Pu Luong is a very tranquil rice growing region with beautiful mountain landscapes just south of Hanoi. It’s the perfect weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. If you’re looking to explore the enchanting landscapes of Pu Luong, there’s much to discover. From the golden hues of rice fields in October to the misty charm of its rice paddies, every corner offers a…
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 Moi) with lunch and lounging facilities on teh river.
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 before blue hour but the afternoon light is still nice.
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 market that is best to visit before 08:00am. Another interesting stop is the Whale…
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 and Phong Nha.
Song Cau beach in Tuy Hoa is a quiet crescent shaped beach with lots of local color. I like to stay at Timothe Beach Bungalow right on the beach and enjoy the sunrise and sunset directly.
The Cam Lap peninsula juts into Cam Ranh bay on the southern side. Not well travelled there are some beautiful vistas and local fishing villages.The morning light is often very striking in the Bin Lap area. There is just a single road circling the area with a short branch to Bin Lap.
Cam Ranh Bay is an often overlooked part of the South Central coast. It is a bit overshadowed by Nha Trang which is just to the north. In fact if you fly to Nha Trang you will be coming to Cam Ranh airport so try to spend a night.
Marble Mountain is about halfway between Hoi An and Da Nang. You can take an elevator for a fee or climb the 150 steps to the top. It’s not a difficult climb though the steps are uneven. If you approach the area by motorcycle ladies on their scooters will try to heard you into their gift shops parking area. Though aggressive I never found an…
Mui Ne is a coastal resort town within easy reach from Saigon by bus or train. Famous for the White and Red sand dunes it is a meccas for kite surfers. Plenty of nice resorts and western food if you are looking for a change from local fare.