Located in the central province of Nghe An about 18km from Vinh city, Cua Lo beach is one of the most popular destinations for  tourists, particularly during the summer. Visitors to Cua Lo beach have an excellent opportunity to see beautiful natural scenery, enjoy unique tourist activities and taste seafood on the sand dunes near the crystal clear blue water.

Sunrise on Cua Lo beach

Cua Lo is famous for its legth of 10km beach, good accommodation and very delicious seafood. Not far from Cua Lo are three small islands, called Hon Ngu, Hon Chu, and Hon Mat, which are dazzlingly breath taking. Tourists in Vietnam travel can visit more than 350km to Cua Lo from Hanoi by car or train to escape the heat and noise of the city.

Hotels on one side and pine and coconut trees on the other of the main road running along Cua Lo beach as well as the stands of trees growing as a natural barrier against beach erosion provide cool cover for sun-soaked tourists.

In Cua Lo beach, tourists for Vietnam travel guide have many opportunities to see a number of famous historical sites such as: the tomb of King Mai Hac De and Kim Lien village - the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh. Annually, a tourism festival takes place usually in early May, to welcome the first tourists to the beach on summer holiday.

Cua Lo serves as a numerous swimming pool, while Cua Hoi on Hon Ngu island, just 2km away, is famous for delicious seafood at reasonable prices.

Near the beach there is a chain of three and four-star hotels such as the Green Hotel, Pacific Hotel, Saigon-Kim Lien Hotel and several resorts.

During the day, tourists can spend their time sunbathing, drinking coconut juice, relaxing on the beach,or chatting with friends over a glass of beer and clear fresh seafood. Other activities on offer such as karaoke singing, night fishing from small boats, and riding in a horse-drawn cart or on a tandem bicycle.

On the beach, there is a fish market from which travelers can buy fresh shrimp,crabs, squid, oysters and may ask local restaurant owners to cook for them. 

What most impresses tourists to Cua Lo beach is the honesty, friendliness and hospitality of the locals who invite them to buy Cu Do cakes made of peanuts, sugar and ginger, and some other special products like fish sauce or shrimp paste.

Source: VOV

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