Where to go in Phu Yen Province?
“Life is a trip, travelling is like living twice.” – O.Khayyam.
Phu Yen is a coastal province in the South Central and the easternmost part of Vietnam. With the picturesque 100-kilometer seaside and mountainous area, the province has been known as one of the most relaxing destinations in Vietnam.
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Da Dia Reef (Ghềnh Dá Địa)
Da Dia Reef is also called the sea cliff of stone plates which is recognized as a Vietnam National Heritage Site. The reef stretches up to 200 kilometers along the seashore and contains 35000 uniformly structured hexagonal stones. Visitors can easily climb up to the top of this breathtakingly beautiful stone hill to capture the spectacular coastal scenery. With the blue sea water and jaw-dropping stone structure, Da Dia reef never fails to impress thousands of tourists every year.
This place has been considered one of the most tranquil destinations to relax and escape the city life. The sound of the ocean waves provides vacationers with a peaceful atmosphere with a spectacular scenic view of the sea.
Address: An Ninh Dong Commune, Tuy An District, Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen Province, Vietnam.
Dai Lanh light house (Đại Lãnh)
Dai Lanh light house is situated in Mui Dien Cape, Phu Yen province. Built in 1890, this lighthouse is 26.5m high and capable of emitting signals of 27 nautical miles away. Inside the lighthouse is an 110-step stairway.
In order to reach the lighthouse, visitors have to walk about 1 km since the hill is inaccessible by cars and motorbikes. On the left side of the path, visitors will see Mon beach, which is one of the most pristine beaches in Phu Yen. They can enjoy the easy-blowing wind and listen to the peaceful sound of ocean waves. On the right side, visitors will see rocks that piled up uniformly and crystal-clear freshwater streams flowing into Mon Beach. Mui Dien Cape is the first place in Vietnam to catch the glorious glimpse of sunrise in the early morning. This place is definitely paradise for people who want to insulate from real life.
Visitors usually choose to stay at Mon beach for one or two nights. In addition to visiting the lighthouse, they can indulge in swimming in Mon beach, sightseeing the splendid scenic property, or eating such delicious and cheap dishes of seafood.
Address: Thon Vung Ro, xa Hoa Xuan Nam, huyen Dong Hoa, Phu Yen province.
Eglise de Mang Lang (Nhà Thờ Mằng Lăng)
Eglise de Mang Lang (or Mang Lang church) is located near Da Dia reef and can be reached by 10 minutes by cars. Mang Lang church was built 1892 by Joseph de La Cassagne. This church was covered in grey paint and the Gothic artistic style of the church has inspired many poets and artists. In addition, the first book printed national language written by Alexandre de Rhodes is put solemnly in a glass cabinet in this ancient church.
Having existed for over 120 years, Mang Lang church has preserved many important historical pieces of evidence and its glamor still shines throughout the history. The uniqueness of Mang Lang church attracts thousands of visitors every year and makes it one of the best destinations in Phu Yen.
Address: Thon Mang Lang ,Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen.
Love the photos & hope to visit Vietnam again … as I only got to spend one week there & its got so much more to see. Thansk
You have to admit it, these photos are just so breathtaking and fantastic. And Da Dia Reef looks so amazing with its crazy figures of stones. Dai Lanh Lighthouse is gorgeous btw, fresh and peaceful. I really hope to visit these spots once in my life.
Da Dia Reef looks particularly breathtaking. It’ll definitely be at the top of my list when I travel to Phu Yen later. Thanks for sharing!