Different from the long stretches of fine white sand beaches, Ghenh Rang is especially impressive with a beach covered with large pebbles, round and smooth like giant bird eggs, so it is also known as Egg Beach. In 1927, this place was once chosen by King Bao Dai as a vacation place. This place used to be a beach exclusively for the Queen of the South every time she came here on vacation, so it was also called Queen Beach.
Ghenh Rang is also associated with the legend of a hidden fairy who appears every time she reunites with her lover. According to legend, there was a couple who were in love because of their power, but they should not be married when they were on earth. They had to escape the fairy world to get together. Therefore, this place is often also known as Ghenh Rang - Tien Sa.
Over the years, the unique and pristine beauty of Ghenh Rang has made NatGeo evaluate this place as the best beach for backpackers.
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Travel to Ghenh Rang
Ghenh Rang is located only 3 km from the center of Quy Nhon city, so you can easily rent a motorbike and move yourself along the coastal road to the south to get here. Ghenh Rang tourist area is located at 3 Han Mo Tu Street, Ghenh Rang Ward.
If you go in winter, antique electric cars are also an interesting choice. The tram can carry up to 16 passengers, the cost is 25,000 VND/km. If combined with visiting the city, the ticket price for the tram package is 250,000 VND/trip/60 minutes according to the itinerary: (No. 6 Phan Chu Trinh) – Le Duc Tho, Le Loi – Xuan Dieu – Nguyen Tat Thanh – Co.opmart Quy Nhon supermarket (Le Duan) – Quy Nhon City Central Square – An Duong Vuong – Han Mo Tu – Ghenh Rang tourist area and vice versa.
Attractions in Ghenh Rang
Ghenh Rang tourist area not only has Hoang Hau beach but also owns many interesting attractions that you can spend half a day or a whole day to visit here:
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Tien Sa Beach: Following the steps leading down the steep rocky slope, you will arrive at Tien Sa beach. The sand here is not big, but it is enough for you to be distracted by the waves crashing against the white shore, the clear blue sea and the golden majestic shaped rocks surrounding it.
The grave of the poet Han Mozi: Located quite isolated on a high mountain, leading the entrance by green rows, the grave of poet Han Mo Tu brings visitors a quiet, peaceful but no less romantic space with flowers and grass around.
Ghenh Rang Church: This destination is located at the bottom opposite the grave of the poet Han Mo Tu, so it is less known. Stepping through the old wooden gate with two rows of stilts, you will have a strange sense of peace when you see on the walls of ancient bee stone clusters, everywhere are holy statues and reliefs of Jesus. Along with stone tables and chairs, ornamental plants, and vines, all create an artistic relaxation space.
Notes when coming to Ghenh Rang
Ticket price: 10,000 VND/person
Be careful when moving on the smooth round rocks at Egg Reef to avoid slipping
Although the water at Egg Rock Beach is very clear, most tourists do not bathe here, but mainly come to take photos and check-in
At Ghenh Rang tourist area, there are hotels, restaurants, cafes with sea views, overlooking the center of Quy Nhon city, you can eat and have lunch here.
Ghenh Rang is on the must-visit list of many tourists when coming to Quy Nhon. To avoid crowding, you can take advantage of visiting at the end of the morning or early afternoon, it will be more empty.
Suggested itinerary for 3 days 2 nights Ghenh Rang tour
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Ghenh Rang is conveniently located to combine exploration with many other popular destinations in Quy Nhon. You can refer to the following schedule:
Day 1: Arrive in Quy Nhon, rest, check in. Then stop by Ghenh Rang for lunch and sightseeing. If you have time to visit Bai Xep fishing village (9km south of Ghenh Rang). In the evening, go to the city center and eat shrimp pancakes at Gia Vy restaurant (14 Dien Hong).
Day 2: Explore Eo Gio - Ky Co (25 km northeast of the city center), have lunch on the island. In the evening, return to the city, enjoy delicious food at Ngoc Han Princess snail street and go to Surf Bar café.
Day 3: Visit Thap Doi in the center of the city, walk around the famous cafes in Quy Nhon such as S-Blue Coffee, Marina Coffee, Green Café, 1990 Café, Silent-Kitchen & Coffee... Check-out and return.
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