This place is a seaport, urban and industrial area in the Núi Thành District, Quảng Nam Province. During the Vietnam War, this port town was a military base for the US Marine Corp and acting as a supplemental airfield to their main base in Da Nang. There are some places rewarded as the UNESCO World Heritage at this place including My Son Sanctuary and also the pristine beaches of Tam Ky.

Airports in Chu Lai

Chu Lai International Airport (VCL)

This airport is near to the Tam Kỳ city, the largest city in the Quảng Nam Province. It is precisely located at Chu Lai Open Economic Zone, Núi Thành District. Before this, the airport was nearly abandoned after the fall of Saigon and only used irregularly for military flights. However, on March 22, 2005, the first commercial flight from Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport landed here. As of 2008, this airport is the largest airfield in Vietnam. The runway itself is 3050 m long.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Chu Lai?

The off-peak season is from September to December or also known as the rainy seasons. Peak season in Chu Lai is from February until April of the year. If you plan your trip well, you can save your money because the price for hotels and flights during peak season will cost you a lot of money. The best time to visit Chu Lai is between February to April of the year because the combination of humidity and high temperature in Chu Lai makes the incoming guests feel warm during these months.

Chu Lai has a climate which is a hot and dry season and the rainy season every year. The average temperature in Chu Lai is 25 °C. The average humidity for these months is around 84%.

In Chu Lai, there are many activities you can do here, especially when it relates to the beaches and nature. If you are a person who loved to take an iconic sight and enjoy scuba diving activities, Chu Lai is the ideal destination to do all of these activities. The Quang Ngai Heritage Festival has been held every June for the past four years as for the recognition of the UNESCO-listed; My Son historical site and nearby Hoi An.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Chu Lai?

Hoi An Ancient Town – This place is located on the banks of the poetic Thu Bon River, in central of Quang Nam province, 30km from south of Da Nang. This Hoi An ancient town is an Eastern oriental classic captivation. It is used to be one of the major trading centres in Southeast Asia during the 16th century due to the early western trader occupying period because of its strategic location on the banks of the great river with one seaside border (East).

Thanh Ha Terracotta Park – There is a terracotta miniature park at this place. Here, you can see the history of Thanh Ha pottery village, the information about other Vietnamese ceramic villages and also the history of Champ and Sa Huynh culture. Besides that, there are many activities provided here such as special children’s activities, the educational projects, the terracotta market with unique and rare products and many more. These activities are suitable either for big groups or family vacation.

Kim Bong Carpentry Village – This place is a bright spot for tourists who prefer to relax away from the noisy town near the Vietnamese countryside. Here, you can see the firsthand carpentry tradition with sophisticated products which is rare and unique. There are a lot of activities you can do at this place such as gardening in the morning or have own experience fishing on the river by yourself.