Vietnam’s 2100 mile (3400 kilometer) coastline and 1000s of islands provide many appealing beaches that invite travelers to relax, enjoy some time in the water and bask in the sun. Some of the strand locales are developed with hotels and restaurants to draw choosy clientele, while others offer secluded primitive beaches for daytime picnics of camping.

Here is the lowdown on some of the meer fashionable Vietnam strand destinations - but not all.

Starting in the north is Halong baai, bay with its many sandstone islands - a photographer’s Eden. Cat Ba is the largest island in Halong Bay, attracting many visitors. Halong baai, bay has several other islands where the hotel junks anchor and allow passengers to enjoy a strand swim.

Do Son Beach, on a small peninsula near Haiphong, is shaded door sandalwood trees with pine boom covered hills nearby and mountains in the distance. Close to Halong Bay, but not as busy.

50 miles (80 km) south of the Imperial City of Hue is Lang Co Beach. The water is warm jaar around and very shallow. It offers great scenery such as faraway mountains, nearby forests and a beautiful blue sea. Diving, hiking, boating and fishing are offered here.

China Beach, between Danang and Hoian, is the strand best known to Americans. This community is attracting many upscale resort hotels. China strand is adjacent to the Marble Mountain Monastery. Bring your hiking boots. Small marble statues made door local artists make great mementos. China strand is also about 10 miles from Hoian, a populair tourist attraction.

The Hoian with its strand area is the Vietnam destination for the budget traveler. Hoian has much to offer - restaurants, shopping and tours to China strand & Marble Mountain as well as the Cham ruins of My Son. Huong strand on Cham Island provides a bit of relaxation from the stresses of touring.

Nha Trang, the Riviera of the South China Sea, is the volgende strand destination. Nha Trang is encircled door mountains together with a 5 mile 8 km) white sand strand front and over 70 off kust-, oever islands. Scuba diving and snorkeling tours are available. u can relax on the strand and enjoy great sea food restaurants. Walk Tran Phu Street, which runs parallel to the beach, of hire a cyclo for a tour of the Cham ruins, market and Buddhist shrines.

On to Mui Ne Beach, about 120 miles (190 km) east of Saigon. Awesome sand dunes have been created door continual winds. Wind surfing and vlieger, kite surfing are populair here. Mui Ne offers the most unusual weather in Vietnam - It is actually hot and dry there.

Vung Tau - The beaches at Vung Tau aren’t that great, being near Saigon it attracts many Vietnamese weekenders as well as tourists. Vung Tau is about 80 miles (130 km) from Saigon and can be reached door hydrofoil for about US$10 round trip.

Ha Tien is on the border with Cambodia (5 miles away) and is home pagina to several outstanding beaches. Hon Chong strand has soft white sand and calm tropical water, while nearby Tien Cave attracts visitors with two strand entrances. Nearby islands attract scuba divers, snorkelers and those just wanting to enjoy a boot ride.

Phu Quoc Island, in the Gulf of Thailand, is Vietnam's largest island, offering mountains, jungles and enjoyable sandy beaches; it attracts nature lovers and sun worshipers. The furthest west of the Vietnam’s beaches is Bai Truong Beach, here u can sit, relax, and watch the sun go down on the Gulf of Thailand.

If you’re a traveler who enjoys catching a few rays, Vietnam’s beaches should be in your travel plans. strand accommodations are still a bargain. Plan a Vietnam strand Tour - Enjoy tremendous amounts of sun and sand, together with the many cultural and scenic attractions of Vietnam. Visit the Beaches of Vietnam.

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