With over 3000km coast line, nature has given Vietnam some of the best beaches in the world.
Vietnam is well-known as a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches scattering from the north to the south. The white sand beach, pristine water, and delicious seafood attract thousands of both domestic and international tourists every year. Some of the beaches even made themselves into some world top lists of best beaches. Here are the ten most famous and beautiful beaches to visit in Vietnam:
Nha Trang Beach – Nha Trang
Lying on the south-central coast, Nha Trang beach is known as the most beautiful beach in Viet Nam for its “sexy” beach line with white sand and pristine water. Nha Trang beach was also chosen by National Geographic magazine as one of 100 best beaches in the world. Attracting thousands of tourists every year, this is a busy coastal city. There are several high-end hotel and resorts, one of which is Vinpearl Resort providing cable car service so you can have a wonderful panoramic view of the beach from above.
There are a lot of recreational activities available on the beach. You can get entertained by enjoying water sports, skyboarding, or scuba diving. Moreover, don’t forget to try delicious seafood freshly served on numerous restaurants along the coastline.
My Khe Beach – Da Nang
My Khe beach is 3km away from Da Nang city – the most worth-living town in Vietnam. Similar to Nha Trang Beach, My Khe Beach is listed as one of the best beaches in Vietnam. Stretching from Son Tra Peninsula to Ngu Hanh Son (Marble mountain) for 10km, the beauty of My Khe was claimed as 1 out of 6 most charming beaches in the world by Forbes.
The beach has a gorgeous crescent stretch of white sand beach with a peaceful and tranquil vibe. You can observe the beautiful coastline from Son Tra Penisula. My Khe beach is less crowded than Nha Trang beach, so it’s ideal to have a relaxing holiday here.
Ky Co Beach – Quy Nhon
Locally-known as Vietnam’s Maldives, Ky Co Beach is a worth-visiting destination if you have a chance to explore Quy Nhon, which is another coastal province lying in the south-central part of Vietnam. Ky Co Beach belongs to Nhon Ly Commune which is 25km away from Quy Nhon city.
Coming to Ky Co Beach, you will be blown away by the pure beauty of nature. Although Ky Co is just a small beach, the turquoise-clear water, and rugged rock cliffs creates lovely scenery. You can sign up for a diving experience to observe the coral reefs beneath the crystal water.
Mui Ne Beach – Phan Thiet
Mui Ne Beach locates in Phan Thiet Province which is 200km away from Ho Chi Minh City. Because of the short distance, many city dwellers choose Mui Ne as their favorite holiday destination. Mui Ne Beach is famous for moving dunes, blue sea and a lot of sunshine. You can have some fun by enjoying sand surfing and kite surfing. The sunset in Mui Ne Beach is among the best in Vietnam. You can easily find a cozy place, sit down and watch nature’s beauty.
Cua Dai beach – Hoi An
If you are in Hoi An Old Town, don’t miss the stunning beach just 5 km from the town. Cua Dai is the most beautiful beach in Hoi An, Quang Nam. Local people call Cua Dai Beach “the woman’s grace” of Hoi An. The beach has soft white sand, clear water with a soft wave. Not far from the beach is a peaceful fishing village under ranges of coconut trees. You can take some time wandering here to explore local life.
Ninh Chu beach – Ninh Thuan
Ninh Chu Beach locates in Khanh Hai, Ninh Thuan Province. This beautiful seaside attracts a lot of tourists with the wild beach forming crescent shape, white sand, and chilling atmosphere. There are a handful of things you can do such as swimming, surfing, fishing, taking a cruise tour, etc. Not crowded like Nha Trang or My Khe beach, Ninh Chu Beach offers everything you need for a relaxing holiday.
Long Beach – Phu Quoc
Talking about the best beaches in Vietnam, we have to add Long Beach on the list. Long Beach lies on the northwest of Phu Quoc – the pearl island of Vietnam. Stretching for 20km, Long Beach is a holiday paradise with white sand beach, crystal clear water and tranquil atmosphere. It is ideal for lying down by the beach for sunbathing, watching the sunset, otherwise, you can take part in swimming or diving. In 2008, Long Beach once snatched the first place in the top 13 wild and beautiful beaches in the world.
Quy Nhon beach – Binh Dinh
Quy Nhon is blessed with an arc-shape stretch of long white sandy beach, secluded bay and forested fill emerging from the ocean. It is considered as one of the best beaches for tourists seeking for a relaxing and luxurious holiday as there are many high-end resorts on the seaside. Quy Nhon beach offers everything you need as you can enjoy luxuriant seafood and lots of recreational activities. Down south, the beach looks stunning with fishing boat lining up along the beach and peaceful village where you can wander and observe the thriving local life.
Dam Trau Beach – Con Dao
Once being the prison during wartime, Con Dao island is known as a historical witness, but not many people are aware of its superb nature. The island is home to Dam Trau beach, one of the most isolated beaches in Vietnam. Dam Trau beach locates in the north part of the island, near Co Ong Airport. Taking a walk along the beach, you can feel the calm scenery of smooth sand shore, green water, and shapeless cliffs. Especially, if you wander here from 10-11am, there is a high chance that you encounter an airplane flying right above your head at a very close distance!
