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A long stretch of peace and
tranquility at Bai Dai Beach
Bai Dai (Long Beach) in central Khanh Hoa Province has slowly
gained popularity in recent years with the tourist brigade, as
locals wake up to the potential of this ‘sleeping beauty'.
Bai Dai stretches for 10 kilometers across
Cam Hai Dong Commune in Cam Ranh Town, and its pristine beauty,
white sands.
And shallow turquoise waters are an increasing draw for
visitors.
The beach got its name from the vast sandy arc that appears
during low tide on calm days.
The sea here is shallow which makes it an excel-lent place for
children and non-swimmers alike.
Tourists can also discover forests of poplar trees sitting atop
the beach's stunning sand dunes.
Visitors can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and cool off while
lying under the trees.
The trees also pro-vide a pleasant spot to have a picnic as well
as offering some much needed relief from the heat of the midday
sun.
However, those who expect to find accommodation similar to
other, more developed beach towns in Vietnam may be disappointed
upon arrival at Bai Dai.
Any such modern and comfortable resorts are still on the drawing
board.
The authorities of Khanh Hoa have plans to turn Bai Dai into one
of the major tourism areas in the southern part of the province,
and intend to build a four-star tourism complex with luxury
resorts on a 200-hectare site.
However, what Bai Dai lacks in accommodation, it makes up for in
cheap eateries.
There are around 30 makeshift restaurants lying along the one km
stretch of beach which visitors can enjoy.
Here, visitors can feast on fresh squid, fish and crab at lower
prices than those in the capital city of Nha Trang.
There is also the option of bringing your own food and drinks
and renting chairs at VND5,000 (US$0.31) each.
Finally, and somewhat surprisingly, each of the restaurants has
a fresh-water well where tourists can rinse off or bathe free of
charge.
A 21 km road opened in late April 2004, linking the southern
part of the Lo River in the provincial capital of Nha Trang to
the Cam Ranh Airport.
This has allowed easier access to this hidden treasure for
curious travelers, which means this gorgeous spot won't remain
so peaceful and secluded for much longer.
Those wishing to discover this secluded gem should go straight
on Nguyen Tat Thanh Boulevard for 10 km from Cam Ranh.
After passing through Dong Bo Mountain, continue going straight
along the dirt road for some 200 meters until you meet the sea
at Bai Dai.
Reported by Huy Tram - Source: thanhniennews[dot]com |
