About An Bang Beach
An Bang Beach is a public sandy beach located in Cam An Ward, about 3 kilometers north of Hoi An Ancient Town in Da Nang Municipality, Vietnam. Stretching along the central coast, it is known for its soft white sand, clear water and relatively quiet atmosphere compared to nearby Cua Dai Beach. The beach is lined with seafood restaurants, sun loungers and fishing boats, serving both local fishing activity and tourism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long stretch of pale sandy shoreline with clear shallow water, lined with casual seafood restaurants, cafes, sun loungers and umbrellas. The northern end retains a fishing village character with round basket boats and fishing boats on the sand, while the central area is more developed for tourists. The setting is open and flat with views of Cham Islands offshore, suitable for swimming, walking along the shore, sunbathing and dining with sea views.
Key highlights
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Long sandy beach with soft white sand and clear water
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Quieter and less crowded atmosphere than Cua Dai Beach
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Popular sunrise and sunset viewing spot
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Beachfront seafood restaurants and cafes
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Active local fishing village with basket boats at northern end
History of An Bang Beach
An Bang Beach developed from a traditional fishing village shoreline serving Cam An community. From the early 2000s it gradually developed for tourism as an alternative to Cua Dai Beach, retaining fishing activities alongside beach tourism services.
Culture & Context
The beach reflects the coastal fishing culture of Hoi An with daily fishing boat activity, basket boats and seafood cuisine. It serves as a communal recreation area for locals and visitors and is part of the broader Hoi An coastal cultural landscape.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Da Nang International Airport, about 28-30 km north, then continue by road via taxi or shuttle |
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