Hon Kho is located in Nhon Hai commune, about 30 km from Quy Nhon. Located quite close to the mainland and famous for its turquoise blue water, the whispering waves are always calmer than other seas. Visitors will be immersed in the waves, enjoy beautiful natural coral reefs when visiting Hon Kho. Enjoy delicious seafood at extremely reasonable prices, along with the great friendliness of the fishing village people.
Let’s explore 5 interesting activities must do in Hon Kho beach with Quy Nhon private tours.
Hon Kho Beach from above
1. Swimming, diving to see corals (self-diving or watching through basket boats).
Going to Hon Kho without swimming and diving to see the natural coral reefs is a waste. The sea water here is calm, the waves are not too strong like other seas in the area. Because this place is like a small bay. Covered by large Hon Kho island and natural wall only emerge on the first days of the month and the full moon day (lunar calendar). The sea water is so blue and clear that you can see the seabed with a depth of 7 or 8 meters. Noon is the golden time to see the coral because at this time the water is the clearest and calmest. In the afternoon, the waves are larger and the water will be colder, so visitors need to consider the time to swim.
There are 3 ways of watching corals here. Depending on the needs and economic conditions that you choose the appropriate way. The first is to see the coral with ordinary diving goggles. You just need to cover your face and look through the diving goggles to see the beautiful coral reefs. Schools of colorful fish roam around the sea, sea urchins, sea snails, other shrimps.. Second, you can go on a fisherman’s basket boat. This boat has tempered glass that can see the bottom, each passenger is 100.000 dongs. The third is scuba diving or walking under the sea, costing from 700.000 dongs to 1 million dongs. You will see the most realistic schools of fish, support filming and feeding fish in the sea.
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The wooden bridge at Hon Kho Beach
2. Enjoy seafood and cuisine here.
Nhon Hai sea area is blessed with a variety of seafood. From snails, urchins to many kinds of fish, lobster, clams, mussels… Fishermen here catch every day, so the seafood must be said to be extremely fresh. This is also where fishermen raise lobsters and squid. Guests will enjoy the most delicious specialties here. Visitors to Hon Kho will often go on a private tour. The tour also includes seafood dining and swimming. However, if you and your family travel on your own, you can visit very good restaurant locations with reasonable prices such as: Huong Bien, Cococamp, Bien Chieu, Kim Ngan, etc. Arrive at Hon Kho on a late afternoon, you will enjoy delicious grilled fish dishes with restaurants along the dike. Swimming in the sea and drinking a glass of super sweet sugarcane juice.. nothing more, right?
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Seafood at Hon Kho Beach
3. Play banana floats, paddle Sup around the island, explore the ancient city wall.
Sports activities and games around the island always make visitors extremely excited. With low cost and longer playing time than other tourist destinations like Ky Co; Hon Kho is always a suitable place for sea games. Banana float, the game is always popular with friends and teams of 5 people. Sitting on a banana float pulled by a water motor, you will be immersed in the sea. And the fishermen will bring you more surprises by the turning driving, costing about 100.000/person/turn. Water motor, 2 people can play at the same time with a cost of 300.000 / 2 people / turn. Surfing on the waves, this is a thrilling game. Rowing SUP around the island, Hon Kho’s sea water is clear and calm, very suitable for SUP rowing activities. You can book in advance from Quy Nhon or if you go on a tour, you must notify the travel agency in advance to prepare. While rowing Sup, watching the fish at the feet.. You can also paddle to the breakwater wall located under the sea of Hon Kho. On dry days it will rise. Come here and check in, it must be said that it is super quality.
Banana Boat at Hon Kho Beach
4. Overnight camping
Hon Kho has a long and smooth sandy beach that is suitable for overnight camping here. In the afternoon, play group games on the sand and swim in the sea. In the evening, listen to the murmur of the sea breeze, sip a few drinks with friends. With the guitar humming hit songs, it’s great, isn’t it? Late at night walking around the sea, to feel the peace of the fishing village. The next morning wake up early to see the first sunrise from the sun. An experience worth trying. Now there are night camping services, if you and your family have not experienced camping on your own, you can contact to book the service.
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Camping at Hon Kho Beach
5. Learn about fishing village culture with net weaving, fishing and aquaculture. Explore Huong Mai Pagoda, a spiritual place in the fishing village.
Come to Hon Kho at 16:30 to discover the most daily activities of the people here. You can participate in catching sea snails with them, or visit the people’s rafts to raise squid and lobster. From there, you can learn the process and knowledge about lobster farming as well as sea squid. Let’s learn the fishing craft of fishermen, if you are interested you can learn how to knit nets, it’s very interesting. You can also visit Huong Mai pagoda, the spiritual place of Nhon Hai island commune. Learn the legendary stories about the mysterious statues, the anecdotes handed down by the people until now. Come to Hon Kho with curiosity, discovery, and harmony with the vast but peaceful nature. Live with Hon Kho with love, and simplicity. Take away memories and leave only footprints.
Squid farming at Hon Kho Beach
