Quang Ngai
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When we visit a city off the tourist trail, we try hard to uncover what makes the spot unique and worthwhile in its own right. But, when it comes to the provincial capital of Quang Ngai, we're still looking.
There are no attractions whatsoever inside the city. Its leading characteristic seems to be that it's a more cold and impersonal place than its neighbours to the south, Tuy Hoa, and Qui Nhon. Even the small burb of Tam Ky to the north offers more for the casual visitor than Quang Ngai.
But at the same time, we have to say, if you're in the region at all, you absolutely, positively, must go to Quang Ngai -- or at least 10 km outside of it.
The reason for this is the truly excellent museum in nearby Son My, which memorialises the slaughter of 504 unarmed villagers by American forces in 1968, known as the My Lai Massacre.
So, we've found some ways to make a stay in Quang Ngai as pleasant as possible.
One alternative to staying in town is to visit the museum en route, though this can make for a fairly, long gruelling day.
A better alternative is to simply stay at Quang Ngai's local beach, My Khe -- it's as good a beach as anywhere else along the coast, and only two kilometres from the museum. Finally, if you do stay in town, there are ways to make it as painless as possible.
Text and/or map last updated on 21st August, 2009.
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Update on Tinh Khee
Tinh Khee now has a new Resort/Hotel, ( along with several more being planned by the look of the foreshore developments ), along with the sit down flush toilets, even the locals can have cable TV, apparently in 2015, Tinh Khee, ( a few kms before Tinh Ky ), is going to become the next city, after Quang Ngai, the price of land has sky rocketed of course, but like anywhere else by a nice white sandy, uncrowded beach , it was only a matter of time. Best to come and visit soon, before the crowds of tourists find out about this place, and the prices match Nha Trang, etc..
By bluenz (dabbler)
Written on 26th December, 2011 after a visit to Quang Ngai in December, 2010
Also reviewed by bluenz: My Khe Beach,
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Contrary to the last observation of Quang Ngai, I spent over five weeks in this area, ( around December is a good time, not very hot and few tourists ), especially Tinh Ky, a little fishing village about 13 kms from QN, on a hill overlooking Quang Ngai is a Buddist Monastery, Thien An, open to the public, I found ancient tombstones dating back to the 15th Century.
The locals are very friendly and everything was very cheap.
They had very ambitious plans for Tinh Ky, to be a tourist destination of the 90's, but it didn't quite work out, so you can get some good deals on hotels, etc, by the beautiful white, deserted beach. But be prepared to go back in time 30 years, yes they do have hot water and flush, sit on toilets.
By chrisblue (dabbler)
Written on 16th February, 2010 after a visit to Quang Ngai in December, 2009