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Sông Cầu

Phu Yen 216m⚡ Easy
Best Time
January to August
Difficulty
Easy
Safety
★★★★★
Solo Friendly
Family
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About Sông Cầu

Sông Cầu is a coastal town in northern Phú Yên Province, famous for its picturesque Xuan Dai Bay and massive seafood farms. Surrounded by coconut groves, bays, and fishing villages, it offers pristine beaches like Nhat Tu Son (where you can walk across a sandbar to an island at low tide). It is an incredibly authentic, peaceful coastal slice of Central Vietnam.

💡Why Visit?

Walk across the sea to Nhat Tu Son Island, tour the coconut groves of Xuan Dai Bay, and eat fresh lobster.

Best For
couplesolo travellerphotographer
Languages
Vietnamese
#xuan-dai-bay#sandbar-island#nhat-tu-son#lobster-capital
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Quick Facts

RegionPhu Yen
CountryVietnam
Altitude216m
DifficultyEasy
Solo Friendly✅ Yes
Family✅ Yes
Budget Stay₫200,000*/night
Budget Food₫120,000*/day
PermitNot Required
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Activities

Walk to Nhat Tu Son Island

Check tide schedules to walk across the sandbar safely

Time

3 hours

Cost

Free

Effort

Easy

Boat tour of Xuan Dai Bay

Includes views of lobster farms

Time

3 hours

Cost

₫150k*–₫250k*

Effort

Easy

Relax on Bai Om Beach

Remote, untouched sand cove

Time

Half day

Cost

Free

Effort

Easy

🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Jun · Drizzle

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 23°C to 29°C annually. Avoid travel in Oct, Nov due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Jun
☀️Drizzle
🌡️
Temperature26° – 33°C
💧
Rainfall102mm
💡Okay
💡Okay — light rain expected
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Oct, Nov due to extreme conditions.

Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

When to Visit

💸Best Value
JanFebMarApr
Crowds Low Prices Low

Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.

🔥Peak Season
MayJunJulAug
Crowds Low Prices Medium

Busiest months — book stays & transport early.

🌙Off Season
SepOctNovDec
Crowds Low Prices Low

Quietest window with the lowest prices.

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How to Reach

Nearest Airport
Tuy Hoa Airport
55 km · 1 hour by road
Nearest Railway Station
Tuy Hoa Railway Station
50 km · 1 hour by road
Nearest Bus Stand
Song Cau Bus Stop
1 km · 5 minutes

Follow Highway 1A north from Tuy Hoa City (approx. 50 km) or south from Quy Nhon City (approx. 35 km).

Local Transport

Cab / Taxi
₫1,200,000* – ₫1,800,000*/day
Walking

Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
₫200,000*/night
  • Fishing village homestay
  • Nha Nghi
🏨 Premium
₫650,000*/night
  • Xuan Dai bay-view hotel
  • Beach bungalow room
✨ Luxury
₫2,500,000*/night
  • Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho
  • Luxury pool villa
⛺ Camping available · ₫150,000*/night

Local Cuisine

⭐ Song Cau Lobsterrestaurant
Song Cau Coconut Stewlocal

Travel Tips

  • Ask the local guards at Nhat Tu Son for tide calendars; the sandbar is fully exposed during low tide.
  • Song Cau is called the lobster capital of Vietnam; try steamed lobster at floating restaurants in the bay.
  • Take the scenic loop road around Xuan Dai Bay for incredible photo opportunities.
Things to carry
Aquashoes for walking on the sandbarSwimwearCash in VND
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