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Tuy Hoa is the capital of beautiful Phu Yen province. 

Flanked by the highway, the ocean and the Da Rang River, Tuy Hoa is a sleepy and nondescript city that does not see many tourists. This quiet Vietnamese city is the perfect place to relax, catch some waves or intent with friendly locals who are more than welcoming of tourists. The miles and miles of undeveloped beach make you feel as though you've left the city behind, and moved away to a quieter atmosphere.

Tuy Hoa is not 'touristy' in the broad sense. In fact, you may find yourself to be the only foreign tourist, but that in itself makes Tuy Hoa memorable.

Best time to visit

From February to June the weather is very pleasant, with warm temperatures and lower humidity. In the height of summer, during July and August, the temperatures can soar. From September to December, keep an eye on the forecast as storms can roll in off the ocean during this time.

The annual Cau Ngu, or fish praying festival, is held in April. This major event is full of colourful costumes and interesting rituals and it is now aligned with the province’s new seafood festival, making it a good time to visit.

Check the below table for the general idea of Tuy Hoa weather throughout the year.

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 26.1 23.3 21.2
Feb 27.7 24.4 21.9
Mar 29.1 26 23.5
Apr 31 27.8 25.3
May 32.6 29.1 26.6
Jun 34 30.4 27.7
Jul 34 30.1 27.2
Aug 33.6 29.9 27.1
Sep 32.5 28.9 25.9
Oct 30.2 27.2 24.9
Nov 28.4 26.1 24.1
Dec 27 24.5 22.6

Tuy Hoa’s current weather and 7-day forecast

TUY HÒA WEATHER

Here are the top 6 tourist attractions to see in Tuy Hoa:

Thap Nhan

The unique shape of Nhan Tower, coupled with the fact that it is one of the last remaining pieces of Cham Architecture makes its invaluable, historically.

Located on the Northern Bank of the Da Rang River, the Nhan Tower, locally called Thap Nhan, is an 11th century worship location of the Cham dynasty. The tower is 20 meters high and each of the side towers are 11 meters high on both sides. The top of the tower is a combination of a pyramid and a lingam, a style characteristic to the Cham Dynasty. The tower was ruined during the French rule but was rebuilt by the Diem Dynasty. Today, it stands as a testament to Cham architecture.

Nui Chop Chai

Nui Chop Chai is the iconic lone, cone-shaped hill, visible throughout Tuy Hoa from far and near, located in the midst of plains.

Chop Chai Mountains is not for the faint-hearted. Firstly, you aren't allowed to take pictures on the peak. Secondly, the long winding road is accessible by motorbike and is navigable by only the most skilled riders. The overall experience makes it highly daunting, but the view at the top is worth it. The endless obstructed expanse of plains will leave you breathless. On the other side, you can see the crescent-shaped beach, the golden sands and the delta and the river.
The best time to visit the Chop Chai Mountains is between Spring and Summer.

Nui Da Bia

Da Bia mountain is a 706 meter high hill, with a peculiar stone perched on top of it, visible for anyone who gazes upon the mountain. The local name 'Nui Da Bia' translates into Gravestone mountain.

Da Bia is most famous for the gigantic stone located on top of its mountain peak, which was installed by King Le Thanh Tong after a conflict with the neighbouring Cham Kingdom. The peak is an upward 1.5 - 2 hour trek. From the peak, you can get an unobstructed view of the surrounding Vong Ho Bay and the entire district. At the base of the mountain, you can enjoy some exquisite squid hot pot.

Dai Lanh Lighthouse

The Dai Lan lighthouse is one of the best places to marvel at the morning sun bathing the South-Central Coast of Vietnam.

When people travel 40 kilometres from Tuy Hoa city and camp out on the beaches of Dai Lanh Cape all night, just to catch a glimpse of the rising sun over the mountains, you know that that sunrise Is really worth it. The road to the beach is winding and difficult to traverse, however, the pristine and untouched nature of the beach is worth all the toil. The reddish-orange sun rising over the waters confers an ethereal glow on the surroundings and leaves you stunned.
The best time to visit the Dai Lanh Lighthouse is right before sunrise, at around 5:30 AM - 6:00 AM, to position yourself well for sunrise. Spring and early Summer are good seasons to visit the lighthouse.

Ganh Da Dia

Gahn Da Dia is a natural rock reef - a geological wonder of interlocking basalt rocks.

At first glance, Gahn Da Dia looks too bizarre to be natural. Rock columns cover an area 50 metres wide and 200 metres long. They are all different sizes and shapes - some are round, some have sharp angles forming polygons - but all have a smooth, flat top and interlock neatly like a honeycomb. They resemble stone plates, earning it the appropriate name 'the sea cliff of stone plates.' The natural wonder was created when lava suddenly solidified from being hit by cold sea water, simultaneously the thermal contractions caused the molten basalt flows to create polygonal cracks, forming rock columns. It is indeed a spectacular sight to behold.

The best time to visit the Da Dia Reef is in Spring and early Summer.

Mang Lang Church

Mang Lang Church is one of the oldest churches in Vietnam, spanning more than 120 years of age.

Mang Lang is an 200-year old Church, built based on the Gothic Style of architecture, by the French missionary to Vietnam, Father Joseph Lacassange. Native to Andrew of Phu Yen, who was beheaded in 1644, the place not only has enormous historical significance (as Andrew is considered a youth icon), but also has exquisitely detailed architecture and art, and is definitely worth your time.

Luxury hotel

VietStar Resort and Spa

Before entering Tuy Hoa City, you will pass by this resort on National Road 1A. This picturesque resort spread over the magnificent Thom Hill and the golden sandy Xep Beach is a wonderful luxurious option. It is from here that people can watch the earliest sunrise in Vietnam.

Beside the natural advantages, this resort offers delicately interiorized rooms and a full range of hospitality services, including a restaurant and a bar, meeting and banqueting venues, a spa, a recreation center, wedding and excursion services.

Address: Thom Hill, An Phu Ward, Tuy Hoa City

Mid-range hotels

CenDeluxe Hotel

Located in the heart of Tuy Hoa’s bustle and hustle, this hotel is ideal to access the city’s spotlights and enjoy a five-star standard. You may not expect an exactly five-star hotel like those in big cities, but Cendeluxe Hotel will surely satisfy you with its facilities and services.

Address: 02 Hai Duong Street, Tuy Hoa City

Saigon Phu Yen Hotel

With its price, Saigon Phu Yen is said to be a comfy, highly recommended hotel located in the heart of Tuy Hoa City.

From here, it takes you only a few minutes to walk to the beach. If you want to enjoy watching the sunrise from your bed, book a room on a high floor.

Address: 541 Tran Hung Dao Street, Tuy Hoa City

Sala Tuy Hoa Beach Resort

Sala is only a four-minute walk from the beach. This beautiful resort provides you a charming garden, an outdoor swimming pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Besides accommodation, spa and restaurant services are available.

Address: 51 Doc Lap Street, Tuy Hoa City

Budget hotels

Kool House

Kool House is literally really cool, right at first sight. This homestay attracts you with its rustic ambiance and a lovely fun logo. Kool house is a villa homestay hiding in a small alley on Hung Vuong Street, Tuy Hoa City. It has rooms ranging from a dorm to a three-bedrooms for six people. You can contact hosts for detail on room rates.

Address: Hung Vuong Street, Tuy Hoa City

July’s Homestay in Phu Yen

Located in Tuy Hoa City, this place is in between Phu Yen Museum and the front beach. 

Address: Tuy Hoa City (the exact address will be sent to you after booking with Airbnb)

Madam LE’s homestay

Madam LE’s has a cozy kitchen corner that will draw you in at first sight. It is in Tuy Hoa city and is close to the beach. 

Address: Tuy Hoa City (the exact address will be sent to you after booking with Airbnb)

Joy House Hostel

This adorable hostel is also in between the museum and the beach. The decoration is beautiful and really encourages a happy feeling, as its name suggests. In addition, there is a free BBQ party on Saturday night, where you can joyfully enhance your friend network with the locals and other travelers.

Address: Tuy Hoa City

Trai Hoa Vang Homestay

Renovated from an old villa only two kilometers away from the airport, this homestay creates peace in your heart right at first sight. Its name, Trai Hoa Vang, means the farm of yellow flowers, not only does it represent the most romantic feature of Phu Yen province, but also it also calls attention to the charm of this homestay. There are four types of room for you to choose from: a dorm with six beds, a room for four people, and a room for two. Whichever option you take, you will have access to its big and clean kitchen, where your cooking talent is encouraged! There is also a small vegetable garden that adds light and freshness to this stay. If you are a fan of grilling, their airy yard with a BBQ stove will be your favorite place to hang out in!

Their second floor is particularly designed as a living room to encourage deep conversation and relaxation. You can order a good cup of coffee and enjoy your book.

Address: 99 Vo Thi Sau Street, Tuy Hoa city

Banh hoi – fine rice vermicelli  

Banh hoi is made from rice flour with meticulous and complicated process. This characteristic food looks so strange, it is combined with chives, pork and the tasty local fish sauce. In addition, pork can be used with porridge and this kind of fish sauce. Both of it are also good and delicious. The price is so cheap – only with 30.000 VND, you will have a big meal to make you full enough.

Recommendation:

Tuy Hoa city: Quan Yen – 118 Hung Vuong street, ward 6.

In addition, you can also find it everywhere in Phu Yen.

Banh beo – Vietnamese savory steamed rice cake

Banh beo is a famous local cake in the countryside, it is made from rice flour and by clever and meticulous local people. Chives, dry shrimp are the important materials for this food. Fish sauce is always available and no matter where you are going to try it, fish sauce is also tasty. Don’t miss it, you may like it, it will be probably one of your favorite foods in Phu Yen.

Recommendation:

Tuy Hoa city: Banh beo chen – 92 Le Trung Kien street, ward 1.

Because this food is from the countryside, so you can also find it everywhere, not only in the city central.

Nem nuong – grilled meat roll

Coming to Phu Yen, you should try this food. You may see it somewhere in Vietnam, but it will be more special to try its original taste in the Middle, especially in Phu Yen. The main ingredients are pork (is marinated with many spices such as sugar, salt, fish sauce…), some kinds of vegetable, carrot pickle and tasty local fish sauce to make it attractive and delicious. Using rice paper to roll all of them is the best way to enjoy this food.

Recommendation:

Tuy Hoa city: Nem nuong Nhat Hoang – 4 Tran Binh Trong street, ward 4.

This food is also available everywhere, you can easily find it.

Banh Xeo – Vietnamese crepe

Banh Xeo is also a special food from countryside that many local people love. Many people like to make it at home in their free time. The good one can be crunchy for a while, it depends on the way they make it. Some kinds of vegetable and local fish sauce are the main ingredients of Banh Xeo.

Local people usually have it in the morning or evening, stay somewhere on the street and also enjoy the peaceful countryside. It is so great.

Recommendation:

Tuy Hoa city: Banh Xeo – 20 Le Thanh Ton street, ward 1.

You can also find it everywhere in Phu Yen, not only in the city central. Don’t be shy to try somewhere on the street to experience different feelings.

Bun mam nem – Anchovy sauce with rice vermicelli and roasted pork

Anchovy sauce is so famous in the Middle, and Phu Yen is one of places which make this great sauce. Its smell and taste are quite strong, however, if you love this sauce, you will love this food a lot. This sauce is not available everywhere in Vietnam, you are trying the original taste of it in Phu Yen.

It is not also good for those who don’t accept its strange smell. No matter it will be good for you or not, it is also a new and special experience. Let’s try to feel it.

Recommendation:

Tuy Hoa city: 216 Nguyen Hue street, ward 7.

It’s so common, you can also find it everywhere in Phu Yen.

Banh canh he – Chives soup noodle

Banh canh is a kind of noodle in Vietnam, it is made from rice flour or finest flour, you can choose one of them or try both to feel the difference. As the name, chives is the main ingredient that make this food special and characteristic through its flavor. In addition, fresh fish cake in this beach region make the soup sweeter and tastier.

Let’s try this special local food, don’t miss it.

Recommendation:

Tuy Hoa city: 75 Tran Quy Cap street, ward 3.

Many local people like to eat this food, so you can also easily find it everywhere, even in the countryside.

Chicken rice

In Phu Yen, chicken is fed in gardens, not like industrial chicken, so the chicken meat is firm and tough. The combination between good fish sauce and chicken rice is so delicious. Let’s try to feel its great taste.

Recommendation:

Tuy Hoa city: Com ga Tuyet Nhung – 189 Le Thanh Ton street, ward 3.

Lau ga la e – Chicken hotpot

“E” is a very popular plant in Phu Yen and its leaves are used as the main material for this kind of hotpot. This kind of leaf make the soup of hotpot tastier (sour and sweet). This food is so famous everywhere in Vietnam, so it is much more delicious if you can try its original taste in Phu Yen. Don’t miss it, let’s try.

Recommendation:

Tuy Hoa city: 10B Thanh Mau street, ward 7

By bus or private van

With just 180,000 to 300,000 VND per ticket at East bus station, you can travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Tuy Hoa. With people who prefer maximum relaxation and comfort, a private van is a perfect choice! 

We recommend you check the latest bus schedule and price via rome2rio.com

By Train

You can also choose train to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Tuy Hoa by train SE2 or SE4. If you should take the night train, you will get to Tuy Hoa in the following morning with full rest to enjoy your holiday there!. 

By Airplane

If you are not in Ho Chi Minh or just want to travel by plane, you can get to Tuy Hoa Airport from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City airport! Tuy Hoa airport is just 10 km away from the city center, so tourists will need to arrange their own transportation to the booked accommodation beforehand or they’ll have to call a cab or private van to pick them up to move on.

Contact us for the latest flight schedule and price. Or you can check via some online platform such as SkyScanner.com or Kayak.com

Here you can find some tips to book the cheapest flight

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