Qui Nhon, Vietnam

Qui Nhon is an important fishing and trading town in the South Central region of Vietnam. Qui Nhon is a lively and pleasant town virtually half way bewteen the popular towns of Nha Trang and Hoi An. The town is known for its beautiful surroundings, Cham temples, and nearby beaches. Whilst tourism is increasing in Qui Nhom,this tends to be local tourism, and for the majority of travellers it remains relatively off the beaten track. The town is perfect for those who want to break up a journey bewteen Nha Trang and Hoi An, being about 4 hours from each. Nestled at the bottom of a mountain lies a small French hospital where the famous Vietnamese poet, Han Mac Tu, was receiving treatment for leprosy. Inside the walls are protected beaches that are clean and beautiful with a small little gift shop and refreshment stand. Han Mac Tu was also buried here. Further along the highway, while atop the mountain, you can look down into the city and see western hotels and resorts popping up along the blue ocean.