About Ghenh Rang
Ghenh Rang is a coastal tourist area located about 3 km southeast of Quy Nhon city center in Ghenh Rang Ward, Gia Lai Province. Centered on a rocky cape overlooking the East Sea, it encompasses Queen's Beach (Bai Hoang Hau) with its distinctive egg-shaped stones, Hon Vong Phu rock formation, and the hilltop grave and memorial of poet Han Mac Tu. The site combines natural coastal scenery with cultural landmarks and is one of Quy Nhon's most visited scenic areas.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rocky coastal landscape with a small beach covered in smooth, egg-shaped stones, clear sea views, and a hillside park with paved paths, gardens and viewpoints. The area includes Queen's Beach (Bai Hoang Hau), Hon Vong Phu rock, the grave and memorial of poet Han Mac Tu on Thi Nhan Hill, and Quy Hoa village nearby. Visitors can walk along the shore, take photos of rock formations, visit the memorial and church, and enjoy sea breezes and panoramic views of Quy Nhon Bay.
Key highlights
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Queen's Beach (Bai Hoang Hau) with smooth egg-shaped rocks
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Hon Vong Phu (Husband-Waiting Rock) formation overlooking the sea
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Grave and memorial of poet Han Mac Tu on Thi Nhan Hill
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Panoramic views of Quy Nhon Bay and the East Sea from the cape
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Rocky cape and coastal scenery with gardens and walking paths
History of Ghenh Rang
Ghenh Rang is closely associated with Vietnamese poet Han Mac Tu (1912-1940), who spent his final years in Quy Hoa and is buried on Thi Nhan Hill within the site. Queen's Beach is named after Empress Nam Phuong who visited the beach in the 1920s-1930s. The area has long been a scenic landmark of Quy Nhon and was developed as a tourist park preserving the poet's memorial.
Culture & Context
The site is a cultural landmark honoring modern Vietnamese poetry through the Han Mac Tu memorial, poetry inscriptions and statues. It reflects local appreciation for literature and coastal heritage, and remains a popular place for visitors to pay respects to the poet and enjoy traditional seaside scenery.
Route
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