With around 2,000 miles of coastline, Vietnam is luckily endowed with a number of white sand and beautiful beaches. The best ones are in the southern part of the country where the sun shines almost year round. Also several nice beaches in the north near Hanoi, but the period most suitable for swimming is limited from May to July or August due to weather conditions. The following beaches is listed north to south, starting with one of Vietnam's most famous beaches
China Beach
This 20 mile stretch of sand near Danang really was used by American soldiers as an "R&R" stop. The weather here is relaxinglly cool in the winter, but from April or May until August it can be a paradise for beach lovers. The beach was the site of Vietnam's first international surfing competition in 1992. Conditions for surfing are best from September to December. China beach is home to one of Vietnam's most luxurious beach resorts, the Furama Resort. Danang, Marble Mountain, My Son and Hoi An can be explored by day-trips from China Beach.
Nha Trang
Nha Trang beach in the south-central Vietnam is the closest thing Vietnam has to an "international" beach resort destination. The waters are amzingly clean and clear, making for perfect diving conditions. The accommodations in Nha Trang can meet any demand from standard hostels to the most luxurious resorts. Nha Trang can be reached by air from Saigon, Hanoi and other cities.
Vung Tau
The beach at Vung Tau isn't especially great, but its proximity to Ho Chi Minh City insures a steady patronage from locals as well as tourists. Vung Tau is about 80 miles from Ho Chi Minh City. This destination can be reached by road or hydrofoil from this busiest city of Vietnam.
Phan thiet
Mui Ne has long been considered the "Hawaii" of Vietnam. It boasts shady roads under coconut trees, a beautiful beach and cliffs battered by the waves of the sea. The typical scenery of Mui Ne lies in the moving lines of golden sand caused by the wind and when they are seen from afar they look like moving waves. The scenery looks more fascinating at dawn, when young Cham girls in green dresses go to work. Mui Ne is an ideal place for rest and relaxation. Visitors can certainly enjoy swimming in the blue water of the sea, climbing the sand dunes or relaxing by a swimming pool. Phan Thiet can be reached by road from Hochiminh city
Phu Quoc Island
According to many, the beaches of Phu Quoc Island are the best in Vietnam. The island is still quite primitive and untouched. However some hotels and resorts are operated and well respond to the wide range of tourist’s demand rising. The island can be reached by air or by ferry from Rach Gia on the mainland.
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Day 1: Hanoi-Halong (L, D)
Welcome on board of Halong Ginger and set sail through bay while lunch is served. Penetrate into the magical bay to see thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons’ teeth. After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, go swimming on a quite beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Late afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village with opportunity to interact with fishmen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations.
At sunset time, kayak or simply take a bamboo rowing boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Then sink into the sparkling scene of Halong under the magic moon in the Mid-Autumn while enjoying cocktails
Day 2: Halong-Hanoi (B)
Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise while watching the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.