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Vietnam Beaches & Islands
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Beach holidays are booming in Vietnam. With such a long and
strikingly beautiful coastline that stretches the entire length
of the country (almost 2,000km), combined with pleasant weather
all year round, it’s hardly surprising and no longer
a best-kept secret.
White, sandy beaches. Coconut palms in abundance, lapped
by the warm South China Sea. No less than 71 islands, and
dozens of pristine diving and snorkelling locations. The famous
limestone formations of Halong Bay. Charming fishing villages.
It sounds a little bit like paradise, doesn’t it? Yet,
paradise without the crowds.
Vietnam is a fast-emerging tourist destination. No other
Southeast Asian country has seen such a rapid growth in tourism
numbers, fuelled by an irresistible combination of exotic
sights, sounds, wonderful cuisine, affordability and the country’s
friendly, hospitable people. Vietnam’s 'pièce
de résistance', however, remains its scenic and unspoiled
coastline. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most
popular beaches and islands in Vietnam…
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Ha Long Bay
- The Bay of the Descending Dragon
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The limestone formations of Halong Bay are best described
as both awesome and bizarre. Due to thousands of years
of natural corrosion, the bases of many of have partially
disintegrated to the point where they seemingly balance
on thin air, while their shapes often resemble objects
like animals – which they are also named after.
Read more...
Ha
Long Bay Hotels
Ha
Long Bay 2D/1N Tour
Ha
Long Bay 2D/1N Cruise
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Hue -
Ancient city by the Perfume River
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Apart from its fascinating sites, sights, markets and
street life, and although Hue is not a coastal city,
beach lovers will not be disappointed as there are several
good beaches like Thuan An less than 15 minutes away.
It makes for a perfect location to explore the cultural
heart and soul of the Vietnamese people, while still
having beaches easily accessible. Read
more...
Hue
Hotels
Vietnam
Classic Tour 7D/6N
Vietnam
Comprehensive Tour 13D/12N
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Hoi An
- From ruins to sunny beaches
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The city of Hoi An is one of the quietest in Vietnam.
Cars are not allowed in the main streets and, unlike
in the rest of the country, motorcycles do not blow
their horns all the time. Hoi An is also famous for
its lanterns, tailor shops and traditional Vietnamese
handicrafts. Read more...
Hoi
An Hotels
Hoi
An Beach Paradise Tour 5D/4N
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Da Nang
- Half-way Point
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Previously occupied by both the French and the Americans,
Da Nang marks the halfway point between the capital
in the north, Hanoi, and Ho
Chi Minh City in the south. It’s the fourth
largest city in Vietnam. Apart from some shopping highlights
and historical sights, the main reason for most travellers
staying here is its proximity to the well-known China
Beach, Lang Co Beach, Hoi An and My Son. Read
more...
Da
Nang Hotels
Da
Nang Beach Paradise Tour 5D/4N
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Nha Trang
- Riviera of the South China Sea
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Often called the Riviera of the South China Sea, Nha
Trang has a long stretch of beautiful coastline; miles
of white, sandy beaches with mountains at each end,
framed by the dramatic backdrop of mountain ranges,
as well as several other good beaches close by (Doc
Let Beach, Dai Lanh Beach and Bai Tru Beach) and more
than 19 islands (of which serene Bamboo Island is possibly
the best-known). Read more...
Nha
Trang Hotels
Nha
Trang Beach Paradise Tour 5D/4N
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Mui Ne
- A fishing village where time (almost) stood still
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About 200km north of Ho Chi Ming City, lies Mui Ne,
a former sleepy fishing village that is fast becoming
a popular leisure destination. Yet, the many resort-style
developments that have risen along its long stretch
of coastline, the lives of the local fishing communities
continue as it has for generations. Mui Ne’s long
beach is quiet and serene, great for walks, jogging,
to watch the fishermen at work, or to appreciate spectacular
sunsets. Read more...
Mui
Ne Hotels
Excursions
in Mui Ne
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Phu Quoc – an island that technically lies south
of Cambodia, but belongs to Vietnam – until recently
mostly consisted of a fishing community, and known among
Vietnamese for the fish sauce that is produced there.
The last decade or so, however, has seen many changes
and development, and today there are a number of good
hotels and resorts, and a variety of water sport activities
offered at its popular beaches. Read
more...
Phu
Quoc Island Hotels
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An old port, Vung Tau has been the premier beach resort
in southern Vietnam for most of the 20th Century, and
was the first area of Vietnam to become a popular vacation
and health destination for tourists. Part of its appeal
was its location; the city sits on a small peninsula
about two hours from Ho Chi Minh City, and has five
beaches. Read more...
Vung
Tau Hotels
Con
Dao Hotels
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