Beach Destinations in Viet Nam

I. About the Beaches in VN

Vietnam has many beautiful white sandy beaches with guaranteed warm weather year round. Here is the series of the most beautiful beaches in Viet Nam

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II. Beach destination in detail

Vung Tau

Vung Tau overview: Most visitors to Vung Tau City, a resort town by the sea some 100km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, are ready to throw themselves into the beach activities that make such a pleasant change from all that's rough about city life. It takes three hours to get there, or a little over one hour by hydrofoil.

At the beach, visitors can indulge themselves with a sumptuous treat of seafood then take a nap under the shade of phi lao (casuarina) trees, lulled to sleep by the sea breeze or the pure air from the neighboring mountains.

From Nghinh Phong Point, which juts out into the East Sea like a giant crocodile head, they can watch the waves washing the sandy shore amid majestic rocks and cliffs. This is a good place for vacationers who love fishing and some adventure.

Yet, one of the most interest­ing places for tourists from home and abroad to visit in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province is the wild landscape of Suoi Da (Rock Stream) and Suoi Tien (Fairy's Spring) with its many streams winding around the rocks, between mountain cliffs, and through the forest below. The rocks are covered with lichens and mosses that give them a fantastic appearance.

Along the streams, tourists can find several giant flat rocks where they can lie down for a while and listen to the murmur of the stream water. Legend says these rocks used to be the beds of fairies descending from Heaven in moonlighted nights. These rocks still bear the lovely tiny footprints of these fairies.

About 30km from the township of Ba Ria, tourists can visit the Bau Sen marsh forest with its multiform ecosystem of rare and precious fauna and flora.

How to get there? It takes you around 2.5 hours to get there by bus or 1 hour and a quater by express boat. Transportation price list

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Long Hai

Long Hai overview: Long Hai is located 30km north-east of Vung Tau. Take this short beach break to relax there. It takes about 2 hours to make the 120km journey from Ho Chi Minh City. There are several places to visit quite close to Long Hai; the caves at Minh Dam, underground tunnels at Dia Dao, and the Chua Phap Hoa Pagoda.

 

What makes this part of the Province attractive:

• its proximity of HCMC (only about 1.45 h drive)

• a less-commercialized seaside destination than other locations for travelers looking for a peaceful seaside retreat.

• its long expanses of clean sand and beaches which are the main attraction along the stretch of road that runs north of Long Hai and along a natural and unspoilt coast.

• its climate
  There are no good or bad seasons for visiting Vietnam.
  When one  region is wet, cold or steamy hot, there is always somewhere else that is sunny and pleasantly warm.  It is the case in the area of Anoasis Beach Resort located 2 km northeast of Long Hai, which benefits from a "micro - climate" even during the raining seasons, generally from May to October.  While the annual average fall is 1,200mm in the Province during the raining season, the last five years have seen only three days in a row without seeing the sun in the area of Anoasis Beach Resort, and it was not raining all the time.
  The annual average temperature is in the range of 26^oC to 31^oC.  Perhaps, it is one of the main reasons why the last Emperor of Vietnam chose this site as one of his preferred holiday residence.

What to see in Long Hai: There are several sites in the area well worth exploring.

At Minh Dam, 5km from Long Hai, there are caves with historical connections to the Vietnam war. Nearby, there is a mountain top temple with great panoramic views of the coastline.

Another 20km away at Dia Dao, there are underground tunnels (similar, but on a smaller scale, to those at Cu Chi) dating from the war.

Chua Phap, 4km away, is a peaceful pagoda set in a forest with lots of wild monkeys. There are some good trails here for short hikes.

At about 45km north of Long Hai, there are hot springs at Binh Chau. The baths, in different sizes, range from 37^oC to 40^oC and the minerals in the water are said to be beneficial to the bones, muscles and skin.  They are also said to improve blood circulation.  There are also a couple of hot springs.  The hottest spring reaches 82^oC which is hot enough to boil an egg in 10 to 15 minutes.

Besides the possibilities of renting bicycles or cars, the resort can organize some daily excursions such as Vung Tau City Tour, Vung Tau Ocean Park, fishing by canoe or boat, Long Son Islet (Mr. Tran religion and ecologic system of mangrove forest) and Binh Chau Hot Spa that the World Tourism Organization has added to its list of sustainable ecotourism resorts and has also added to its World Tourism Organisation's website. 

How to get there?   It's about 125km from Ho Chi Minh city and  possible  to get there by bus. Transportation price list

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Binh Chau

Binh Chau overview: Binh Chau Thermal Springs are located 70km east of Vung Tau City and away 150 km from Ho Chi Minh City. One wonderful thing is, at unknown time, in the mangrove forest, a cluster of 70 visible gushed spots of water at different temperature from 40°C to 82°C formed a huge natural hot water pot and hot mud, streaming out endlessly till today. According to the world scientists, hot spa water, hot mud and fresh air of forest and sea are the best elements for man's body-resistance and health recovery. At the 82°C egg boiling natural wells, only with 10 minutes for medium boil or 15 minutes for well-done boil, you will enjoy tasteful, nutritive eggs poached inside egg - yolk out.

Binh Chau Thermal Springs belong to a protected area that also features numerous forests, coasts, and lakes. Hotels and restaurants have been built to accommodate visitors who come here for health as well as for recreational purposes.

How to get there? Binh Chau it's about 150 Km from Ho Chi Minh city and it takes you 3.5 hours to get there. Transportation price list

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Can Gio

Can Gio overview: Can Gio has been recognized as a biosphere reserve after evaluation of various aspects, including the people, ecology, environment and biosphere sustainability. Those who visited this place decade ago can hardly recognize it today, due to the countless towering trees and plants that stretch out of sight, and the harmonious biosphere of the coastal mangrove forest. So far nearly 40,000 ha of forest and land have been restored. According to the Can Gio Forest Managing Board, at present more than 600 households with 1,500 people reside in this area. They live on reforestation, forest protection and aquatic production. In the early 1970's, the concept of "Biosphere reserve" was announced with the aim of protecting the species in danger of extinction. The biosphere reserves must preserve the samples of the ecological systems in the world, and work as a laboratory where research and observation of these ecological systems are undertaken. The reserve seeks measures to help the local people benefit from nature.

Since its establishment in 2000, Vam Sat Salt-Marsh Forest Ecological Tourist Zone has created tourist sites based on available natural environment. Bat Swamp is one of tourist points which can win the concern of visitors. The natural scenery is beautiful like a great work of art. Going into the swamp, tourists will see groups of flying foxes hanging themselves behind the foliages of high mangroves. Bats are very sensitive to the environment, so they live only in places that are certainly safe. The most interesting activity in Bat Swamp is crab angling. Giant pincers of crabs with succulent meat will make tourists’ lunch more delicious.

Motorboat will bring tourists to the next tourist point. There is a crocodile farm consisting of 40 crocodiles in Vam Sat Tourist Zone. Tourists come here to observe the living environment and to learn about the habits and manners of how crocodiles hunt for food. There is a unforgettable game named “Cruising while fishing crocodile.” Fishing boat is made of composite plastic with special design and surrounded by high fence of B40 metal grid. Fishers only need to drop their baits and wait for the crocodile to take their baits. The motorboat takes visitors to central zone for lunch and relaxation. While waiting for their lunch, tourists can check out a unique swimming pool in which they do not have to worry about being drown because the salt concentration in the pool is 10 times higher than that of the ocean. Therefore, a person density is lower than the density of the pool water. Hence, tourists are always afloat on top. They can swim any way that they like, even you can read newspaper while swimming.

In the near future the war zone in the shrub forest, which was home to 800 commando soldiers in wartime, would be restored. It will become a 3,000m² preservation sites with 14 houses-on-stilts, roofed with date palm trunks and water-coconut leaves. When this project is completed, Can Gio will have another traditional tourist site, attracting not only young people, but also those who want to know more about the struggle of the fighters in the shrub forest in the past.

Taking a boat ride on the big Dong Nai and Long Tau Rivers or on the smaller Vam Sac, Dong Thanh and Soai Rap Rivers, which run through Can Gio, visitors will not think that they are visiting a district on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City. They seem to be in the watery areas of Ca Mau and Kien Giang, the southernmost area in Vietnam with vast mangrove and cajeput forests. The roots of the mangrove trees on the sides of the river twist with one another then spread out and root deep into the earth. It is these roots that make Can Gio a protective forest safeguarding millions of city dwellers, and an ideal ecological tourist site as well.

Thanks to those accomplishment, in the middle of 2003, the World Tourist Organization (WTO) recognized Vam Sat Salt-Marsh Forest Ecological Tourist Zone is one of the two sustainable ecological tourist zones of the World in Viet Nam. The Bird Sanctuary and Bat Swamp are approved by the People Committee of Ho Chi Minh City for a conservative zone in Can Gio protective forests in order to reserve and develop the salt-marsh forest ecology zone, conservative biosphere area and to create a place for sightseeing, research and education for both local and foreigners.

How to get there? By bus, it take you an hour and a half to get there. Transportation price list

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Phan Thiet

Phan Thiet - Mui Ne overview: Phan Thiet, a 4-hour bus journey from Ho Chi Minh City, is a small and sleepy seaside town that has a certain quaint and colorful fishing village charm. With a population of just 200,000 people, the town is embraced by a series of undulating hills, lush greenery and a blissfully secluded dune covered coastline. Despite the onset of tourism, the fishing industry is still the main source of income for the locals and many sustain their living from the sea as fishermen or producers of "nuoc mam"- the pungent fish sauce that is so popular with the Vietnamese.

The growing number of sophisticated beach resorts seems to have had little impact on Phan Thiet's gentle pace of life - the beaches are particularly quiet and devoid of intrusive vendors. This is not somewhere you come for action but more for the laid back ambiance; the motto here is kick back and take your time.Situated 198 km east of Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet is a refuge for many folks who come for the weekend to exchange the tension of the noisy traffic and trade of the city with the comforts of a hotel room right on the beach and a hearty appetite of succulent seafood. No doubt as Vietnam develops, so will Phan Thiet.

What to see in Phan Thiet: The attraction of Phan Thiet is the beaches. Although there are not too many to choose from, what are available are quite good, clean and tranquil. About 10 minutes from town is the longest and popular Mui Ne beach. It can be considered as the main tourist area as most of the resorts are located here. Mui Ne is a long, straight and narrow road with resorts by the beach and a handful of restaurants on the other side. The water is not crystal clear but the beach is broad and you can walk for miles on the fine sandy beach fringed by rows of palm trees. As most of the resorts are set apart from each other, peace and privacy are pretty much guaranteed.

A similarly attractive beach and a more exclusive choice can be found right in front of the Novotel Coralia Resort Ocean Dunes. Since it is the only hotel here, do not be surprised to have the beach to yourself. The other attraction of this resort is the 18-hole golf course designed by Nick Faldo which is so far the only one in town. The scenic course features some challenging holes with stunning ocean views and sand dunes. Green fees range from USD 45-70 but hotel guests enjoy lower rates.

For a nicer more idyllic beach, you need to venture further a field. A good 1½ hours drive away is Ca Na Beach which promises pristine turquoise water and white sandy beach.

The Red Sand Dunes in Mui Ne draws a steady stream of curious crowds. The climb up to the top is fairly steep but manageable - proper footwear helps. Once at the peak, the view is magnificent, the smooth velvety mounds cascade up and down like giant folds of silk fabric, leaving one to feel almost ashamed to leave footprints over the flawless formation. With the shift of winds, the dunes take on a different character at each visit. You can either slowly work your way down from the dunes or take the quick and fun way - slide down on a plastic sheet.

By day, Phan Thiet town is a vibrant commercial area for the fishing industry. The best time to capture the delights of this little fishing harbour is in the early morning when the entire place has a lively buzz - there are fishes of all shapes and sizes and the local housewives come to bargain for the day's catch. The place is a little messy, noisy and the air smells fishy but still it is about the most action you will get in town. There are some good pictures to be taken as well, the colorful traditional boats that dock in the river right in the center of town or the man with his cart piled high with ice rushing for a timely delivery.

While in town, be sure to hop over to the Thuy Tu Fishermen Association where fishermen come to pay their respect to the Gods of the Sea. This association looks like a Chinese temple and is quite an intriguing place to visit. Over a century ago, whales were frequently spotted in the surrounding coast of Phan Thiet and fishermen believed they were Gods of the Sea who guided and protected them. When a whale died, their remains were brought back and buried in the grounds of the association. After 3 years the bones were placed in a pagoda for worship. Inside the association, different rooms store tons of whale bones, some over 100 years old. On display is the preserved bone structure of an enormous fin whale that is over 120 years old, 22 meter long and weighs over 65 tons. This ritual is still practiced today and the last whale burial was in 2002.

Also in town is the Ho Chi Minh Museum, which has a rather neglected feel. The museum has mainly newspaper clippings and old photographs of the country during the revolution under the revered and affectionately known, Uncle Ho. If interested, bring along a guide for translation as most of the literature is in Vietnamese. Across from the museum is a small school and garden that is kept in memory of Ho Chi Minh who lived and taught there while he was in Phan Thiet. The locals are proud of this visit and even the trees in the garden that have lived longer than their "hero" earn a certain respect.

The serene and beautiful White Lake is about 65 km north east of Phan Thiet. The lake is aptly named because of the white sand dunes that border around it. However the landscape has changed over the years and the white sand is now mostly covered by greenery. But the lake has a stunning display of Lotus flowers that bloom along the water's edge, like pink icing on a cake.

On the island of Khe Ga 45 km south east of Phan Thiet is the historical lighthouse built at the end of the 19th century by a French engineer. The lighthouse, prompted by the then increasing French army presence, was needed to ensure the safety of commercial and naval vessels. The solid 65 meter granite structure has stood the test of time and remains as the only prominent symbol of European influence in the region.

For an exciting and rugged way to explore the terrain of Phan Thiet, take a jeep. Fasten your seat belt and get ready for a bumpy ride from a trip to the Red Sand Dunes to a refreshing ride along the coastline.

Event: Most events in Phan Thiet are religious in nature. The most celebrated event is the Lunar Tet Festival, the equivalent of the Western New Year. The dates are never fixed and change according to the lunar calendar. This 5-day event falls between the months of January or February. In Phan Thiet the river Ca Ty in the city comes alive with colorful boat races, traditional operas and plenty of song and dance.

The Mid-Autumn Festival held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month or between August and September is a favourite event among kids. The full moon is celebrated with a parade of colourful lanterns and sweet moon cakes.

Typical to Phan Thiet and celebrated in a grand scale is the Mbang Kate festival, a religious event celebrated by the Cham people during 8th and 9th months of the lunar year. The day starts with worship and pilgrimage to the shrines and temple and ends with a thanksgiving of games and entertainment.

A non-religious event is the Phan Thiet Golf Open, which is held at the Novotel Coralia Resort Ocean Dunes. Throughout the year, many other tournaments are held there.

How to get there? There are two ways to get Phan Thiet - Mui Ne. The ususal way is traveling to there by bus. It's take you about 4 hours to get there. And the other is by train, it is expected to set out at Saigon Railway Station at 7AM and arrive in Phan Thiet at 11AM and return from Phan Thiet at 2PM to Saigon at 6PM on the same day (4 hours). The Phan Thiet Railway Station has cars to transport tourist to Mui Ne, a well-known tourist site of the province. Transportation price list

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Nha Trang

Nha Trang overview: Nestled below the bottom lip of the Cai River, some 260km north of Phan Thiet, NHA TRANG has earned its place on Vietnam's tourist mainline partly on merit and partly owing to its location. By the time the Nguyen lords wrested this patch of the country from Champa in the mid-seventeenth century, the intriguing Po Nagar Cham towers had already stood, stacked impressively on a hillside above the Cai, for over seven hundred years. They remain Nha Trang's most famous image, yet it's the coastline that brings tourists flocking: the town boasts the finest municipal beach in Vietnam, scuba-diving courses are available here, and there are plenty of day-trips to outlying islands too. It's worth bearing in mind, however, that the Nha Trang region has a rainy season lasting from November through to early January.

Most new arrivals in the city make a beeline for the municipal beach, a grand six-kilometre scythe of soft yellow sand that's only five minutes' stroll east of Cho Dam market. The Pasteur Institute at the top of Tran Phu, the main drag running parallel to the beach, houses the Alexandre Yersin Museum (Mon–Sat 8–11am & 2–4.30pm; $1.80), which profiles the life of the Swiss-French scientist who settled in Nha Trang in 1893 and became a local hero, thanks not to his greatest achievement – the discovery of a plague bacillus – but rather because of his educational work in sanitation and agriculture, and his ability to predict typhoons and thus save the lives of fishermen. Yersin's desk is here, with his own French translations of Horace still slotted under its glass top; so, too, are the barometers and telescope he used to forecast the weather, and his phenomenal library. The huge White Buddha seated on a hillside above Long Son Pagoda in the northwest of town is Nha Trang's major landmark. It was crafted in 1963 to symbolize the Buddhist struggle against the repressive Diem regime, and around its lotus-shaped pedestal are carved images of the monks and nuns that set fire to themselves in protest.

How to get there?
- Road: The National Highway 1A and the railway from north to south run through Khanh Hoa Province, linking it with the other provinces in the North and South. The National Highway 26 links Khanh Hoa to some provinces in the Central Highland. Nha Trang is 105km from Phan Rang, 190km from Buon Ma Thuot, 205km from Dalat, 238km from Quy Nhon, 441km from Ho Chi Minh City, and 1,278km from Hanoi.

- Airlines: Nha Trang Airport is 5km from the center of the city. Vietnam Airlines offers daily connections with Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and four connections a week with Danang. Cam Ranh Airport is 35km south of Nha Trang has flights  from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to there.

- Train:Regular connections between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City all stop in Nha Trang, daily train between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang.

- Bus: There are connections with Danang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Vinh, Pleiku... Minibus for Hoi An, Hue, and Dalat...

- Water: Cam Ranh and Nha Trang ports connect Khanh Hoa with many regions in Vietnam as well as with abroad.

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Quy Nhon

Quy Nhon overview: Quy Nhon is the capital city of Binh Dinh Province on the coast of Southern Central Vietnam, being classified as a second-grade city of Vietnam. The city has a total area of 284.28km² and a population of more than 260,000 inhabitants. Quy Nhon has more than a century history with a rich cultural background. Used to be the city of fisheries and services, Quy Nhon now turns to be the hub of wooden furniture and granite processing industries and the attractive destination for tourists.

How to get there?
Location: Binh Dinh is 1,065km from Hanoi and is accessible either by car, train, or plane. Quy Nhon is 174km from Quang Ngai, 186km from Pleiku, 223km from Buon Ma Thuot, 238km from Nha Trang, 304km from Danang and 677km from Ho Chi Minh City. There are National Highways No. 1A and 19.

Bus: There are buses departing to Dalat, Danang, Hanoi, Hue, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, and others.

Air: Phu Cat Airport is 30km north of Quy Nhon. There are flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Quy Nhon everyday and flights between Danang and Quy Nhon twice a week.

Train: The Thong Nhat Express Train runs from the North to the South through the province. It stops at Dieu Tri rail station, 11km from Quy Nhon.

Water: The province has Quy Nhon Port, an important port of South – Central Coast. Transportation price list

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Da Nang

Da Nang overview: Danang is located on the central coast of Vietnam, midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. It has an excellent airport with regular flights from both major cities. There are also some international flights to Danang. In Danang city, visit the Cham museum to learn about one of Vietnam's many ethnic minority groups. China Beach is a few kilometres to the south of the city. Marble Mountain is also within close range. The ancient city of An nasiriyah is about one hour by car. The hamlet of My Lai is a few hours to the south of Danang in the province of Quang Ngai. Rental cars (modern and air-conditioned) are readily available and affordable in Danang and include a driver who knows the area and local traffic customs.

There are many attractions in Da Nang that would draw one's attention towards planning a visit. One of the attractions features the tranquil countryside South of Da Nang with a chain of Marble Mountains: five large hills representing the five elements (metal, water, wood, fire, earth). The Marble Mountains have a legend that comes with it. Legend has it that there is gold and great treasures inside the caves that were once guarded by monks, but they were always hidden so no one actually knows how much gold is in the caves. The cave is said to have secret passages and booby traps, so no one dares to enter the caves. People have claimed of disappearances of explorers who entered the cave. Marble Mountain is just a big mystery but the mountain itself is a unique landform that is rugged, oddly shaped, and scary looking.

Another place to visit would be the Cham museum. If one is not into history, the building itself is worth the trip to make. The Cham museum features artifacts and sculptures dating back from the time if the Champa people. The sculptures are very unique and mythic-like. One sculpture I have seen in the museum is one of an elephant head with a human body. Many images seen in the Cham museum seems like it came from Greek mythology. Of these many attractions, my favorite would be the famous new Han River Bridge. The Han River bridge lights up the night with its beautiful patterns and mix of colors. The lights are as bright as the early morning sun, being on the bridge will awaken one’s senses. Being on the bridge is like living in a fantasy world, everything looks picturesque. The bridge is the pride of Da Nang people. The Han River Bridge - the symbol for new vitality and the developing desire of the city- was built with the contribution of all the city's people. It seems that all poetic features of the Han River can be only expressed deeply in the space of Han River Bridge with full of wind and ventilation. The Han River Bridge is said to be a cultural spot of the Da Nang people today that would be left behind for the future generations

Danang is one of the most popular beach in Vietnam could be one reason of Furama Beach Resort. The resort is built directly on the beach with two swimming pools, International Restaurants and health and spa club, massage, private beach and the most fantastics thing about the resort is the staff there are so friendly. Expats from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh have been to Furama at least once if they have been in Vietnam for 6 months. To the north of Danang on Highway One is the famous Pass of Ocean Clouds, a spectacular sight. Hue, the ancient imperial city is a few hours to the north by car, bus or train.

How to get there?
Location: Danang is 108km from Hue, 130km from Quang Ngai, 763km from Hanoi, and 947km from Ho Chi Minh City.

Air: The Danang International Airport is 2.5km south-west of the city center. There are domestic flights to some cities. There are direct flight from Bangkok, Hong Kong, Siem Riep, Taipei and Singapore to Danang City by Vietnam Airlines, PB Air, Siem Riep Air way, Far Transportasion and Sil Airway.

Train:Thong Nhat Express train, which connects Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, stop in Danang.

Water: There are marine routes to international and domestic ports. Tien Sa and Han River ports are located in a very wonderful position.Transportation price list

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Hoi An

Hoi An overview: Hoi An, a World Cultural Heritage site, which is famous worldwide for its complex of long - standing architectural constructions. again draws increasing attraction from tourists by its long beach of blue fresh water, sun shining white sand and nice breeze. It is an ideal place for tourists who enjoy relaxing at the seaside, visiting the World Heritages such as Hoi An Ancient town, My Son holy land... and exploring other places of interest in the surrounding areas

Hoi An is an ancient port town on the Thu Bon River 30 km south of Da Nang. Known as Faifo to early Western traders, it was one of the Southeast Asia’s major international ports during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Hoi An was an important port of call for Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, and other trading vessels.

Today parts of Hoi An look exactly as they did a century and a half ago. Hoi An still preserves hundreds of houses built of precious wood in a very original style of architecture, either one or two storeys, in their complete wholeness. The rafters and beams of these houses are carved with very subtle patterns. These houses date from the first part of the 19th century or earlier give visitors the feeling that they have been transported back a couple centuries ago.

Hoi An is one of the rare places in Vietnam where you’ll find genuine Vietnamese architecture. Besides this, Hoi An is harmonious integration of other architecture styles with the local conditions. There is Japanese quarter linked with a Chinese neighborhood by Japanese Covered Bridge, which was constructed in 1593 by the Japanese Community in Hoian. This bridge reflecting the Japanese preference for understatement, still in its original style attracts many tourists. The Chinese community in Hoian is fond of many temples and Assembly Halls, which are worth visiting again and again.

Perfect combination of culture trip and beach relaxation. The fascinating ancient port of Hoi An is a maze of narrow streets, witness to the legacy of the Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese traders who used the port in years gone by. On these days, it is a chance to visit Cham Museum, home to Vietnam's largest collection of Cham treasures.

How to get there? Travel by bus from Ho Chi Minh city, it takes you 9 hours. Another way is taking a flight from HCMC to Da Nang (an hour and a quater), Hoi An is 30km from Da Nang (45 minutes) and can be reached by car, bus or minibus   Transportation price list

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Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc overview: Phu Quoc - a pearl and an evergreen island, located in the Gulf of Thailand, 45km from Ha Tien, 120 km from Rach Gia by sea, Phu Quoc is an island district of Kien Giang province. This island is the largest one in Vietnam, covering a natural area of 593 sp.km, with a length of 50 km, of which the widest area is 25km, 99 hills from the north to the south of the island. This island endowed with great tourism potentials, seafood. Hence, it is considered as a "Pearl of the sea area". Phu Quoc also is an evergreen island. View from above, Phu Quoc cover green color, a variety of resplendent green color that mix altogether, creating a splendid landscape.

Thank to its forest, Phu Quoc has rivers, water source. With all great potentials, Phu Quoc will become a big tourist economic and seafood processing center in the region. Phu Quoc is called the island of "99 mountains" because of its many sandstone chains gradually descending from the north to the south. The longest one is Ham Ninh which stretches for 30 km along the eastern edge with its highest peak called Mt. Chua (603m).

Phu Quoc has a monsoon sub-equatorial climate. There are two seasons in the year: the rainy season (October only) and the dry season (November to September). The average annual rainfall is 2,879 m and the average temperature is 27oC. Trips to Phu Quoc can be made all year round, but the best time is dry season when the sky is always sunny, clear and blue.

Phu Quoc is also called the Emerald Island because of its natural treasures and infinite tourism potential. The island is well known for its high-quality fish sauce; Phu Quoc fish sauce smells particularly good since it is made from a small fish, ca com, with a high level of protein. The island produces 6 million liters of fish sauce every year.

Duong Dong is the chief town of Phu Quoc and a big fishing port located ont he central west coast of the island. The Phu Quoc airport and most of hte hotels on the island are located here. The main tourist attraction in Duong Dong is Cau Temple (Dinh Cau): This temple was built in 1937 and was dedicated to Cau, the God of the sea whi protects fishermen and sailors from storms ans other sea dangers. The temple has maintained its ancient architectural style, and there is a great view from here.

Suoi Tranh (Tranh Stream): It springs from Ham Ninh stone range (north east of the island), consists of many smaller streams which edge their way from the ravines through green grass carpets and join the main current to become a big stream.

An Thoi Archipelago: It stretches out in the south of the island, consists of 15 small and big islands stretching in the south-west direction. The sea is very deep and blue, attracting tourists with many tour spots: discover the nature under the bottom of the sea, sightseeing, swimming and diving.

Khem Beach is the most beautiful beach on Phu Quoc island. It is famous for its white sand, which resembles powdered chalk, Khem Beach is situated on the south of Phu Quoc island, 25km from Duong Dong and 5km from An Thoi port. Here, holiday maker can go sea bathing and fishing, and they can enjoy the local specialties.

Truong Beach: It is one of the fomous beaches in Phu Quoc for its yellow sand of 20km long, stretching from Dinh Cau to Tau Ru Anghe. THe water is limpid and blue, seaweed with resplendent color.

How to get there? It is possible to reach the island by either plane or boat from Rach Gia, Ho Chi Minh City (40minutes, by plane), Ha Tien (8 hours, by boat). Transportation price list

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III. Transportation system (all prices are US $)

1. Bus

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Note: Inclusive of: Transfer Tax
Exclusive of: VAT tax, Meals and Accommodation for driver
Out of working time: surcharge $4 for 35 seat coach, $5 for 45 seat coach.
Overnight surcharge $13 for 35 seat coach, $15for 45 seat coach

2. Express boat

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3. Flight rates

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IV. Contact us

Cite - Benthanh Tourist
51 Nguyen Hue blvd, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Tel: (84).08.9143922
Fax: (84).08.9143923
Email: benthanhtourist@fmail.vnn.vn
Website: www.benthanhtravel.com

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