Lang Co Beach
Lang Co is an attractive, island-like stretch of palm-shaded white sand, with a crystal-clear, turquoise lagoon on one side and 10 kilometres of beachfront on the other. Unfortunately the beach and the edges of the lagoon can turn into litter traps. Many open-tour buses make a lunch stop here and it makes a fine place to hop off for a night or two, depending on the weather.
The beach is best enjoyed between April and July. From late August till November rains are frequent, and from December to March it can get chilly. Lang Co was devastated by a major typhoon in late 2006, but within a few weeks all of the resorts had reopened and rebuilding was well underway.
Getting there & away
Lang Co is just on the other side of the new Hai Van Tunnel from Danang, which has reduced the distance to 20km. Tourist buses pass through daily, en route for Hué, Danang and Hoi An, with all tickets costing just US$2. However, those on two wheels will still need to take the 35km scenic route over the Hai Van Pass.
Lang Co train station (874 423) is 3km from the beach, towards the lagoon. Finding someone to take you by motorbike from the train station to the beach shouldn’t be difficult. The train journey from here to Danang (13, 000d, 1½ to two hours, four daily) is one of the most spectacular in Vietnam. Services also head to and from Hué (24, 000d, 1½ hours, two daily).
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