Buzz
When mentioning Khánh Hòa tourism, Nha Trang beach and the famous “Four Bình” islands immediately come to mind. Among them, Bình Lập, secluded from the outside world, still maintains its untouched beauty that is hard to find elsewhere. Let's explore and pocket some useful guides from VNTRIP.VN when visiting this land.
Complete Guide to Traveling Bình Lập Nha Trang
Where is Bình Lập?
Located in the Four Bình - Cam Ranh coastal area, yet this place is little known to tourists because it is almost completely isolated from the outside world. It is about 80km away from the center of Nha Trang city. Bình Lập is known as the Maldives of Vietnam. It boasts a simple and rustic beauty with smooth white sand beaches and incredibly refreshing turquoise waters.
Explore the natural beauty bestowed upon us (Photo: ST)
This place has not been visited by humans much, so it still retains its inherently pristine beauty (Photo: ST)
A tranquil corner of Bình Lập (Photo: ST)
Best Time to Travel!
As it belongs to Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa, this place also experiences a tropical climate with distinct rainy and dry seasons, and a mild climate year-round. Therefore, you can visit Binh Lap Beach at any time of the year. However, the most suitable time is from June to August. This is when the weather transitions from summer to autumn, with clear blue skies, cool refreshing waves, and glittering golden sands, perfect for your 'relaxing yet mesmerizing' photoshoots. Additionally, if you choose to visit here in October and November, it's advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand, as sometimes there may be thunderstorms that could affect your travel plans.
Visiting Binh Lap in the summer is most suitable (Photo: ST)
Getting to Binh Lap
Despite being a relatively remote island, you can still easily reach it. To get here, first you need to reach Cam Ranh, then move to Ba Ngoi port or Cam Lap commune. You can travel by plane, car, or train to Cam Ranh.
Traveling to Binh Lap Island is a fascinating experience (Photo: ST)
Motorbikes are also a popular means of transportation. If starting from Cam Ranh, travel along National Highway 1A. Be cautious, as this road has quite a few large vehicles passing through. Alternatively, for a bit of luxury, you can choose a canoe to reach Binh Lap. Sitting on a canoe, you'll admire the sea view, with the distant homes of fishing villagers, and behind them, green mountains covered in shade.
There are 3 routes for you to reach Binh Lap island:
- Firstly, departing from Cam Ranh: Starting from Cam Ranh Airport, drive along National Highway 1A and turn onto DT702 road towards Vinh Hy Bay. It takes about 1 hour to cover the 40km distance. Since the road crosses National Highway 1A, there are many large vehicles that may pose risks, so be cautious. However, there's a stretch along the coast for scenic views of the sea.
- Secondly, departing from Phan Rang: Starting from Phan Rang City, also drive along National Highway 1A for about 40km until reaching petrol station 74, then turn right onto DT702 road towards Ngoc Suong Resort. Although this route has some dangerous sections, it passes through Nui Chua and Kien Kien, offering beautiful scenery. You can also stop to explore the stunning Kien Kien stream before heading to Binh Lap island.
- Thirdly, taking the coastal route: Starting from Phan Rang City, drive past Nai and Vua lagoons, through Nui Chua National Park on DT702 road. This 65km route offers the most beautiful coastal scenery in the country, with the sea on one side and rocky mountains on the other. Before reaching Binh Lap island, you'll pass Rai Cave, Vinh Hy Bay, Nuoc Ngot stream, Ba Ngoi port to Binh Ba, Kinh beach to Binh Hung, Binh Tien village, and other famous beaches like Chuoi, Nuoc Ngot, Binh Tien,… It's advisable to fill up your fuel tank beforehand and carry some tools for vehicle repairs because this route has many hills and mostly sees motorcycles and tourist vehicles, so there are few gas stations or repair shops along the way.
No matter which route you take, there will be beautiful scenery to admire along the way (Photo: ST)
Traveling by plane is very convenient. From Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, you can quickly book a flight to Cam Ranh Airport. Currently, both Vietjet and Jetstar airlines offer cheap flights for you to choose from.
From Ho Chi Minh City, besides flying, you can also take the train by purchasing tickets to Cam Ranh or Phan Rang, or travel by bus from the Eastern bus station. It takes a bit longer, usually overnight, but you can still enjoy the scenery along the way. To reach Binh Lap island, simply rent a motorbike or taxi to continue to the island. You can take Phuong Trang bus if going to Cam Ranh or Hoang Anh bus if going to Phan Rang. The rental price for a motorbike ranges from 100,000 to 120,000 VND per person, which is a common rate, but at some rental points in Phan Rang, tourists may need to deposit 1,000,000 VND before they are handed the bike.
Scenery along the road when arriving at Binh Lap (Photo: ST)
What does Binh Lap tourist area offer?
Binh Chau Beach
Binh Chau is a pristine and beautiful beach that attracts many tourists for relaxation. Additionally, the beach features vibrant coral reefs, perfect for diving enthusiasts.
Binh Chau Beach attracts many tourists (Photo: Collection)
A beach with blue water, white sand, and golden sun of Binh Lap (Photo: ST)
Ngang Beach
Located near Villa Dao Hoa Vang, Ngang Beach features crystal-clear water and is extremely clean, making it a favorite spot for local fishermen to set up nets and shrimp ponds. It's also a popular destination for tourists seeking unique experiences. Here, you can immerse yourself in the clear blue water, bask in the shimmering sunlight, and enjoy relaxing massages by the beach.
Ngang Beach (Photo: Collection)
Watching the sunrise on Ngang Beach is also an interesting experience you should try (Photo: ST)
Lao Beach
Stretching ten kilometers, Lao Beach lies hidden from the wind. The sea is calm without violent waves like other beaches. The sky is clear blue. As you walk along Lao Beach, you will come across a small fishing village. Here, you can explore the lives of the fishermen - people who thrive and depend on the sea.
Lao Beach with its pristine beauty (Photo: Collection)
The stunning nature that captivates hearts (Photo: ST)
Ran Beach
This is also one of the hottest spots when visiting Binh Lap, most famous for its incredibly beautiful, diverse, and colorful coral reefs. You can swim in the clear and cool water here, and diving to admire the coral reefs or watching the starfish lying on the sand is also very interesting.
Enjoy bathing in the cool water and admiring the beautiful coral reefs when visiting the Rang Beach (Photo: ST)
Come to Rang Beach to relieve stress and fatigue (Photo: ST)
Con Beach
Con Beach also has coral reefs but not as abundant as at Rang Beach, but that doesn't mean you should overlook this destination! Relax in the vast ocean, gaze at the blue sky, let the gentle waves sway you, or take a stroll along the white sandy beach, listening to the sound of the wind blowing is also very enjoyable.
Crystal-clear water revealing the bottom at Con Beach (Photo: ST)
Clear water revealing the seabed at Con Beach (Photo: ST)
Starfish Resort Area
Cozy wooden huts nestled in nature (Photo: ST)
This is a tourist area located in Con Beach, Binh Lap, Cam Lap, Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa. It's a beautiful spot with high mountains facing the sea covered in a fresh green hue. The place is still quite pristine, away from urban areas and free from pollution. With its rustic beauty close to nature, you can totally choose this as a place for relaxing vacations.
Experience lying in a hammock amidst the blue sea (Photo: ST)
With wooden houses located by the seaside, you'll experience the feeling of sleeping in a wooden hut and lying in a hammock swaying amidst the blue sea. This is absolutely a worthwhile destination for you and your family.
Golden Flower Island Villa
Stand out with its unique golden flowers, visiting Golden Flower Island Villa will provide you with an incredibly wonderful resort space. Not only can you swim in the clear blue sea, which is very calm and playful, but you can also camp, with wooden tents right by the sea for you to relax and listen to the sound of the waves, immerse yourself in nature, and enjoy delicious specialties. Experience the best room service,...
Admire the romantic and beautiful surrounding scenery (Photo: ST)
View from Golden Flower Island to the sea (Photo: ST)
What specialties are there?
Culinary in Binh Lap is something that will mesmerize you when you're here. You'll get to indulge in the freshest seafood dishes. Fresh seafood just caught by fishermen like squid, crabs, and fish will be immediately prepared into delicious grilled dishes to serve you. You can enjoy seafood dishes that you catch yourself, what could be more exciting than going on a boat to the sea to catch squid and then grilling or cooking those fresh squid yourself. Some delicious dishes include: Sour fish soup with barramundi, grilled shrimp, grilled squid with salt and green chili, grilled oysters, razor clams…
Sour fish soup with barramundi (Photo: Collected)
The locals here make a living by shrimp farming and fishing, so you can easily choose the freshest shrimp to cook your own dishes.
Fragrant and enticing grilled shrimp (Photo: Collected)
Moreover, you can also savor the famous delicacies of Cam Ranh here such as: Squid porridge, banh can, grilled snails with grease and green onion…
The tempting banh can cakes that allure travelers (Photo: Collected)
The aromatic grilled snails with grease and green onion (Photo: Collected)
Due to the area's still quite pristine nature, there aren't many tourist services available yet. You can choose to dine in upscale restaurants within resorts like Ngoc Suong, Sao Bien, and Dao Hoa Vang, which offer dishes ranging from the simplest to the most luxurious. Alternatively, if your budget doesn't allow for that, you can opt for eateries outside. Most eateries are concentrated in Binh Chau and Ngang beaches with a wide variety of dishes. At the beginning of Binh Lap village, there are three eateries: Ba Chi Em, Cay Xoai, and Lang Bien Seafood, though these places are somewhat small partly due to the low number of customers. Going deeper into the village, you might want to visit Thanh Tra eatery, renowned for its chicken and seafood dishes. The grilled chicken is deliciously seasoned and the seafood is also good. If you want to eat lobster, you'll need to make a reservation in advance for the restaurant to prepare it. Additionally, many customers also order seafood fried rice here. Another eatery near Sao Bien resort is Hung Phuc, where the prices are cheaper compared to the aforementioned places but the food is still delicious. The restaurant is spacious with a breezy view, offering a wide selection of seafood for diners to choose from.
Rolled rice paper with mai fish salad (Photo: ST)
Seafood fried rice (Photo: ST)
Where to stay on Binh Lap?
Hotels
Binh Lap Island remains relatively untouched, so there are only a few small-scale hotels and guesthouses. Around Binh Chau beach, there are clean and beautiful beaches with convenient guesthouses. Whether upscale or budget, all offer beautiful natural scenery. It's recommended to choose rooms facing outward, towards the sea, so you can relax and enjoy the seaside view. Room rates range from 400,000 VND per night to more luxurious options at 1,000,000 VND per night.
Comfortable and convenient hotels (Photo: ST)
Additionally, you can return to hotels on the mainland to enjoy more amenities such as Triệu Khang Hotel with a price of 382,000 VND per night, Thánh Mỹ Hotel with a price of 227,000 VND per night…
NOTE: If you are a foreigner, you will need to pay an additional 50,000 VND per person.
Resort
Ngoc Suong Resort
A 4-star standard resort with a full range of services and accommodation options, featuring a private beach for guests to enjoy freely and indulge in their favorite activities. With picturesque settings, this is the ultimate check-in destination for the most stunning photos. This place boasts various landscapes and architectural structures designed like a movie set, attracting numerous film crews for successful productions such as 'The Lady Assassin,' 'Beautiful Inch by Inch,' or 'Glowing Kisses,'…
A corner of Ngoc Suong Resort (Photo: ST)
Why hesitate when you can pack your bags and explore Binh Lap, Nha Trang? Go and experience, there are still plenty of new things awaiting you. Hopefully, with the useful pocket guide, you will have an enjoyable and enriching trip.
