Vinh Hy Bay

Vinh Hy Bay is a crescent-shaped natural bay in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai District, Khanh Hoa Province, on Vietnam's south-central coast. Enclosed by Nui Chua National Park and part of the Nui Chua UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is noted for clear turquoise water, coral reefs, and surrounding rocky mountains. The bay supports a traditional fishing village, glass-bottom boat tours, and snorkeling, and is recognized as one of Vietnam's most scenic bays.

Visitors can expect a sheltered, crescent-shaped bay surrounded by arid rocky mountains and forested slopes of Nui Chua National Park. The waterfront has a small fishing harbor with colorful fishing boats, a promenade, and seafood restaurants. The main visitor experience is a glass-bottom boat tour from Vinh Hy harbor to view coral reefs, with opportunities for snorkeling, swimming and photography. Water is typically clear and calm, with views of islets, cliffs and the fishing village.

Vinh Hy Bay lies within Nui Chua National Park, established in 2003 to protect coastal and marine ecosystems. The area was designated part of the Nui Chua UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2021. The bay has long served as a sheltered anchorage for local fishing communities.

The bay is home to a traditional fishing village where local livelihoods center on fishing and aquaculture. The surrounding region reflects Cham cultural heritage and coastal fishing traditions of south-central Vietnam.