A seaside city between Hoi An and Nha Trang that most travellers still pass by: a long town beach, the coves of Ky Co and Eo Gio reached by boat or a coast road, the fishing village of Bai Xep, and 11th-12th century Cham towers in town. Seafood is cheap and fresh. Its airport is Phu Cat, and trains stop at Dieu Tri, 10 km out.
Highlights
- Ky Co beach by boat
- Eo Gio cliff walk
- Twin Cham Towers
- Banh It towers on the hill
- Bai Xep fishing village
- Seafood at the beach shacks
- Ghenh Rang and Queen's beach
Things to do
- Boat to Ky Co beach and snorkellingMorning · 4h
- Eo Gio cliff path at sunsetEvening · 2h
- Twin Towers and Banh It Cham towersAfternoon · 2h 30m
- Bai Xep fishing village beachAfternoon · 2h 30m
Tours & tickets
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When to go
Best time: February – August
Worth knowing
Typhoon and Flood Season on the Central Coast
⚠️ From September to December typhoons and heavy rains hit central Vietnam, worst in October and November. Hoi An's old town and parts of Hue flood most years, flights are cancelled when a storm passes, and floods can cut the railway and roads for days (they did in late 2025). Keep a spare day, book refundable trains and rooms, and follow the storm warnings.
Worth knowing
Tet: Closures and a Travel Rush
Tet (Lunar New Year) falls on 6 February in 2027. In the week before, trains, buses and flights sell out and fares rise; for three to five days after, many shops, restaurants and family-run hotels close. Check the date for your year, book transport a month or more ahead, and expect higher prices.
- Tet (Lunar New Year) — Vietnam's biggest holiday. In the week before, trains, buses and flights sell out and prices rise as everyone travels home; for three to five days after New Year's Eve many shops, restaurants and family-run hotels close, while temples and flower markets are at their liveliest. Book transport a month or more ahead, or avoid travelling in the days either side.