Ky Co Beach

Bãi Kỳ Co

A crescent-shaped beach at the tip of Phuong Mai Peninsula, enclosed by cliffs, with two-tone waters and white sand, dubbed 'the Maldives of Vietnam.' Reach it by speedboat or off-road vehicle and snorkel among corals.

Ky Co Beach lies at the eastern tip of Phuong Mai Peninsula, about 25 km northeast of the city center. Enclosed by cliffs on three sides and open only to the east, its roughly 1 km of white sand fronts crystal-clear shallow water: pale green near the shore and deep blue farther out. That is why it is called 'the Maldives of Vietnam.' It only began to welcome visitors on a large scale after 2016, and it is Quy Nhon's most famous beach. There are two ways to get there. The first is a speedboat from Nhơn Lý fishing village, about 15–20 minutes (about 150,000 VND per person round trip; it needs a minimum group and may be suspended in rough seas), and you can snorkel over coral reefs on the way. The second is to take an off-road vehicle or minibus from the Eo Gio scenic area up the mountain road (about 200,000 VND per person, including admission); the road is steep but accessible year-round. Admission to the beach is about 100,000 VND, including fresh-water showers and some facilities. The beach has sun loungers, umbrellas and a simple restaurant (seafood lunch about 150,000–300,000 VND per person), and activities such as jet skiing, banana boats and snorkeling (mask rental about 50,000 VND). You can also climb the rocks at the shore for panoramic views of the beach. The busiest option, the Ky Co–Eo Gio day trip (about 400,000–600,000 VND per person, including transfers, speedboat, admission, lunch and snorkeling), is the most hassle-free. Independent travelers can go to Nhơn Lý fishing village to find a speedboat. Arrive around 8–9 a.m.: before noon the water is clearest and the crowds are thinnest, and tour groups flood in during the afternoon. Notes: the beach has almost no natural shade, so sun protection is essential. Speedboats are bumpy, so take motion-sickness medicine if you are prone to seasickness. Do not step on the corals when snorkeling. The beach is largely closed in the rainy season (October–December).

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