This place has a long coastline, surrounded by high mountains and rocky cliffs, an ideal paradise for camping and watching the sunrise. Let’s explore this beautiful beach with Origin Vietnam.
1. Where Is Bai Dong Beach?
Bai Dong is located on Nghi Son peninsula, Tinh Gia district, Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam. It is about 70 km from Thanh Hoa city center and about 280 km south of Hanoi capital.
2. How Is Bai Dong Beach Unique?
Bai Dong Beach is known to tourists for its wildness and poetic beauty. Although it has been put into tourism exploitation for many years, the scenery here still retains its natural beauty, making anyone who comes here fascinated.
In addition, with its back leaning against the mainland and its front facing the East Sea. It can be said that Bai Dong is an extremely attractive destination thanks to the harmony of mixed colors. Such as: the blue of the sea, the white of the sky and clouds, the white sand banks, the green of the trees, … All create a tourist space worth experiencing.
3. When Is The Best Time To Visit Bai Dong Beach?
According to the experience of traveling to Bai Dong by many previous tourists. The most ideal time to visit this beach is from April to June. During this time, the weather is dry, light sunshine, suitable for swimming and experiencing outdoor activities.
Around May – August, if you want to visit Bai Dong, you need to proactively monitor the weather because at this time Thanh Hoa often has storms.
4. How To Get To Bai Dong Beach?
The route to Bai Dong is quite convenient, you can choose means of transport such as: motorbike, car or sleeper bus.
4.1. Personal vehicle
- If you want to be proactive in your journey, departing from Hanoi city, you can travel to Bai Dong beach by personal car. Travel time is about 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
- If you depart from Thanh Hoa city and are a backpacking enthusiast, you can choose to go to this beach by motorbike. Travel time ranges from 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. The route is extremely convenient, you can check Google Maps to choose the shortest route.
4.2. Sleeper bus or Limousine car
In addition to personal vehicles, you can also travel to Bai Dong in Thanh Hoa by bus or Limousine. At Nuoc Ngam, My Dinh and Giap Bat bus stations in Hanoi, there are many bus companies operating the Hanoi – Thanh Hoa route with ticket prices of about 180,000 – 250,000 VND/way/person.
Besides, some buses that go directly to Bai Dong that you can refer to are: Ly Thao bus, Truong Hang bus, Doan Thuy bus, … However, if you go to Bai Dong beach during the peak tourist season, you should proactively book tickets in advance so that the bus company can reserve a seat, avoiding the situation of “sold out tickets”.
5. Prices Of Some Services At Bai Dong Beach
Bai Dong is located in an ecological area, so to get to this beach, visitors must buy a ticket to park their motorbike and fresh water to shower.
- SUP rowing: About 300,000 VND/2 hours.
- Ticket to Bung Island: 300,000 VND/person.
- The resort hut on the island charges: 20,000 VND/person/way.
- Parking and fresh water shower service: 30,000 VND/person/time.
6. Activities And Experiences At Bai Dong Beach
Bai Dong is one of the tourist destinations in Thanh Hoa that is “HOT” recently. This beach is a paradise for those who want to temporarily leave the dust and noise of the city. When you come here, you will be immersed in nature, feel the wild beauty and experience many interesting activities
6.1. Admiring the wild, peaceful beauty
Not as bustling and crowded as Sam Son beach or Hai Tien beach, but Bai Dong beach still attracts tourists because of its quiet and peaceful beauty. This beach still retains its wild beauty, stimulating the curiosity of those who love to explore.
In particular, the most characteristic feature of Bai Dong beach is the extremely unique laterite beaches bestowed by nature. When you come here, you will feel all your worries being washed away by the waves of the sea.
What could be more wonderful than sitting on a long stretch of white sand, quietly watching the clear blue water, floating clouds and listening to the murmuring waves. No more hustle and bustle of the city, here there is only the peace and quiet of a pristine, idyllic beach.
6.2. Hunting for breathtaking sunrises and sunsets
When you come to Bai Dong beach, if you miss out on hunting for sunrises and sunsets on the sea, it would be a big mistake. The most ideal time to watch the sunrise on this beach is around 4:30 to 5:00 a.m.
At this time, the sun gradually rises, reflecting brilliant rays of sunlight on the sea surface. By dusk, the sun gradually “sets” into the sea. The space of the sea, water, clouds and sky seem to blend into one, creating a romantic, peaceful sunset scene.
6.3. Checking – in “virtual life” with a super cool background
When you come to Bai Dong beach, you just need to raise your camera to have beautiful photos to bring back. This Thanh Hoa tourist destination has countless beautiful check-in corners such as: the swing area on the beach, laterite beach, long white sand beach, …
Start your day with the breathtaking Sunrise tour. Capture the poetic, magical beauty of the sunrise over the sea, as the first light casts a warm glow over Thanh Hoa’s coastal charm. Experience this unforgettable moment and immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of dawn.
6.4. Experiencing many interesting activities at sea
In addition to admiring the beautiful scenery or freely checking in, Bai Dong beach also has many extremely interesting underwater activities. When coming here, you can camp overnight, paddle SUP to explore Bung island, dive to see coral or fish at sea, … 6.5. Learn about the daily life of fishermen here
When traveling to Bai Dong beach, you can visit Nghi Son fishing village to learn and experience the daily life of the people. Here you can explore the fishing activities of fishermen, experience rowing and enjoy many kinds of fresh seafood at extremely affordable prices.
7. Specialties When Traveling To Bai Dong Beach
When traveling to Bai Dong beach, you will have the opportunity to enjoy many kinds of fresh and attractive Thanh Hoa seafood. Some of the dishes include: shrimp, crab, snail, squid, mantis shrimp, etc. Along with that are many famous Thanh Hoa specialties, such as: sour spring rolls, shrimp rolls, Phu Quang sticky rice cake, eel paste, etc. Every dish is attractive, bearing the characteristics of Thanh’s culinary culture.
Here are some suggestions for delicious restaurants in Bai Dong that you can refer to:
- Huy Hoan Restaurant. Address: Bac Hai Village, Hai Thuong Commune, Nghi Son Town, Thanh Hoa Province
- Ut Thuy Hot Pot and Grill. Address: Opposite Hai Thuong Commune Station, Lien Hai Village, Hai Thuong Ward, Nghi Son Town, Thanh Hoa
- Loi Phuong Restaurant. Address: Nghi Son Island Commune, Nghi Son Town, Thanh Hoa Province
- Co Ha Bai Dong Restaurant, Nghi Son. Address: Bai Dong Nghi Son, Nghi Son Town, Thanh Hoa Province
8. Accommodation When Traveling To Bai Dong Beach
When traveling here, you can refer to some of the following accommodations:
- Ngoc Linh Villas. Address: Road to Hai Hoa beach, Hai Hao, Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.
- Hai Hoa Homestay. Address: Hai Hoa, Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.
- Nghi Son Hotel. Address: Bac Hai, Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.
- Anh Phat Inn Hotel & Restaurant. Address: Hai Thuong, Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.
- Semec Hotel. Address: Quoc Lo 1A Rd, Truc Lam, Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.
- Bella Nghi Son. Address: Road to Nghi Son Wharf, Hai Thuong, Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.
- Victoria Hai Hoa Hotel. Address: Hai Hoa, Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.
- Bui Gia Guesthouse. Address: Hai Hoa, Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.
- Ngoc Son 1 Guesthouse. Address: Road to Nghi Son, Thon, Hai Thuong, Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.
- The Lien Guesthouse. Address: Hai Thuong, Nghi Son, Thanh Hoa.
9. Some Other Tourist Attractions Near Bai Dong Beach
There are many interesting places to visit on Nghi Son peninsula. For a more complete exploration journey, you can combine a visit to Bai Dong beach with the following destinations:
9.1 Bien Son Pagoda:
This pagoda was formerly located in Bai Dong, but has now been moved to Nam Son village. Bien Son Pagoda plays an important role in the spiritual life of the people of Nghi Son island commune. When you come here, you will be able to explore the unique architecture of the pagoda and worship and enjoy the scenery.
9.2 Hon Me Island:
Known as the “pearl of Thanh Hoa”, Hon Me Island is becoming an attractive tourist destination for many visitors. This island has not been exploited much, so it still retains its pristine beauty and fresh, green nature.
10. Some Important Notes When Traveling To Bai Dong Beach
To make your trip to Bai Dong beach safe and enjoyable. You should refer to some of the necessary notes below:
- Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, jackets, hats, glasses, etc. to protect your skin;
- The beach does not allow visitors to bring food and drinks from outside, so you should comply;
- Before coming to Bai Dong beach, you should update information based on the weather. Avoid rainy and stormy days so as not to affect your activities and experiences.
With smooth white sand, clear blue water and pristine natural scenery, Bai Dong beach is truly a resort paradise. When you come here, you can not only immerse yourself in the cool water. But you also have the opportunity to camp overnight and watch the sunrise on the sea.
For more useful information about beautiful destinations in your upcoming vacation to Vietnam. Contact Origin Vietnam – a trusted tour operator. We will accompany you on your Vietnam tour to explore the beautiful Bai Dong beach. This is an ideal destination for those who want to escape the noise and dust of the city and return to the green nature.
