Is Quy Nhon safe?
Calm and safe with normal care. Scooter traffic, rough surf and autumn typhoons are the main risks.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-06-23.
- Homicide rate in Vietnam: 1.5 per 100,000 people (2011, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Vietnam: 30.6 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 113 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 114.
Safety in Quy Nhon at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Occasional bag snatching from passing bikes and theft from beach bags; violent crime against visitors is rare. |
| At night | Quiet and safe; the beach promenade stays busy until about 10 pm. Streets empty early outside the center, so use a ride app late. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women. Attention is usually curiosity; take Grab at night and keep bags in front on a motorbike taxi. |
| Other risks | Typhoons and flooding Sep–Dec; Rip currents on windy days; Scooter crashes on the coast road |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxis without a running meter, especially from the airport
- Seafood restaurants quoting by weight without posted prices
- Boat and snorkel operators overcharging for day trips
Take care
- Swimming on windy days: strong waves and currents
- Coast road to Eo Gio and Ky Co: narrow with trucks
- Scooter riding after rain: wet, oily road surfaces
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty; possession means prison
- Flying a drone needs a permit; unpermitted drones get confiscated
- Photographing military sites or joining protests can lead to detention
How Quy Nhon compares in Vietnam
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Con Dao | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hanoi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Da Nang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hoi An | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ha Long Bay | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Nha Trang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Phu Quoc | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sapa | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hue | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ninh Binh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Da Lat | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mui Ne | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Phong Nha | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cat Ba | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Vung Tau | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Quy Nhon | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Can Tho | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cao Bang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mai Chau | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ha Giang | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Quy Nhon safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women. Attention is usually curiosity; take Grab at night and keep bags in front on a motorbike taxi.
Is Quy Nhon safe at night?
Quiet and safe; the beach promenade stays busy until about 10 pm. Streets empty early outside the center, so use a ride app late.
What is the crime rate in Quy Nhon?
Occasional bag snatching from passing bikes and theft from beach bags; violent crime against visitors is rare. Nationally, Vietnam records 1.5 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2011).
What number do I call in an emergency in Quy Nhon?
Police 113 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 114.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism
- Vietnam Railways
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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