The Lăng Cô Bay is located more than 25km north of Đà Nẵng city, and over 60km from Huế city, making it a must-visit stop when in Huế. Nestled gracefully by the river under the Hải Vân Pass, Lăng Cô Bay is often described as a “fairyland on earth”. Thanks to its rare and stunning beauty, Lăng Cô is ranked among the most beautiful bays in the world.
Visiting Lăng Cô, you will not only be captivated by the natural landscape but also by the gentle, simple, and sincere people. The beauty of the people here is very gentle, something subtly charming that touches the heart. You will feel the warmth and friendliness of the locals. They always greet you with a smile, showing genuine care and hospitality.
How to get to Lăng Cô
This place connects Đà Nẵng city and Thừa Thiên Huế province, about 30km from the center of Đà Nẵng, passing through the Hải Vân Pass – one of the most adventurous and scenic routes in Vietnam.
Route to Lăng Cô from Đà Nẵng:
From the center of Đà Nẵng, follow Nguyễn Văn Linh street to the roundabout, turn onto Nguyễn Tri Phương street, then onto Lê Độ street and turn left onto Nguyễn Tất Thành street, then onto QL1A. From here, you can go straight up the pass and head to Đầm Lập An – Lăng Cô beach. Be cautious while driving on the pass as there are many sharp turns and sometimes light rain with fog, so remember to turn on your headlights when on the high pass and make sure your gas tank is full.
For families, a safer option: still take the road to the foot of Hai Van Pass but on QL1A, you turn left onto the shuttle bus lane (there are signs on the road). If you go straight, you will reach the shuttle bus station, where you can buy tickets for parking and passengers to cross Hai Van Pass by a 29-seat bus. The shuttle bus ticket price for crossing the pass ranges from 20 – 40k for pedestrians and motorbikes. This is a safe and time-saving option, although you will miss out on the beautiful and unique mountain pass.
Route from Hue to Lang Co
If you are coming from Hue, just follow National Highway 1A towards Da Nang for about 60km. When you are near Hai Van Pass, you will see signs for Lang Co. It’s easy to spot as there are many large resorts on the left side of the road indicating you have arrived at Lang Co.
When is the best time to visit Lang Co?
As it is a coastal area, the best time to visit Lang Co is during the summer from April to August. During this time, the weather is beautiful with plenty of sunshine, clear and cool seawater. You can comfortably capture memorable moments during your trip.
Where to stay in Lang Co?
Here are some accommodation options you can choose from:
Budget guesthouses and hotels: Yen Hoang Anh Hotel, Chi Na Guesthouse, Labor Union Guesthouse… with prices ranging from 120,000 VND to 500,000 VND per room.
Luxury resorts: Lang Co Beach Resort, Lang Co Resort, Thanh Tam Seaside Resort, Ana Mandara Hotel, Champa Lang Co Hotel, Banyan Tree Lang Co Resort… with prices ranging from 600,000 VND to 6 million VND per room.
Specialties in Lang Co?
When it comes to Lang Co, people often mention “seafood” with many dishes such as: grilled oysters with cheese, grilled scallops, steamed crabs with lemongrass, seafood hotpot… all are made from fresh and delicious ingredients bringing irresistible flavors.
What to do in Lang Co?
Lang Co Beach
It is a very beautiful beach, with a flat landscape stretching in a crescent shape, mountains extending into the sea, the lower edge is a long, smooth white sand strip almost still pristine with the fishing boats of fishermen moored… all creating a peaceful and beautiful picture.
Đầm Lập An:
Also known as Đầm An Cư, located on National Highway 1A, Đầm Lập An has a beautiful location at the foot of Phú Gia Pass. Surrounded by the majestic Bạch Mã mountains, in front of the lagoon is the Lăng Cô Bay with its emerald green waters. The bottom of this lagoon is entirely made of seashells, no mud, so even wading far out only reaches your ankles, the water is clear.
Food area at Đầm Lập An: there are many seafood restaurants here with a variety of fresh seafood dishes, from common ones like clams, mussels, conch, red fish… to more exotic ones like sea snails, parrotfish, stone crabs, lobsters… Lăng Cô beach area: the local dishes here are more affordable compared to Đầm Lập An, the beachside of Lăng Cô has a range of diverse and comfortable restaurants for you to choose from. The taste and prices of the restaurants are almost the same, so you don’t need to worry too much about it.
National Park Bạch Mã
About 30 km west of Lăng Cô, Bạch Mã is famous for its cool climate. Here, you can take a walk and enjoy the mountainous air of Bạch Mã forest. Visit the Ngũ Hồ waterfall, Đỗ Quyên waterfall, conquer Bạch Mã peak, and visit Vọng Hải Đài.
Hải Vân Pass
Located at the foot of Hải Vân Pass, it is very convenient to go up the pass and check out the beautiful scenic routes, especially the lonely pine tree – a must-visit spot.
Additionally, you can rent a boat from Lăng Cô Beach to visit Sơn Trà Peninsula or Ngọc Island, these are also popular destinations for many tourists to visit.
Đà Nẵng or Huế is a perfect combination for a convenient trip.
Above is a REVIEW of Lăng Cô. If you are planning to travel to Lăng Cô, don’t hesitate. The beauty and people there will not disappoint you. In my opinion, Lăng Cô will be a favorite destination in the future for those who love traveling or checking in!
