Quảng Nam (Quang Nam) is a rare destination that combines all the beauty you can find in the promised land. These are fresh air, beautiful nature, and destinations full of cultural and traditional values.
As a land possessing many ancient landscapes with the beauty of creation and blessed with a beautiful landscape system by nature, Quang Nam has been promoting tourism development. Currently, Quang Nam is always at the top of the provinces and cities with the highest number of visitors in the country.
Location
Quang Nam is a coastal province located in the northernmost region of the South Central Coast, in the Central region of Vietnam. This place borders Da Nang City, Thua Thien-Hue, and Quang Ngai provinces.
Transportation
Today, the traffic connection system between provinces and cities across the country has been synchronized and strongly developed. If you want to travel to Quang Nam, visitors can conveniently choose plane, train, or bus.
– Plane: If you want to shorten travel time, you should choose to travel by plane. Depending on the schedule, you can choose to land at Da Nang Airport or Chu Lai Airport.
– Train: To save costs and have flexible departure times, visitors can choose the train. Both North and South trains have trips to Tam Ky station (Quang Nam) with many different time frames.
Weather
The weather here is beautiful in every season, each time will bring its own beauty. However, the most ideal time to explore Quang is still from February to August, when the weather is dry, making it very convenient to visit and explore famous tourist destinations.
– Rainy season: From September to December, Quang Nam is often affected by storms and low pressure, which will more or less affect your travel plans.
– Dry season: From February to August, Quang Nam’s weather is sunny. This time is very favorable to visit and explore famous tourist destinations here.
Top destinations to explore
1. Hoi An
Located on the northern bank of the lower Thu Bon River, Hoi An is a famous ancient town in Quang Nam, more than 30 kilometers from Da Nang City and 122 kilometers from Hue.
Hoi An is one of the most attractive destinations that is chosen by many domestic and foreign tourists. The most impressive point of Hoi An is the stone-tiled houses and ancient yellow walls, which create a feeling of nostalgia and peace.
Hoi An is one of two world cultural heritages in Quang Nam province, with cultural values and ancient architecture still preserved intact over the years. You will feel extremely relaxed and peaceful when walking on the streets with ancient golden walls, and on both sides are beautiful small tile-roofed houses with unique architecture, and bright purple mausoleum corners the whole neighborhood.
2. An Bang Beach
This place possesses peaceful and wild beauty. You will find moments of peace in your soul after many days of being away. Along the beach are many interesting places, such as restaurants, cafes, bars, etc., with very beautiful views. You can take the opportunity to visit An Bang between 3 – 5 p.m to watch the sunset and have dinner here. The best time to visit An Bang is from April to August. The climate at this time is extremely cool and fresh.
3. My Son Sanctuary
This is one of the World’s Cultural Heritages and the pride of the people of Quang. Here, there are still more than 70 ancient temples and towers built according to Cham architecture from the 4th century. Coming to My Son Sanctuary, you will have more knowledge about unique works such as Bang An Tower, My Son Tower, Khuong My Tower, etc.
My Son Sanctuary is located in a valley about 2 kilometers in diameter. This place is surrounded by mountains and hills and is extremely hidden. This location was once a place of worship for the Champa dynasty. It is also the tomb of the ancient Champa kings. You will discover many precious heritages when coming here.
4. Cu Lao Cham
In Quang Nam, there is a “paradise” island called Cu Lao Cham with a cool climate all year round, stunningly beautiful coral reefs, and abundant seafood. Cu Lao Cham is also a world biosphere reserve. Traveling to Cu Lao Cham will certainly attract tourists who love to explore the wild natural beauty of the sea. Not only that, you will also be able to participate in many exciting outdoor activities, such as kayaking, diving to see coral, skydiving, etc.
5. Bich Hoa Tam Thanh Village
Tam Thanh village is located in Tam Thanh commune, Quang Nam. The landscapes are as beautiful as you are in a magical, sparkling fairyland. Hundreds of old, simple houses of fishermen are dressed in colorful “new clothes” created by the skillful hands of Korean artists. Each painting is a true story about the lives of Tam Thanh people, bringing an extremely interesting and close experience to visitors.
6. Ban Than Rocks and Rang Beach
Ban Than Rock Rapids has an extremely beautiful appearance when it is lovingly portrayed by nature, looking very artistic and majestic. The rocks are eroded by ocean waves into unique and interesting shapes. Coming to Ban Than Rapids, you do not have to pay an entrance fee but only spend a little money on the ferry.
Rang Beach has a wild look thanks to the rocks covered with moss and rows of ferns growing around the coast but it still has a bit of poetry thanks to the gentle scent of the sea and the gentle breeze. The sand at the beach is golden in color and extremely smooth, covering the entire sea.
Food
Mi Quang: In addition to the main ingredients of thinly sliced rice paper and broth, Quang Nam specialties are also served with chicken, snakehead fish, eel, beef, shrimp, frogs, etc. Grilled rice paper, peanuts, and herbs add flavor to the taste of food, stimulating the taste buds of the person enjoying it.
Cao Lau: This dish has many similarities to Mi Quang but the preparation is more elaborate. In Cao Lau, the noodles are fried crispy, and the broth is replaced with water. Cao Lau is usually only served with pieces of Cao Lau and crispy fried pork skin, green mustard greens, bitter herbs, and peanuts.
Banh Mi Hoi An: Banh mi in Hoi An is small, flat, and pointed at both ends. There are many different types of fillings for diners to choose from depending on their preferences. The filling is always plump and puffy, looking very pleasing to the eye.
Tam Ky chicken rice is famous throughout the three regions. Tam Ky chicken rice makes many people fascinated by the chicken in this dish. Tam Ky chicken is a typical chicken in Quang Nam, raised freely, and has firm, soft, thin skin, boiled to an eye-catching yellow color. From there, creating a specialty dish of the Quang region, this dish is often eaten with roasted or chopped chicken, rice, laksa leaves, pickles, and salad.
Accommodation
4 – 5 star hotel with perfect service quality and sea view rooms in Quang Nam
- Vinpearl Resort & Spa Hoian: $122/ night
- Nam Hai Hoian Hotel: $613/ night
2 – 3 star hotels with city center locations, convenient transportation, clean and comfortable rooms
- Hoi An Silk Village Resort: $41/ night
- Hoian Eco Lodge & Spa: $38/ night
Quang Nam is the intersection of cultures such as Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, or Champa. Each Quang Nam tourist destination carries extremely high cultural values. That’s why plane tickets to Quang Nam are always sought after by many tourists.
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