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Like a symphony between stone and wind, Nghinh Phong Tower emerges enchantingly amidst the coastal square of Tuy Hoa. With its design inspired by the legend of Lac Long Quan and Au Co combined with symbols of Ganh Da Dia, this architectural marvel is not only a unique check-in destination but also an artistic space bearing profound Vietnamese cultural imprints.
Nghinh Phong Tower - Pride of Phu Yen people. (Source: Internet)
Nghinh Phong Tower is located at Nghinh Phong Square (Quảng trường Nghinh Phong), situated at the intersection of Nguyen Huu Tho Street (đường Nguyễn Hữu Thọ) and Doc Lap Street (đường Độc Lập), Tuy Hoa City (thành phố Tuy Hòa), Phu Yen Province (tỉnh Phú Yên).
Nghinh Phong Tower stands prominently in the coastal square of Tuy Hoa, just a few hundred meters from the beach. This location not only boasts a "golden" position with direct ocean views but also impresses with its open space, abundant natural light, and refreshing sea breezes, making it an ideal spot for artistic photography or simply relaxing moments in nature.
The name "Nghinh Phong" meaning "welcoming wind" further emphasizes the tower's special significance as the first point to embrace the fresh sea breezes flowing into the city. Beyond being an architectural symbol of Phu Yen, Nghinh Phong Tower represents the aspiration to rise, integrate, and continuously develop of Tuy Hoa coastal city in its journey toward the world.
Prime coastal location of Nghinh Phong Tower. (Source: Internet)
Beautiful highlight of Phu Yen land (Source: Internet)
Inspired by the legend of Lac Long Quan - Au Co and the mystical beauty of Ganh Da Dia (Gành Đá Đĩa), the tower is designed like a "wind ship" reaching toward the vast sea, with two soaring tower clusters symbolizing "Father" and "Mother," along with hundreds of small stone columns evoking the image of "hundred eggs" - symbols of origin and national unity.
Construction began in April 2019 and was completed in late November 2021. The Nghinh Phong Tower project, designed by HUNI Architectes Vietnam, quickly became a new symbol of Tuy Hoa coastal city. Nghinh Phong Tower was also honored at the 2023 Asian Urban Landscape Awards, being the sole representative from Southeast Asia recognized in Busan, South Korea.
The crescent-shaped square space covering over 7,000m², meticulously paved with granite, opens up a vast public space where residents and visitors can stroll, relax, or participate in outdoor activities. With its crescent design facing the sea, this space simultaneously serves as a large outdoor stage, an ideal meeting point for festivals and distinctive cultural events of the city.
Right behind the tower cluster, hidden beneath the building's foundation, is a multifunctional entertainment complex including recreation, dining, and relaxation areas, contributing to a vibrant, modern community living space that remains harmonious with the blue ocean nature.
Crescent-shaped square of Nghinh Phong Tower. (Source: Internet)
Crescent-shaped square space in the evening. (Source: Internet)
Attraction of Nghinh Phong Tower square. (Source: Internet)
At the center of Nghinh Phong Square are two soaring twin towers, with one side standing 34m tall (symbolizing Lac Long Quan) and the other 28m (representing Au Co). Each tower consists of 50 granite columns stacked upon each other, symbolizing the 50 children who followed their father to the sea and 50 children who followed their mother to the mountains, recreating the "Dragon's children, Fairy's descendants" legend of the Vietnamese people.
The stone columns are designed in a staggered pattern from low to high, creating movement effects like ocean waves lapping against the shore. From a distance, Nghinh Phong Tower resembles a ship riding the waves, ready to welcome new wind currents, expressing the resilient spirit and far-reaching aspirations of Phu Yen people.
Nghinh Phong Tower - tower inspired by the legend of Lac Long Quan and Au Co. (Source: Internet)
Close-up view of the unique beauty of layered stone blocks at Nghinh Phong Tower. (Source: Internet)
Between the two towers is a specially designed wind gap measuring 2m wide and 15m long. This is not only an intelligent architectural solution to reduce sea wind pressure on the structure but also creates humming sound effects like nature's symphony when wind passes through.
The two walls are decorated with exquisitely carved reliefs telling the legend of Lac Long Quan - Au Co and the history of building and defending the nation of the Vietnamese people. The wind gap becomes a sacred axis where visitors can feel the intersection between heaven and earth, between past and present, between humans and nature.
Wind soul of rocky shores - Wind cut against Phu Yen sky. (Source: Internet)
Artistic relief carving bearing strong national imprints of Nghinh Phong Tower. (Source: Internet)
As dusk falls, Nghinh Phong Tower begins to shine, becoming the artistic light center in the heart of Tuy Hoa coastal city. Equipped with 3 advanced lighting technologies including Tesla Coil, 3D Mapping, and high-intensity laser, the tower creates an enchanting multicolored "light dance" that mesmerizes viewers.
Brilliant light rays move rhythmically according to architectural design, reflecting off granite blocks, transforming the entire structure into a vivid and mystical painting as if transporting visitors into a dreamlike artistic space in reality.
The special feature is the subtle combination with natural sounds: when sea breezes flow through the tower gap, waves of humming sounds rise like a unique "wind music," providing an impressive multi-sensory experience.
Nghinh Phong Tower - Awakening in the light dance. (Source: Internet)
Surrounding the twin towers is a meticulously designed landscape system with granite-paved walkways, coastal parks, and protective seawall systems. Fresh air, blue sea, and white sand harmoniously combine with modern landscapes, opening up an ideal relaxation space.
Visitors can stroll along the coastline, enjoy natural scenery, and participate in cultural and artistic activities. Functional areas are arranged rationally, ensuring balance between open spaces and public amenities, meeting diverse user needs from group activities to rest and relaxation.
Panoramic view of the ocean-facing open space of Nghinh Phong Tower - where land, sky and ocean harmonize. (Source: Internet)
Not only distinctive in architecture, Nghinh Phong Tower is also an ideal destination for strolling, sightseeing, and capturing impressive moments. Let's pocket some visiting tips below to prepare for your journey!
Phu Yen lies in the tropical monsoon climate zone with two distinct seasons: dry season from January to August and rainy season from September to December. Therefore, February to August is the ideal time to visit, especially from February to April. The weather during this period is cool with gentle sunshine, temperatures ranging from 25-30°C, clear blue seas and calm waves - very suitable for strolling, photography, and fully experiencing the peaceful beauty of the coastal city.
Nghinh Phong Tower carries very unique characteristics at different times:
Light symphony and orange colors atop Nghinh Phong. (Source: Internet)
To make your trip to Nghinh Phong Tower more complete and comfortable, you can prepare a little "small luggage" - not only helping you move easily but also contributing to creating truly poetic photos.
Phu Yen welcomes sunshine year-round, especially the square area in front of the tower has almost no shade. So:
Visitors checking in at Nghinh Phong Tower. (Source: Internet)
Must check-in at Nghinh Phong Tower when visiting Phu Yen (Source: Internet)
Unmissable destination when traveling to Phu Yen (Source: Internet)
Artistic photography view (Source: Internet)
1 - Transportation to Phu Yen
From Hanoi or northern provinces:
Transportation
Route
Travel Time
Cost
Aircraft
Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) → Tuy Hoa Airport (Phu Yen)
About 1 hour 40 minutes
From 1,000,000 - 2,500,000 VND/trip
Train
Hanoi → Tuy Hoa Station (trains SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7...)
About 20 - 24 hours
800,000 - 1,300,000 VND/trip depending on seat type
Bus
Giap Bat/My Dinh Bus Station → Long-distance bus to Tuy Hoa (choose reputable companies: Hoang Long, Phuong Trang...) → Get off at Tuy Hoa Bus Station
About 26 - 30 hours
900,000 - 1,200,000 VND/trip
Private car
Hanoi → Travel via National Highway 1A through Thanh Hoa - Nghe An - Quang Binh - Hue - Da Nang - Binh Dinh provinces → Arrive in Phu Yen
About 28 - 32 hours
Depends on fuel and road fees (about 2,000,000 VND and up)
From Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces:
Tan Son Nhat Airport → Direct flight to Tuy Hoa Airport
About 1 hour 10 minutes
From 700,000 - 1,800,000 VND/trip
Saigon Station → Trains SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8 → Stop at Tuy Hoa Station
About 10 - 12 hours
400,000 - 900,000 VND/trip
Mien Dong Bus Station → Routes to Tuy Hoa (Phuong Trang, Lien Hung...)
About 11 - 13 hours
300,000 - 600,000 VND/trip
Ho Chi Minh City → National Highway 1A → through Dong Nai - Binh Thuan - Ninh Thuan - Khanh Hoa → Phu Yen
Depends on fuel and road fees (about 1,000,000 VND and up)
You can check detailed flight schedules of Vietnam Airlines from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to Tuy Hoa here.
2 - Transportation to Nghinh Phong Tower:
From airport
From Tuy Hoa city center
Distance
About 10 - 11km
About 1.5 - 2km
Transportation and travel time
Taxi, ride-hailing, motorbike rental (about 15 - 20 minutes)
Walking (20 - 25 minutes) Taxi/motorbike (5 - 10 minutes)
Taxi: 120,000 - 180,000 VND/trip Ride-hailing: 50,000 - 100,000 VND/trip Motorbike rental: 100,000 - 150,000 VND/day
Ride-hailing: About 20,000 - 50,000 VND/trip Walking: Free
Nghinh Phong Tower is also a wonderful "outdoor studio" for photography-loving souls who like to preserve moments. Below are suggestions for "valuable" photo spots at Nghinh Phong Tower to capture the full beauty of nature and architecture in each frame:
1 - Front view of Nghinh Phong Tower - Moment touching Phu Yen's symbol: From this position, the two towers seem to open a gateway leading to the deep blue ocean, with sky and sea stretching endlessly behind. The sharp architectural lines, interwoven granite blocks, and prominent "wind-stone" symbols make the subject in the photo - you - stand out.
Photography tips:
Visitors checking in at Nghinh Phong Square - Phu Yen during summer days. (Source: Internet)
Million-like photos at Nghinh Phong Tower - Phu Yen (Source: Internet)
2 - Space between two towers: When sunlight filters through that gap each morning or evening, golden light seems perfectly "molded" into the space between the two towers, creating romantic, artistic effects.
After exploring the impressive beauty of Nghinh Phong Tower, your Phu Yen experience journey will be even more complete when you visit nearby places bearing strong cultural-historical imprints. Below are 6 destinations near Nghinh Phong Tower that you definitely shouldn't miss.
1 - Thanh Luong Pagoda (Chùa Thanh Lương): Built from coral and coconut shells, creating rustic beauty close to nature. The pagoda space is pure and peaceful, an ideal place for visitors to seek tranquility and peace of mind.
2 - Xep Beach (Bãi Xép): Once appeared dreamily in the famous film "I See Yellow Flowers on Green Grass", becoming a "virtual living coordinate" sought by many visitors. Though just a small beach, the poetic scenery and absolute relaxation feeling make this place always beloved by those who love pure nature.
3 - O Loan Lagoon (Đầm Ô Loan): Likened to a "giant mirror" lying amidst cool green nature, this brackish water lagoon covering about 17.5 km² is embraced by gentle mountain slopes and vast rice fields, creating a peaceful scenery that captivates the heart.
4 - Dien Cape Lighthouse (Ngọn hải đăng Mũi Điện): Also called Dai Lanh Cape (Mũi Đại Lãnh) - one of the first places to welcome sunlight on the S-shaped land. The lighthouse built in 1890, standing 26.5m tall, rises proudly on the cape jutting into the East Sea.
5 - Mang Lang Church (Nhà thờ Mằng Lăng): Hidden beside the gentle Ky Lo River (sông Kỳ Lộ), this is one of Vietnam's most ancient churches, built in 1892, bearing strong Gothic architecture with gray stone walls, arched doorways, and exquisite patterns. This place seems to transport us into an old European scene, full of solemnity and antiquity.
6 - Ganh Da Dia (Ghềnh Đá Đĩa): Formed from volcanic lava about 200 million years ago, consisting of thousands of hexagonal basalt columns stacked like giant dish piles along the coast. Sunset at Ganh Da Dia is considered one of the most beautiful sunsets in Vietnam.
Nghinh Phong Tower is not only an ideal destination to explore unique architecture but also a place for visitors to feel the intersection between culture, history, and nature of Phu Yen. With beauty both magnificent and poetic, this place provides multi-dimensional experiences from leisurely moments beside the windy square, unique check-in photos between the two towers, to peaceful feelings when gazing at the vast ocean.
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