresh air, Binh Dinh is bestowed with beautiful landscapes and historical sites. The majority of Binh Dinh province is covered by mountains or hills. Elevations range from 0 at the coast to around 1,200 meters above sea level in An Lao district in the north-west of the province. While most of the mountains as well as the highest peaks are in the west, there are mountains throughout the province, even near the coast. Most districts of Binh Dinh have a topography that is a mix of mountains or hills and lowlands. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

Thien Hung pagoda was built in the area of Nhon Hung ward, An Nhon town, the central province of Binh Dinh; the main direction overlooks the rice fields, surrounded by a moat; is one of the most special and famous temples in Binh Dinh province. Not ancient, not located in the position of the ‘best river and mountain’ but Thien Hung Pagoda has become a tourist attraction for many visitors to Binh Dinh because it is the place to store the fifth Buddha relics Myanmar Buddhist Church awarded to Vietnam. Thien Hung pagoda is distinguished for its impressive landscape and beautiful architecture. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

 Thien Hung Pagoda is located right at Highway 1A, in An Nhon commune and about 23km from Quy Nhon city center of the southern province of Binh Dinh. Visitors traveling to Quy Nhon, from Phu Cat airport will easily stop by here as an interesting tourist destination when exploring the land of Binh Dinh martial. The first time arriving here, visitors will be overwhelmed by the splendid beauty of the temple. Unlike the ancient architecture of other temples, Thien Hung Pagoda here is designed with a large space, the monasteries and towers are built with modern features mixed with deep colors of the wall piece and tile roof create a fanciful and poetic scene. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

Thap Thap Di Da, a 17th century pagoda, adds to the charm of central province Binh Dinh with its cultural, historical and architectural beauty. Thap Thap Di Da is located 30 km north of coastal town Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh’s capital. The pagoda was built in 1683 during the Le Dynasty era and originally known as Chanh Hoa. In 1691 King Le Hien Tong renamed it Thap Thap Di Da. In the main area, the main structure is made of wood and carved with sophisticated and elaborate lotuses, dragons and stylized phoenixes along with more old writing. The pagoda is among the most famous ancient pagodas in the central region. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

Thap Thap pagoda is known as the first ‘Shaolin temple’ in Vietnam because it is one of the branches of Shaolin temple firstly built in Vietnam in 1677. It was established by a Chinese monk when he came to Binh Dinh. Together with other monks, he then built other pagodas, including Long Phuoc. All monks in these pagodas mastered martial arts. They always built more pagodas and taught martial arts to their students, said monk Vien Kien, one of heads of Thap Thap pagoda. When the Chinese monk came here, this was still a desolate land. He and other monks helped Nguyen Lords in civilizing local people. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

Referring to the remnant Cham architecture throughout Vietnam, Banh It tower is one of the oldest towers that preserves the very sophisticated and charming architectures from the Cham dynasty in Vietnam. Located in Tuy Phuoc district, Binh Dinh province, Banh It tower is the ideal destination for tourists who have desire to discover about the true beauty of Vietnam history and culture as well. Banh It Towers is a group of four towers, known as the Silver Towers. They are one of the best preserved examples of late Cham architecture. The Cham kingdom ruled over southern and central Vietnam from the second century and reached the height of its power in the ninth century. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

The Banh It Towers are located about 20 kilometers from Quy Nhon, halfway between the airport and the city. The Banh It Towers are included in the book "1001 buildings you must see before you die", written by a group of British writers. Incidentally, this is the only architectural monument in Vietnam, which is included in the book. The Banh It is a very picturesque complex on a prominent hill between two branches of the river "Con". This river flows from the citadel of the royal city of Cham (now gone) to the bay of Qui Nhon. The towers have had quite a bit of restoration work, but original carvings still adorn the walls. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

The 22-m tower was built under Cham architecture. It is a group of four towers, known as the Silver Towers. They are one of the best preserved examples of late Cham architecture. The Cham kingdom ruled over southern and central Vietnam from the second century and reached the height of its power in the ninth century.To get to the towers, tourists need to conquer a small sloping road paved with bricks and lined by tree shapes. On the peak at a few dozen meters above sea level, not only can you sense the boundless of heaven but also can take a panoramic view of scattered houses, green farms in the villages and winding rivers and streams below. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

Binh Dinh is a province in the south central coastal region of Vietnam, with tropical monsoon climate. The province is one of five provinces with the key economic in central Vietnam. Binh Dinh province is located at the center of the North-South route (National highways 1A, trans-Vietnam railway and domestic air routes). It is the gateway to the nearest sea and the most convenient of the Central Highlands, Southern Laos, Northeast of Cambodia and Thailand. Binh Dinh province is also home to many other ancient towers such as the Twin Towers in Tran Hung Dao street, Dong Da ward, Quy Nhon district. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

Coming to Quy Nhon city in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh, tourists can visit Nguyen Tat Thanh square where the statues of Nguyen Tat Thanh and his father Nguyen Sinh Sac are placed. Being considered as one of the best new places by the Rough Guides – a famous English travel magazine, Quy Nhon city is shifting from an agricultural and fishing city toward a city that is also concentrated in tourism and economy. Having traveled to Quy Nhon once, tourists definitely want to come again because of its beauty the beauty of this city and the hospitality of the locals’ hostility people. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

Its sandy beaches and turquoise waters make less crowded Quy Nhon city of the central coastal province of Binh Dinh a top travel choice this summer. Perched between the tourist hotspots of Nha Trang and Hoi An, Quy Nhon town in Binh Dinh province is less crowded but has quickly become one of the most searched beach holiday destinations in recent years. It is blessed with a 42 km coastline, and has been dubbed the "Maldives of Vietnam." One of the most beautiful beaches here, one that has got rave reviews from travelers and bloggers, is Hoang Hau (Queen), just two km from downtown Quy Nhon. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

Quy Hoa tourism site is 5 km from Quy Nhon downtown. It is located under a peaceful valley of Quy Nhon, surrounded by mountains and sea, a peaceful and sad space with pine trees, quiet streets shady trees, knitted together like a pair of bracelets. With an area of about 60 hectares, surrounded by mountains and hills and facing the sea breeze with beautiful natural scenery, Quy Hoa is now a rare "golden" land remaining of a city on the road. developing very quickly like Quy Nhon. However, few people know that this land used to be a place where people living in and outsite wanted it to be lost in oblivion. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnam+)

Since then, Quy Hoa is also known more. For those who love Han Mac Tu poetry, Quy Hoa is a destination not to be missed in life. A poetic fan, who mourns a talented and fateful man, who finds beauty and sympathy in poetry comes here every year to commemorate. Quy Hoa leprosy village with about 250 households and nearly 500 people is now becoming a unique and interesting destination for tourists from near and far. Unique in that, the village is entirely generations of leprosy people living for a long time, retaining most of the Gothic architecture from the French period and no new houses or tall buildings. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnam+)

Among the bow-shaped mountain range facing the sea, Eo Gio cliff is the farthest and most spectacular strait in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province. It is a part of a strait in Nhon Ly commune, 20km from the town. Eo Gio is situated between two tall rocky cliffs that drop straight into the clear waters of the sea below, giving it a beautiful crescent shape. Though it’s not safe to swim here since the waves are strong, visitors can enjoy a nice, romantic walk and catch some cool breeze on the small winding walkway built on the side of the mountain. It is an unforgettable experience as one is surrounded by pristine nature, with the blue sky above your head and blue ocean at your feet. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnam+)

The arc-shaped strait of Gio can be found 20km northeast from the centre of Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province. There are plenty of caves on Eo Gio’s cliffs, including Doi, Ky Co and Ba Nghe. At the foot of the mountain, Da De rock area stretches out with countless stones that look like eggs in different sizes and colors. At Eo Gio, visitors have a chance to enjoy the specialties of the Nhon Ly area and meet with friendly locals. They can also take a boat trip to Ky Co, a beautiful deserted island close to Eo Gio.The best time to visit Eo Gio is between March and September when the beach is most beautiful with soothing sunshine, a clear blue sea and light waves. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnam+)

Apart from other well-known places in Quy Nhon city, Eo Gio, an arc-shaped strait, has attracted numerous visitors thanks to its pristine beauty. Eo Gio is situated between two tall rocky cliffs that drop straight into the clear waters of the sea below, giving it a beautiful crescent shape. This small strait is covered by high rocky ridges and embraces the sea. Rocks, water, and pristine scenery characterize Eo Gio. At its foot is the De rocky field. Eroded by sea water for years, the rocks here have different sizes and shapes. Eo Gio boasts pristine natural beauty amid spectacular mountains and stunning coastline. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnam+)

Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa (Ngoc Hoa Pagoda) is a famous pagoda in Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh. This place is a favorite destination for both tourists and religious pilgrims: while the Buddhists come here for religious purposes, visitors come to admire the architecture and especially the double Buddha statue here. Initially, Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa was only built of light materials. Later, it was concreted and still retained its original basic features. The architecture is entirely in the style of the Khat Si sect, while the spacious main hall is designed in its own style, the Eightfold Path. The buddhist statue serves as a symbol for peace and luck to local fishermen. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnam+)

Spectacular mountains and stunning coastline in Eo Gio is an attraction to visitors. Eo Gio’s appeal lies in the fact that it has barely been touched by nature. Especially, there’s no tourist service so travelers just have to pay parking fees at nearby households then spend their time enjoying the beauty of primitive rock and beach. Tourists are advised to climb up to the peak to enjoy the panoramic view of the site and feel the power of the wind and waves from above. Visitors need to bring their cameras to take some snaps of the colorful stalactites inside the caves. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnam+)

Eo Gio is beautiful in its own way with its rock cliffs in varied shapes running to the sea. The mountain holds the sea, the sea plays around the mountain, waves crash onto the shore with the sound of love songs, in the distance studded with boats and birds twittering on the sky. Seen from above, Eo Gio looks very attractive, wild and primitive. The route to Eo Gio is also stunning and primitive. On the bridge, tourists can take a panoramic view of Thi Nai Lagoon and the peaceful Quy Nhon City. Along the street are deserted white sand dunes which are littered with polar tree lines. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnam+)

Situated on Nhon Ly Island, 25 km away and a 20-minute boat ride from Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh province, Ky Co beach is fondly dubbed the ‘Maldives of Vietnam’. Visiting Ky Co Beach, tourists will have a great chance to discover the beautiful pristine wilderness of the coast and be accessed to a variety of good travel services at a reasonable price. Nothing is greater than swimming, playing water sports and eating fresh delicious fresh seafood with your family and friends while being immersed in nature, relaxing your mind. The blue water, white sand with beautiful sky gives Ky Co Beach bright lively colors. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

Blue and white sand beach on Ky Co is an ideal destination for a short summer vacation. Ky Co Beach allures family to get the trip because children will be interested in swimming that “natural swimming pool”, picking snails or shellfish and playing with the small fishes coming from the waves. Besides, this beach also possesses a number of mysterious caves that will come out when the tide is down. These caves formed by the erosion of seawater millions of years ago are home to some fishes and other marine animals. If you are lucky to visit Quy Nhon Beach at the time when the time is down, exploring these cool and mysterious caves will give you interesting and great experiences. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

Quy Nhon in Binh Dinh province is recognized as one of the three tourism hubs of Vietnam's south central coastal region along with Da Nang and Nha Trang. The town is blessed with a 42km long coastline, diverse topography comprising mountains, forests, salt marshes, plains, lagoons, lakes, rivers, peninsulas and islands, abundant seafood and natural resources. In Quy Hoa beach, tourists can wallow in cool blue sea water. The best time to visit Quy Nhon is from January to August, when the weather is relatively warm most of the time. As summer comes, starting in April the weather will get gradually warmer. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

According to the documents, around 1929, a French priest named Paul Maheu discovered the rare tranquility of this land and he decided to build a treatment area for gill patients. The hospital was named Laproserie de Quy Hoa. In 1932, the hospital was rebuilt by Charles Antoine and Ozithe, with a home for long-term treatment. In addition to the hospital, Quy Hoa also has a church, nuns' residence and more than 200 houses for leprosy patients. In 1936, poet Han Mac Tu contracted leprosy and went to live in the last years of his life in Quy Hoa to treat the disease and write poetry. (Photo: Minh Son/ Vietnam+)