Phu Yen
Phu Yen encompasses a diverse landscape of rivers, lagoons, mountains and fertile plains with nearly 125 miles of coastline along Vietnam's curving south-central coast. The province has long been praised for its friendly people, delicious food and marvellous sights.
Destination Phu Yen
Phu Yen, located on the south-central coast, is the first spot on the Vietnamese mainland to greet the sun every morning.
The country's topography is very diverse and consists of mountains, rivers, lagoons, bays and islands as well as a multitude of beautiful natural features for travellers to explore.
Topics
- Culture
- Nature
- unspoilt beaches
Highlights
- Endless sandy beaches
- Picturesque landscape
- Imposing sand dunes
What can you experience here?
The Vung Ro coastline covers an area of 16.4 square kilometres, with beautiful beaches and the ocean on one side and forested mountains such as Deo Ca and Hon Ba, and the highest peak, Da Bia (Tombstone Mountain), on the other.
More sights in Phu Yen
Cape Dai Lanh
A trip to Phu Yen is incomplete without the lighthouse at Cape Dai Lanh, the easternmost point on the Vietnamese mainland, where the first sunlight hits the shore every morning. A 100-step spiral staircase leads to the top of the lighthouse and its mesmerising views.
Da Dia Reef (Ganh Da Dia)
The Da Dia Reef (Ganh Da Dia) is a unique geological structure with black and yellow basalt rocks in all imaginable shapes, which extend over an area of more than one square kilometre along the edge of the sea. From a distance, it looks like a giant black beehive. It is located about 30 kilometres north of Tuy Hoa City.
Mang Lang Church
The Gothic church, built in 1892, is one of the oldest churches in Vietnam. The first book written in the modern Vietnamese script is kept here. The church was built by the French missionary Father Joseph Lacassagne. This place was also the birthplace of Blessed Andrew of Phu Yen, who was beheaded in 1644. Today it is an important shrine, as St Andrew has been declared the patron saint of youth.
Nhan Tower
Mount Nhan is located on the north bank of the Da River in the centre of the Tuy Hoa Delta. It is covered with forests. From the top, 64 metres above sea level, you have a panoramic view of the town of Tuy Hoa with its lush rice fields and the turquoise sea. Watching the sunset from the summit is an unforgettable experience.
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The weather in Phu Yen
The Phu Yen climate has two distinct seasons. From mid-January to the end of August, it is hot and dry, with maximum temperatures exceeding 30 °C. Rainfall increases in the winter months, especially in October, November and December.
How to get to Phu Yen ?
From Saigon and Hanoi, visitors can travel by bus, train or plane to Tuy Hoa, the capital of Phu Yen province.
The airport is about 10 km from the city centre. So remember to organise transport to your hotel in advance to save time and money.
The right time to visit
We recommend the months of February - September as the best time to visit Phu Yen. During this time, the weather is ideal for a great holiday. You don't have to worry about much rainfall during these months.
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