Hon Kho Beach is a must-visit for visitors who love the sun, the sea, and nature. The pristine beach with picturesque sandy shores, beautiful rock formations, and crystal-clear water is best for a summer refreshment. If you want to have a beach vacation without the tourist crowd, come to Hon Kho beach. Don’t forget to carefully read all the information below so that you can make the most of your holiday!
1. Where is Hon Kho Beach? When to admire its utmost beauty?
- Address: Hai Dong hamlet, Nhon Hai commune, Quy Nhon city
Hon Kho beach is approximately 16km from the center of Quy Nhon City. Hon Kho means "Dry island," but the island is famous for its vibrant and lively scenery thanks to the surrounding ocean.
The unique feature of Hon Kho is the beautiful and expansive coral reefs that flourish there, along with the crystal clear blue sea. Just by sitting on a boat, tourists can easily see the seabed and capture the underwater landscape.
The best time to visit Hon Kho beach is from March to September each year because it is still in the dry season, so the chances of rain are meager. The sea is usually calm, not turbulent, and there are no storms, making it more enjoyable and convenient for tourists to explore and have fun.
In particular, from May to July, there will be a mossy path stretching between the mainland and Hon Kho, created by golden-tinted mosses that only appear when the tide recedes.
2. Detailed guide to get to Hon Kho Beach Quy Nhon
Below are three main transportation stages for tourists’ questions about how to get to Hon Kho Island:
- From Ho Chi Minh City to Quy Nhon: visitors can travel by bus, car, motorbike, airplane, or train. Flight tickets will be around 2,000,000 – 3,000,000, with a total travel time of approximately one hour. Traveling by motorbike will take about 18 hours to get to Quy Nhon.
- From Quy Nhon City to Nhon Hai village: From the city center, follow Vo Nguyen Giap Street to Thi Nai Bridge. Turn right onto National Pathway 19B and make another left turn, following the road towards Nhon Hai Beach to Nhon Hai fishing village. The total distance is around 16 kilometers, and the total travel time will be approximately 30 minutes.
- From Nhon Hai village to Hon Kho Island: Tourists can hire a small coracle boat or canoe. Traveling takes 10 - 15 minutes, and costs around 100.000 VND/ person for a boat, and 200,000 VND/person for a canoe.
3. What to do on your getaway to Hon Kho Island?
Unwind and refresh with an energizing swim
On visiting Hon Kho beach, tourists must immerse themselves in the crystal-clear emerald green waters and bask on the smooth white sandy beach under the sun.
After a refreshing swim, you can admire the pristine and natural beauty of the island. Along Hon Kho Beach is a long and beautiful stretch of rocks. Numerous scattered stones with different shapes and colors are visually captivating.
The most unique feature on the island is the wooden bridge that runs around the island and the stunning pathway that appears when the tide recedes. These two spots have become trendy check-in locations, recently creating breathtaking and surreal photos.
Go snorkeling to see colorful coral reefs
Hon Kho Beach possesses breathtaking coral reefs beneath the sea. Visitors can rent diving services to explore and embark on a vibrant underwater journey. You may also encounter other marine creatures besides the coral reefs, such as starfish, seashells, and fish.
There are several stunning coral viewing spots in Ky Co - Eo Gio. The diving locations are not too far from the shore, allowing visitors to save travel time. To reach the islands and explore the coral reefs, it is necessary to rent a boat, typically costing around 350,000 VND per trip.
In addition, visitors can enjoy water activities and engage in thrilling adventures such as riding motorcycles, rafting on inflatable boats, and surfing.
