Hon Seo – ‘hidden gem’ of Quy Nhon

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Referring to Quy Nhon, people often think of Ky Co or Eo Gio, but few people know that this coastal city also has a “jewel”, which is not only beautiful but also extremely clean and peaceful.

About Hon Seo island Quy Nhon

Hon Soi is located near Ly Chanh village, Phuong Mai peninsula, Nhon Ly commune, more than 3km from the Cam mountain range, about 6km from the shore, and about 15km from the center of Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province to the East. North.Hon Scar - 'hidden gem' of Quy NhonA pristine island full of rocks and water (Photo @ nqueen_07)

This is also one of the two highest islands in Nghiem Kinh Chieu Island with nearly 90m above sea level and was voted one of the 32 most beautiful islands of Binh Dinh province because of its wild and rare beauty. Therefore, this is a tourist destination that you should not miss in your Quy Nhon trip .

The wild but charming beauty of Hon Soi 

Not the stretching golden sandy beaches or the row of green coconuts swaying in the wind, what makes the “brand” of the island are large and small rocks of various shapes, from a distance it looks like a dragon head. Looking to the Southeast, sometimes like a giant boat coming ashore, extremely interesting and eye-catching.Hon Scar - 'hidden gem' of Quy NhonFrom a distance like a giant boat (Photo @ nguyen.daido)

In particular, this island has no residents, nor many tourists visit such as Hon Kho or Ky Co, Eo Gio … so it still has the pristine look that Mother Nature gives with the rapids rocks and wild plants grew everywhere.

If we need to use a word to describe Hon Seo Quy Nhon island , we can completely choose the word “clean”. Yes, while tourist destinations, especially beaches in Vietnam are in a state of alarm because there is too much waste, this oasis is still surprisingly pure and fresh. The blue and clear sea water can be seen at the bottom makes us think of the Maldives sea paradise. It is not an exaggeration to consider this place as “the pearl in the middle of the sea”.Hon Scar - 'hidden gem' of Quy NhonA super clean tourist spot (Photo @beepstagram)

In addition, the attraction of Hon Seo Stone also comes from a wide rocky beach with a multitude of colorful stones, honed by the waves of the sea, just by holding hands, knees overlapping, looking very attractive. The interesting point of this rocky beach is that it appears more and more like never before, so people gave it a unique name, Da De beach.Hon Scar - 'hidden gem' of Quy NhonSuper beautiful colorful rocks (Photo @drugs_z)

It can be said, every thing on this island is not the most special, but when they come together, it gives this place a charm that no one can deny.

Activities not to be missed at Hon Seo

Forget the noise, heat and pollution of the lavish and bustling town, because coming to Hon Seo in Binh Dinh, you will be free to travel along the cool breeze, breathe fresh, pure air. the purity of the vast nature, hearing the waves crashing on the shore and watching the clouds drifting in the high blue sky, alas, this vacation is the end.Hon Scar - 'hidden gem' of Quy NhonBreathe in fresh, pure breath (Photo @tuyet_cookies)

Revealing to you a very attractive place to stay on Hon Seo island is Dau Rong Cave, about 10m from Da De beach, located deep in the foot of the mountain, very attractive to the wind, the water is clear and quite spacious, can accommodate hundreds of people. Moreover, it also has boulders that are sharpened by the wind into many different shapes, extremely fancy, so you can easily create impressive pictures to refresh your instagram.Hon Scar - 'hidden gem' of Quy NhonSuper hot stone cave in Hon Soi (Photo @ lequocthanh91)

Besides, with the advantage of the clear water surface, you can not only immerse yourself in cool water to relax your body, but also be able to see the rich and diverse marine ecosystem here.Hon Scar - 'hidden gem' of Quy NhonDiving and watching the coral are very popular here (Photo @ quygn0710)

Located on the flow of many coastal currents, so the underground vortex phenomenon often occurs underneath and creates many pools of water from 15 to 20 meters deep with many colorful coral layers. Everyone who comes here must be impressed by the vivid beauty of these beautiful fish swimming and coral reefs.

Along with that, you can also make your island tour more enjoyable by fishing, rapids, basket boat trips, camping, hand-made and enjoying delicious seafood dishes. Delicious, or go pick up beautiful stones to make memories or decorate the rockery for your house more attractive … What is the youth like that to regret anymore.Hon Scar - 'hidden gem' of Quy NhonFishing isn’t bad either (Photo @vypiepie)

How to move to Hon Seo island

From Quy Nhon, there are many tours to the island by tour operators, if you book a tour, you will be provided with motorboats to reach the island with about 1 hour.

If you go self-sufficient, you can move to Nhon Ly port and then hire a fisherman’s boat to arrive for about 50k / person in 20 minutes.

Another means that you can choose from this port is canoes, the price will be more expensive, ranging from 300k to 350k / person, but instead of just looking like fishermen’s basket boat, in the process of moving You will be able to go all the way to Ky Co and Eo Gio to visit and take pictures.Hon Scar - 'hidden gem' of Quy NhonCano is a useful means of getting to the island (Photo @rvothanhtam)

Since going to the island requires to use a boat, those who suffer from seasickness must take anti-sickness medicine first for the best trip.

The ideal time to visit Hon Seo

Because it is located in the middle of the vast sea, it is not always possible to visit Hon Seo Quy Nhon island  . Because if it rains and storms, bad weather not only makes the tour worse, but also boats are not allowed to operate somewhere.

You should only come here in the dry season, especially in the summer from March to July because the sky is not only blue, fresh, airy, suitable for sightseeing, but the air is still cool for you to avoid. hot from the urban “fire pan”.

The period from August to February is the season when the Phuong Mai peninsula rains a lot, the wind is high, the sea is rough and the waves are high, and it is extremely dangerous for the trip, so you should avoid these months to ensure your safety. Dear.

In particular, every day of the day this island has its own beauty, but if you want to capture the most poetic and magical moments of it, you should come at dawn or sunset. Disclosure: coming early to enjoy playing for a whole day is the most appropriate for the afternoon.Hon Scar - 'hidden gem' of Quy NhonSunset shimmering on the island (Photo @tinked_)

Summer comes, everyone wants to go to the sea to cool off, but the famous beaches are too crowded and noisy to make you uncomfortable to relax, the island of Hon Seo in Quy Nhon is an ideal destination for you.

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