Dai Lanh Beach, Khanh Hoa

Located in southern Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province, some 80-kilometers north of the popular beach city of Nha Trang, is the little known Dai Lanh Beach. It’s a gently curving slice of white-sand beauty that has been known domestically as a pristine spot for many years, but thankfully it remains undeveloped and is usually only seen by tourists from the window of their train or coach. It’s a good stopping point for anyone on one of the Saigon-to-Hanoi road-trip routes, with several budget guesthouses and roadside stalls making this not a completely out-of-the-way destination. With a little bit of infrastructure, combined with the secluded feel of Dai Lanh – practically deserted and overlooked by tall mountains on all sides – you could feel at home very quickly at this beautiful beach.