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Quang Ngai is a coastal province in Central Vietnam, bordering Quang Nam, Binh Dinh, Kon Tum, and the East Sea, with a coastline stretching over 130km.
In the mountainous regions of the province, ethnic groups such as the Hre, Cor, and Cadong live, creating unique ethnic cultures. In addition, Quang Ngai has many long-standing traditional craft villages such as bronze casting, pottery, brocade weaving, and mat weaving.
Alongside the region's rich culture are ancient architectural sites: the Sa Huynh cultural site, the Cham-pa cultural site, Thien An Pagoda, the Son My massacre site, Ly Son Island, and Truong Luu Fortress. These cultural features are not to be missed if you visit this land.
Regarding natural scenic spots, this area boasts a harmonious blend of rivers, mountains, waterfalls, and pristine beaches. Notable examples include Dung Quat Beach, Khe Hai (in Binh Son), My Khe (Son Tinh), Minh Tan, Duc Minh, Tan Dinh (Mo Duc), and Sa Huynh (Duc Pho)...
Untouched islands and beaches of Quang Ngai:
1. Ly Son Island
Ly Son Island, also known as Cu Lao Re, is nicknamed the "Garlic Kingdom" and is known for its fishing and seafood processing.
Besides the long stretches of blue sea and white sandy beaches, the island also boasts many famous historical sites and scenic spots such as Hang Pagoda, Duc Pagoda, An Hai village communal house, Am Linh Temple, Hoang Sa Museum, and the two volcanic peaks of Gieng Tien and Thoi Loi.
The island also bears the imprint of some of the earliest civilizations, dating back to prehistoric times, the Sa Huynh culture and the Cham Pa culture, along with hundreds of ancient relics. In addition, Ly Son Island is also the venue for festivals such as the Khao Le The Linh Hoang Sa ceremony, the Tu Linh boat race festival, and the Am Linh Tu festival…
And a highlight is the famous cuisine of Ly Son Island, such as garlic salad, banh it (sticky rice cake), and many seafood dishes.
2. Dung Quat Beach
Located approximately 70 km northeast of Quang Ngai town, Dung Quat beach boasts ideal depth. With the modern Van Tuong city under construction in the near future, Quang Ngai, a land rich in potential, is attracting foreign investment in Central Vietnam and is an appealing tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors.
3. My Khe Beach
My Khe Beach is located on National Highway 24B, 15 km from Quang Ngai town and 16 km from Dung Quat port, in Son Tinh district.
My Khe is an ideal beach stretching 7km with vast open space, fine sand, a gentle slope, surrounded by lush green casuarina forests, and next to it is the Kinh River, bringing the sweet taste of the upstream and the salty taste of the sea, providing a rich variety of seafood specialties.
Every year, the number of tourists visiting My Khe beach is increasing. Besides relaxing, swimming, and breathing in the fresh air, visitors also have the opportunity to visit the Son My war memorial site.
Perhaps it won't be long before My Khe beach is developed into an entertainment area, with many recreational activities and camping facilities for tourists.
4. Sa Huynh Beach
Sa Huynh is a beautiful beach, famous as an important salt production area in Central Vietnam, located in the southernmost part of Quang Ngai province, in Duc Pho district, 60 km from Quang Ngai city.
Sa Huynh beach is famous for its beautiful golden sand, which is why it is also known as Sa Hoang (Golden Sand). Shaped like a crescent moon and stretching nearly 6km, with no underwater rocks, it's an ideal beach for beach tourism with activities like swimming and playing on the beach.
In addition, Sa Huynh beach also features Chau Me rocky outcrop, Monkey Island, etc., attracting tourists on weekends and holidays.
Sa Huynh has long been known as an archaeological site with the "Sa Huynh Culture". Therefore, when you come here, you should learn about the local culture, an indispensable part of your trip.
Regarding cuisine, the people of Sa Huynh still have a saying: "The rich have plenty of food in their granaries, the poor worry about jars of fish sauce." Sea urchins are rare and only caught seasonally. Sea urchin fish sauce is even rarer. Sa Huynh sea urchin fish sauce is famous throughout the country. From ancient times, sea urchin fish sauce has been a delicacy offered to the emperor, hence the name "royal fish sauce."
After sea urchin paste comes king crab. This is a large crab, weighing up to a kilogram, with a brick-red body. Visitors to Sa Huynh will find it hard to forget the boiled king crab with salt dip. Just a few crabs are enough to satisfy a full stomach. Visitors can choose a few strings of fresh crabs to take home as gifts for family and friends.
Cultural attractions of Quang Ngai:
1. Thien An Pagoda
Thien An Pagoda, situated atop the mountain of the same name, is a national historical monument that has long become a symbol of Quang Ngai province, alongside the Tra River.
Thien An Mountain is located on the north bank of the Tra River, 3km from Quang Ngai city. At the summit is Thien An Pagoda, built in the late 17th century and granted the title "Imperial Decree Thien An Pagoda" in 1717, along with a Buddhist well and a sacred bell.
Therefore, Thien An Pagoda is a spiritual tourist destination, a stopover for pilgrims visiting Quang Ngai.
2. The Trường Lũy Fortress
Truong Luy is an ancient stone rampart stretching 113 km across eight districts in Quang Ngai province. The rampart was built primarily of stone, with some sections constructed of earth, and has an average height of 2 meters.
The Trường Lũy complex, comprising ramparts, forts, and ancient roads, is of exceptional cultural value and is the longest ancient architectural structure in Southeast Asia, boasting a unique design.
The Quang Ngai Citadel was classified as a National Monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on March 9, 2011. It has since become a popular tourist destination.
