1 destination - 2 world heritages, along with countless tourist attractions and attractive beaches, Quang Nam tourism is an ideal destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Please refer to our Quang Nam travel experience handbook to prepare for a very useful and interesting Quang Nam trip.
General Information:
Quang Nam is a province in the South Central Coast region. With the advantage of geographical location adjacent to the sea, Quang Nam is famous for many beautiful beaches. Moreover, being a province with two world cultural heritages, Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary, Quang Nam still preserves the unique Champa culture and cultural interference with the outside. Thanks to the diversity in both natural resources and unique culture, Quang Nam not only attracts domestic tourists but also "invites" international tourists who love to move.
Best time to visit:
In Quang Nam, there are two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. During the rainy season (from September to December), there are often storms and flash floods, affecting travel plans, so the ideal time for you to travel to Quang Nam is from April to August.
If you intend to visit Hoi An ancient town during your trip to Quang Nam, arrange to go on the 14th day of the lunar calendar every month, especially on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival. On this day, the people here will hold a night festival and you will admire the Hoai River filled with sparkling golden lanterns.
In addition, Quang Nam also has many festivals taking place all year round such as Mrs. Thu Bon festival (February 12 of the lunar calendar), Ba Chiem Son festival (January 10-12 of the lunar calendar), Nguyen Tieu festival (Full moon festival). January),… Please pay attention to the time and place of the event to make specific plans.
How to get there:
Travelling to Quang Nam, depending on your economic conditions as well as your travel schedule, you can choose the means of transportation accordingly.
Airplane: Traveling by plane is both fast and convenient. Depending on where you are going, you can choose to land at Da Nang airport (Da Nang city) or Chu Lai airport (Quang Nam). Airlines Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar and Vietjet Air all have flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh to the above airports with fares ranging from 600k-1 million/way. Then from the airport you can move to predetermined locations.
Train: This is also a means of transport chosen by many tourists because of its low price and many time frames to choose from. From Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, there are trains to Tam Ky (Quang Nam) with different time frames. From Hanoi - Tam Ky, the ticket price ranges from 400,000 to 1,400,000 VND/time/person. From Ho Chi Minh - Tam Ky, the train ticket price is slightly higher, from 700,000k - 1,500,000 VND/time/person, depending on the class and type of train.
Best attractions in Quang Nam:
1. Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town is a must stop for every visitor on the journey to discover the land of Quang Nam. Once the main trading center in the late 16th and 17th centuries, Hoi An was recognized as a world cultural heritage because its cultural values are still preserved intact to this day through ancient buildings. Streets and pagodas with architectural interference between Eastern and Western cultures.
Hoi An attracts tourists by its poetic and peaceful beauty from the small neighborhoods with ancient golden walls and purple mausoleum corners, etc. Coming to Hoi An is coming to the Covered Bridge spanning the Thu Bon River, Dreaming of a cruise on Hoai River, watching colorful lanterns on the street and living in a poetic, lyrical space.
2. My Son Sanctuary
About 40km west of Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary has more than 70 ancient temples and towers built in the 4th century according to Cham architecture, of which 20 temples still retain the original wild beauty like the American tower. Son, Bang An tower, Khuong My tower, etc. Previously, the temples were used as places of worship of the Champa dynasty, now these temples have become the tombs of the ancient Champa kings. The harmonious combination of patterns and delicate carvings on the baked brick wall has created the unique architectural beauty of a long-standing Champa culture.
3. Cu Lao Cham
Recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve of the world, Cu Lao Cham island is surrounded by four blue waters with 8 islands: Hon Kho mother, Hon Kho con, Hon Lao, Hon La, Hon Tai, Hon Dai, Hon Mo, Hon Ong and many beautiful beaches such as: Bai Chong, Bai Ong, Bai Bim, Bai Bac. With a rich source of seafood, beautiful coral reefs and a cool climate all year round, Cu Lao Cham is an attractive tourist destination for tourists who love to explore the unspoiled natural beauty of the sea.
4. Tam Thanh mural village
Tam Thanh mural village is the first mural village in Vietnam located in Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province. Here. The small houses of the fishermen here are "changed skin" by colorful frescoes painted by Korean artists. Visitors will feel through each picture a close, true and interesting story about the people of Tam Thanh fishing village.
Not only famous for the world's cultural heritages, with 125km of coastline, Quang Nam province also owns attractive white sand and blue sea paradises.
5. Cua Dai Beach
Cua Dai Beach not only captivates people with its crystal clear blue water, smooth white sand, bustling atmosphere, but also impresses visitors with delicious Cua Dai seafood specialties. Restaurants, hotels and tourist centers around the sea are developing bustlingly to serve the needs of resorts and tourists.
6. An Bang Beach
If you are planning to visit the ancient town of Hoi An, do not forget to explore An Bang beach near Hoi An town. Voted in the top 25 most beautiful beaches in Asia, An Bang Beach attracts visitors by its clear water and long straight sandy beach. Around the sea, there are many restaurants and hotels and resorts, but An Bang beach still remains so quiet and peaceful.
7. Ha My Beach
Different from the bustling Cua Dai and the peaceful An Bang, Ha My is a new and unspoiled beach. With the characteristics of the central sea, Ha My beach was selected by the British Telegraph as one of the most beautiful beaches in Asia.
8. Bang Than - Vung An Hoa
Bang Than - Vung An Hoa is likened to a "masterpiece from black stone" with layers of black stone like coal stretching, stacked, naturally eroded by sea water into fancy shapes that look like works of art. Unique sculpture of nature. You will not be surprised by the majestic natural scene when coming to Bang Than - Quang Nam.
9. Hon Kem - Da Dung
Hon Kem Da Dung attracts tourists by its vast nature and charming mountain landscape. Coming to Hon Kem Da Dung, you will enjoy the natural scenery in harmony with the two rocky mountains standing in the middle of the immense river, far away are strawberry and green corn fields, evoking a peaceful feeling of a peaceful place. peaceful countryside.
10. Giang Thom Lake
Giang Thom Lake is a complex of different large and small lakes with floating rocks and has 11 cascades of tens of meters high waterfall with murmuring water all year round. Around the lake is green forest, so visitors feel cool and fresh.
11. Khe Lim
Located at an altitude of 882m above sea level, Khe Lim originates from the creek flowing through the land with many ironwood trees and descends between the majestic mountains, forming many floors from high down. Explore the pristine Khe Lim and soak in the cool spring water, dispelling the hot summer days of Central Vietnam.
12. Dong Giang Tea Hill
The tea hills stretching in a straight line, green and fragrant will surely be an ideal place for young people to freely take pictures "check in" and enjoy the fresh space, inhaling the passionate and mellow flavor.
13. Traditional craft villages:
With more than 16 traditional occupations associated with tourism development, Quang Nam also attracts many tourists who want to understand more about the unique culture of local craft villages. Some craft villages can be mentioned such as: Hoi An lantern making village, Kim Bong carpentry village, Thanh Ha pottery village, Tra Que vegetable village, etc. Visiting Quang Nam traditional craft village, visitors will be able to observe the arts. artisans make fine art works, directly make products, join in the rhythm of the life of the people of Quang land and have more practical experiences about these specific professions.
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