Almost everyone loves going to a beach as part of their holiday, right? Well, because Vietnam has a long coastline, there are many beautiful beaches you can choose from. They say that the south of the country has the best beaches, but if you are travelling around the north of the country you can also find some nice beaches, so don’t fret.
When is the best time to plan a beach holiday? Well in the southern Vietnam region the best time to enjoy the beach is between the months of October and December as the weather at that time is hot and humid, with only a few short lasting showers. In the northern Vietnam region the best time to enjoy the beach is between the months of May and August.
The most popular beach resorts in Vietnam are Danang and Nha Trang. As these two beaches are the most popular they can become quite crowded, so if you prefer to avoid the crowd there are a few quaint beach destinations to explore along Vietnam’s coastline.
Danang
Danang is becoming Vietnam’s top beach destination. Not alone is there a beach but there are also attractions like the heritage town of Hoi An and the Cham ruins at My Son that are easily accessible. There are also several well-known hotels nearby, so you won’t have far to go.
Nha Trang
Nha Trang is one of the most popular beach resorts in Vietnam. Its main beach is inclined to get overcrowded, but the town itself is pleasant with plenty of bars and restaurants to entertain everyone.
In South Vietnam there are beaches that are nearby to Ho Chi Minh City, such as Vung Tau, Mui Ne and Phan Thiet.
Vung Tau
Vung Tau is one of the most popular beach resorts in Vietnam. This beach is likely to get overcrowded from the months of December to May as it is the closest beach to Ho Chi Minh City.
Mui Ne
Mui Ne beach is just a few hours outside of Ho Chi Minh City and is by far one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. Many tourists go that extra mile just to experience its extreme beauty.
Phan Thiet
Phan Thiet is a fishing town also a few hours outside Ho Chi Minh City. It is famous for its fish sauce and fishing fleet.
Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc Island is Vietnam’s southernmost attractive beach and one day in the future this will make Phu Quoc the best Vietnam beach resort. The beach is famous for its white sand while the town itself is famous for its fish sauce and pearl farms. If you’re looking to watch a beautiful sunset then Phu Quoc Island is the place to be as it was named the best place to watch the sunset in Vietnam.
So, you read this article and probably many more, the next step is to go and plan your trip to Vietnam and explore this beautiful country and see what it has to offer. We all know that reading words and seeing pictures is just not the same as living in the moment so what are you waiting for?