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The sunrise scene at the Easternmost Point of the Motherland resembles an enchanting maze, captivating viewers, making it impossible to escape, lost in the embrace of the morning light.
Exploring Phu Yen: Witnessing Vietnam's Inland First Sunrise
We departed at 3 a.m. on the second day of Tet. Unlike previous trips, wanting to save time, we opted for a car journey but this time we had a long holiday, so the whole family decided to travel by car to the central provinces.
My impressions of Binh Thuan are the dragon fruit fields on both sides of the road at dawn; Quy Nhon is known for specialties like pork intestine wrapped in rice paper, sizzling shrimp pancakes, and Kim Dinh smoothie, delicious and affordable; Hue is the beauty of Lang Co Beach, breaking Tam Giang with a stone statue of an elephant emerging from under the sea; Da Nang is famous for its bridges crossing the Han River shimmering in the night.
As we traveled by car, we often had to wake up early to depart. It was quite challenging, but in return, I got to witness the sunrise in many places. Most notably, when I conquered the Easternmost Point of the Motherland, where I saw Vietnam's first sunrise on the mainland, of the three Indochinese countries, and of the entire Southeast Asian continental region.
This idea sparked within me upon hearing the news that Phu Yen would be our final stop before heading back to the coastal city of Vung Tau. It was a rather special day, February 14th, Valentine's Day. Perhaps that's why many couples chose to come here and witness the first sunrise together, truly romantic. I was accompanied by a friend, a native of Nau – Phu Yen. But thanks to him, all difficulties and challenges were somewhat simplified.
At 4 a.m., two young men rode on a motorcycle from the hotel in downtown Tuy Hoa City, onto Highway 1A towards Ca Pass. This stretch of road is about 35 km long. Climbing part of the pass, on the left-hand side, you'll see a T-junction with a sign indicating the way to Vung Ro and Dai Lanh Cape. From there, we continued to the parking area at the foot of Dai Lanh Lighthouse, about 10 km away. Upon arrival, we walked for over 2 km more to reach the lighthouse.
Our legs began to feel tired. But it was the melodies of the song 'Let's Run Away Together' playing from the phone that made me even more excited, forgetting the fatigue and the chilling cold at that moment. Though just a few dozen meters away, we had to overcome rocky outcrops to reach the milestone.
The milestone at the easternmost point stood before me, adorned with granite slabs. At that moment, I didn't know what else to do except quickly read all the characters engraved on it, and then ask my friend to take a few pictures for memories.
The much-awaited moment arrived, the first sunrise appeared on the distant horizon, and the sun gradually emerged. Looking at the surroundings then, it was like a masterpiece, mesmerizingly beautiful, making one unable to escape.
After admiring for a while, we turned back along the old path. By now, the sky had brightened, and I had the opportunity to admire more of Phu Yen's beautiful beaches. Looking from Dai Lanh Cape, Mon Beach, Dai Lanh Sea was stunning. Looking further to the right, you'll see the 706-meter-high Da Bia Mountain on Ca Pass, which we still call Hon Vong Phu, with many mysterious stories revolving around this rocky mountain. It can be said that these are the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen, with their pristine beauty, along with layers of waves crashing onto the shore, adding to the picture's perfection.
In the distance, small tents set up by backpackers dot the beach. I hope to return here someday and experience that feeling. It's about lying on the pristine shore, feeling the sea breeze, listening to the waves, and waking up early to watch the first sunrise. Just imagining it makes me feel blissful.
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourApril 11, 2016
