Since the release of the movie “Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass,” Phu Yen tourism has become even more attractive to tourists. Previously, Phu Yen was already a popular beach destination, but recently, tourism in Phu Yen has become an endless craze.
So, what are the most impressive tourist spots in Phu Yen, this fairytale land? Let’s go on a virtual tour of Phu Yen through this video, don’t forget to hit like to support the team. First, we can’t miss out on.
1. Ganh Da Dia Phu Yen – the most attractive tourist spot in Phu Yen
No need to say, you must definitely visit this place when traveling to Phu Yen. This is also the tourist spot in Phu Yen that leaves the most impressions, the most surprises for tourists. Ganh Da Dia Phu Yen is one of the special destinations that you should not miss when traveling to Phu Yen. The rock columns shaped like a giant beehive about 50m wide, 200m long are stacked closely together as if arranged by the hand of some god. This tourist spot in Phu Yen is also considered one of the few famous and most beautiful Ganh Da Dia formations in the world.
According to scientific research, Ganh Da Dia Phu Yen was formed when volcanic lava erupted and solidified into the sea. Another story tells that the giant rock columns were cleverly stacked by the hand of a giant god. Whatever the reason, Ganh Da Dia Phu Yen is still the most impressive tourist spot in Phu Yen.
2. Bai Mon – Mui Dien
Dai Lanh Cape, also known as Dien Cape, captivates visitors with its stunning and picturesque beach, with long stretches of undulating sand dunes. Mon Beach in Phu Yen, where the first rays of dawn gently illuminate, has long been a sought-after destination for dreamers. Mon Beach lies nestled between two mountains, resembling a giant bow from afar. The crashing waves may seem intimidating, but with a little caution, it’s safe. Blessed by nature with breathtaking scenery, pleasant climate, and fresh air, visiting Phu Yen’s Mon Beach not only allows you to immerse yourself in the land and sea, diving into the cool, clear waters, but also create unforgettable memories through capturing moments in photographs.
Address: Hoa Tam Commune, Dong Hoa District, Phu Yen
3. Xep Beach – an attractive destination in Phu Yen
The order of these tourist destinations in Phu Yen is Ganh Ong – Bai Xep – Ganh Ba. Usually, people just visit Bai Xep a little and then climb up to Ganh Ong, forgetting about another beautiful place when looking from Ganh Ong towards Bai Xep, which is Ganh Ba, where the kids in the movie “Yellow Flowers on Green Grass” flew kites. With the beautiful scenes in the successful movie “Yellow Flowers on Green Grass,” Bai Xep – Phu Yen has become an attractive tourist destination with vast and romantic natural landscapes. The coastline at Bai Xep is only 500m long but possesses unique and harmonious natural landscapes with shining golden sandy beaches next to rugged rock formations, giant black rock cliffs jutting out into the sea, along with meadows and dense forests stretching endlessly.
4. Tam Giang Dam
Located across the Cai River, Tam Giang Dam is not only an important hydraulic work of Tuy An, Phu Yen, but also a must-visit spot in Phu Yen when visiting this land. This Phu Yen tourist spot is about 30km from the center of Tuy Hoa city. From a distance, Tam Giang Dam looks like a waterfall with water flowing down creating white foam. Not only can you immerse yourself in the friendly natural water environment, but you can also enjoy delicious local dishes when you come here. The Cai River snakehead fish is a dish you shouldn’t miss. The meat of the snakehead fish is firm, fragrant, with crispy, chewy, and fatty skin, with high nutritional value. The Cai River snakehead fish is often prepared in dishes such as snakehead fish hotpot, grilled snakehead fish with lime leaves, snakehead fish cooked with pickles, salt and chili fried snakehead fish, etc. Tam Giang Dam is not only an important hydraulic work of Tuy An district, but it is also an attractive tourist destination in Phu Yen due to its pristine and rustic beauty, just like the people here.
5. Vung Ro
Vung Ro Bay is the most beautiful coastal bay among the tourist destinations in Phu Yen, located in Xuan Hoa Nam commune, Dong Hoa district, Phu Yen province, covering an area of about 16.4 km2. When looking from Ca Pass, Vung Ro Bay is incredibly beautiful, making many people stop on that pass and gaze towards Vung Ro Bay. Vung Ro Bay is like a giant mirror reflecting all scenes.
Taking a boat tour to admire the panoramic view of Vung Ro Bay when traveling to Phu Yen is a must-do activity, visiting where many ships were sunk by bombs. Check out the memorial station, historical relics of Vung Ro Bay. Enjoy delicious dishes made from various fresh seafood (lobster, fish, various types of snails…). Experience karaoke singing on a raft… Note that if you want to experience all of this, you should head to the Vung Ro Bay pier. Here, you can rent a boat for the entire route, from departure to return. Importantly, the boat driver is a local native. They understand the terrain, know many stories, and if they are from a certain travel agency, even better, they can assist you with various matters.
6. O Loan Lagoon
Address: At the foot of Quan Cau Pass, Tuy An District, Phu Yen Province
This Phu Yen tourist destination is located at the foot of Quan Cau Pass, Dam O Loan exudes a peaceful beauty sheltered by the Dong Chay mountain range, Cam mountain, and An Hai islet. This terrain has created a poetic O Loan, with a gentle and romantic beauty. The beauty of O Loan is a natural landscape created from the harmony between land and sky.
Experience Phu Yen tourism when visiting Dam O Loan
Explore the beauty of Dam O Loan: when traveling to Phu Yen, if you have the opportunity to visit Dam O Loan, don’t forget to experience the view of Dam O Loan from Quan Cau Pass. This place resembles a giant phoenix spreading its wings out to the sea, extremely impressive.
Watch the sunrise at Dam O Loan: An experience that anyone visiting Phu Yen Dam O Loan cannot miss. The image of wooden boats lined up on the lake brings a very peaceful feeling.
Welcome the sunset at Dam O Loan: In addition, the sunset at the lake is also a beautiful experience. This moment is one of the photography spots for the beauty of Phu Yen tourism captured by a series of professional photographers.
7. Xuan Dai Bay
This Phu Yen tourist destination is located in Tuy An district and Song Cau town. Vinh Xuan Dai possesses a beautiful landscape with many islands, pristine beaches such as Vung La, Vung Su, Vung Chao,… Three sides of the bay are surrounded by mountain ranges that stretch out to the sea. The rocky part adjacent to the sea is eroded by waves, creating unique shapes. This tourist spot is very unique. Few bays have such diverse topography as Vinh Xuan Dai – where cliffs connect to lagoons, lagoons connect to beaches, and beaches connect to winding mountains. Just the lagoons alone have over a dozen different sizes and depths. That’s why people often sing:
“Vung La, Vung Xu, Vung Chao
Vung Dong, Vung Mam, every lagoon is beloved”.
Vinh Xuan Dai is also known as a place with a strong historical significance for the nation. In the past, the Tay Son army and the Nguyen dynasty had a naval battle here.
8. Thap Nhan
This spiritual tourist destination in Phu Yen is located on the top of Nhan Mountain, known as Nhan Tower or Bao Thap. This is also the first Cham tower to be lit up every night in Vietnam. The architecture of Nhan Tower consists of three parts according to Cham people’s beliefs: earthly, spiritual, and divine. Nhan Tower has become one of the beautiful symbols when it comes to visiting Tuy Hoa beach. With the use of tightly stacked bricks, the adhesion is very strong but completely invisible. It is built in proportion with three parts: base, body, and roof, and the tower’s levels have similar styles, getting smaller as they go higher. The base of the tower is covered with basalt stones, the tall and majestic body is a bright red-brown color. The roof consists of multiple layers, with the notable Linga stone sculpture at the top of the tower. So if you have visited Phu Yen, take a few minutes to visit this place and explore it.
9. Hon Nua
In the list of tourist destinations in Phu Yen, the name Hon Nua cannot be missed. The first time you set foot on Hon Nua, you will be amazed by the small beach stretching about 500m in a crescent shape with white sandy shores and clear blue sea. Hon Nua is a small island near Cả Pass, often referred to as “Robinson Island” due to its pristine nature. With its long sandy beach, clear sea water, and beautiful coral reefs, this may be the perfect destination for you when traveling to the southern part of Phu Yen or northern Khanh Hoa. Hon Nua is also considered a boundary point between the two provinces of Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa. The island has no permanent residents, only a military information station, a swallow’s nest company, and the Hon Nua lighthouse.
10. Tuy Nham Beach
Từ Nham is the longest and widest beach in Phu Yen province, with a length of about 8km and a width of 100 – 200m. This place is truly considered a masterpiece of nature due to the long-lasting accumulation process over millions of years that formed the continuous stretch of land connecting the island. The sand dunes gradually settled and expanded towards the sea, creating a crescent-shaped land formation that can be clearly seen from satellite images. This is a must-visit destination on the itinerary of both independent travelers and package tours in Phu Yen. The distinctive feature of these beaches is the fine white sand, crystal-clear blue water, and gentle waves lapping the shore. At Tu Nham, there are two sections: the Front Beach and the Back Beach. If you are not familiar with the way to these two beaches, ask the locals for directions. The Front Beach has no sandy shore, only rocks, while the Back Beach boasts a beautiful expanse of white sandy beach and golden sunshine. Amidst lush green casuarina forests, you will find a small path leading to the fishing village of Tu Nham, where the locals are friendly, welcoming, and hospitable. This is why Phu Yen has become one of the unique attractions in the province.
Phu Yen is not only known for its golden flowers and green grass, but also as a place to escape the daily stresses of life. If you have some free time, or even if you don’t, try to plan a few days for a trip to Phu Yen.
