One of Vietnam’s best beaches, China Beach is an endless stretch of unspoiled white sand on the south central coast. It is famous for being the landing ground for US and Australian troops during the Vietnam War.
Officially, the main beach is in the vicinity of the Non Nuoc Resort hotel; however, some locals consider the real China Beach to be situated at My Khe Beach, around five kilometers north of the hotel. Aside from a number of guesthouses, there are two deluxe hotels that have opened here so far, the award-winning Furama Resort, which offers 200 sumptuously equipped rooms and suites; and the Nam Hai, a 35-hectare five-star hotel and spa complex.
Despite some remnants of helicopter hangars lying on the beach, this spot is today one of the most favored tourist draws in the country, inviting you to a swim in the pristine water or a long stroll on the clean sand that extends several kilometers.
China Beach is just a 10-minute shuttle bus ride away from the sleepy Hoi An. Once a flourishing port for Chinese, Dutch and Portuguese ships, this ancient town is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring narrow streets and delightfully preserved merchants’ houses. A few kilometers to the north, Da Nang boasts the popular Marble Mountains, a group of Buddhist temples which were built into the caves.
Getting There & Away
China Beach can be easily accessed by air and road. Da Nang International Airport is a 25-minute drive away and receives daily flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, as well as three flights per week from Bangkok and Singapore. By car, you take the road from Da Nang to Hue, which winds through the spectacular Hai Van Pass.