Travelling to a busy city such as Saigon, you would want an escape aside from the fun attractions that are within arms reach in the heart of the city. A short weekend getaway to get some fresh air and summer vibe away from the hustle and bustle of the city is such a luxury that even locals long for.
Get a taste of the summer vibe without the need to travel too far from the city, here’s the top 3 best beaches to visit near Saigon:
PHUOC HAI
Seated at the foot of Minh Dam mountain, Phuoc Hai town, Dat Do, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, this beach near Saigon is considered the most attractive in Vung Tau. This beach boasts unspoiled turquoise waters and vast white sand surrounded by bewitching rocks.
Expect an inviting cool crystal clear water with small snails and crabs swarming around the glistening sand. Basking in the sun while enjoying a relaxing walk on its beach or play catch with your travel buddies. If you’re an early riser, the sunrise here is something that will leave you speechless.
Fishermen in Phuoc Hai mainly make their living by fishing. The place is also the oldest fishing village found in Ba Ria – Vung Tau.
Are you looking at tasting some of the seafood finds in Phuoc Hai? Here’s a tip, there’s an array of seafood varieties available to choose from, you can enjoy some fresh catch from fishermen, find a place at the beach to settle and prepare your meal for the best dining experience at the beach.
CAN GIO
Can Gio is located in the coastal district of Saigon about 50 km from the heart of the city. It is home to long sandy beaches combined with its own pristine sea creating a sense of calming vibe – a breath of fresh air.
Reaching this beach by motorbike, you will need to follow the Huynh Tan Phat Street, pass by Nha Be to Binh Khanh ferry. Crossing the ferry and running straight axis to reach Can Gio beach.
The place is known to be the green lung of the South and the stunning first biosphere reserve found in Vietnam. An escape path to run away from the noise of the city – a soothing experience perfected by cool breeze.
For a short excursion, you can head over to the Vam Sat area where you can enjoy the lush greens and an abundance of different flora and fauna around the area (don’t miss to check the monkey island out for a bit of fun!).
Should you feel craving to fill an empty stomach from all of the exploring, Can Gio is filled with several restaurants along its streets offering mouthwatering seafood dishes and delicacies, for a more premier food shop, head over to the 30-4 street. If not, you can just grab your choice of seafood from the Hang Duong market and bring it to the beach to eat!
TAN THANH
A 2-hour drive from Saigon,Tan Thanh is the iconic longest black sand beach in Vietnam. To reach this equally stunning and intriguing beach,head to the direction of Highway 50, passing Can Giuoc, Can Duoc about 50km to Go Cong. From here, just follow the Provincial Highway 862 – about a 15km of drive.
If you fancy dipping in, this is not the best option for such activity. Basically, this beach is popularized by its faint black shade and yet, this is considered as the longest and strikingly beautiful black sand beach in Vietnam.
The sand feels soft and silky as your toes sink its way in as you walk along the beach. Tan Thanh beach is also uncomfortable and flat but stretches for a kilometer. Enjoy building sandcastles along the beach or a splash of cool seawater with your friends – not to mention you can bond while clam or horseshoe hunting on the beachside. If you’re out for an early trip, try to catch a glimpse of the alluring beauty of sunrise this beach has to offer.
