With its wild, untamed landscape, Nhat Le Beach stands out among hundreds of sun-drenched beach destinations in Vietnam. The fine sand and clear blue sea create a breathtaking scene that always awaits lovers of natural beauty. That is the reason why sightseers should never skip this attraction in the central province of Quang Binh on their north-south journey throughout the S-shaped country.
1. Where is Nhat Le Beach? How to get there?
About 3 kilometers to the northeast of Dong Hoi city’s center in Quang Binh province, the estuary of the Nhat Le River empties into the East Sea. There lies an unspoiled beach named Nhat Le. On the sand of Nhat Le Beach, there are morning glory plants with purple flowers, creating an extremely wild natural charm.
To get to Nhat Le Beach from the center of Dong Hoi city, take Tran Hung Dao street and continue until you see the Nhat Le Bridge. Then, turn right onto Truong Phap street. Continue along the road for nearly a kilometer, as the seascape gradually comes into view, until you reach the entrance gate to Nhat Le Beach. There are no entrance fees or tickets required to visit this tourist spot.
2. The best time to explore Nhat Le Beach in Quang Binh
This beach in Vietnam attracts a vast number of tourists all year round since it is beautiful in its own way throughout the year. However, the most recommended time to visit Nhat Le lasts from May to August, during the summer months. This is the period when the sea water seems clearer under the warm sun rays, and there is almost no storm coming in at this time. With these favorable climate conditions, this is also the tourist season when visitors can comfortably dip their bodies in the calm blue waves or simply sit on the beach soaking up the sun.
3. Top experiences that you should not miss at Nhat Le Beach
3.1. Capture the beautiful sunrise and sunset
Multicolor patches reflected in the sea surface by the sun going up and down bring romantic images of Nhat Le Beach. For photoholics, this poetic coastal scenery is a wonderful chance to shoot some excellent pictures of sunrise and sunset over the shimmering water. Don’t forget to hit the beach at dawn or dusk so as to deeply feel the glorious Nhat Le, which is slightly different from its daytime sun-kissed charm!
3.2. Take a leisurely walk along the beach
Visiting this Quang Binh beach, you should take a walk alongside to admire the romantic, mirror-like seawater. The early morning is the ideal time to enjoy yourself on the pure white sand and love the feel of cool waves of water on your feet. Walk on the smooth white sand, listen to the sound of waves washing ashore, and admire the awe-inspiring sight of the vast blue sea. This will certainly bring you a more chilled-out atmosphere than ever.
3.3. Participate in a lotof thrilling water sports
Taking a tour to Nhat Le Beach in Vietnam, you may enjoy a host of exciting outdoor activities for relaxation, particularly swimming to relax yourself in the rippling sea. The bathing area is deep enough but very safe, so almost everyone can swim here. Not only can you go swimming, but you can also join in a series of other interesting water sports as well, such as parachute jumping, boat sailing, or sand-skating with your friends.
3.4. Experience exciting night squid fishing
If you are keen on exploring what the real working life of a fisherman is like, you can consider joining a squid fishing tour on Nhat Le Beach at night. Your tour on the sea is accompanied by a group of experienced fishermen who will be pleased show you detailed techniques for catching squid as well as the way to distinguish between different types of seafood and cook them on-site.
4. What to eat on your getaway to Nhat Le Beach Quang Binh?
Aside from admiring its attractive seaside landscape, visitors to this Quang Binh beach should not miss specialties prepared with ingredients found only in Vietnam's central sea zone, to name a few:
- Varieties of fresh seafood
- Rice dumpling cake (banh bot loc)
- Bummalo hotpot (lau ca khoai)
- Cactus soup (canh xuong rong)
- Barbecued chicken served with Cheo salt (ga nuong cham muoi cheo)
With its long coastlines stretching from the north to the south, Vietnam has many lovely beaches for tourists to discover. In addition to Nhat Le Beach in Quang Binh, some other ones that are well worth a visit include Long Beach in Phu Quoc, Doc Let Beach in Nha Trang, An Bang Beach in Hoi An, My Khe Beach in Da Nang, etc.
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Still retaining a certain pristine charm despite the process of modernization and urbanization in the locality, Nhat Le Beach is such a special destination for enthusiastic explorers who appreciate the beauty of nature. If you are wondering what to do in Quang Binh province, let’s set foot on this unspoiled beach to discover the relaxed feel it brings.
