Vinh Hien beach a premier, lesser known destination
Vinh Hien in central Vietnam's Thua Thien-Hue Province lures visitors with its pristine scenery, rocky beaches and clear water.
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The 2 km beach in Vinh Hien Commune of Phu Loc District, 50 km from Hue's center, is a favorite destination among many locals. It boasts a wild beauty and much potential as a resort tourism destination.
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After swimming, you can scale Mount Tuy Van to get a whiff of fresh cliff air, explore Ham Rong rock or view Chan May Port.
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Vinh Hien Beach is beautiful throughout the day, from dawn to dusk.
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Many Phu Loc District locals enjoy watching flocks of albatross return to their nests after a tiring day foraging out at sea.
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Waves beckon aspiring campers who enjoy singing by a fire at night.
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Most local fishermen are voracious participants in volunteer programs to clean up the surrounding environment. They also avoid using disposable plastic, which helps preserve Vinh Hien Beach.
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Thanh Duy, author of the photo series, said he was much enchanted by the landscape here.
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Visitors should come prepared with proper shoes to traverse mossy rocks because though they are beautiful, some are quite slippery and even sharp.
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