If you want to spend some time on the beach during your Vietnam Cambodia tour, which is the best destination for beaches? Because of its long coastline, Vietnam has a lot more beaches than Cambodia. And with the vase number to choose from, Vietnam has better beaches than Cambodia. However, it doesn’t mean that there are no fine beaches in Cambodia. Here are some of the best beaches in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Why Vietnam has better beaches than Cambodia?

Vietnam has a longer coastline than Cambodia

Because of the longer coastline, Vietnam has a wider range of beaches to choose from, and the type of beach varies from north to south. The beaches in north Vietnam are beautiful and natural. They can be a little rough around the edges, and more for those that are looking for the nature experience.

As you travel south, you come to the more tropical beaches, long and narrow, but with white sand and stunning waters. The Central region beaches are also hugely popular with tourists, and are much more developed than in other areas of the country.

In the south of Vietnam, there are even more beaches. As the coastline turns from the east to the south, the change in climate makes the beaches in south Vietnam even more popular, and even more beautiful.

With such a range of beaches in the three climate regions, it is a small wonder the country has been rated as having some of the world’s best beaches. When you visit Vietnam, don’t miss the chance to visit some of the best beaches.

Vietnam offers a better beach tour experience than Cambodia

Cambodia is relatively new to the tourist industry, and its beach areas are a lot less developed. And while they do have that rustic charm in many of the beaches in Cambodia, many look for the quality of service and the overall beach experience when visiting. And Vietnam has more beaches to cater to that beach experience for tourists.

In Vietnam they have also had a little longer to develop their beach tourism, and not only are the amenities often better in quality and quantity, especially on the most popular beaches, but the standard of service can is normally much better too, as the Vietnamese tourist industry has more experience in handling international customers.

Best Beaches in Vietnam

Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc has several beaches to choose from, such as Long Beach, famous for its snorkeling and fascinating marine life. But of them all, Sao Beach is considered the most beautiful. Famed for its pure white sand and clear blue sea, Sao Beach is framed by mountains making it even more impressive.

Phu Quoc Island has one of the best beaches in Vietnam and is the perfect escape spot.

Nha Trang

The most popular beach in Nha Trang

is Nha Trang Beach in the city and Hon Chong Beach just outside. But for ultimate beauty, Hon Tam Beach on Hon Tam Island off the coast of Nha Trang is the perfect spot. Voted one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the stunning beaches are backed by beautiful wilderness, and yet offer such modern delights as volleyball, flyboarding, water motos, pearl diving, underwater walking, and scuba diving.

Da Nang

Da Nang has a beach for every occasion, whether you want to relax, enjoy beautiful sunrises, take excursions in boats, getting in some surfing. But for most, the best beach in Da Nang is Tien Sa Beach, located outside the city on the Son Tra Peninsula. This unique cove is renowned as one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, has some stunning mountain views, 5-star cleanliness in the crystal clear water and soft white sand, and is the best place in Vietnam for amazing sunsets.

Hoi An

Hoi An’s beaches are among the best in Vietnam, and for a small place, you have quite a choice, from An Bang and Cua Dai beaches to the Binh Minh Beach and the (no longer) Hidden Beach. But for the best beaches in Hoi An, you have to take a boat to Cham Island. Rimmed with stunning tropical white-sand beaches, there are plenty of isolated spots to relax in, several more developed beaches, and some of Vietnam’s best scuba diving spots.

Tourists can enjoy Cham Island snorkeling to explore the water world.

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, surprisingly, has some great beaches to visit within a short distance from the city center. Vung Tau Beach and Mui Ne Beach are just a few hours from Saigon, but the best of them is Long Hai Beach. Among the most beautiful beaches in Southern Vietnam, Long Hai beach has tropical white sand, crystal clear water, and some amazing fresh seafood, caught locally. And it has great diving in the cooler waters.

Con Dao, located not far from Ho Chi Minh City, is a group of islands that are renowned for their beaches. Accessed by flight or boat, the coastline is dotted with coral reefs, and the beaches are all stunning. However, by far the best is the Dan Trau Beach, with its pristine beauty and clear blue water. Lined with a thick bamboo forest, green pine trees, and tropical jungle, the beach is perfect for relaxation, with only a few local vendors who can provide your drinks and a hammock.

Best Beaches in Cambodia

Although Cambodia's beaches are not as famous as Vietnam's, there are still some beaches worth visiting during your Cambodia tour.

Koh Rong Island

Koh Rong Island has long been the place to go in Cambodia for beach visits, and there are a number of outstanding beaches you can take in on the island. However, while other beaches have parties and family atmospheres, Lonely Beach on the northern side of the island is the most beautiful beach on Koh Rong. Almost a desert-island paradise, the rustic accommodation only adds to the beauty and charm, and the crystal clear waters and soft white sands surrounded by tall palm trees make it everything you need.

Koh Rong Sanloem

Koh Rong Sanloem, the sister island of Koh Rong, is another place for great beaches in Cambodia. It also caters to many tastes and preferences, including white sand beaches dotted with tall palm trees. But the best of all is the ultimately isolated beach that takes a 40-minute walk through the jungle to get to. Lazy Beach is just what it says, a lazy little beach in a quiet little cove tucked away on the western side of the island, with silky sands and blue waters glittering in the sun. Accommodation may be basic, but the stunning mountain views more than make up for it.

The breathtaking sunset view of Lazy Beach.

Sihanoukville

Sihanoukville contains the more developed of Cambodia’s beaches, and with four beautiful beaches - Serendipity, Independence, Occheuteal, and Otres - the choices are tough. Sihanoukville has been well developed in recent years, and much of the old rustic bamboo-hut charm has gone, replaced with tourist traps and beachside bars and resorts. However, the best beach is still Otres Beach, once the main paradise for backpackers, and still the most popular today. Otres is split into two beaches, and while the tourists tend to fill Otres 1 for the sand and swimming, Otres 2 is better for relaxation and is much less crowded.

Conclusion

Vietnam has a major edge over Cambodia when it comes to the best beaches, but only because of the number of beaches available. With its longer coastline, there are more choices and better options. But don’t give up on Cambodia just yet. The Island beaches are still stunning, and a couple really is outstanding. If you want a beach holiday during your Vietnam and Cambodia tour, just feel free to contact us. Our local travel expert will recommend the best beach for you according to your interests.

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