1) Doc Let Beach
Doc Let beach is one of the most beautiful beaches near Nha Trang city. Doc Let is a graceful beach in Ninh Hai Ward, Ninh Hoa Town, Khanh Hoa Province, which is about 50 km along the North of Nha Trang city. The main attractions of Doc Let are the rustic sea, pure white sand, clear blue sea and the majestic surrounding islands. In addition, the beach at Doc Let is quite shallow and the seabed is flat from the shore, not as steep as most other beaches, which is very safe with young children and those who do not know how to swim..
Doc Let – Nha Trang is a sub-region of coastal plain climate, characterized by tropical monsoon climate and the impact of windy weather so the climate is mild year round. The most ideal time in the year to visit Doc Let is from January to September. At this time, it is sunny and sometimes Doc Let has the southwest wind, so the scene is very clear and dry. You can depart from Nha Trang, then take the passenger car to Doc Let. Then, you stop at Ba Ngoi port, and go to Doc Let. Or, if you are in Nha Trang and want to spend a day in Doc Let, then you can rent a motorbike to this beautiful beach. From the center of Nha Trang City, you drive to Pham Van Dong Street, then follow the sea route to the National Route 1A. From National Route 1A, you go to Ninh Hoa, then follow the instructions to come to Doc Let.
Doc Let is roughly 8 km long, nestled behind the rows of soaring trees and white sand hills, Doc Let appears with gentle beauty, which promotes people to discover and explore. All visitors coming here want to know about the origin of the curious name of Doc Let. According to the people here, the name Doc Let originated from the fact that if you have a desire to reach the beach, you have to cross the sloping sand hills along the coast. There are many different ways to explain the name of Doc Let, but they are derived from the reasons for the terrain and nature of this place.
Coming to the beach in Nha Trang in general and Doc Let in particular, you shoud not miss the exciting games on the sea such as: Football, volleyball, badminton on the sea; joining the parachute, surfing by the water motorcycle, playing tug of war on the sand,…These games will help you to be more healthy and have a very fantastic experience here. Another option for you is admiring sunset and sunrise or going to the seafood market and enjoying great Ninh Hoa specialties. Oftenly, seafood markets near Doc Let open from 7am to 5pm. Here, you will have chance to select and buy fresh seafood at very cheap price. Additionally, tourists can soak in the cool waters of the sea, swimming and strolling under the cool row of casuarinas or even walking barefoot on white sand dunes. It is obvious that you will really enjoy the charm of this beach.
Or, you can rent small dugout canoes of local people to explore the islets around it. You will sail yourself to go along the shore and visit the beautiful islands. The small boat in the middle of the water with the vast space of the sky may help you to dispel any sense of unhappiness.
Furthermore, another amusing experience you should try is going to the sand dunes to try the sand sledding from the top of high sand hill. The space here gives you the feeling of freedom, close to nature, all the senses are promoted to feel every moment. In addition to coastal tourism, visitors can also visit fishing villages, salt fields, Hon Khoi area, Hon Heo area or visit the famous Van Phong Bay.
If you are interested in exploring the local customs and habits, you may not forget to visit the special festivals here. At Doc Let, there is a typical stage of performing arts and folk games of the Central people.
2) Bai Dai Beach
Located just 25km from Nha Trang city center, Bai Dai is located in Cam Hai Dong Commune, Cam Lam District, Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province. Bai Dai is an about 10km long coastal belt of land, located between Cam Ranh Airport and the coastal city of Nha Trang. The special things in Bai Dai make visitors surprised are that the sea is blue and the surrounding mountains have created the mystical and wild landscapes engaging visitors to explore and conquer.
Due to its extremely convenient location, you can come in many different ways. From downtown Nha Trang, you go about 25km to Binh Tan Bridge – go along Nguyen Tat Thanh Avenue – take a round of Cu Hin Pass to meet the land road, go about 200m, you will arrive Bai Dai. Or from Cam Ranh Airport (Khanh Hoa), you can take a taxi and go about 10 km to reach Bai Dai. You can travel by bus, taxi or hire a motorbike.
Bai Dai offers a simple and wild beauty. It’s really quiet here. Bai Dai is considered as a quiet road leading to the sea, through the cactus bushes and peaceful houses, you can see the birds flying and the spacious garden having plenty of fruit trees.
It will be better for you to travel Bai Dai from April to October because of its cool weather, which is suitable for bathing and exploring the ocean. However, one thing to keep in mind is that at the time of September and October according to the lunar calendar, and the north-easter season (November to January next year), at Bai Dai, there is a RIP line, therfore, visitors must be very careful when swimming. Consequently, if tourists want to visit Bai Dai, you should avoid the time having the northeast monsoon.
Coming to Bai Dai, in addition to bathing, walking to enjoy the fresh air, perhaps one of the most attractive thing is trying attractive seafood. Fresh shrimp, squid, fish caught directly from the sea at the suitable price make almost all visitors cannot ignore. The fresh air, the wild landscape and the friendliness of the people here have made a peaceful Bai Dai still retaining the soul of this homeland.
As far as the beach, as far as it stretching out before your eyes, the rapids of strange shapes have piled up. Bai Dai with a few roofs of the simple fishing villages, tourists may have feeling like they are welcomed when go home.
The seawater in Bai Dai beach in Nha Trang very green and can satisfy any visitors. Especially, the mean sea level is low, which may be the first choice for those who do not know how to swim.
With many mountains around the beach, visitors can test their climbing skills, experience the challenging journey, then return to the beach to play games such as canoeing on the sea, surfing…
Additionally, the seafood here is very rich, diverse in types and especially seafood is very fresh. The seafood here is processed immediately after being caught, so it always keep the characteristic taste and aroma of marine seafood. Boats loaded with fresh seafood are carefully selected before entering the restaurant. Some special dishes you can enjoy when traveling Bai Dai are squid, crab, shrimp, fish, snails,…
3) Dai Lanh Beach
Situated at the middle of Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen provinces, only 80 km from Nha Trang city and 30 km from Tuy Hoa town, in the area of Van Phong Bay, Dai Lanh possesses the beauty of Nha Trang and the wild nature of Phu Yen. Nowadays, Dai Lanh still retains its wildness without the impact of human hands. From Tuy Hoa town, tourists go through Ca pass-the boundary of Khanh Hoa province and Phu Yen province, you will see a large beach. Dai Lanh has a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains and forests. In the north, there is a crooked Ca pass, and the south is Co Ma pass. The road to Dai Lanh is very convenient by various traffic types: by sea, road, railway (National Route 1A and adjacent Dai Lanh Railway Station).
The best time to visit and enjoy at Dai Lanh is between June and August. Coming to Đai Lanh, it seems that all the fatigue has gone. Therefore, if one day you want to stay away from the noisy, bustling city to see the sunrise in a dreamlike space and enjoy the fresh seafood, Dai Lanh is a great choice.
Dai Lanh has the most pristine natural beauty in Vietnam and it is considered as the tropical sea paradise with the long and smooth sandbank and crystal clear water. Dai Lanh beach is located at the foot of the mountain, it is especially interesting that there is a fresh water stream flowing into the sea, the stream will never be exhausted. The curved and ramp beach with clear water is the right place for you to cool off on a hot summer day.
Once you have bathed in the sea, you can walk on the long, white sandy beach to admire the surrounding mountains, you may feel like people are becoming small and nestled between the vast universe. Many people who come here have the habit of lying on the sand, listening to the sound of waves in sparsely populated space. Along the coast are casuarina cascades and beautiful purple flowers with fresh water flowing into the sea.
At present, Dai Lanh is still quite primitive, people living here mainly by fishing. Approaching the beach about 500m, when the sun is not up, the women have come together to the beach waiting for the fishing boat back and this place has become the busy trade center of seafood. Also, come here, in addition to relaxing and bathing, visitors also enjoy the fresh seafood, prices are always cheaper than other places. Among of various dishes, there is a special delicacy that tourists should not miss when visiting Dai Lanh is squid hot pot. The unique point of this type of hot pot is that the ingredient – squid is really fresh because it has been caught directly from the sea. Squid hot pot includes a soup pot, including tomatoes, pineapple, ginger and some other spices attached.
From Đai Lanh, tourists can take many trips to visit nearby landmarks such as Vung Ro, fishing villages in Khai Luong, Dam Mon … or watch the lighthouse built by the French. The lighthouse is 26.5 meter long, 26-meter high, inside the lamp tower is a wooden staircase with 110 steps. Besides, you can go inland to explore the interesting life of Khai Luong fishing village to enrich your knowledge.
4) Bai Tru Beach
Referring to Nha Trang, people think of a coastal city, where beautiful beaches stretch from the beginning of the city to the end of the city. Thousands of charming beaches have appealed a wide range of tourists coming to visit this city. One of the most beautiful beaches near Nha Trang city is Bai Tru, attracting travelers by its pristine beauty, blue seawater and fresh air. Over the years, Nha Trang beach has changed, haronizing with the young, modern and dynamic lifestyle. However, the beauty of Bai Tru always makes people feel fascinated.
The spring begins from January to April so the weather is cool, which is really good for swimming and visiting Bai Tru. This is not the peak tourist season, so this beach is not crowded, Bai Tru will be clean and easy for us to take beautiful photos (tourists should avoid the Lunar New Year). Moreover, if we choose this time to travel Bai Tru, then we do not worry about high price of accomodation or eating in the restaurants. At this time, Nha Trang also has stormy sea, but the intensity is not great and this beach is quite safe.
Bai Tru is located on Hon Tre island in front of Nha Trang city. Tourists can travel to Bai Tru by boat for about 15 minutes. Or, you can move by telpher at Cau Da Port. The beauty of Bai Tru is the harmonious combination of sea, island, forest and mountains. Looking from land to sea, Bai Tru is like a giant crocodile crawling into the sea. Due to the characteristics of the beach facing the mainland and Hon Tre island, Bai Tru does snot have large waves, it is very calm and green, which have attracted more and more visitors coming to enjoy.
This beach is attractive as a water-painting. Each row of green coconut trees, facing the sea surface, stretching white sand, the waves lapping at the shore, which made up the endless natural music. You may try to sit under the coconut palms, immerse yourself in the natural beauty watching the charm of the Bai Tru. In addition, you can also visit and learn about the culture of the small fishing villages at the foot of the mountain or enjoy seafood and local dishes.
Adventurers coming to Bai Tru not only enjoy the sea in the cool, sunbathing, rest under the cool canopy but also can walk on sandy beach. For those who are not afraid of height and enjoy the feeling of traveling by air balloon, we will be able to see the whole beauty of the island and Nha Trang city. This game seems adventure, but it is quite safe because when tourists are towing in the sky at 70 – 100m height, there is always a canoe below. Additionally, travelers can rent a motorbike or a boat to go around the island. Other activities such as wind surfing, scuba diving are also favorite activities of many tourists. Surfing on Nha Trang beach by water motorcycle is extremely inspiring. Any tourist destinations in Nha Trang also have water motorcycles ready to serve the needs of tourists.
5) Son Dung Beach
Son Dung (Xuan Dung), is a very unspoiled beach in Van Thanh commune, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province, about 100 km north of Nha Trang city. If you want to come here, you can take the train to Ninh Hoa – Khanh Hoa station or Tuy Hoa – Phu Yen station and rent a motorbike because Son Dung is located between these two stations.
Due to being situated in the bay, surrounded by undulating islands like the breakwater wall, the rim here looks like a giant mirror reflecting things. There are not many tourist services exploited as other beaches in Khanh Hoa, Son Dung still retains the pristine and peaceful nature. The main means of transportation from the city center to Son Dung is driving to the north along the new road from the foot of Co Ma Pass to Dam Mon Peninsula. At Dam Mon, tourists will get on the boat in Van Phong Bay to reach Son Dung beach. However, the boat will not be close to the shore, so you will have to leave the boat to get off the raft where the distance to Son Dung is about 100m.
The best time to visit Son Dung is from July to September. At this time, the weather is beautiful, and really suitable for tourism, swimming and participating in exciting recreational activities on the sea.
According to many reviews, Son Dung is very different from other beaches – green and quiet like a lake. This is a gift of nature, need to be discovered and explored. Getting away from the noise and modernity, temporarily forget the familiar tourist places, you can go to Song Dung to find peace and listen to the bass notes of life.
In Son Dung, there is a small fishing village, only ten rooftops, is the living place of the ethnic minorities – Dang Ha. There is no road around, local people here move by boat or go along the sand, when the tides rise, the path will disappear. Behind the village is the mountain with the sand dunes. According to the geologists, Son Dung has many many underwater springs flowing from the mountains, just below the sand. The people here use this water for drinking, cooking, bathing … just by digging holes when necessary.
Sitting on the train to Son Dung, visitors may be overwhelmed with the atmosphere. A fresh air is smelling of the sea, where the sky and sea surface blends into a fresh blue, the blue of the sea, the sky in harmony with the blue of the pristine mountains. Son Dung is also well known for the large rocks, with strange shapes, which are attractive to tourists. Under the sun shines, Son Dung is appealing, looks like a beautiful watercolor picture.
Visitors coming here, in addition to discovering the majestic wilderness, admiring the raw blue color and quietness, we can watch the sea and the forest. You can feel the suspension of space and time, all worries and sadness will be dispelled. The warmest thing that visitors will feel is the sincerity and love of local people in Son Dung. Besides, from Son Dung, visitors can travel by boat to visit Lach beach, where there are many coral reefs and beautiful cliffs.
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