What are the Banh It Towers near Quy Nhon?

Four Cham towers from the 11th-12th centuries on a hilltop 20km north of Quy Nhon. The main tower is one of the larger surviving Cham towers in Vietnam. Entry is 20,000 VND ($0.80), reachable by motorbike in 30 minutes.

Is the Thi Nai Bridge worth driving across?

Yes. At 7km, it is the longest sea bridge in Vietnam at time of construction. The drive across with the lagoon and mountains on both sides is worth doing once. Start from the city end.

Can I visit the Central Highlands from Quy Nhon?

Kon Tum is 200km west via mountain roads - not a day trip but accessible for an overnight. The highlands west of Quy Nhon offer Ba Na and Gia Rai minority cultures and are less visited than the Sapa circuit.

How do I rent a motorbike for day trips from Quy Nhon?

Motorbike rental costs 150,000-200,000 VND ($6-8) per day from city guesthouses. Automatic scooters are available and all roads to the day trip sites are paved.

Day Trips from Quy Nhon | The Vietnam Guides

Quy Nhon’s surrounding region has Cham archaeological sites, a dramatic lagoon bridge, and highland routes into the central highlands. Most are accessible by motorbike from the city.

Banh It Towers (20km north)

The most significant Cham site near Quy Nhon - four towers from the 11th–12th centuries on a hilltop above rice paddies and the lagoon. The main tower (the Tien Tower) is one of the larger surviving Cham towers in Vietnam.

The setting is better than the Twin Towers in the city - the hilltop position with the valley below gives context for the towers as a ceremonial religious complex.

Getting there: Motorbike north on Highway 1, then the access road to the towers. 20km from the city centre, 30 minutes. ₫20,000 ($0.80) entry.

Duong Long Towers (An Nhon, 50km north)

The tallest surviving Cham towers in Vietnam. Three brick towers from the 12th century in an agricultural plain near An Nhon town. Less visited than the My Son sanctuary near Hoi An and less atmospheric in setting, but architecturally significant. 50km by motorbike - a longer day trip.

Thi Nai Bridge

A 7km road bridge across the Thi Nai Lagoon connecting the Quy Nhon peninsula to the mainland. The longest sea bridge in Vietnam at time of construction. The drive across the bridge with the lagoon and mountains on both sides is worth doing once. Start from the city end and drive the full length.

Vinh Son Waterfalls (65km west)

In the foothills of the central highlands west of the city. A series of waterfalls and swimming holes in the forests above the coastal plain. The road from Quy Nhon climbs steadily - a scenic motorbike route. ₫30,000 ($1.20) entry. Best visited April–August when the water flow is good.

Kon Tum Highlands

The central highlands city of Kon Tum is 200km west of Quy Nhon. Accessed via a mountain road through Gia Lai province. Not a day trip - requires an overnight. For travellers interested in highland minority cultures (Ba Na, Gia Rai), the highlands west of Quy Nhon are accessible and less visited than the Sapa circuit.

Practical logistics

Motorbike for day trips: ₫150,000–200,000 ($6–8) per day from city guesthouses. Automatic scooters available. All road access to the day trip sites is paved.

Guided motorbike tours: Guesthouses in Quy Nhon can arrange guided day trips on motorbike to the Cham tower circuit (Banh It + Twin Towers + sometimes Duong Long). ₫300,000–500,000 ($12–20) per person for a guided day. Browse Quy Nhon tours on GetYourGuide.

Planning a day trip circuit

The most efficient combination for a single day out is the Banh It Towers (morning, 20km north) plus Thi Nai Bridge (afternoon return route, 7km bridge from the city). The Duong Long Towers can be added to make it a full Cham tower circuit, but the 50km distance from the city makes it a full-day commitment.

Motorbike circuit (full day): Depart 07:00 → Banh It Towers (2 hours at site including climb) → An Nhon town lunch (₫30,000–60,000 / $1.20–2.40 at local restaurants) → Duong Long Towers (1 hour) → return via Thi Nai Bridge with lagoon views → back in Quy Nhon by 16:00–17:00. Approximately 120km total.

Half-day option: Banh It Towers only (return 40km) or Thi Nai Bridge plus Do Son district. Either works as a morning ride before an afternoon on the beach.

Eating on day trip routes

The Vinh Son Waterfall route west of the city passes through the market town of Binh Dinh. Stop for a bowl of bun bo (Hue-style beef noodle soup) at roadside stalls for ₫30,000–50,000 ($1.20–2) as of 2026. For the northern Cham tower circuit, An Nhon town has several com binh dan (everyday Vietnamese rice) restaurants along the main street.

Book a Day Trip from Quy Nhon

Here’s how the main day trip options compare:

Tour	Duration	Price (from)	Group Size	Highlights
Quy Nhon to Ky Co Beach and Eo Gio Sea Cliffs	Full day	from $35/person	Small group	Turquoise Ky Co cove, dramatic Eo Gio arch, boat transfer, seafood
Quy Nhon Cham Ruins Day Circuit — Banh It + Duong Long	Full day	from $30/person	Small group	Two Cham tower complexes, local guide, coastal scenery between sites
Quy Nhon to Phu Cat Rock Mushrooms and Canyon	Full day	from $32/person	Small group	Unusual coastal geology, sea stacks, lighthouse walk, lunch en route
Kon Tum Highlands Day Trip from Quy Nhon	Full day	from $55/person	Private	3-hour drive to Central Highlands, Bahnar Rong house, Kon Tum Cathedral
Quy Nhon to Da Nang via Scenic Coastal Road	Full day	from $45/person	Group	One-way transfer: Thi Nai Bridge, Phu Cat, pass Quang Ngai, Da Nang

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