If you are a nature lover, love to experience and want to discover many new things, Xuan Van Quy Nhon Mountain is an ideal place for you.
Located right next to Ghenh Rang tourist area , Xuan Van mountain along with Ba Hoa and Vung Chua mountains is a solid “wall” that covers and shields the West and South of Quy Nhon, and is also a familiar trekking point. belong to mountain climbing enthusiasts.
Road to the top of Xuan Van mountain
Not a dirt road full of rugged rock, nor grass growing lush, the way to the top of Xuan Van mountain is a stone and cement steps built by the Phan Sinh line of Thua Sai Mary (Parish Phanxico Quy Hoa). Built in the 1950s – 60s of the last century for believers to pray, it is quite easy to walk and bear the mark of Christianity.
However, the path is quite narrow, only enough room for about 2 to 3 people to go at the same time and there are more than 2,000 steps with all 14 stages, and the steep slope, the difference in height from the foot of the mountain to the top is 180m, the distance between the steps is also high so it will definitely be quite stressful, especially in the early stages.
The stone path is quite easy to go (Photo @ khanknquyen.photo)
Because it is divided into different stages, each stage will have a stone telling the number of stages that you have passed. Especially when going through the stages 7, 13, 14 – the numbers are significant in religion, you will find there are features that are easy to remember and feel.
Number 7 is the number indicating perfection or perfection, so this journey is quite comfortable and pleasant, at the same time, from this stage on, the road becomes even more interesting. The number 13, according to Western conception, is a bad number, but Mary’s events are often tied to 13, also the day of her grace, so at this point you will have a rest at a yard Small with a statue of Our Lady.
The road to Xuan Van Binh Dinh mountain can take only 15 minutes for those who go fast, but for those who love the lightness, tolerance, walking while enjoying the scenery and enjoying the fresh air, it can take. up to 1 hour. That road will probably make the sweat fall, will inevitably fatigue, but just go to the top of the mountain, you will feel that the price is completely worth it and wonderful.
The poetic beauty of love on Xuan Van mountain
After setting foot on the top of the mountain 242m above sea level, do not do anything yet, stop, close your eyes and take a deep breath, you will feel each cool breeze stroking your hair and a The air is pure, pure and peaceful, as if we are being in harmony with nature, with the vast sky and earth.
Fresh air in the mountain (Photo @ kimthoa0701)
And then zoom out, not only the lush green forests or majestic hills, but also the beautiful city of Quy Nhon with skyscrapers and endless blue coasts. Jade soothes the dazzling summer sun.
Capture the beauty of Quy Nhon city (Photo @ lututa92)
In addition, on the top of Xuan Van mountain, there is a fairly large and flat space with many shady canopies, so you can enjoy a happy picnic with friends or relatives.
In addition, the immense purple sims, radiating a rich aroma in July or August will also make you fascinated.
Lush green trees (Photo @hong_yenn_t)
However, it will be most wonderful if you stand on Xuan Van mountain and admire the sunrise or sunset. That is when new rays of sunshine weave through the clouds running along the horizon and gradually rise up bright pink to color the whole space, making Quy Nhon seem like a new shirt, sparkling and more attractive.
Sparkling dawn (Photo @ phuongg.thao.99)
Welcoming the warm rays of sunlight early in the day (Photo @ thexe.96)
Or is the time when the fireball is red, running to the western horizon and fading behind the mountains leaving behind the romantic sunset, will surely be the 1 – 0 – 2 masterpieces that you will never forget. let me see when I was traveling to Xuan Van .
The sunset is equally charming (Photo @_uocgimuicao_)
How to move to Xuan Van mountain
To reach the mountain, you follow the coastal road (with signposts leading to Tien Sa beach) towards Quy Hoa, when close to Quy Hoa entrance, turn to the small concrete road on the right and park the car there, then buy tickets to the mountain.
The second way, still going in the direction of Quy Hoa, but turn to the road to the grave of Han Mac Tu poet (not the tomb of Ghenh Rang tourist area) and then go into the side gate to see the road to the mountain.
Some notes when climbing Xuan Van
– The road up the mountain, no matter how easy it is to go, will be in danger if the weather turns bad. When there is heavy rain or wind, you absolutely must not continue the journey even when you are climbing halfway, but must find a safe shelter immediately, so you need to actively check the weather forecast before starting to climb the mountain. .
Climb must go in good weather (Photo @ diemnhat160901)
– Mountain climbing has never been a simple sport, always needs good health and endurance, so pre-climbing training such as walking, jogging, sports … is always nothing. same need. Especially the eating of adequate nutrients and increasing the addition of vitamins and minerals, and eating and sleeping in moderation, the more attention must be paid.
– People with cardiovascular, blood pressure, and respiratory diseases are best not to try to experience this activity.
– The climbing clothes should be loose and comfortable, the Xuan Van mountain road is not too difficult to go, the girls who go for the first time can comfortably conquer with sandals, but to make the climbing easy and good You should wear sports shoes or specialized shoes that are high in friction, grip and waterproof.
Comfortable attire (Photo @ myka97_gl)
– Should bring water and snacks to energize the road or do a small picnic on the mountain top.
– The best time to start is early in the morning, because the atmosphere is still quite cool, when you reach the mountain you can also catch the dawn and not too dark when you return. Should go on weekdays, because Sundays not only increase the number of climbers, but also many people go to the ceremony, it is easy to get stuck in traffic.
Going early in the morning is the best (Photo @vnina_khanhdung_)
– A full battery phone or a camera will be “indomitable” if you want to keep the best memories here.
– Especially, because Xuan Van Quy Nhon mountain is the spiritual place of the parishioners, so you must respect everything around you.
If you want to forget the hustle and bustle in the city, throw away the chaos of work life, the peaceful and deep scenery of Xuan Van mountain will be a place you cannot ignore.