Travel publisher Lonely Planet of the United States has suggested the 10 best beaches to visit in the nation, with famous sites such as Hoi An, Phu Quoc, and Nha Trang featured on the list.

An Bang Beach located in Cam An ward about five km from Hoi An Ancient Town has been listed among the world’s top 50 most relaxing places, as complied by Spa Seekers, the UK's leading spa booking specialists.

A photoshoot of Quang Lang beach in Thai Binh province in the summer sun by Vu Thanh Thuy has gone viral on many social media sites.

The provinces in the central coastal region stretch along an S-shaped curve, most of them bordered by the sea. This is an area with many beautiful beaches that attract local and foreign tourists.