Vietnam has over 3000 km of coastline with the richness of countless stretches of sand, tropical islands, caves, and lagoons. The country is famous for tourists thanks to many stunning beaches along the coastal line. Here are the top 7 most wonderful beaches in Vietnam for this Summer holiday.
1. Cat Co Beaches (Cat Ba Island – Hai Phong)
Cat Ba island is an islet belonging to Halong Bay. Among 367 islands making up the Cat Ba Archipelago, Cat Ba is the largest one which contains three small and beautiful sandy beaches, known as Cat Co One, Cat Co Two and Cat Co Three
Almost half of the island is surrounded by the thick green jungle of Cat Ba National Park – a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Additionally, the island has captivated visitors with inexpensive scrumptious foods and plenty of amazing activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, snorkeling, discovering hidden nature. The beaches are wonderful places for sunbathing and swimming. They are full of swimmers during summertime, so if you don’t want to be overwhelmed with crowds on the beach, avoid going there from May to July. If you want a cleaner and quieter beach, go to the nearby Monkey Island. The first thing that attracts visitors here is the breathtaking landscape.
The most interesting thing in Cat Ba is a magical phenomenon called bioluminescent plankton. You have to take a night time dip to see the tiny luminous sparkles dancing with the water’s movement. Besides, the view of boats and harbor in this islet is very nice. It is worth spending one to two hours to witness the sunset at Cannon Fort Cat Ba and experience unforgettable memories.
2. My Khe Beach, Danang
It is a pity when spending your days in Danang without visiting one of the most charming beaches in Vietnam, namely My Khe , beside Non Nuoc beach and Bac My An beach.
Just 5km from the city center and 25km from Hoi An, a picturesque beach appears in front of you. Suitable for family trips, My Khe beach attracts tourists by its pristine beauty with a 10km coastline lasting from the base of Son Tra Peninsula to the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son).
3.Beaches in Binh Ba Island, Khanh Hoa
Binh Ba, also called Lobster Island, is a small isolated island located in Cam Binh commune, Cam Ranh city, Khanh Hoa province. The island is 15km away from Ba Ngoi harbor. It used to be occupied by the military and no one from the outside was allowed to visit. Now, the rule has changed but only local people can enter the island.
However, because of the rocks, it is a little uncomfortable if you want to swim here. There are many colorful coral reefs under and over water in Old House beach, so you can try scuba diving, snorkeling or sitting on a boat to explore them.
Although Bai Chuong beach is not as glorious as the other two, it is an ideal place for watching the sunrise on Binh Ba island. Furthermore, the island captivates visitors with wild scenery, cheap seafood and friendly locals. This is also a wonderful location for photo shooting.
Note: If you are a foreign visitor on the island, don’t be curious and break the rule in a restricted area.
4. Co Thach Beach, Binh Thuan
Another tourist destination that should not be missed in Vietnam is Co Thach beach in Binh Thuan province. Located in Tuy Phong district, Co Thach beach is about 90km away from Phan Thiet city, about. This legendary land is famous for many unique features.
Every year, from February to April, throngs of photographers flock to the beach to capture the stunning glisten of the rocks at sunrise and sunset. It is hard to find such an exotic scenery anywhere else.
What tourist likes the most when coming here is the pristine beauty of the beach. Co Thach pagoda (or Chua Hang) and Hang Son are the nearby places that are worth a visit, too.
5. Quy Nhon Beach, Binh Dinh
Even though Quy Nhon beach is not regarded as a tourist destination, it deserves to be a rendezvous for beach lover. The city beach is considered as the Maldives of Vietnam. It is untouched by tourism industry, so most visitors are local people.
6. Beaches in Con Dao Islands
If you are wondering where to stop by on your trip to Vietnam, then select Con Dao islands as your first choice. Con Dao islands, also called Con Dao National Park, are an archipelago of 16 islets in the south of Vietnam that are isolated from the mainland. Therefore, Con Dao islands are the home of many stunning unspoiled beaches.
Apart from exploring the traumatic past of this land with ochre French colonial buildings and jails, it is worth immersing yourself in the magnificent beaches.
Travelers can also go through a tunnel to reach the nearby beach, namely Bai Suoi Nong. Because of this geographic separation, Bai Suoi Nong is almost completely pristine with white sand and lush mangroves.
Are you a fan of camping? Then go to Lo Voi beach and An Hai beach along Ton Duc Thang street. These two beaches are well-known locations for a shore excursion. Group travelling can gather to play with waves and do camping here. Lo Voi beach is charming with long white sand and poplars whereas An Hai (the largest beach) captivates visitors with the covering of numerous majestic mountains.
Nothing is more enjoyable than stepping on the sand of the beach in the morning to enjoy the sun rays, letting your hair blow in the salty breeze with the outlook to the infinite turquoise ocean or strolling along the town to experience idyllic and serene life. All these things bring us a sense of calmness and relaxation.
If you want to find yourself engaging more closely with expansive beaches and evergreen trees, Con Dao islands are the best option.
7. Long Beach, Phu Quoc Island
As the largest island in Vietnam, Phu Quoc is home to many beaches scattered around. Long beach, also called Bai Truong, is one of the must-see places on Phu Quoc island. The beach is located on the west coast of Phu Quoc island with 20km coastal line.
Long beach is divided into two sides: the north and the south. The northern end of the beach is inundated with hotels, guesthouses, hostels, bars, and restaurants, meanwhile, the southern end of the beach is where you can find shopping streets, marina upscale restaurants, luxury resorts, villas, and pearl farms. The beach is easily accessible on foot.
What’s more, you do is renting a bicycle or motorbike to explore pearl farms and traditional fishing villages in the southern end of the beach. If you do not want to participate in the activities, just make your paradise by relaxing on a sun lounge, enjoying a tranquil atmosphere with a sparkling beach, shimmering pellucid water and dancing palm trees beneath a cloudless sky.
Long beach also indulges photographers with breathtaking and glamorous sunset views. It has long captivated visitors thanks to this spectacular scene. Therefore, Long beach is worth an ideal destination in the list of places to go in Phu Quoc.
