This region of Vietnam comprises the coastal provinces of Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan. It is home to some of Vietnam's finest beaches, and undoubtedly the country's largest beach resort destinations, with Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Phan Tiet leading the way. Among the region's other treasures are the remains of ancient Cham sites that dot the coastline: Cha Ban, Po Nagar, Po Klong Garai… extending into Binh Thuan province, one of Vietnam's most arid regions where long stretches of white sand dunes rise dramatically against the sky.

To see. To do.

• A seaside retreat in the stunning bay of Nha Trang, complete with an island-hopping cruise

• Exploring the vestiges of Cham monuments at Cha Ban, Po Nagar, Po Klong Garai

• Diving, surfing or any other water sport in Nha Trang, Phan Thiet or Mui Ne

To discover

Quang Ngai and My Lai

Sa Huynh

Qui Nhon

Around Qui Nhon

Song Cau

Tuy Hoa

Dai Lanh Beach

Whale Island

Doc Let Beach

Nha Trang

Around Nha Trang

Cam Ranh Bay

Phan Rang and Thap Cham

Ca Na

Phan Thiet

Mui Ne Beach

Takou Mountain