Cua Dai Beautyful Beach, Hoi An Why visit Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An, Vietnam? 5km from the ancient town of Hoi An, the beach is about 3km long x 300m wide (depending on tides of course) and there is always a spot to sit. What is Cua Dai Beach? Pure beach relaxation. Gently sloping white sands with lapping waves, this is a swimming beach and definitely not one for the surfers. Not really secluded and rarely deserted, the sheer size of this beach guarantees there is a spot for all. As with almost all Vietnamese beaches, Cua Dai has its fair share of commercialism. Deckchairs, umbrellas, rubber tubes, etc. can be hired and there is no shortage of food and drink vendors. However, since most travelers to Hoi An are either ensconced within the confines of one of the luxury hotels or simply visit the town – and not the beach – for the day, the in-your-face commercialism doesn’t happen as badly here. If your Vietnam travel itinerary does not afford time for a dedicated beach destination stopover somewhere else, then this is the perfect choice to kill two birds with one stone: take an extra day to do the historical and cultural charms of Hoi An and surrounds as well as a short beach break. Where is Cua Dai Beach? Hoi An is 35km south of Danang. Cua dai beach is 5km northeast of Hoi An town and easily accessed by road. When to visit Cua Dai Beach? April to August is the best time to visit Cua Dai beach. August-September also heralds the beginning of the typhoon season, so some pounding surf and stormy weather can be experienced. How to get to Cua Dai Beach? By Air Vietnam Airlines flies to/from HCMC (Tan Son Nhat), Hanoi (Noi Bai) and Danang several times daily. Return tickets, before taxes and charges, are approximately VND 476,000 (US$26.75) from both. Several regional international airlines also fly directly into Danang International Airport. By Rail All express and non-express trains stop at Danang station. Ticket costs for the 17-odd hour journey from HCMC to Danang start at VND 388,000 (US$21.80). VND 328,000 (US$18.43) will get you the cheapest ticket for the 14 or so hour journey down from Hanoi. By Road A taxi between Danang and Hoi An will cost approximately VND 200,000 (US$11.25). A taxi from Hoi An to Cua Dai beach will cost approximately VND 50,000 (US$2.80) one way. For the adventurous, a xe om to/from Hoi An and Cua Dai beach should be no more than VND 50,000 (US$2.80) return – not including waiting time.
Posted on: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 09:49:33 +0000
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