Discover five picture-perfect fishing villages in Khanh Hoa
WVR - In Khanh Hoa, visitors can explore rustic, unspoilt fishing villages to experience the life of local fishermen, breathe the fresh air, and savour fresh, affordable seafood.
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| The pristine beauty of Bich Dam Island (Khanh Hoa) attracts tourists. (Photo: Thieu Sang) |
Bich Dam fishing village
Bich Dam Island is part of the Hon Tre archipelago in Khanh Hoa. This place is untouched and peaceful: No high-rise buildings, no luxurious hotels, no noisy car horns, and the pace of life is slow. The area doesn't even have a power grid, so homes lack air conditioning.
The journey to the island takes about 30 minutes by speedboat and over an hour by local ferry. As soon as the speedboat docks, visitors are greeted by clear blue waters, simple fishing village houses, and winding paths shaded by trees.
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| The island offers many picturesque photo spots. (Photo: Huy Hai) |
Despite its small size, the island boasts many historical sites such as Bich Dam Temple, An Thanh Shrine, Bich Son Pagoda, Dinh Ong Lon, and Hon Lon Lighthouse. Visitors wishing to stay overnight typically sleep in local homes, with costs starting at 100,000 VND per person. At night, during low tide, visitors can explore the beach for shells, fish, and shrimp or go squid fishing.
When visiting Bich Dam, don't miss the fresh seafood harvested and farmed by locals, including shrimp, fish, squid, and sea urchins. The food on the island is reasonably priced.
Ninh Thuy fishing village
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| Ninh Thuy fishing Village is bustling at dawn. (Photo: Khang Ocean) |
This coastal fishing village is located in Dong Ninh Hoa ward, Khanh Hoa province. Ninh Thuy comprises four hamlets: Ngan Ha, Ba Ha, My Luong, and Thuy Dam. It is known for its long stretches of fine white sand, clear blue waters, and especially its bustling fish market every morning, attracting visitors to explore. From 4-5 AM, fishing boats return to shore in droves.
A wide variety of freshly caught seafood is sold at the market, from familiar fish like mackerel, tuna, and pomfret to rarer types like lobster, squid, and abalone. The market is lively with the sounds of buyers and sellers. Visitors can purchase fresh squid and small sea fish and take them to local pancake stalls for preparation and enjoy them hot.
Son Hai fishing Village
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| Son Hai fishing village is tranquil but has yet to develop many tourism services. (Photo: Huynh Gia Linh) |
Son Hai Fishing Village lies within Phuoc Dinh Commune, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly part of Thuan Nam District, Ninh Thuan Province). It is also known as the “wind-chased village”, a name that reflects its harsh climate of searing sun and strong sea winds. Yet the area is strikingly beautiful, with rolling dunes stretching endlessly and a pristine coastline teeming with seafood.
Highlights include Mui Dinh Lighthouse, Son Hai Sand Dunes, and the early-morning seafood market. Visitors may rise at dawn to witness the sun emerging over the horizon and experience the authentic rhythm of life in a traditional fishing community.
Tri Nguyen Fishing Village
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| Peaceful corners on the island. (Photo: Tuan Tu) |
This fishing village is located on Tri Nguyen Island (Hon Mieu) – the closest island to the mainland among the islands in Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa. It is just over 1km from the mainland, equivalent to a 15-20 minute journey by local ferry.
The small fishing village is peaceful, not bustling, and retains much of its original, rustic charm. It is an ideal destination for visitors seeking a slow-paced life and a sense of tranquility on the island. To reach the island, visitors can go to Phu Quy ferry terminal in Nha Trang. A local ferry departs every 10 minutes, with a fare of 5,000 VND per person per trip.
On the island, there is a local market selling dishes like banh can, banh xeo, fish noodles, crab noodles, sweet soup, and coconut water for 5,000-20,000 VND, very affordable. The islanders raise many seafood cages with various types such as green lobsters, spiny lobsters, grouper, and cobia, all fresh and reasonably priced.
Vinh Hy fishing Village
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| Vinh Hy Bay at night. (Photo: Nguyen Hong Nhat) |
Nestled in Vinh Hai Commune, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly part of Ninh Thuan Province), Vinh Hy Bay has recently emerged as a popular destination thanks to its dramatic yet poetic landscape.
The fishing village of the same name offers various services, from homestays and seafood restaurants to souvenir shops and boat tours. Residents, both hospitable and hard-working, divide their time between fishing and tourism. At dawn, the village wharf comes alive with the bustle of trade, before visitors set off on canoes or boats to explore the bay’s small islands and hidden caves.
Fresh seafood - lobsters, squids and shellfish - is plentiful, delicious and fairly priced, making Vinh Hy a memorable stop on any coastal journey.
