The Province Transformed into a Tourism Star Overnight Thanks to a Movie, Now Has Another City Spanning Nearly 500 Square Kilometers to Explore

The People’s Committee of Phu Yen Province has reported the results of a voter consultation on the proposal to establish wards under Song Cau Town and to establish Song Cau City in Phu Yen Province. An impressive 97.84% of voters agreed to the establishment of Song Cau City in Phu Yen Province.

According to the proposal, Song Cau City will be established in Phu Yen Province, encompassing the entirety of the town’s current area of 493.83 km2, a population of 150,024 people, and 13 communal-level administrative units (including nine wards and four communes) of Song Cau Town.

The People’s Committee of Phu Yen Province shared that the name “Song Cau” for the city aims to continue the current name of Song Cau Town, fostering ethnic unity and aligning with the historical, traditional, and cultural aspects of the locality. Moreover, the name “Song Cau” received consensus from the majority of voters in Song Cau Town.

Song Cau City will span an area of 493.83 km2 and accommodate a population of 150,024 people. It will be an urban administrative unit at the city level, classified as a third-tier city aspiring towards second-tier criteria. Song Cau City will serve as the political, economic, cultural, historical, commercial, service, tourism, and industrial center of northern Phu Yen Province, as well as a vital transportation hub and gateway to the province.

Song Cau’s Development Potential

Song Cau Town is strategically located in the northern part of Phu Yen Province. It shares a border with Quy Nhon City of Binh Dinh Province to the north, Tuy An Town to the south, Dong Xuan Town to the west, and the East Sea to the east.

The terrain of Song Cau features mountain branches extending from the Truong Son Range towards the southeast, reaching the sea. This forms notable passes and slopes, such as Cu Mong Pass and Gang Slope, while also dividing the plains into small, narrow flower and crop fields. Song Cau boasts an 80-kilometer-long coastline, accompanied by 15,700 square kilometers of water surface.

The climate in Song Cau falls under the tropical monsoon category, characterized by two distinct seasons. The dry season spans from January to August, influenced by the southwest wind, while the rainy season lasts from September to December, dominated by the northeast monsoon.

Song Cau also occupies a pivotal position within the economic development zone of the central coastal provinces, benefiting from a well-developed transportation system, proximity to seaports, airports, and neighboring economic zones. It holds significant potential for economic growth, accelerated urbanization, and the potential to become the economic and cultural center of northern Phu Yen Province.

According to the official portal of Song Cau Town, the town’s economic growth rate has been outpacing the average of Phu Yen Province. The economic restructuring process has witnessed a positive shift towards tourism, services, trade, and industry-construction, with a decreasing reliance on agriculture.

Located about 50 kilometers north of Quy Nhon City along National Highway 1D, Song Cau has established itself as a regional tourist destination. It offers a range of attractions, including Go Gang, Go Boi, Tay Son, Ganh Rang, Quy Hoa (in Binh Dinh), and Xuan Hai, Vung Chao, Vung Me, Bai Om, Nhat Tu Son, and Ganh Do (in Song Cau). This interconnected tourist area facilitates the development of a resort, eco-tourism, and beach destination. Well-known beaches include Bai Bang, Bai Rang, Bai Bau, Bai Nhom, Bai Nom, Bai Tram, and Bai Om.

The tourism industry in Song Cau Town is witnessing encouraging growth, with infrastructure investments and several large-scale tourism projects under development. In recent years, the town has attracted investors to initiate tourism projects, including some significant ventures: Long Hai Bac Tourist Area in Song Cau Town (covering 8.7 hectares with a total investment of 18 billion VND), Bai Tram – Xuan Cang (spanning 98.4 hectares with a total investment of 50.5 billion VND), and Bai Om – Xuan Phuong (encompassing 18 hectares with a total investment of 2 million USD). Additionally, six eco-tourism projects are already operational in the areas of Bai Bang, Bai Bau, and Bai Rang in Xuan Hai Commune.

Song Cau also boasts several cultural and historical tourist attractions, such as the Hon Huong relic site, Ma Chin Tang, the Gò Oc archaeological site, Con Dinh, Mieu Cong Than, the tomb of Dao Tri, and the scenic Vinh Xuan Dai.