Bai Xep in the movie 'I see yellow flowers on green grass'

From real scene to movie scene

This poetic hill full of cacti and wildflowers in An Chan commune, Tuy An district suddenly became famous after being chosen by director Victor Vu as the main scene in the movie "I see yellow flowers on green grass" bringing many emotions to the audience in the fall of 2015. The blue of the sky, the immense ocean mixed with the green of a large grassland with cactus bushes and countless tiny wildflowers growing on the grass... makes you feel extremely cool even though you are standing under the scorching sun of the Central region.

Although it is a beach not far from the center of Tuy Hoa city, it seems that Bai Xep has not yet had a place in the hearts of tourists, so this place still retains its wild beauty. Along with Xuan Dai bay, O Loan lagoon, or Da Dia reef, Bai Xep is also contributing its beauty to your journey when you set foot in Phu Yen. You will be extremely impressed with a long windy coastline, a golden sand beach like the color of the sun combined with the murmuring melody of the waves. The wild natural picture here will lead your emotions from one surprise to another in the endlessness that nature has bestowed on this land of Phu Yen. There, if you wander along the rocky reefs along the shore, you will be able to open your heart to the endless vastness of the sea and sky.

Bai Xep is surrounded by steep, rugged cliffs, but it is this arid ugliness that creates wonders for Bai Xep. The hexagonal rock formations curve around the coast, sometimes high, sometimes long, tilting to create momentum for the waves to hit the shore. To see the whole view of Bai Xep, it is best to take the time to follow the path up the cliffs. And you will be surprised when the poetic hill full of cacti and wildflowers gradually appears before your eyes. A hill that director Victor Vu, with his sharp vision, has exploited high angles to help us see a beautiful picture as if drawn by a talented artist. The hill seems to be covered with a layer of green silk carpet dotted with tiny white and yellow wildflowers mixed with thorny cactus bushes like beautiful girls flirting with those who are admiring their beauty.

A version of Ganh Da Dia

Along the hill are vertical cliffs made up of rock layers similar to the architecture of Ganh Da Dia, which looks very unique. This special terrain structure was created after a volcanic eruption millions of years ago. Hot lava flows flowed into the sea, met the water and gradually cooled, creating layers of rock layers stacked on top of each other as if arranged by someone's hand. More specifically, this disc rock structure only appears in three places in the world, which are in New Zealand, Korea and Phu Yen land of Vietnam. When looking down from above, you will feel like you are witnessing a giant honeycomb stretching along the coast.

If you look closely, you will see a curved S-shaped rock formation that looks exactly like the miniature Vietnam that the creator, whether intentionally or unintentionally, created as a masterpiece between heaven and earth. The beauty of Bai Xep has entered the photo frames of countless photographers and it is also the sweet memory of couples when thinking about unforgettable wedding photography moments.

The sea water in Bai Xep also has an interesting characteristic, with clear and cool water to the point that in the middle of summer noon, when the sun shines its hot rays on the ground, the sea water here is still blue and cool. Tiptoeing into the sea, a cold feeling as if stepping into an ice lake. Perhaps the rocky cliffs here have helped keep the sea warm and created an extremely interesting "hot above, cold below" experience. Tiptoeing, gently and anxiously waiting to enjoy the cold slowly seeping into every part of the body is perhaps the only thing that can only be found in Bai Xep.

Many times in life, you will feel stressed and tired with daily worries. At that time, you do not need to go far, Bai Xep of this "Phu Yen land" will open its arms, bringing you a fresh and charming atmosphere.

Journey: From Ho Chi Minh City to Tuy Hoa, the main city of Phu Yen province, about 500km, takes nearly 11 hours by car. You should leave the previous evening to start exploring Bai Xep the next day. Ticket prices range from about 240,000 - 300,000 VND/person. At Tuy Hoa bus station, you can rent a motorbike and drive along Highway 1 to the North for about 12km until you see Sao Viet intersection, turn in and you will reach Bai Xep.

Phu Yen has been noticed by travel enthusiasts in recent years since the journeys to conquer the far East by professional backpackers with the name of the land of "everything". On the journey to explore mountains, forests, waterfalls, seas... here, don't forget the useful travel advice of Travellive!

+ Time:You should go to Phu Yen in the dry season from February to August. The rainy season from September to December will be rough, making it difficult to travel and visit. In particular, the early February and March are not too sunny, so they are very suitable for experiencing. From April onwards, the sun is very hot, so visitors need to bring sunscreen and adequate skin care. You should spend about 3 days to explore the famous landmarks of Tuy Hoa.

+ Move:

Airway:

Currently, Jetstar Pacific Airlines (JPA) is operating flights between Hanoi and Tuy Hoa with a frequency of 4 flights/week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The flight from Hanoi is expected to depart at 7:30 a.m., and the return flight departs from Tuy Hoa airport at 9:55 a.m. Total flight time is about one hour and 50 minutes.

For the route between Ho Chi Minh City - Tuy Hoa, JPA also operates 3 flights/week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The flight from Ho Chi Minh City is expected to depart at 2:40 p.m., and the return flight from Tuy Hoa airport at 4:15 p.m., with a total flight time of about one hour.

- Railway:

From Hanoi, the fastest train is SE3, departing at 20:00 the day before, arriving at 20:00 the next day.

From Ho Chi Minh City, the fastest trains are SE2 and SE4, departing at 7:00 p.m. arriving in Tuy Hoa at 5:30 a.m. the next morning.

- Road:

Phu Yen is located on National Highway 1A, so there are many high-quality bus companies running the Ho Chi Minh City - Tuy Hoa route such as: Thuan Thao, Thanh Ban, Cuc Tu... Price is about 240,000 VND/way.

+ Means:

In Phu Yen, tourists can rent motorbikes from 100,000 VND/bike/day. If traveling in a small group of 4-6 people, you can rent a taxi to take you to the agreed destinations during the day.

Another option is to rent a car with a driver (7-seater, 14-seater, or 29-seater).

+ Hotel:

5-star Cendeluxe Hotel; 5-star Viet Star resort (Sao Viet) is located a bit far from the city center, 4-star Kaya Hotel, 4-star Saigon Phu Yen Hotel, 3-star Long Beach Hotel. In addition, there are many hotels along Hung Vuong and Nguyen Hue streets. You can book rooms in advance at the websites: booking.com, agoda.com, ivivu.com.

+ Sightseeing:Nhan Tower, Dai Lanh Lighthouse, Mon Beach, Da Bia Mountain, Vung Ro Port, Xuan Dai Bay, Da Dia Reef, Mang Lang Church, O Loan Lagoon, Ganh Den Lighthouse, Nua Island,

In Tuy Hoa, you can also trek Mui Doi - the easternmost point of the country, following the route to Dam Mon.

+Souvenirs:Sun-dried beef, gai leaf cake, dried shrimp, dried fish, dried squid, handicraft products made from snails.

Article and photos: Quoc Bao

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