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Sa Huynh, located in the southern part of Duc Pho district, Quang Ngai province, offers a simple beauty with its golden, sparkling Sa Huynh beaches and authentic local dishes. Explore the wonders of Sa Huynh and indulge in the unique moments of your vacation here.
Explore Sa Huynh Beach, Quang Ngai
Traveling to Sa Huynh (Photo collection)
Best Time to Visit Sa Huynh?
Sa Huynh experiences two main seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The ideal time for your vacation is from April to early September. During this period, Sa Huynh enjoys beautiful weather with minimal rain and rare storms, providing a perfect opportunity for beach activities and exploration of the surrounding areas. Storms are more likely to occur from September to December, which marks the concentrated rainy season.
Best time for your vacation is from April to early September (Photo collection)
However, for a safe and convenient trip, it's advisable to keep an eye on the weather to avoid any disruptions to your Sa Huynh getaway.
Transportation to Sa Huynh
Located more than 30km from Quang Ngai City along National Highway 1A, there are various transportation options to choose from for your journey to Sa Huynh tourism.
Chu Lai Airport (Photo collection)
By Plane: For those looking to save time, flying is the optimal choice. Sa Huynh has Chu Lai Airport, approximately 40km away. You can take flights from Vietnam Airlines or Vietjet Air to enjoy your resort vacation in Sa Huynh, Quang Ngai.
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Train: There are daily North-South trains from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Huynh Station. With a reasonable price ranging from 600,000 VND – 800,000 VND/bed/way. What could be better than sleeping through the night and waking up in Sa Huynh the next morning.
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Bus: In Quang Ngai, there are numerous bus routes, typically with a 30-minute interval between each. If tourists want to go to Sa Huynh, just take bus route number 2 with a very affordable fare of about 8,000 VND – 15,000 VND/route, taking nearly 2 hours to get here. Promising to be an interesting experience when traveling to Sa Huynh, Quang Ngai.
Explore Sa Huynh now (Photo collection)
Which hotel suits you?
After the pressures and fatigue of the urban life, traveling to Sa Huynh is an attractive destination that draws domestic and international tourists. Spending a wonderful night in Sa Huynh is a great idea, and tourists can consider some hotels below:
Sa Huynh Resort
Sa Huynh Resort (Photo collection)
With a spacious area and fresh, excellent climate, it provides guests with a comfortable feeling. Along with amenities, complete with various room types and services such as swimming pool, restaurant, massage, etc., it creates a pleasant experience during the resort stay.
Thien An Riverside Hotel
01 An Duong Vuong, Le Hong Phong, Quang Ngai City, Quang Ngai Province.
Thien An Riverside Hotel (Photo collection)
The Thien An Riverside Hotel is also a reliable choice for travelers looking to spend their days off here. The 12-story modern building with over 80 premium bedrooms meeting 4-star standards is always clean and equipped with various modern services such as massage, restaurants, bars, etc. The open-minded, friendly staff is a huge plus that travelers always want when they have the opportunity to travel to Sa Huynh.
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What to do and where to go in Sa Huynh?
Sa Huynh Beach
Sa Huynh Beach (Photo collection)
This is one of the fantastic spots when travelers come to Sa Huynh, Quang Ngai. The beach stretches about 5km, embracing the mountains, and the Quang Ngai sky. The curved shape, fine golden sand, and the inviting charm of Sa Huynh Beach captivate travelers when they set foot here. This is an ideal playground, immersing yourself in the fresh water and trying various underwater activities; you will have interesting experiences at Sa Huynh Beach.
Early morning wake-up in Sa Huynh (Photo collection)
Experience the 'Instagrammable' moments in Sa Huynh (Photo collection)
Sa Huynh is also a fantastic 'check-in' spot for travelers who come here.
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Sa Huynh Cultural Heritage Area
Sa Huynh Cultural Heritage Area (photo collection)
When visiting Sa Huynh, you can't miss the Sa Huynh Cultural Heritage Area covering 20,000m2, including various outdoor exhibition rooms and display houses with numerous artifacts and historical items excavated from local provinces. Admire the unique architecture of the Quang Ngai people, making the Sa Huynh Cultural Heritage Area a culturally rich and valuable tourist destination.
Exhibition area of artifacts (Photo collection)
Sa Huynh Salt Fields
Sa Huynh Salt Fields (Photo collection)
Don't miss the famous Sa Huynh salt fields, an essential salt source in the Central region. From March to August every year, you'll witness the locals busy in the fields producing high-quality salt. The white salt mounds and the hardworking Quang Ngai people with their burdens create a simple and serene painting.
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Whale Temple
The people of Quang Ngai, closely tied to the sea profession, hold great reverence for the Whale, symbolized by Cá Ông. It is a legendary symbol celebrated on the 16th day of the 3rd lunar month, considered the festival day of Sa Huynh. This is also a tourist attraction that draws visitors to Sa Huynh.
Whale Temple (Photo collection)
An Khe Lagoon
An Khe Lagoon (Photo collection)
An Khe Lagoon (Quang Ngai) is like a thread connecting the ancient Sa Huynh people with the present world. The messages left by the ancestors along the lagoon's edge remain a mystery, enticing future generations to seek, decode, and understand the lives of those who came before. If you have the opportunity to visit Sa Huynh, this is undoubtedly a destination you shouldn't miss. If you are an eco-tourism enthusiast, this is a vast freshwater lagoon and the livelihood of many local farmers. Visiting An Khe Lagoon in Quang Ngai is sure to leave an unforgettable impression on travelers.
What to eat when traveling to Sa Huynh?
If exploring Sa Huynh is not enough for you, don't miss the opportunity to savor Sa Huynh specialties with famous dishes such as Nhu fish sauce, fish salad, or Huynh De crab. Sa Huynh cuisine is sure to make travelers forget their way back home.
Emperor Huynh Crab
When it comes to Emperor Huynh Crab, it's not only a specialty in Sa Huynh, but many provinces in the Central region also have this dish, each with its unique flavor characteristics. The name may sound unfamiliar, but when you taste this dish, you will be amazed by the quality of Emperor Huynh Crab.
For only 200,000 – 300,000 VND/kg, enjoy the delicious Emperor Huynh Crab (Photo collection)
The large crabs, weighing a few kilograms each, have a brick-red body, providing ample and firm meat. The price of Emperor Huynh Crab is reasonable, around 200,000 – 300,000 VND/kg. Just let the guests savor the first few pieces, and they will find it delicious and addictive, even for the most discerning palates.
Fish Salad
Fish salad is another dish you shouldn't miss when visiting Sa Huynh. There are many types of fish used for making salads, and each season offers different varieties. Simply slice them thinly, mix with spices, and add a squeeze of lime for the perfectly cooked fish. Enjoy it with fresh vegetables, and you'll find the fish salad more delicious than ever.
Fish Salad (Photo collection)
Nhum Anchovy Sauce
Nhum Anchovy Sauce is absolutely delightful, priced at only around 130,000 VND – 140,000 VND per liter (Photo collection)
While Phu Quoc is famous for its Phu Quoc fish sauce, Sa Huynh is renowned for Nhum Anchovy Sauce. With its unique flavor and the skill of Quang Ngai fishermen, you can buy Nhum Anchovy Sauce as a gift for only around 130,000 VND – 140,000 VND per liter.
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Ngự Glutinous Rice Cracker
Ngự Glutinous Rice Cracker is a specialty of Quang Ngai people during Tet. The glutinous rice grains swell and burst in the cast-iron pan like white apricot blossoms showing off their beauty to welcome spring. Roasted glutinous rice mixed with sugar cane juice, pressed into wooden molds, and cut into slices of flavorful Tet rice crackers. In the days leading up to Tet, the Sa Huynh countryside is filled with the aroma of rice crackers wafting in the spring breeze. Travelers can stop and buy some freshly roasted crackers at roadside stalls that are still warm. Guaranteed to be a delightful treat! With the unique glutinous rice variety specific to this region and the skill of the people of Quang Ngai, you will undoubtedly enjoy the aromatic flavor of these Ngự rice crackers.
Travelers can stop and buy some freshly roasted crackers at roadside stalls that are still warm (Photo collection)
Not only to experience Sa Huỳnh's tourism, but you can also explore beautiful tourist destinations in Quang Ngai and enjoy local specialties.
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