Central Vietnam

Region

The narrow coastal strip between the mountains and the sea, with much of the country's history. Hue's citadel and royal tombs, the old trading port of Hoi An and the beaches of Da Nang sit close together, Phong Nha's caves lie to the north, and Quy Nhon and Nha Trang have the long southern beaches. Heavy rain and typhoons hit from September to December; February to August is best.

Central Vietnam Imperial City of HuếMỹ SơnPhong Nha CaveMarble MountainsGolden BridgePhong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National ParkSon Doong CaveThien Duong CaveSon MyHoằng Phúc pagodaDemilitarised ZoneThien Mu PagodaBach Ma National ParkChina BeachCua Lo BeachCù Lao ChàmIndrapuraChrist the King CathedralMuseum of Cham SculptureSơn TràBen En National ParkChi Lang StadiumTomb of Khải ĐịnhNui Chua National ParkPu Mat National ParkBà Nà HillsVinh Moc TunnelsTomb of Tu DucTomb of Gia LongMy Khe BeachTomb of Dong KhanhThanh HóaDa NangNha TrangHoi AnVinhCam RanhCitadel of the Ho DynastyPo NagarĐồng HớiQui NhonQuy NhơnĐông HàQuảng NgãiTuy HòaHuế (provincial city)Sầm SơnQuảng Trạch districtNinh HòaLao BaoTam Kỳ

Central Vietnam essentials

Country: Vietnam
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Dong (₫)
Language: Vietnamese
Emergency: 03

Where to Go in Central Vietnam

City Hoi An Hoi AnHistoric town known for its lanterns City Đồng Hới Đồng HớiBase for Phong Nha's giant caves City Thanh Hóa Thanh HóaCity in Thanh Hóa Province, Vietnam Island Cua Lo Beach Cua Lo BeachVietnamese beach known for long sandy shoreline Island Cù Lao Chàm Cù Lao ChàmVietnamese island group and marine reserve near Hoi An Island My Khe Beach My Khe BeachLong sandy urban beach in Da Nang History Imperial City of Huế Imperial City of HuếVietnamese imperial citadel and royal tomb complex History Mỹ Sơn Mỹ SơnCluster of Hindu temple ruins of Cham kingdom History Son My Son MyVietnamese village associated with the 1968 Mỹ Lai massacre Nature Phong Nha Cave Phong Nha CaveExtensive limestone cave system with spectacular karst formations Nature Marble Mountains Marble MountainsCluster of limestone hills featuring caves and Buddhist shrines Nature Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National ParkKarst park with caves and dense tropical forest
Regions & Cities
Thanh Hóa Explore Thanh Hóa Sam Son’s sandy beaches, the centuries-old Ho Citadel and busy riverfront markets bring visitors to Thanh Hóa. Explore Da Nang Coastal Da Nang mixes wide sandy beaches with the lit Dragon Bridge, seafood markets and the Marble Mountains’ caves. Nha Trang Explore Nha Trang A seaside city with a long public beach, Nha Trang offers island boat trips, scuba and snorkeling, Po Nagar Cham Towers and Thap Ba mud-bath spas - plus seafood restaurants along the palm-lined promenade. Hoi An Explore Hoi An A low riverside town of lantern-lit alleys and tailor shops, Hoi An’s Japanese Covered Bridge, riverside cafés and vendors selling cao lầu make it compact for food, handicrafts and quick trips to An Bang beach. Vinh Explore Vinh A provincial hub on Vietnam’s north-central coast, Vinh draws visitors for nearby Cửa Lò beaches, the Kim Liên museum about Ho Chi Minh’s childhood, bustling seafood markets and rice-land scenery; expect simple eateries serving grilled fish and morning market life. Explore Cam Ranh Framing a deep, protected bay, Cam Ranh draws beachgoers, diving trips and military-history visitors; the bay shelters ferries, fresh seafood vendors and quiet sand strips away from nearby Nha Trang. Citadel of the Ho Dynasty Explore Citadel of the Ho Dynasty The Ho Dynasty citadel in Thanh Hóa province preserves massive stone ramparts and archaeological remains from a 14th-15th-century Vietnamese capital; visitors study fortress construction and rural rice landscapes. Po Nagar Explore Po Nagar In Nha Trang, the Po Nagar Cham Towers are an 8th-12th-century Cham temple complex atop a hill on the Cai River; visitors come for Cham sculpture, rituals and city views.

Central Vietnam at a Glance

Local Time
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