Quảng Ngãi

Region · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Quảng Ngãi is a coastal province in central Vietnam, between Da Nang and Quy Nhơn. It is best known for the Sơn Mỹ memorial, the site of the 1968 My Lai massacre, and for Lý Sơn, an island off the coast. The province is quiet and little visited, with long beaches, fishing ports and rice fields.

Most visitors stop for a half day at Sơn Mỹ on the road between Hội An and Quy Nhơn.

Quảng Ngãi – Planlegger du en reise?

Bygg reiseplanen din dag for dag i Tripomatic-appen.

Start planleggingen

Beste reisetidspunkt

February to August is the best time, with dry, warm weather and calm seas. September to December is wet and typhoon season, with heavy rain and floods. Boats to Lý Sơn do not run in rough weather, mostly from October to January.

Velg en måned

Typisk vær i januar

Bra

26° (føles som 28°) · ekstremer 18°–30°
20° om natten
13 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Klam, fuktig luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i februar

Bra

28° (føles som 30°) · ekstremer 18°–32°
21° om natten
6 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Klam, fuktig luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 8 · svært høy

Typisk vær i mars

Bra

30° (føles som 34°) · ekstremer 19°–35°
22° om natten
6 regnværsdager
9 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 9 · svært høy

Typisk vær i april

Dårlig

33° (føles som 37°) · ekstremer 22°–37°
24° om natten
7 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 10 · svært høy

Opptil 5 dager over 35°

Typisk vær i mai

Dårlig

34° (føles som 39°) · ekstremer 24°–37°
26° om natten
16 regnværsdager
12 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 10 · svært høy

Opptil 9 dager over 35°

Typisk vær i juni

Dårlig

34° (føles som 39°) · ekstremer 25°–37°
26° om natten
14 regnværsdager
11 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 10 · svært høy

Opptil 8 dager over 35°

Typisk vær i juli

Dårlig

34° (føles som 39°) · ekstremer 25°–37°
26° om natten
17 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 10 · svært høy

Opptil 7 dager over 35°

Typisk vær i august

Dårlig

34° (føles som 39°) · ekstremer 25°–37°
26° om natten
20 regnværsdager
9 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 10 · svært høy

Opptil 7 dager over 35°

Typisk vær i september

Dårlig

32° (føles som 37°) · ekstremer 25°–35°
26° om natten
24 regnværsdager
7 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 9 · svært høy

Typisk vær i oktober

Dårlig

30° (føles som 34°) · ekstremer 23°–33°
25° om natten
26 regnværsdager
2 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 7 · høy

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

28° (føles som 32°) · ekstremer 21°–31°
24° om natten
22 regnværsdager
3 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i desember

Brukbart

26° (føles som 28°) · ekstremer 19°–30°
22° om natten
20 regnværsdager
2 soldager
2 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Lett bris
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

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

Hovedseverdigheter

Son My is the memorial and museum at the site of the massacre of villagers in March 1968. It has a museum, the remains of houses and a quiet garden.
Sơn Mỹ Memorial is the statue and memorial in the grounds.
An Hai Beach is a quiet beach on the coast, north of the city.

Lý Sơn Island, reached by boat or fast ferry from the coast, has volcanic cliffs, garlic fields and beaches. Sa Huỳnh is a salt-making village known for its archaeology.

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Visit the Sơn Mỹ memorial: Allow 1 to 2 hours. Dress respectfully.
Take the ferry to Lý Sơn: Cliffs, beaches and garlic fields.
Eat local seafood: Fresh fish, squid and snails near the coast.
Walk on the beach: Quiet sand with few visitors.
Try the local sweets: Quảng Ngãi is known for sugar and ginger sweets.

Turer og aktiviteter

Quảng Ngãi – Kart

Dagsturer

Da Nang: Da Nang is about 2 hours north.
Hoi An: Hội An is about 2 to 3 hours by road.
Binh Dinh: Quy Nhơn is about 3 hours south.
Kon Tum: Kon Tum lies across the mountains to the west.

Steder å utforske

North: Da Nang and Hoi An are the main tourist centres.
South: Binh Dinh has Quy Nhơn.
West: Kon Tum is in the Central Highlands.

Reise dit

By train: Quảng Ngãi station is on the north–south line. Vietnam Railways
By bus: Buses run along Highway 1 from Da Nang, Hội An and Quy Nhơn.
By air: The nearest airports are Chu Lai (Tam Kỳ), Da Nang and Quy Nhơn.
To Lý Sơn: Fast boats leave from Sa Kỳ port, about 1 hour.

Komme seg rundt

Taxi: Available in Quảng Ngãi city.
Motorbike hire: Good for the coast and Sơn Mỹ.
Car with driver: Easiest for the memorial and the beaches in one day.

Kjøring

Is a car worth it? For Sơn Mỹ and the coast, a car or motorbike is the easiest.
Roads: Highway 1 is busy. Coastal roads are quieter.
Floods: In autumn, check road conditions.

Mat og drikke

Quảng Ngãi cooking is simple and strong. Try don, small clams served with rice paper, mì Quảng, turmeric noodles, and bánh xèo with fresh herbs. Local sugar and ginger sweets are sold as gifts. Lý Sơn is known for garlic and seaweed.

Frokost

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

Lunsj

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.

Småretter og gatemat

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.

Søtsaker og desserter

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

Drikke

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.

Sikkerhet og helse

Quảng Ngãi is safe for visitors.

The memorial is a sensitive site. Dress modestly and be quiet.
Typhoon and flood season runs from September to December.
Sea currents can be strong. Swim in calm areas.
Check ferry schedules for Lý Sơn, as weather can cancel trips.
Use sun protection from April to August.

Historie

Quảng Ngãi has a long history as part of the Champa kingdom, and the Sa Huỳnh culture left pottery and burial jars. In the 20th century the province was a base of the independence movement.

On 16 March 1968, US troops killed several hundred unarmed villagers at Sơn Mỹ. The massacre became known worldwide after 1969. The site is now a memorial and museum.