Differentiating Easily Confused Beaches in Vietnam

Rang Beach, Nom Beach, Sa Huynh Beach, or My Khe Beach are renowned coastal spots. However, inattentiveness might lead to confusion as their names are scattered across the map of Vietnam.

Traveling in Vietnam - Distinguishing Similarly Named Beaches

Rang Beach

1. Rang Beach, Phan Thiet: also known as Rang Sea, arguably the most beautiful beach in Phan Thiet. Situated about 15 km north of Phan Thiet city, it harmoniously combines the sea and coconut trees amidst dense coconut groves resembling a stunning coconut forest.

2. Rang Beach, Son Tra Peninsula: a beautiful and pristine beach on Son Tra Peninsula, approximately 5 km from the center of Da Nang city. The natural scenery of Rang Beach remains largely untouched and uncommercialized, offering travelers unique tourism experiences. Visitors can enjoy the impressive scenery at any time here. However, the best time to explore the pristine, serene, and tranquil beauty of Rang Beach is at sunrise or sunset.

3. Rang Beach, Quy Nhon: Located in the fishing village of Hai Minh, you have to take a boat from Quy Nhon city to reach this place. Rang Beach is lesser-known to tourists due to its remote and inconvenient location, yet it is a small, pristine, and incredibly beautiful beach. Nestled to the left of Doi Cave, it is bordered by a small rocky cliff. Crossing other hills along the mountain range, you'll come across other beaches locals refer to as Rang 2, Rang 3, etc. Here, with its white sand, clear blue sea, gentle waves, and serenity, you can immerse yourself in the water.

4. Rang Beach, Phu Yen: From Xuan Dai Bay, it takes about 15km to reach the entrance to Rang Beach. This beach remains very pristine and only locals are aware of it, hence there are no signs indicating its location. However, the scenery here is breathtaking and devoid of any human presence.

5. Rang Beach, Dam Mon: Located on the route to conquer the Far East, Double Cape in Khanh Hoa province, Rang Beach is known to many adventurers as it is a beach used for overnight camping to watch the first sunrise in Vietnam. Although Rang Beach is rocky and unsuitable for swimming, its scenery is very charming. To reach Rang Beach, you have to cross vast sand dunes and forest paths with thorny bushes.

Nom Beach

1. Nom Beach, Binh Ba Island: Nom Beach faces south of the island, so the only limitation of this beach is that you cannot admire the sunset or sunrise here. However, this does not diminish its irresistible charm. Nom Beach is embraced by two mountain ranges on both sides, forming a crescent shape with calm waves all year round and fine sand. Around 4 pm, when the sun sets, tourists and locals flock to the beach for a lively swim.

2. Nom Beach, Son Tra Peninsula: also known as the South Beach, is one of the beautiful beaches of Son Tra Peninsula tourist area, where the 4-star Son Tra resort & spa is located. If you look from My Khe Beach in Da Nang, you will see Nom Beach in the distance. In the Nom Beach area, a few hundred meters away from the shore is a beautiful coral area, where diving and coral viewing activities often take place.

3. Nom Beach, Vinh Cuu Peninsula: Nom Beach in Phu Yen has a peculiar allure, especially for backpackers. It boasts beautiful natural scenery and exceptionally clean beaches. From afar, visitors can admire the breathtaking landscape of Nom Beach, embraced by the arms of towering rocky mountains. As you approach Nom Beach, you'll be even more enchanted, sinking your feet into the smooth white sand and feeling the powerful waves wash away footprints.

My Khe Beach

1. My Khe Beach, Da Nang: Forbes, the leading economic magazine in the US, has voted My Khe Beach in Da Nang as one of the six most attractive beaches in the world. It can be said that My Khe Beach fully meets Forbes' basic criteria for voting such as convenient transportation, free access to all visitors, a long and flat sandy beach, suitable sunlight and wave levels for sports, ensuring safety for tourists, luxury resorts, and internationally standard villas...

2. My Khe Beach, Quang Ngai: My Khe Beach in Co Luy Hamlet, Tinh Khe Commune, Son Tinh District, Quang Ngai stretches for 7 km. The beach curves in a crescent moon shape, impressing visitors with its pristine beauty, spacious and intimate space, abundant clouds, and gentle waves... all inviting travelers to visit. Above the beach are several peaceful fishing villages nestled by the vast sea, with scattered fishing boats moored. The image of simple fishing boats, rustic coracles basking in the sun and wind, further embellishes the picturesque scene of blue sea, white sand.

Sa Huynh Beach

1. Sa Huynh Beach, Binh Ba Island: To reach this beach, you have to take a boat from Binh Ba quite far compared to other beaches because it is in the military area of Cam Ranh Peninsula. Sa Huynh Beach is a long stretch of white sand, clear blue water. If you can't pinpoint the location, you'll think you've wandered into one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet in the Western skies.

2. Sa Huynh Beach, Quang Ngai: Sa Huynh Beach stretches for about 5 to 6 kilometers, forming a gently curved shape. The seabed is smooth, without any underwater rocks, making it an ideal beach destination for tourists to relax, enjoy, and swim. Additionally, Sa Huynh boasts scenic spots like Chau Me rocky cliffs, Monkey Island, which attract visitors during weekends and holidays.

Ngự Beach

1. Ngự Beach, Nam Du Island: The scenery at Ngự Beach is breathtaking due to the marvelous combination of mountains and sea. It's the only beach on Nam Du Island that remains calm throughout the year. Legend has it that during his journey through Xiêm, King Gia Long stopped here, hence the area is named Ngự Beach. Even in the dry season, this beach remains fully hydrated while other areas suffer from severe water shortages.

2. Ngự Beach, Tho Chu Island: This is where you'll find the clearest, cleanest, and most pristine beach on Tho Chu Island. Ngự Beach forms a crescent shape, sheltered by two mountain ranges, resulting in calm waters with crystal-clear visibility down to the seabed. The beach exudes a wild, serene beauty with rows of casuarina trees, ancient banyan trees, and stunning coconut palms, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature without wanting to leave.

By Tiểu Duy

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour