Top 10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Phu Yen

Located in Song Cau town, Phu Yen province, Xuan Dai Bay lies at the foot of Gang Hill, right next to National Highway 1A.

Stretching through the territory of Song Cau town, Xuan Dai Bay is an ideal destination for those traveling to Phu Yen. Here, tourists can immerse themselves in pristine nature: harmonious villages, vast blue sea, picturesque landscapes, lush coconut groves on white sandy beaches, and more. Surrounding the bay are resting spots for tourists to relax. Not only renowned for its scenic beauty, but the bay is also famous for its abundant and high-quality seafood, including crab, lobster, blood cockle, mantis shrimp, and more. Thanks to these natural gifts, Xuan Dai Bay has become an attractive tourist destination for visitors seeking the sea and Phu Yen.

Address: Foot of Gang Hill, National Highway 1A, Xuan Yen Ward, Song Cau Town, Phu Yen Province

From Tuy Hoa City, heading north along National Highway 1A for 30km, then turning right at Chi Thanh town towards the east for 12km, you will reach Ganh Da Dia (also known as Ganh Da Dia). This famous landscape is peacefully nestled along the coastline of An Ninh Dong commune, Tuy An district, Phu Yen province. From a distance, Ganh Da Dia resembles a giant beehive, about 50m wide and 200m long.

Here, nature has gifted numerous columnar rock formations, stacked closely together, almost as if reaching out to the sea. Moreover, Ganh Da Dia boasts many rocky beaches with thousands of dark mysterious rock slabs, contrasting vividly against the deep blue sea and the crashing white waves. Yet to be developed for tourism, visiting Ganh Da Dia in Phu Yen, tourists will hardly find any tourist services. Hence, this place still retains its pristine beauty, exuding the tranquil and poetic charm of a serene coastal region.

Address: An Ninh Dong commune, Tuy An district, Phu Yen province

Vung Ro is a small yet beautiful bay located in Hoa Xuan Nam commune, Dong Hoa district, Phu Yen province, right near the edge of Deo Ca mountain range. The bay serves as a natural boundary on the sea between Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa provinces.

Vung Ro is situated in the southern part of Phu Yen province, approximately 35km from Tuy Hoa city. It is one of the famous bays in the province as well as in the South Central region.

During the resistance war against the United States, Vung Ro was a place where hundreds of tons of weapons were received from Northern ships to support the battlefield in the South. Therefore, nowadays, tourists visit Vung Ro to learn about the past of our ancestors during the resistance war - the outstanding individuals who spared no effort for the independence and freedom of the nation.

Not only does it carry historical value, Vung Ro is also a great destination for tourists as they can explore neighboring tourist spots such as Mon Beach - Dai Lanh Cape, Bang Beach, Coc Beach. Moreover, tourists have the opportunity to enjoy seafood and experience the fun of fishing, diving to admire coral reefs that nature has bestowed upon Vung Ro.

Address: Hoa Xuan Nam commune, Dong Hoa district, Phu Yen province

Thap Nhan is located on the northern bank of the Da Rang River, in Ward 1, Tuy Hoa City. The tower is a place of worship for deities according to the Cham belief, dating back to the late 11th century to the early 12th century. Thap Nhan Tuy Hoa is an ancient Cham tower, situated on Nhan Mountain overlooking the winding Da Rang River, creating a picturesque landscape, becoming a typical scenic spot of Phu Yen province. It was also a place of worship for ancient Cham people.

During the resistance war, artillery shells caused damage to the top and three corners of the tower. Nowadays, the tower has been relatively well restored. Thap Nhan is an architectural work of historical value and is also a typical relic of Phu Yen. Thap Nhan was recognized as a national architectural and artistic relic by the Ministry of Culture, Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) in November 1988.

Visiting Thap Nhan is an opportunity for tourists to admire the ancient Cham architectural beauty and to understand more about a culture that still holds many mysteries. Standing on top of Nhan Mountain, you can also enjoy the panoramic view of Tuy Hoa City, with the winding Da Rang River and distant mountains.

Address: Bach Dang, Ward 1, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen

Mang Lang Church is located approximately 35km north of Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen, and is one of the oldest churches in Phu Yen province, as well as in Vietnam. The most prominent feature of the church is its distinctive Gothic architecture, which dates back approximately 1200 years ago. Looking at Mang Lang Church, you will feel very familiar because its exterior bears the hallmark of European churches that you have seen a lot on TV or in magazines. This architectural style is so famous worldwide that many buildings built in this Gothic style have been recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage sites.

Mang Lang Church is considered the oldest church in Phu Yen province, located in An Ninh Tay commune, Tuy An district. Built in 1892, within a campus of 5,000 m2, according to Gothic architecture with many decorative motifs, the church is small but has a spacious courtyard, covered with green trees.

With a history of more than 120 years, the ancient Mang Lang Church is a stopping point that attracts many tourists to visit Phu Yen. A special point for tourists is that they can visit the Mang Lang Orphanage, where they nurture and care for little angels. Currently, there are 14 children aged 1 or 2 years old, taken care of by mothers and caregivers. Looking at their innocent, round eyes standing in their cribs, observing around without a care in the world...

Address: An Thach Commune, Tuy An District, Phu Yen

Ong Cop Bridge, also known as Binh Thanh Bridge or Tuy An Bridge, carries a simple, rustic, and humble structure, yet it boasts a rare beauty that is hard to find in the photos of Phu Yen tourists. Therefore, this place attracts a large number of tourists to visit, explore, and take photos.

Ong Cop Bridge is the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam and it is also the most primitive wooden bridge in Phu Yen province. Binh Thanh Bridge stretches up to 700m, spanning across the Binh Ba River and leading to Tien Chau port. What makes Ong Cop Bridge special and attractive is that it is entirely made of north-south bamboo crossing the beautiful and unique O Loan Lagoon. Hence, the bridge is beautifully simple, rustic, and carries the breath of ancient Vietnamese villages, creating a unique scenery that captivates tourists to stop and leave many memories at this 'unique' bridge.

With its rustic beauty and practicality, this wooden bridge not only serves as a transportation route for the local people but also serves as a photo spot for young people. The best time to visit Binh Thanh Bridge is in the afternoon, where you can admire the beautiful sunset scene over the bridge, which is very attractive and beautifully 'strange' and indescribable.

Address: An Ninh Tay Commune, Tuy An District, Phu Yen

Long known as a famous tourist destination in Phu Yen - Tuy Hoa, Xom Ro Wave Barrier is one of the beautiful check-in spots for many young people and selfie enthusiasts during their trip to Phu Yen. When visiting Xom Ro Wave Barrier, tourists will admire the lush green moss covering the wave barriers, forming beautifully arranged squares thanks to the closely spaced wave barriers. It's an incredibly beautiful and breathtaking scene.

In recent years, this place has always attracted many tourists who come to take photos during their Phu Yen trip. To reach this tourist destination in Phu Yen, you can travel from the center of Tuy Hoa City towards the south, cross the Hung Vuong Bridge to the intersection with traffic lights, then turn left, and continue towards the sea to reach the destination - Xom Ro.

For those who love exploration and art, the Xom Ro embankment is truly a painting full of hope with green colors, creating a harmonious layout of lines and colors in each photo frame, captivating many visitors who have visited.

You should visit Xom Ro Wave Barrier:

• At sunrise, when the tide recedes with the reflection of the sun and the moss-covered rocks standing still create an unimaginable beauty.
• The best time to admire the beauty of Xom Ro is around 5 - 6 am... when the sun has just risen.
• At noon, with the blazing sunlight combined with the moss starting to turn silver-white, leaving a strong impression on those experiencing it here.
• When dusk falls with the reddish sunlight penetrating through the rock crevices, the moss-covered rocks take on a deep green color, creating a soul-stirring beauty for those who love watching the sunset.

Address: Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen

Cả Pass is the next destination you should explore when traveling to Phu Yen. Cả Pass is adjacent to both mountains and the sea, so the surrounding natural scenery is beautiful and unique. Standing on the summit of Cả Pass, you can gaze out over a vast expanse of sky. A picturesque landscape unfolds from the plains to the mountains, with the vast ocean in the distance.

During the ripening season, standing on the pass and looking down at the ripe golden rice fields shimmering like a giant carpet rippling in the wind. Near Cả Pass, there are many beautiful beaches and bays, which are destinations for many tourists. Furthermore, the climate here is very fresh and cool, so when backpacking at Cả Pass Phu Yen, you will always feel comfortable.

This is a destination that most backpackers want to conquer and assert themselves on this road at this pass. Travelers can admire the majestic, magnificent beauty of the pass scenery here. But don't forget to prepare thoroughly and safely to explore Cả Pass!

Address: Hòa Xuân Nam, Đông Hòa, Phú Yên

Not far from the Stone Plates Reef lies another equally attractive tourist destination in Phu Yen, which is Lantern Reef. This place has a lighthouse perched on rocky terraces.

Stretching along the coastline for about 1km, Lantern Reef is formed from light pinkish rocks stacked randomly on top of each other. The smooth rocks, with various shapes and sizes, are interspersed to create many small rock cavities and upright rock banks that withstand the crashing waves, splashing white foam. Standing out on the rugged and rustic reef is the image of the Lantern Reef lighthouse with its two colors - white and red - standing tall against the sky.

Moreover, in the area below the lighthouse, there are many spacious open spaces suitable for groups of friends to organize picnics and camping. Adding to the allure of Lantern Reef is not only the serene and pristine scenery of the vast blue sea, the vast sky, and the majestic towering reefs but also the beauty of the hardworking people.

Address: An Ninh Dong, Tuy An, Phu Yen

Spout Canyon is also a notable destination to make your Phu Yen trip even more amazing. Situated in the Black Stone mountain range, surrounded by vast forests, it creates an extremely poetic landscape. You and your group will marvel at the magnificent and majestic scenery of nature when standing from afar and observing the canyon and the steep cliffs above.

Spout Canyon consists of many large rocks adjacent to each other, bringing a sense of wilderness and grandeur of nature. This is an ideal place for your group or family to have an outdoor excursion together.

From February to March is the best time to visit this landmark to enjoy the most beautiful scenery. Additionally, you can visit Spout Canyon around April and May, the summer season, when the natural scenery is very lush and beautiful. Moreover, tourists visiting here during this time can immerse themselves in the cool stream water at the foot of the waterfall, which will bring a very comfortable feeling!

Address: Hoa My Tay, Tay Hoa, Phu Yen