The eastern end, with its white sand beaches, is picturesque, while western end of Long Hai’s beach is where fishing boats moor. You will find more activity, but also more pollution.

For an even prettier shoreline, keep heading east. One weekdays, there are so few visitors that you feel like you have your own private beach. This is a perfect place to take a few deep breaths away from the city, an oasis of calm in a country of activity.

The area around Long Hai benefits from a microclimate that brings less rain than other parts of south. This may be why the last emperor of Viet Nam chose to build a holiday residence in Long Hai, now the Anoasis Hotel.

This coastal destination is fun to visit just after the Tet Festival when hundreds of fishing boats converge at Long Hai on a pilgrimage to worship at the Mo Co Temple. Apart from that, other local attractions include the caves at Minh Dam, the underground tunnels at Dia Dao and the Phap Hoa Pagoda will satisfy visitors coming here.