South Central Coast

Lang Co

Coming from Da Nang when you complete the Hai Van Pass you are in Lang Co. A lovely, if not gritty, beach town. Well worth exploring. If you travel to the west of the beach there is a large bay where they raise oysters. You will also find a waterfall/rapids are (Sui...
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Ta Cu — Temple in the Mountains

Ta Cu is a Buddhist temple built on a small mountain south of Phan Thiet city. It is accessed by tram or a long hike. Even for those taking the tram there are a number of stairs particularly leading to the reclining Buddha. Unfortunately the last tram leaves a bit...
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Phan Thiet

Phan Thiet is at its heart a fishing port. With one of the larger fleets in the area there are lots of photo opportunities. Along the river in the morning you will see fisherman and their wives repairing the nets. On the south side of the river is the commercial fish...
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An Bang Hue — City of Ghosts

North of Hue City you will find this spectacular coastal cemetery where one family seems to try to outdo the other with extravagant tombs for their lost relatives. The area is quite large with many ornate tombs. It's a good stop if heading up the coast for Dong Hoi...
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