NHON HAI - VIETNAM'S CHA CHA CHA HOMETOWN

Discover Nhon Hai fishing village, known as the "Cha Cha Cha hometown" of Vietnam

There are places where, upon arrival, you immediately feel a sense of peace spreading, as if time slows down, allowing you to breathe and listen to the simple rhythm of life. And Nhon Hai fishing village (in Quy Nhon Dong ward) is one such destination, a place that will involuntarily evoke the peaceful and poetic beauty of the movie "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" which once captivated countless film enthusiasts.

Returning to the fishing village

Nhon Hai fishing village is located on the Phuong Mai peninsula, Quy Nhon Dong ward, Gia Lai province. It is surrounded by the vast blue sea and rolling rocky mountains, creating a distinctive "mountain-backed, water-facing" landscape.

This peninsula location gives Nhon Hai a unique beauty: one side facing the sea, the other side nestled against the mountains, making the space both expansive and incredibly peaceful.

The "mountain-backed, water-facing" topography is characteristic of Nhon Hai

Known as the "Hometown Cha Cha Cha of Vietnam"

Nhon Hai is known as the "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" of Vietnam.

The unique name of Nhon Hai stems from the resemblance of its scenery to the setting in the Korean drama "Hometown Cha Cha Cha," a coastal village in Korea where people live peacefully at a slow pace, surrounded by tranquil landscapes.

And Nhon Hai is the Vietnamese version of that story, with its impressive beauty of scenery and people.

The beauty of the scenery

In the morning, as the first rays of sunlight fall upon the sea, reflecting shimmering, jewel-like light, Nhon Hai finally stretches and awakens from its long sleep. Not only the sea and islands, but also the trees and the sky seem to merge into one, gentle and pristine, waiting for someone to wake up and greet them with the characteristic charm of the early morning.

Unlike the pristine, gentle beauty of the morning, Nhon Hai in the evening captivates visitors with its sunset, with the unique, dreamy atmosphere of this sparsely populated fishing village. As the sun sets, it casts a shimmering, yet not harsh, reddish-orange hue over everything, a surprisingly gentle and soothing color. This color drifts across the sea, rests on the rooftops, and blankets the small roads, transforming Nhon Hai into a poetic and cinematic place.

As night falls, the fishing village shrinks, nestled neatly in the darkness of the sky and sea. Only the streetlights and electric lights from the households shine brightly, twinkling. From afar, Nhon Hai appears magical and enchanting.

Along the fishing village are small houses nestled close together, and alleyways leading directly to the sea, where children play and adults chat lively. This atmosphere gives a traveler like me a feeling of simplicity and intimacy that is hard to describe.

the enchanting scenery of Nhon Hai

Nhon Hai is not just a place on the map, but also a place where nature and people blend together in a slow-paced way of life.

The beauty of humanity

The people of Nhon Hai live closely connected to the sea and their traditional fishing occupation. They are gentle, simple, and always greet visitors with friendly smiles. It's easy to spot locals mending nets, children running around, or elderly people leisurely sitting on their porches, gazing out at the sea.

The tranquility of Nhon Hai comes not only from the scenery but also from the people themselves. They live slowly, with strong bonds of friendship, and are always willing to share stories about the sea, the village, and their daily lives.

There was a time when I sat by the Nhon Hai beach, watching the village children playing, listening to the waves crashing against the shore, and I suddenly felt a sense of peace. The fatigue and distracting thoughts vanished, leaving only the tranquil scenery before me.

There are destinations that don't require extravagant experiences, yet are still enough to make you happy.

Conclusion 

Nhon Hai fishing village is a place where the scenery, the people, and the rhythm of life blend together, creating a peaceful symphony. Here, visitors not only get to admire the sea and take photos, but also experience a slower pace of life, feeling the gentleness and warmth of the people. And perhaps, it is this very simplicity that makes Nhon Hai a special destination in the hearts of travelers like me.

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CREDIT: 

- Photography: Kien Trang 

- Content: Giang Huynh 

- Design: Phuong Nguyen