A serene day in Nhon Ly village
Visitors to Quy Nhon province often head to Ky Co – Eo Gio in Nhon Ly commune (about 30km from Quy Nhon city) to enjoy the pristine, dreamy beauty of its seascapes and rocky mountains. Along this route lies an ancient fishing village that’s being transformed into an increasingly popular tourist destination for experiential visits.
Following a local guide, we arrived in Nhon Ly village early on a summer day. Because we started late from the city, the sun was already high when we arrived. Seen from afar, the sunlight on the waves seemed to dance like glittering glass beads tossed onto the deep blue sea. Gradually, old houses appeared, most of them one or two stories high, facing the sea. Many small paths led into the village. We chose one paved with dark blue stones, locally known as “the blue stone road”.
This winding alley leads through a village lined with bright and lively murals. These paintings have brought fame to this fishing village, making it a popular spot with young travelers, who call it, “Nhon Ly Mural Village”. Blue is a popular color in Nhon Ly. We laughed loudly and said: “Oh, it’s like we’re in Santorini!” Blue window frames, blue lanterns, and giant blue fish decorations on a wall along a slope delight visitors, who line up to take photos. Offsetting the blue paint are clusters of bright pink bougainvillea in full bloom under the sun. With its winding alleys and gently sloping hills, this village reminds me of picturesque lanes in Dalat or the famous mural village near the seaside city of Busan in South Korea.
