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W
hen it comes to travel in
Central Vietnam, there’s
much talk about the impe-
rial city of Hue, the Cham
ruins of My Son and the old trading port
town of Hoi An. Undoubtedly, these
UNESCO-accredited world heritage
sites have long been must-see spots for
tourists in the region.
However, the gold Central Coast of
Vietnam boasts a broader mix of attrac-
tions. Besides its numerous UNESCO
accredited cultural heritage sites, pris-
tine beaches and jaw dropping scenery
make the central coast provinces, espe-
cially Danang, Hoi An, Nha Trang and
Binh Thuan, luxury sea-tourism centers
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timeout
The Central Vietnam coast is emerging as a major tourism hotspot with many
untouched areas waiting to be explored, writes
Hanh Son
COMING OF AGE
THE GOLD COAST IN CENTRAL VIETNAM
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Some of the most famous images of Vietnam:
- the conical hat and ao dai, the lotus flower and
the sand dunes of Mui Ne
Tourists arrive at Phu Yen airport