Vietnam South Central Coast

Da Nang is the fifth largest city in Vietnam and one of the major port cities, in addition to Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong. Situated on the coast of the Eastern Sea, at the opening end of the Hàn River, it is the biggest city in Central Vietnam. Da Nang is the commercial and educational center of Central Vietnam, with a well-sheltered, easily accessible port; its location on the path of National Route 1A and the North–South Railway makes it a hub for transportation. It is located within 100km of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Imperial City of Hue, the Old Town of Hoi An, and the My Son ruins. It is the third biggest economic center in Vietnam.

Hoi An, formerly Faifo, boasts a vibrant history as a thriving trade port in Southeast Asia dating back to the 15th century. As a flourishing hub for the trade of silk, spices, ceramics, and other goods, it drew merchants from the Philippines, China, Japan, and various European nations. The city's prosperity led to a unique blend of cultures that is reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and traditions. As the river's course shifted in the late 18th century, Hoi An's commercial prominence gradually declined. However, its commitment to preserving its cultural heritage earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition, safeguarding its cultural legacy.

Nha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hpa Province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. Nha Trang is well known for its beaches and scuba diving and has developed into a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of backpackers, as well as more affluent travelers on the south-east Asia circuit; it is already very popular with Vietnamese tourists, with Nha Trang Bay widely considered as among the world's most beautiful bays. Tourists are welcome to participate in the Sea Festival, held biennially. Other attractions include a temple, a lovely seaside promenade, and a temple.

Phan Thiet is the capital of Binh Thuan province, on the coast in south-eastern Vietnam, where all government offices for the province are located. While most of the inhabitants live in the city center, the others live in the four wards, extending from Suoi Nuoc beach in the north-east to the Ke Ga lighthouse in the south-west. Traditionally, fishing and manufacturing of fish sauce has been the main source of Phan Thiet’s income thus far, the picturesque fishing fleet in the harbor colorful proof. Drawn by the beautiful beaches of the area, tourism is rapidly replacing the fish industry as the main employer.

Quy Nhon is a coastal city in Binh Dịnh Province in central Vietnam. It is composed of 16 wards and five communes. Historically, the commercial activities of the city focused on agriculture and fishing. In recent years, however, there has been a significant shift towards service industries and tourism. There is also a substantial manufacturing sector. Its attraction include the beach and a local temple.

Tuy Hoa is the capital city of Phu Yen Province in south-central Vietnam. The city is formulated mainly from alluvial of the downstream of Da Rang River. There are two mountains in the center of the city: Chop Chai Mountain and Nhan Mountain. Da Rang River and Nhan Mountain create a poetic landscape. There is a Champa Temple on the top of Nhan Mountain. Standing at this place, visitors easily enjoy a full view of Tuy Hoa city.

Phan Rang–Thap Cham, also called Panduranga, is a new city in Vietnam and the capital of Ninh Thuan Province. Thap Cham and Pham Rang district has become a centre for the maintenance of Cham culture. Much of the district is occupied by Cham people where they have rice paddies, orchards of grapes and peaches, flocks of goats and Brahman cattle. Their towers (the 'Thap') are beautiful memorials to their kings and queens. There are several Cham sites with dilapidated towers along the central coast of Vietnam and major sites in Mỹ Sơn and Nha Trang.

Mui Ne is a coastal fishing town in the Binh Thuan Province of Vietnam. The town is a ward of the city of Phan Thiet, and along with the other wards of city that stretch along the coast for 50km, have been transformed into a resort destination since the mid 1990s. Most notably, tourism has developed in the area from the city center to Mui Ne, which has more than a hundred beach resorts, as well as restaurants, bars, shops and cafes. Mui Ne ward has two beaches; Ganh Beach and Suoi Nuoc Beach, both with a number of resorts and a few shops and restaurants. Strong sea breezes make all these beaches very popular for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Other attractions include the scenic Sand Dunes.