Visit beautiful Thi Nai lagoon in Binh Dinh
Thi Nai lagoon is located in Quy Nhon city, Tuy Phuoc district and Phu
Cat district, Binh Dinh province. It has an area of over 5000 hectares and
is considered the largest saltwater lagoon in Binh Dinh province.
This place is 16km long - home to a diverse flora and fauna system. You can
freely explore the mangrove forest with hundreds of species of shrimp, crab,
fish, marine life... Thi Nai Lagoon is considered a masterpiece of natural
beauty. People come to Thi Nai Lagoon not only to explore a diverse nature
but also to learn about the beauty of the history and people of Binh Dinh.
How to get to Thi Nai lagoon
From Quy Nhon city, you go along National Highway 19 about 5km to reach
Phuoc Thuan commune, Tuy Phuoc district. From here, go a few more kilometers
until you pass the gate of Tan Thuan cultural village to reach the fishing
village on the bank of Thi Nai lagoon. Because Thi Nai bridge has just been
built and put into operation, the way here is very convenient.
Attractive things to do at Thi Nai Lagoon
Explore the landscape of Thi Nai Lagoon
No matter what time of year you come here, you will always see a picturesque
natural landscape. In the early morning, the lagoon has a magical scene
because of the sunlight reflecting on the lake surface. In the afternoon,
the purple-red sunset reflects on the water, making this place look like a
strangely magical fairyland.
Don’t forget to explore Con Chim Ecological Area located next to the lagoon.
This place is considered the green lung of Quy Nhon town, with an area of up
to 1000 hectares and is home to hundreds of strange bird species.
Visit Thay Boi tower
Going to the west bank of Thi Nai Lagoon is Thay Boi (Fortune teller) tower.
This sacred place is associated with an ancient legend of the local people.
They told each other about a fortune teller who came here to build a tower
and practice his profession. He was so good at fortune telling that people
had to line up their boats to wait to have their fortune told.
After his death, the tower was also destroyed in a storm and flood. Later,
people built a small temple to worship the water god and remember the good
teacher.
Take a photo at Thi Nai Bridge
Thi Nai Bridge is located across the lagoon. This bridge is known as the
longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam. The bridge is over 2,400m long and
has 54 connecting spans. This is an important trade route between Quy Nhon
and Phuong Mai peninsula. Standing on Thi Nai Bridge, you will be able to
admire the vast waves and the entire beautiful landscape of the lagoon.
Thi Nai Bridge is also a beautiful photo shoot location in Quy Nhon for
couples to make their wedding album. Don't forget to check-in a few photos
to commemorate here!
Tourist attractions near Thi Nai Lagoon
Phuong Mai sand hill
Near Thi Nai Lagoon, there is an equally famous place for you to visit,
which is Phuong Mai sand hill . The sand hill is about 100m high. Therefore,
when you climb to the top, you can admire the beautiful panoramic view of
Phuong Mai peninsula from above. Not only is it a familiar check-in location
for many young people, Phuong Mai sand hill also has an equally interesting
sand sliding activity!
Explore Phuong Mai peninsula
Phuong Mai Peninsula (also known as Nhon Hoi Economic Zone) is a hot tourist
destination in Quy Nhon. The peninsula is over 1,300 hectares wide and not
only has a diverse ecosystem but also famous beaches such as Nhon Hai Beach,
Nhon Ly Beach, Cat Tien Beach... You can freely experience swimming,
eco-tourism, resorts... here.
Hon Seo island
Hon Seo is a pristine island on Phuong Mai peninsula. Hon Seo is only over
1km wide but extremely beautiful because of nature and no human
intervention. Coming to Hon Seo to explore the diverse coral system, stroll
on the rocky cliffs, catch sea urchins or camp overnight is wonderful.
What to eat in Thi Nai?
Thi Nai Lagoon, Quy Nhon is famous for its seafood and delicious dishes made
from fish and snails that are taken from the lagoon. Some delicious dishes
you can try are: jellyfish salad with shrimp paste, jellyfish broth, steamed
clams, sea urchins, shrimp noodle soup, steamed mackerel, mackerel soup...
Every dish is fresh and delicious and prepared according to the very unique
recipe of Binh Dinh people.
However, there are not many restaurants around Thi Nai Lagoon. If you want
to enjoy delicious seafood, go to the restaurants near Nhon Ly area!
Some restaurants for you to enjoy seafood:
- Huong Duong Quan: main road in Eo Gio Ky Co area, Nhon Ly Commune, Quy
Nhon
- Moc Vien restaurant: Ly Luong village, Nhon Ly commune , Quy Nhon
- Hoang Thao restaurant: Eo Gio, Nhon Ly Commune, Quy Nhon
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