Beautiful places in Quang Ngai in central Vietnam

 Ly Son Island

Ly Son Island is like a fairy oasis hidden in the wild beauty between the vast sea and sky. If you have the opportunity to travel to Ly Son, you will admire the interesting beauty of the island known as "paradise in the middle of the sea", as a natural treasure of Quang Ngai.

From Quang Ngai city, you will go to Sa Ky port to visit Ly Son island. This is the only point for tourists to Ly Son to catch a train to visit the island. The road here will give you a strange sense of peace. On both sides of the road are strips of ripe, golden rice, heavy rice flowers swaying in the wind, gently drifting away. Close to the sea, the aroma of rice mixed with the salty taste of the sea breeze blowing in. You will feel the sea is very close, the smell of the sea makes everyone excited. The beauty of the peaceful countryside makes the 20km long road to the port very close to tourists.

Heaven in the middle of the sea. Currently, in addition to the slow train that takes about 2 hours to get to the island, visitors can take a speedboat in less than 1 hour. If you want to see the scenery and float on the sea, you can choose a slow boat. Because this ship is mainly for people from the sea and islands to the mainland to shop, trade and do business far away. There are a lot of chemical goods on the ship, all kinds from food to poultry and livestock. This place is both a fishing port and a place to trade almost all the essential things on the port.

Ly Son Island is also known as Re islet. According to the elders on the island, it is so named because in the past there were many ré trees on the island. The bark of the tree used to tie things is very durable. The island was discovered during the reign of King Le Kinh Tong (1604). At present, the island also worships eight sages who used to cultivate on this land and are respected by fishermen as "Bat To". Ly Son island district is only 10 km2 with a population of about 20,000 people, divided into two communes An Vinh and An Hai. People live on the island mainly by farming and fishing. The main agricultural product here is garlic. Although the area is quite small, this place has nearly 100 relics with a complex of temples, pagodas, shrines, wind tombs of Hoang Sa warriors who once sailed out to sea to preserve the sovereignty of the sea and islands for the nation. family. Experiencing many changes of history, but perhaps thanks to being far from the mainland, less affected by the war as well as the renovation and embellishment of the monuments in the style of "refurbishment", most of Ly's relics Paint is intact, less damaged. The most worth visiting are Hang pagoda, Duc pagoda, Ly Hai village communal house, Am Linh Tu relic complex, Hoang Sa army cemetery...

Ly Son tourism will captivate people with blue sea water, golden sunlight flowing on each tree top, grass buds as clear as glass, and surprisingly clear sky. And the wind seems to fly from all directions to flood the souls of tourists.


Sa Huynh – golden sand beach
Located at the southernmost point of Quang Ngai province, next to National Highway 1A and about 60km southeast of Quang Ngai city, Sa Huynh is a famous place in the territory of two communes Pho Chau and Pho Thanh, Duc Pho district. Originally, this place was named Sa Hoang with the meaning of "golden sand", then because the word "Hoang" had the same name as Lord Nguyen Hoang, it had to change the sound of the camp to become Sa Huynh as it is today.
Not only is it a valuable archaeological site with a series of tombs and jars and many artifacts representing an ancient culture hidden underground, but it was not until the early 20th century that was discovered, Sa Huynh also Known for a beautiful beach running 5-6km long, curved with a crescent shape, adorned by the Cam mountain range, the scenic beauty of Chau Me cliffs and Monkey islands, Bep island, Du island, Khu Ong island, Son island ... far from the sea, becoming an attractive destination for tourists on weekends or holidays, Tet...
Located at Km 985, Sa Huynh beach is ideal with golden sand and clear blue water, where the seabed is gentle and there are no reefs. About a mile from the shore is a reef and coral reef, where schools of colorful fish are gathered and a magical ocean world like in a fairy tale… Visitors can take a boat ride along the Forbidden Mountain. , visit En cave, Hoc Mo cave especially Hoc Mo cave is more splendid every spring, when the yellow apricot forest blooms a whole sky creating a unique highlight between the immense sea and sky... Visitors also You can swim in Hoc Mo and Bau Nu beaches full of wild beauty or explore monkey island with many rare and precious wildlife species...
Coming to Sa Huynh beach, it would be a mistake if visitors do not enjoy the fresh seafood that has just been caught by fishermen, from shrimp, squid, crab, Huynh De crab... to the very rustic dish of scad rolled with rice paper. but very pleased. The most famous specialties of Sa Huynh are Nhum sauce and Huynh De crab. The urchin (sea urchin) is inherently rare and can only be caught seasonally, so it is even more rare to make fish sauce. Sa Huynh sauce was once a "prince" when in the reign of King Minh Mang, every year the locality had to "advance" to the capital 12 pounds. Unlike normal crabs, Huynh De crab is a large crab with a brick red body, each weighing up to a kilogram; No complicated processing, just boiling and adding salt to eat is enough to feel the fatty, sweet and aromatic flavor of this unique crab.
Another by-product from the sea is salt - Sa Huynh is famous as a large salt granary in the Central region with salt fields covering an area of ​​nearly 500 hectares, producing hundreds of thousands of tons of salt annually. Sa Huynh salt has good quality and has long been trusted in the Central and Central Highlands markets.


White Waterfall
If you want to choose a place to visit, walk and experience, don't miss the White Waterfall. The White Waterfall Ecological Area is now known to many people across the country. The white waterfall on a height of more than 40 meters flows down like a gentle stream of a fairy's hair letting loose naturally. Especially, the scenery around White waterfall is full of wild hills and mountains, you will be immersed in the green of leaves, flowers, quiet, fresh and extremely majestic mountains of the White waterfall, which is considered the symbol of the district. Minh Long. So if you come to the mountainous district of Minh Long known for its brocade cloths, gongs, and can wine of the Cor ethnic group, don't forget to visit the White Waterfall. A beautiful sight if you miss it, you will regret it.
When you come to the White Waterfall on the occasion of the holiday, you will be overwhelmed by a "sea of ​​people", excited to visit, have fun and celebrate. If you want to take a bath, you don't have a chance! So if you want to be quiet, relax, let go of sadness, you should come here on normal days. The majestic and poetic White Waterfall always welcomes you with open arms, "consoling", "protecting". From the center of Minh Long district, you only need to walk 40 minutes to come to the beautiful dreamy hair stream.
In addition, if you want to immerse yourself in this cool stream, there will be clear blue lakes located at the foot of the waterfall, which are the ideal bathing places for you. But note that this lake is very deep, if you don't know how to swim, don't be greedy.


Thien An Mountain
For Quang people far from home, the "first scenic spot" of Thien An mountain is a name that comes back to them every time they think of their homeland. For a long time, along with Tra river, Thien An mountain has been a symbol of Quang Ngai land. An mountain, Tra river, Quang Ngai is often heard and mentioned with the beautiful name "Thien An Nham Ha". This name was given by Nguyen Cu Trinh (1714 - 1767) when he was the town government here, which means the seal of heaven on the river.
Thien An Mountain is actually the height of a hill about more than 100 meters above sea level, located in the middle of the plain of Son Tinh district on the left bank of Tra Khuc river, 3.5 km north of Quang Ngai city. Viewed from the right bank of the Tra River, the mountain has a trapezoidal shape like a seal of the heavens that seals down the river. The top of the mountain is a fairly wide and flat plain. Visitors can go to the top of the mountain in many different ways, by motorbike or car. The road ascends to the top of the mountain from the south, the road is spiral, but it does not interfere with moving vehicles. In addition, there are stairs, stone embankment shortcuts for pedestrians only.
The history of Thien An mountain is a legend associated with a famous Zen master named Le Duyet, dharma name Minh Hai, self Buddha Bao, alias Phap Hoa monk, born in Giap Than (1644) of the Lam Te Zen lineage. This Zen master went up to Thien An mountain, built a herb garden, and practiced meditation. According to legend, he only ate leaves and tubers of the forest and drank water in the cave to live. But then the water in the cave also dried up, the Venerable Master determined to dig a well. With the extra help of a young monk, the two monks and their students dug a well for three months, but to no avail. After meditating for 7 days and 7 nights without eating or sleeping, the monk's heart was moved by the Bodhisatta, the Bodhisatta appeared and told him where to dig to find water. When the water source was found, the young monk also disappeared shortly after. To show respect, people named this well Buddha's well with the accumulation of water from the well that never runs dry.
Looking down from the top of the mountain, visitors can zoom out to see the whole of Quang Ngai with a green and majestic space. Quang Ngai seems to be in miniature when standing at the top of Thien An mountain. To the west, visitors can see the towering citadel towering between heaven and earth of Thach Bich mountain range. Looking to the east, you can see Dai Co Luy gate, with Co Luy Co village and the sea surface shimmering under the reflection of the sun. Contrary to jade green, the North direction will be the green of the verdant rice fields and the majestic Long Dau mountain range. To the south is the urban street of Quang Ngai with Thien But mountain floating with floating clouds. And most recently, it is impossible not to mention the Tra Khuc bridge spanning the Tra River, which is always an endless inspiration for photography and poetry. On the east side of Thien An mountain is the famous Thien An pagoda, located among thousands of trees and under the shade of ancient trees.


My Khe Beach
With the whispering waves from the clear blue water hitting the smooth stretch of white sand in a dreamy, romantic space, My Khe beach will surely attract you from the first time you set foot in. Not only has the blue sea, white sand, golden sunshine, My Khe beach also owns the wild nature of the immense blue poplar forests occupying a part of the sandy shore of the poetic crescent sea.
Near the coast are peaceful and simple fishing villages with gentle and rustic Quang fishermen. On the sea surface, the basket boats, fishing boats drifting on the calm sea as if adding more idyllic features of human life here to the picture of the sea landscape which is already extremely poetic. .
Coming to My Khe beach - Quang Ngai, not only can you admire the natural scenery of the picturesque sea, enjoy the peaceful space, immerse yourself in the cool water to dispel the fatigue of life but You can also organize beachside camping, organize games on the beach and have fun with family and friends.
Once you've come here, don't forget to enjoy delicious dishes made from the rich variety of seafood from the fresh water upstream of the Kinh River, mixed with the salty taste of My Khe beach.


Khe Hai Beach
If Ly Son island has majestic nature, charming Sa Huynh sea, then Khe Hai beach tourism impresses tourists with its rustic, peaceful and gentle beauty, which is the ideal destination to "escape" on sunny days. hot, sweltering summer.
Khe Hai beach is located in Binh Thanh commune, Binh Son district, Quang Ngai province. About 8km from Dung Quat port to the west and located close to the Rang sea of ​​Quang Nam province. Khe Hai Beach is located deep in Dung Quat Bay, surrounded by Ban Than Cape and Ong Islet, so it has calm sea and calm wind.
Khe Hai Beach is also known as Paradise Beach, because it possesses a beautiful landscape like a charming watercolor painting. How to move to Khe Hai beach in Quang Ngai, you follow Highway 1 from Chau O town, Binh Son district to the North about 8km to Doc Soi junction. Next, you follow the direction to Dung Quat port for 4km, turn north for about 2km, then go on the dirt road and go through the poplar forest to Khe Hai beach.
Like a crescent with white sand beaches, Khe Hai beach is gradually becoming a tourist attraction. The strange fantasies or extremely gentle peaceful features always give people an unforgettable feeling of a beautiful and peaceful sea.
The most beautiful time to travel to Khe Hai beach is from March to August, at this time it is sunny, clear and less rainy, suitable for relaxing, swimming in the cool sea, walking on the beach and enjoying the scenery.


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