Vietnam has a lot of beautiful beaches on over 3000 km of coastline that you have to visit once in a lifetime. From north to south Vietnam each beach has its own beauty.
Vietnam has a lot of beautiful beaches on over 3000 km of coastline that you have to visit once in a lifetime. From north to south Vietnam each beach has its own beauty. With a tropical climate, white sands and unpolluted nature, the beaches in Vietnam are waiting for you to discover.
Whether you are looking for a beach holiday for your family, lazing on the beach all by yourself or just spend some time with your partner, here are 20 of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam are certainly good choices.
1. Bai Sao Beach - Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc is the most famous island in Vietnam. Among countless beaches on Phu Quoc, Bai Sao is the most beautiful. The sand on Bai Sao beach does not have a golden color as the beach in Nha Trang or golden brown color like the beach in Vung Tau, but cream-colored. Bai Sao is surrounded by mountains, lies in the tranquility, which brings tourists the fresh atmosphere.
2. Ky Co Beach - Quy Nhon
Ky Co Beach is located on Nhon Ly Island, 25 km from Quy Nhon city center. Ky Co is newly discovered and unknown to tourists. The color of the water, sand, and sky makes the beach beautiful and picturesque. For many people, Ky Co Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam.
Quy Nhon is a coastal city in Binh Dinh province in central Vietnam. Historically, the city’s commercial activity has focused on agriculture and fisheries. In recent years, however, there has been a clear shift towards industries and tourism services. There is also a significant manufacturing sector.
3. Nuoc Ngot Beach - Binh Hung (Nha Trang)
Binh Hung is a remote island in Cam Ranh Bay, considered as the small Maldives in Vietnam. White, fine sandy beaches, clear water, and rocks in unique shapes are the most attractive factors of this beach. Especially on the beach, there are stones in many shapes, colors, and styles that are extremely lively.
The people on the beach live mainly by fishing, especially lobster cultivation. Houses on the island are often located close together and overlook the sea. An impressive thing is that the roads around this island are very clean.
4. Lang Co Beach - Hue
Hue is well known for its historical and cultural sites. In addition to the Citadel in the Forbidden City, Imperial Tombs, and many other attractions, Hue also features the pristine Lang Co beach. The best time for swimming on Lang Co beach is from April to July with an average temperature of 25 degrees.
5. Bai Sa Huynh Beach - Binh Ba (Nha Trang)
Bai Sa Huynh is located on a small island, so in order to reach this beach, you have to go by boat. This is a beautiful beach with white sand and turquoise water, which is comparable to other beaches in Europe.
Binh Ba Island (Đảo Bình Ba) is a beautiful island located not far from the mainland, about 20 km (13 miles). It is a part of Cam Ranh Bay in Cam Binh District - Cam Ranh Town - Khanh Hoa Province, over 60 km from Nha Trang and 15 km from Cam Ranh Airport.
The island is also known as the Lobster Island (đảo Tōm Hùm) because it is famous for its large and tasty lobsters. Unlike its long known touristy neighbors (Nha Trang, Mui Ne - Phan Thiet), the sea of Binh Ba is untouched with two long and beautiful beaches.
6. Bai Men Beach - Nam Du (Phu Quoc)
Bai Men is the most beautiful beach in Nam Du island. Snow-white fine sand, crystal clear water and rows of green palms are the elements that create the charm of this beach. Here you will also find a colorful coral reef with massive fish species.
About 40 kilometers from Phu Quoc Island, Nam Du Archipelago is becoming an attractive destination for backpackers in Kien Giang province in the Mekong Delta. This pristine island has 21 islets, of which 11 are inhabited, while the others remain untouched.
7. Bai Truong Beach - Phu Quoc Island
Bai Truong (Long Beach) is located southwest of Phu Quoc Island, along Tran Hung Dao Road. Bai Truong is one of the most beautiful beaches in Duong To Ward. This beach is called Bai Truong because it stretches for about 20 km. In the area of the beach, tourists can find lots of palm trees and fishing villages. The beach also offers a beautiful view of the sunset.
8. Bai Dam Trau Beach - Con Dao Island
Con Dao is considered as the jewel island in Vietnam. The jungle-lined, golden yellow Dam Trau beach is located near the airport and is one of the nicest beaches on Con Dao. Bai Dam Trau offers tourists endless sandy beach restaurants with good food and free music.
9. Trieu Duong Bay - Phu Quy Island
Phu Quy Island is almost unknown to tourists, located about 100 km from Mui Ne. Thanks to the extensive snow-white sandy beach, crystal clear seawater and shady pine forest, Trieu Duong Bay attracts plenty of tourists. The afternoon is the best time for swimming in the bay.
10. Tram Beach - Mui Dinh (Ninh Thuan Province)
Mui Dinh (Ninh Thuan) with its crystal-clear water thrilled the visitors since the first time. Since Mui Dinh is a small bay, the beach here is crescent-shaped, the waves are is gentle and the water is clear like glass. A great place to relax on the beach and enjoy the natural beauty.
11. Mon Beach - Phu Yen
The Phu Yen province is located in south-central Vietnam. Bai Mon is one of Phu Yen’s most beautiful beaches. The beach is away from the tourist crowds with untouched with a fine sandy beach and jade-green sea. West of the beach lies a freshwater stream, which is particularly worth visiting.
Phú Yên is a coastal province on the south coast of Vietnam. It is the easternmost province of Vietnam’s mainland.
12. Beach on An Binh island ( Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai )
An Binh, also called Dao Be (small island), in the Ly Son archipelago is not so big, but has a poetic beach with white, fine sand, and no rocks. There is no hotel or inn on the island. You can only stay with the host family.
13. Bai Nom Beach - Phu Yen
Bai Nom in Phu Yen is still a hot tourist site, rediscovered by backpackers. The untouched natural landscape and clean beach make the charm of this place. The beach is surrounded by rocky mountains, is very separated away from tourism.
14. Bai Bac Beach - Cu Lao Cham (Hoi An)
Bai Bac is located in the north of Cu Lao Cham. This area offers a newly discovered beautiful beach. Bai Bac is not as crowded as in the well-known Bai Ong on Cu Lao Cham.
The Cu Lao Cham (Cù Lao Chàm) in Vietnam consists of the partially overlapping nature reserve, Cu Lao Cham marine reserve and includes an archipelago around the main island of Hon Lao (Hòn Lao). The reserve is a part of Quảng Nam Province and is approximately 40 km from Hội An and 12 km from the mainland. It comprises an archipelago with the main island Hòn Lao (1,317 ha) and seven smaller, uninhabited islands Hòn Khô mẹ (3 ha), Hòn Khô (8 ha), Hòn Lá (72 ha), Hòn Dài (61 ha), Hòn Mồ (11 ha), Hòn Tai (34 ha) and Hòn Ông (38 ha).
15. Dai Lanh Beach - Khanh Hoa
Dai Lanh Beach is located on the coast of Khanh Hoa Province. Since the tourist infrastructure is not developed here, the beach is unknown to tourists. But it is suitable for travelers who want to find a tranquil atmosphere.
Khánh Hòa is a province on the coast of central Vietnam. Its capital is Nha Trang. Khánh Hòa possesses Bảo Đại’s Summer House, the Pasteur Institute of Nha Trang, the Institute of Oceanography, the Institute of Vaccines and Biological Substances, and was the headquarters of the US Army’s special forces (the “Green Beret”) during the Vietnam War in the late 1950s and 1960s.
16. Bai Nam on the peninsula Son Tra, Da Nang
Bai Nam is considered one of the most beautiful beaches on Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang. This is where the 4-star Son Tra Resort & Spa located. Bai Nam is an ideal place for diving and snorkeling.
Unlike other coastal areas in Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula has benefited from a protection order that has kept large resorts in check - only two currently exist (the InterContinental Sun Peninsula and Son Tra Resort). This means that it remains a quaint escape from the fast-growing urban area of Da Nang.
17. Cat Dua II Beach - Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay is not as famous as Halong Bay but also has beautiful beaches. Cat Dua Beach is located on Monkey Island, just 2 km from Cat Ba Island. This beach is suitable for families with children or couples who want a private space. Here you can stay at the Monkey Island Resort in bamboo bungalows.
18. Nhat Le Beach - Dong Hoi (Quang Binh)
Nhat Le Beach belongs to Quang Binh Province, globally known for the karst caves in Phong Nha National Park - Ke Bang. Here you can find a peaceful atmosphere, spectacular landscape, primitive beach, and pine forests characterize the beach picture.
19. Minh Chau Beach - Quan Lan
The beach Minh Chau is located on Quan Lan island, off the tourist route. The beach attracts many visitors due to the expansive, white sandy beach, the fresh air and untouched natural beauty.
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20. Beach on the small Co To Island
There is no inhabitant on the small Co-To island, so the beach is off the beaten track. Walking on the beach, gathering shells and watching the sunset are certainly unforgettable experiences.
Co To Island is located in Quang Ninh province in North Vietnam. It is an archipelago in the Gulf of Tonkin, including a large Co To Island, a small Co Islands, Thanh Lam Island, Tran, and countless islands and islets. In addition to swimming, visitors travel there to visit natural forests, lighthouses, parks and memorial statues of Ho Chi Minh, a wharf, a fishing village, the bay, natural rocks.