Phu Yen Province

Region · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Phú Yên is a coastal province on Vietnam's south-central coast, between Quy Nhơn and Nha Trang. It is known for quiet beaches, rocky headlands and rice fields, and it is much less crowded than its neighbours. The provincial capital is Tuy Hòa. The film "Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass" was shot here, and brought many domestic visitors.

Most visitors spend two or three days, driving the coast road between Tuy Hòa and the headlands.

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When to visit

February to August is the best time. The weather is dry and sunny, and the sea is calm. September to December is the rainy and typhoon season, with heavy rain and rough seas. Winter can be cool and wet.

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April

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Typical weather in January

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 18°–25°
20° at night
10 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Great

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 18°–26°
20° at night
4 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 20°–28°
22° at night
5 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great

27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 22°–29°
23° at night
8 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Fair

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–30°
25° at night
18 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in June

Fair

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 24°–31°
25° at night
17 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–31°
24° at night
19 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–31°
24° at night
20 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Poor

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 23°–30°
24° at night
25 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Fair

26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 22°–28°
24° at night
26 rainy days
4 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 21°–26°
23° at night
23 rainy days
3 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Good

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 19°–25°
21° at night
18 rainy days
1 sunny day
3 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Top sights

Gành Đá Đĩa is a cliff of basalt columns by the sea, like a stack of discs. It is the best known sight in the province.
Bãi Biển Đại Lãnh is a sandy beach next to Mũi Điện headland, with rocks and clear water.
Đầm Ô Loan is a large brackish lagoon with fishing farms.
Sand dune is a sand dune on the coast near Đại Lãnh.
Coral Island is a small island with coral and calm water, reached by boat.
Ho Van Hoa is a lake and recreation area west of Tuy Hòa.
Salt flats is a salt flat on the coast near the Cầu river mouth.

Mũi Điện (Cape Đại Lãnh) is the easternmost point of the mainland and has a lighthouse. Nhạn Tower is a Cham tower on a hill above Tuy Hòa. Mang Lang church is an old French-era church.

What to experience

Walk on the basalt cliff at Gành Đá Đĩa: Go early or late to avoid the heat.
See sunrise at Đại Lãnh: Mũi Điện is the easternmost point of the mainland.
Visit the lagoon at Ô Loan: Seafood restaurants line the water.
Take a boat to the coral islands: Calm, clear water in season.
Eat fresh seafood: Lobster, squid and fish are cheap compared with Nha Trang.

Tours & Activities

Phu Yen Province — Map

Day trips

Binh Dinh: Quy Nhơn is about 2 hours north.
Khanh Hoa: Nha Trang is about 3 to 4 hours south.
Dak Lak: Buôn Ma Thuột is reached over the mountains to the west.
Vũng Rô Bay: A sheltered bay south-east of Tuy Hòa.

Where to explore

North: Binh Dinh has Quy Nhơn and Cham towers.
South: Khanh Hoa has Nha Trang.
West: Dak Lak covers the Central Highlands.

Getting there

By air: Tuy Hòa Airport (TBB) has flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
By train: Tuy Hòa station is on the north–south line. Vietnam Railways
By bus: Buses run along Highway 1 from Quy Nhơn, Nha Trang and Da Nang.
By road: Highway 1 and the coastal road run through the province.

Getting around

Motorbike hire: The best way to follow the coast road.
Car with driver: Useful for a full day along the headlands.
Taxi: Available in Tuy Hòa.
Bicycle: Possible on flat roads near the city and lagoon.

Driving

Is a car worth it? A car or motorbike is the best way to follow the coast. Sights are far apart.
Roads: Highway 1 is busy. The coast road is quieter but narrower.
Typhoons: Check forecasts from September to December.

Food & drink

Phú Yên food is fresh seafood. Try bánh canh hẹ, thick noodles with chives, fish noodle soup and grilled squid. Lobster and squid are sold at the lagoon. Sweet snacks, dried fish and local rice are common gifts.

Breakfast

Pho PhởBeef or chicken noodle soup with a fragrant broth, fresh herbs, and rice noodles; commonly eaten for breakfast.

Lunch

Bun Cha Bún chảGrilled pork patties and slices served with rice vermicelli, herbs, and a sweet-sour dipping sauce; a Hanoi specialty.

Bun Bo Hue Bún bò HuếA spicy, lemongrass-scented beef noodle soup from the city of Hue.

Cao Lau Cao lầuA noodle dish unique to Hoi An, with thick chewy noodles, pork, and greens, traditionally made with local well water.

Snacks & street food

Banh Mi Bánh mìA French-influenced baguette sandwich filled with pork, pate, pickled vegetables, and herbs.

Banh Xeo Bánh xèoA crispy turmeric rice-flour crepe filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce and herbs.

Goi Cuon Gỏi cuốnFresh (uncooked) spring rolls filled with shrimp, pork, herbs, and vermicelli, wrapped in rice paper.

Sweets & desserts

Che ChèA category of sweet dessert soups or puddings made with beans, fruit, jelly, and coconut milk, served hot or over ice.

Drinks

Ca Phe Sua Da Cà phê sữa đáStrong drip coffee served over ice with sweetened condensed milk; Vietnam's signature drink.

Bia Hoi Bia hơiCheap, light draft beer brewed fresh daily and sold at street-side stalls, especially in Hanoi.

Safety & health

Phú Yên is quiet and safe.

Rocks at Gành Đá Đĩa are slippery. Wear shoes with grip and stay off the edges.
Currents can be strong. Swim only in calm bays.
Typhoon and flood season runs from September to December.
Use sun protection and bring water on beach trips.
Wear a helmet on a motorbike.

History

Phú Yên was part of the Champa kingdom, and Cham towers such as Nhạn Tower still stand. Vietnamese settlers moved into the region from the late 16th century. The province became a rice and sugar area and later a French-era port.

The coast has changed little compared with Nha Trang. The Gành Đá Đĩa cliff was recognised as a national landscape site in 1998.