An Bang Beach

Only a short distance from the town center is An Bang, the whitest and softest beach in Hoi An. With the Cham islands dotting the far blue waters, it provides stunning open views of the ocean. With its laid-back restaurants, late-night bars, water sport activities, and live music, this hippie-vibe beach village draws an increasing number of visitors each year. The beach also caught a lot of media attention in 2016 featuring in CNN’s list of Top 100 Best Beaches in the World.

The beach itself is peaceful and unspoiled despite the huge amount of resorts, restaurants, and entertainment around the shoreline. Many of the beachside shacks that serve some of the region's greatest seafood will rent you a sunbed if you don't feel like sitting at one of their tables. Between September and March, An Bang has ideal surfing conditions, and as a result, there are more foreign visitors during these times. Visitors may swim in the crystal-clear waters, try paddleboarding and parasailing, or both.