The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 4 guides that rank for "best beach towns in vietnam"
Named by 4 of 41. Mui NeSouth Central, VietnamA three-hour train ride from Ho Chi Minh City, so easy to reach.Known as the kitesurfing capital of Asia, set near sand dunes.
Named by 4 of 42. Con DaoSouth, VietnamSouthern islands good to visit between October and May.Recommended for year-round beach holidays.
Named by 3 of 43. Nha TrangSouth Central, VietnamA large city on a bay and arguably the best known beach destination, good most of the year.Long promenade with restaurants and clubs, and island hopping and diving nearby.
Named by 3 of 44. Phu Quoc
South, Vietnam
Good to visit between October and May, a short flight from the mainland.
Dry season runs November to April; rain peaks in August and September.
Named by 3 of 45. Da NangCentral, VietnamBeach about 10 to 15 minutes from the city centre and airport, with lifeguards.Driest in February, with temperatures from 19 to 25 C.Best time to visit Da Nang
Named by 3 of 46. Hoi AnCentral, VietnamCua Dai is the closest beach to Hoi An.An Bang Beach is a laid-back option about 10 minutes from the old town.
Named by 2 of 47. Phan ThietSouth Central, VietnamPaired with Mui Ne, a beach area people use to escape Ho Chi Minh City.Southern beach town with dry-season conditions in January.
Named by 2 of 48. Cat BaNorth, VietnamListed among the northern coastal spots.Best beach conditions in the north run from May to September, with typhoon risk in summer.
Named by 2 of 49. Lang CoCentral, VietnamListed among the central coast beaches near Hue.Named among the famous beaches of Vietnam.
10. Cham IslandsVietnamNo hotels on the islands, a day trip from Hoi An with good snorkelling from April to August.
11. Vung TauSouth, VietnamSouthern beach town in good beach conditions in January.
12. Doc LetSouth Central, VietnamA beach in Khanh Hoa Province, grouped with the south central coast.
13. Ho TramSouth, VietnamListed among the southern beach spots.
14. Lang Van BeachCentral, VietnamA quiet, offbeat beach in the south bay of Da Nang province, backed by cliffs.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name March to April as the best time to visit Vietnam.
Named by 4 of 41. Mui NeA three-hour train ride from Ho Chi Minh City, so easy to reach.Known as the kitesurfing capital of Asia, set near sand dunes.
Named by 4 of 42. Con DaoSouthern islands good to visit between October and May.Recommended for year-round beach holidays.
Named by 3 of 43. Nha TrangA large city on a bay and arguably the best known beach destination, good most of the year.Long promenade with restaurants and clubs, and island hopping and diving nearby.Named by 3 of 44. Phu Quoc
