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Experience the land of 'golden flowers on green grass' in its beautiful sunny season, perfect for a short day exploration.
Discover Phú Yên in 48 Hours during Tet for Just 500,000 Dong
Renowned for its many pristine landscapes, unique delicacies, and affordable prices, Phú Yên tourism is a destination in Central Vietnam attracting many travelers.
Ideal Timeframe
Phú Yên enters its sunny season from January to August, making it convenient for sightseeing. During this time, tourists can participate in many traditional cultural festivals such as the Ô Loan lagoon boat race, the Đà Rằng river boat race, horse racing, Cầu Ngư festival, and more.
Modes of Transportation
If traveling by coach from Ho Chi Minh City, purchase tickets to Tuy Hòa at Miền Đông bus station for prices ranging from 180,000 to 300,000 dong per ticket.
For train travel, take the Hanoi – Tuy Hòa or Saigon – Tuy Hòa route. To save time, opt for overnight trains to arrive in Phú Yên in the morning. The train station is located in the city center.
For the quickest option, travelers can fly from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to Tuy Hòa for one-way fares below 2 million dong. The airport is 10 km away from the city center, so you'll need to hire a motorbike taxi or taxi for further transportation.
Travelers can explore Phú Yên by coach, taxi, or motorbike. For flexibility and savings, it's recommended to travel by motorbike with rental prices ranging from 80,000 – 120,000 dong depending on the type.
Accommodation Options
Tuy Hoa city offers a variety of hotels, guesthouses, and homestays at reasonable prices ranging from 150,000 to 300,000 dong per room. It's advisable to stay in the city center along streets such as Hung Vuong, Nguyen Hue, Tran Hung Dao, Tran Phu, and Doc Lap...
Local Specialties
Some famous specialties to try when visiting Phu Yen tourism include herring noodle soup, ocean tuna eyes, blood cockles from O Loan lagoon, pork sausage, chicken rice, mixed fruit ice cream... These specialties are easily found within Tuy Hoa city.
Recommended Destinations for a 2-day Itinerary
It's recommended to allocate one day to explore the cluster of attractions: Dai Lanh Cape – Mon Beach – Vung Ro Bay – Xep Beach, and the other day for O Loan lagoon – Da Dia Reef – Ong Cop Bridge – Mang Lang Church.
Dai Lanh Cape: also known as Dien Cape, is approximately 35 km from Tuy Hoa city, and it's the place to witness the first sunrise on the mainland of Vietnam. To fully experience this moment, visitors should arrive here while it's still dark; they can stand at the milestone on the cliff or observe from above at Dai Lanh lighthouse.
Mon Beach: located behind Dai Lanh lighthouse, Mon Beach is a crescent-shaped beach approximately 400 meters long, with crystal-clear water and smooth sand, ideal for swimming and camping. The path to Mon Beach passes through a pristine natural freshwater stream and a long stretch of white sand, perfect for photography.
Vung Ro Bay: sfter visiting Dien Cape and Mon Beach, you should stop here for lunch at the eco-floating village with a variety of fresh and affordable seafood compared to the city. Additionally, there are recreational activities such as jet skiing, coral diving, and visiting Hon Nua that are worth trying here.
Xep Beach: is a turquoise beach about 10 km from Tuy Hoa city known to many tourists from the movie 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass'. The most beautiful spot here is Ganh Ong, a rocky cliff cutting through Xep Beach with a long stretch of grass and vivid green cacti; from here, visitors can overlook the vast An Chan sea area.
Da Dia Reef: about 30 km north of Tuy Hoa city is a famous natural scenic spot domestically and internationally. The unique geological structure formed about 200 million years ago has now become a stunning photography spot for many tourists when visiting Phu Yen tourism.
Ganh Den Lighthouse: only about a 15-minute walk from Da Dia Reef (accessible by motorbike), Ganh Den is a red rock beach with a unique seaside lighthouse, perfect for camping, fishing, and beautiful photography.
O Loan Lagoon: about 22 km from Tuy Hoa city, is a famous brackish lagoon by the sea renowned for its fatty blood cockles and various delicious seafood.
Nhan Tower: is a distinctive structure of the Cham people dating back to the 12th century. Situated atop Nhan mountain, visitors to Nhan Tower can also enjoy panoramic views of Tuy Hoa city and the winding Da Rang river surrounding the distant mountains.
Ong Cop Bridge: also known as Tuy An Bridge currently holds the record for the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam. Built by locals to connect two villages, it's also an interesting photo spot for tourists.
Mang Lang Church: is one of Vietnam's oldest and most famous churches, and the oldest in Phu Yen, attracting tourists not only for its beautiful architecture but also for housing Vietnam's first Quoc Ngu book.
Apart from the above-mentioned places, in two days, tourists can stroll around, dine, and enjoy various entertainment spots in Tuy Hoa city.
The estimated total cost for two days of exploration in Phu Yen starts from 500,000 dong onwards.
According to Tam Linh/ Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourJanuary 23, 2019
