Impressive landscapes in Vietnam: Longest beach road, largest lagoon, biggest island and more
The longest beach, the largest lagoon, the pearl island, the longest sea road in Vietnam ... are impressive places that attract tourists to explore thanks to their charming beauty.
Possessing many beautiful and famous beaches, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa province) promises to bring you an enjoyable experience. This central region is the destination that attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists in recent years. Khanh Hoa is also the province that holds 10 records, such as the locality has many of the most beautiful and famous bays in Vietnam; The telescope at Nha Trang Pasteur Institute - the first telescope in Vietnam; The largest stamp set on marine life in Vietnam at the Institute of Oceanography.
Tra Co Beach is located in Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh province. The beach is 17 km long, recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization as the longest beach in Vietnam. This place attracts visitors with its wide and flat beach, fine white sand that touches the all-year-round blue seawater. (Photo: Kienthuc)
Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) holds the record for being the largest island in Vietnam. Phu Quoc island is located in the Gulf of Thailand. It has a triangular shape covering an area of about 574 km2. Phu Quoc Pearl Island is a famous tourist destination that is chosen by many tourists for the New Year holiday. (Photo: Kienthuc)
Diep Son Island (Khanh Hoa) is located in Van Phong Bay, famous for its unique white sand path, separating the sea surface, appearing at low tide. With a length of about 700 m, this is considered the longest sea road in Vietnam, giving visitors the feeling of traveling between the vast ocean. The ideal time for visitors to Diep Son Island is from January to August each year. (Photo: Kienthuc)
With a population density of about 1,888 people/ km2, Ly Son (Quang Ngai) becomes the place with the highest population density among the island districts in Vietnam. It is famous for its garlic onion fields, green beaches, and unique crater relics. (Photo: Kienthuc)
Cat Ba archipelago consists of 367 small islands, considered the archipelago that owns the highest number of islands in Vietnam. When coming to this place, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Cat Ba national park, the activities of kayak sailing on the bay or enjoying a variety of attractive marine specialties from natural seafood to local cuisine. (Photo: Kienthuc)
Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon system stretches for 68 km, belongs to 4 districts of Phong Dien, Quang Dien, Huong Tra, and Phu Vang, Thua Thien - Hue province. This is the largest brackish water lagoon in Southeast Asia with rich fauna and flora resources. Sunrise and sunset are the two best times to admire the lagoon scene. (Photo: Kienthuc)
The Bac Lieu wind power plant located in Vinh Trach Dong Commune, Bac Lieu City, is considered the largest wind power project in the country. This is also the only marine wind power field in Vietnam. When viewed from a distance, the panoramic view of the wind power field with 62 turbine pillars standing between the blue sky and the sea wind creates a Europe-like landscape. (Photo: Kienthuc)
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