Mui Ne
Around 6km west of Mui Ne, these Cham towers occupy a hillside with sweeping views of nearby Phan Thiet and a cemetery filled with candy-like tombstones…
Must-see attractions in Southeast Coast
Quy Nhon
It’s hard to miss the 17m-high Buddha (built in 1972) heralding Quy Nhon’s main pagoda, set back from the road by 143 Ð Tran Cao Van. The pagoda was…
Southeast Coast
These towers are hard to find, sitting in the countryside 35km northwest of Quy Nhon. Dating from the late 12th century, the largest of the three brick…
Southeast Coast
This museum is built on the site of the Tay Son brothers’ house and encompasses an ancient tamarind tree said to have been planted by the brothers…
Southeast Coast
A beautiful nature reserve 55km northwest of Quy Nhon, Ham Ho takes in a jungle-lined 3km stretch of clean, fish-filled river. It's best explored by kayak…
Nha Trang
The three waterfalls and refreshing pools at Ba Ho Falls are in a forested area 23km north of Nha Trang and about 2km west of Phu Huu village. Turn off…
Con Dao Islands
On the northeastern edge of town, this prison was built in 1971 by the Americans, and had 384 chambers. The cells had corrugated-iron roofs, and were…
Quy Nhon
This little stony beach at the foot of Ganh Rang was once a favourite holiday spot of Queen Nam Phuong. There's a cafe and great views back over Quy Nhon…
Phan Rang & Thap Cham
This Cham village is known for its pottery and you’ll see several family shops in front of the mud and bamboo houses. It's around 4km northwest of Phan…
Vung Tau
These six massive cannons, all with support trenches, demonstrate how strategically important Cap St Jacques was to the colonial authorities (it guarded…
Vung Tau
Built by the French, this 1910 lighthouse boasts a spectacular 360° view of Vung Tau. From Cau Da Pier on Ð Ha Long, take a sharp right on the alley north…
Mui Ne
This stream flows through a patch of dunes and past some interesting sand and rock formations. It’s a pleasant walk wading from the sea up the creek to…
Con Dao Islands
Located in the former French commandant's residence, this museum has exhibits on Vietnamese resistance against the French, communist opposition to the…
Nha Trang
This citadel dates from the 17th-century Trinh dynasty. It was rebuilt by Prince Nguyen Anh (later Emperor Gia Long) in 1793 during his successful…
Con Dao Islands
Built by the French in 1930, this crumbling complex was initially known as the 'pigsty' as prisoners were kept in farmyard-style quarters and fed like…
Con Dao Islands
On the north side of Con Son Town, Bai Loi Voi is a broad sand-and-shingle beach with lots of seashells and shade-providing coastal trees. At low tide…
Quy Nhon
Located 25km north of Quy Nhon, the biggest seated Buddha in Southeast Asia enjoys a commanding hillside location with sweeping sea views. Access is via a…
Nha Trang
Do Dien Khanh is a welcoming host and very talented photographer of Vietnamese landscapes and life – his portraits of minority people are captivating…
Con Dao Islands
Small museum dedicated to the life of teenager martyr and national heroine Vo Thi Sau.
Con Dao Islands
This islet, west of Con Son Island, has a couple of tiny, pristine, empty cove beaches. Talk to boat captains in Con Dao about setting up a trip here.
Tuy Hoa
This striking white war memorial in the south of town has been designed with overlapping sails that are vaguely reminiscent of the Sydney Opera House.
Con Dao Islands
On the south side of Con Son town, this appealing beach has a green mountain backdrop, but there are a good number of fishing boats moored nearby.
Con Dao Islands
The ruins of this bridge, built by prisoners under the French occupation, lie in the hills 1km northwest of Con Son town.
Mui Ne
Mui Ne's main market is a traditional nontouristy affair where locals shop for food and essentials.
Phan Rang & Thap Cham
The 135-year old Quang Cong Pagoda is a colourful Chinese temple in the town centre.
Nha Trang
Billed as an outdoor aquarium, it's actually more a fish-breeding farm where over 40 species of fish, crustacean and other marine creatures are raised…
