As far as reasons to visit Vietnam go, its beaches are far less known than Vietnam’s other attractions — but that’s quickly changing, as formerly sleepy fishing villages have seen far more moolah coming in from tourists than from the day’s catch.

With over 2,000 miles of coastline, it was inevitable that Vietnam’s beaches, in places like Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Da Nang would finally rise in the rankings of hot beach destinations, alongside established places like Phuket and Boracay.

Ti Top Island & Beach, Ha Long Bay

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Cát HảiHai PhongVietnam

Perhaps it’s only fitting that an island named after a famous Russian cosmonaut offers a majestic 360-degree view of Ha Long Bay at its peak and a compact but tourist-friendly beach at its base. Read More