Vietnam is known around the world for its spectacular scenery and long cultural and historical traditions. With a coastline of 3,260 km and many beautiful islands, its dream beaches attract domestic and foreign tourists.
The various beaches can satisfy all the needs of travelers, from those who love water sports to those who are looking for a quiet vacation in the wilderness.
Here are the top 8 most beautiful beaches in the country :
1. Côn Dao
Côn Dao is an archipelago of 16 small islands on the southern coast of Vietnam, located off the coast of Bà Ria – Vung Tàu province.
In Con Dao, in addition to the beautiful scenery of the islands, historical sites, visitors can also enjoy a great vacation in homestays or high-end resorts, including Six Senses Con Dao. These hotel facilities promise visitors an attractive stay with many unforgettable memories. Tourists have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of local specialties and fresh seafood.
With its shallow waters, the beaches of Con Dao are well suited for children.
Note that the beach of Dâm Trâu, north of Con Dao, is ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world.
In addition to the main island, visitors can also rent a boat to go to the Bay Canh islet, in order to scuba dive and observe the coral; observe the laying of the turtles and release the baby turtles on the beach from April to October.
2. Phu Quôc
In Kiên Giang province, Phu Quôc is an island of sun and wind, with a clear blue sea and white sand.
Here, visitors can enjoy the transparent water, diving and discover the whole island by motorcycle. Some recommended destinations to visit: Phu Quôc Prison, pepper garden, pearl and fish sauce (nuoc mam) farms. Tourists can then go to Ganh Dau Cape, Tranh Creek and enjoy delicious food at Dinh Cau night market.
Phu Quoc has high-end resorts and long beaches. In particular, Bai Khem beach, located at the southern end of Phu Quoc Island, (recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world) and Sao beach. Lined with palm trees, these white sandy beaches offer a beautiful landscape.
If you want to find inexpensive accommodation with a lively tourist atmosphere, come to Bai Dai in the north of the island.
3. Dà Nang
My Khe Beach (Dà Nang) was selected by Forbes magazine as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world in 2006.
In Dà Nang, visitors can discover an incredible variety of landscapes with varied relief, rivers, mountains and sea. Tourist sites of interest are Son Tra Peninsula, Ngu Hanh Son Mountain, Bà Nà Hills tourist area, Hai Van Pass, Nam O Reef… and other traditional handicraft villages such as Cam Ne sedge carpet weaving village, Tuy Loan ancient village.
There is no shortage of delicious dishes in Dà Nang, come and taste: seafood, flying fish egg salad, flat rice flour dumplings from My Khe, Tuy Loan noodles, pork rice paper rolls, Dà Nang clean spring rolls, Quang noodles…
4. Halong Bay
It is one of the first choice destinations for foreign tourists during their vacations in Vietnam.
Recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage, Ha Long Bay is known for its exceptional geology: the limestone cliffs and its beautiful natural landscape. There are also many small beaches scattered at the foot of the limestone mountains in the bay, especially in Lan Ha Bay, Ha Long Bay’s sister bay.
Tourists have the opportunity to have a memorable experience by spending the night on a junk in the bay amidst the rocky mountains and visit the caves and floating fishing villages.
However, from November to March, the climate is not very hot, which does not make you want to swim, but contemplating natural landscapes is a great experience.
5. Nha Trang
Nha Trang has many beautiful beaches. There are still a number of pristine beaches and islands here, well preserved, with a comfortable hotel accommodation system suitable for all budgets.
In Nha Trang, besides the beautiful beaches, tourists can also choose famous destinations such as Ponagar Tower, Stone Church, Ninh Van Bay, Hon Mun Island, Vinpearland tourist area, Van Phong Bay…
You can also participate in activities such as diving, coral watching, surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, mud bathing, climbing to visit Ba Ho waterfall…
Here is the list of delicious dishes you should try, seafood, rice vermicelli with jellyfish, noodle soup, grilled spring rolls…
6. Hôi An
Founded in the 15th century, Hoi An is a small town particularly popular with tourists when visiting Central Vietnam.
In Hoi An, visitors can visit Cua Dai Beach, where three large rivers unite before flowing into the sea, or An Bang Beach in the north which is the most unspoiled. With the bike and motorcycle rental services, you can hike in the surrounding countryside and reach the sea, enjoy the fresh air and forget your worries.
Hoi An is also one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam, there are many activities to explore this city: visit the ancient city, traditional handicraft villages, My Son sanctuary, boat trip on the river, cooking class, basket boat trip in Bay Mau coconut forest, bicycle trip to explore the surrounding villages…
7. Ky Co
Ky Co is a beautiful and clean beach, 25 km from the city center of Quy Nhon coastal town.
Ky Co beach is located at the foot of the majestic Phuong Mai mountain. It is shaped like an arc with golden sand and clear blue water. Due to its remote location, Ky Co is still quite pristine, the sea water is so clear that you can see the bottom.
Surrounded by mountains, the beach has small lakes with clear water, you can soak and swim in them. The cliffs, the beach, the clear sea water, the soft white sand… create a great, peaceful and beautiful landscape.
You can enjoy the simple dishes made by the villagers directly on the beach – delicious seafood caught by local fishermen and at the best price.
8. Dôc Lêt
50 km north of Nha Trang city, Dôc Lêt is an unknown beach, still quite virgin, a large expanse of white and fine sand with translucent waters.
Currently, the tourist infrastructure of Doc Let is still modest compared to that of Nha Trang city. Most of the local tourist establishments are spontaneous. They only provide services to tourists including food, kayak rental and accommodation.
In Dôc Lêt, the first thing to do is to immerse yourself in the blue water of the sea. Doc Let beach has fine white sand, there are no strong waves, it is very safe and comfortable.
You can also rent a small boat from the villagers to explore the small surrounding islands, this excursion is very attractive.
