How to spend 24 hours at the city of Quy Nhon

The pristine beaches and bright blue ocean are what draws people to the city of Quy Nhon often. There are some great summers where the temperature goes up to about 34 degrees and people flock to Quy Nhon. With a population of about 300,000, the city is small and thus easily navigable. You will find that there are plenty of markets, museums, cafés, bountiful history and fresh seafood that you can enjoy. Here's how to spend 24 hours in Quy Nhon.

Explore Quy Nhon Harbour Fish Market

You need to wake up at the crack of dawn if you want to explore the Quy Nhon Harbour Fish Market. 3 am is a perfect time. The fishermen drag their boats into the shore around midnight and by 3 am, all their fresh seafood is on display at the market. You will find the owners of Quy Nhon restaurants and other professional purveyors of fresh seafood making their rounds trying to get as much of the best catches as possible for their kitchens. It is also a great photo opportunity for you. In terms of size, the Quy Nhon Harbour Fish Market rivals that of the great Japanese Tsukiji Market. The locals are also very welcoming to tourists and don't mind you getting underfoot to snap a photo or two.

Visit the Historic Cham Twin Towers

The history of Quy Nhon goes back to the 1800s but in reality, the city shares a past that draws back even further. This can be witnessed right in town if you visit the Cham Twin Towers that have been there since sometime in the 11th century. Once upon a time, this used to be an outpost for the Champa people. This was also the birthplace of Nguyen Hue who was a great Vietnamese Emperor. You can explore this region and its rich cultural heritage with an entrance fee of 20,000 Vietnamese dollars. It is definitely worth checking out.

Have Japanese for Lunch

You can have Japanese for lunch or even any other meal you fancy at a local resort the likes of Anantara Quy Nhon Villas. If it is sushi that you require, you could head to Sho Japanese Restaurant around midday. All the seafood is locally sourced, and you might have bumped into their chefs scouring the Quy Nhon Fish Market earlier in the morning. Make sure you check out their iconic Miso Ramen and Sashimi Moriwase that comes with a serving of five different kinds of fish.

Sip on a Coffee at a Trendy Café

If you are still feeling peckish after a hearty meal of sushi, head down to the Marina which is one of the newest trendy café chains in Quy Nhon. Marina coffee has made a name for itself and if you take a good long sip you will see why. The café itself is very pretty and aesthetic which is great for some pictures.

Indulge in a Thai-Swedish Massage

Since you are in Quy Nhon and the beach awaits you, what is stopping you from getting a comforting Thai-Swedish massage? Zen Spa is said to be the best place to get it. Their Thai and Swedish massage costs 350,000 Vietnamese dollars and is the best available at the spa as it comes highly recommended. Or you could opt for a simple herbal sauna to give all your aching bones that long-awaited respite.

Enjoy Sunset on the Beach

For dinner, consider going to the beach a little early so you can enjoy a sunset with maybe some coffee as a companion and a couple of drinks as the night comes along.