Tay – a pristine beach in Khanh Hoa

      Diving into the turquoise waters and lying leisurely jay on a quiet beach during the daytime and at night are what holidaymakers may think of in their summer vacations. Tay Beach in the central province of Khanh Hoa is a recommended destination.
As the white-sand beach is nestled in the Van Phong Bay, it is a hide-away for nature lovers to indulge themselves in tranquility and greenery. There, vacationers can relax on deck chairs underneath umbrellas along the beach to enjoy sea breezes and the soft sound of ripples lapping against the shore.
Kayaks are available on the beach for those who love to take pleasure in riding on the ripples and the blue waters of Van Phong, which is one of the few bays in the central region.
What makes Tay Beach different from others in central Vietnam is the Tay Stream that winds its way through lines of mangroves from the inland part of Lon Island and discharges its freshwater into the sea. The area at the stream mouth is shallow and flat so it is a good place for swimming.
When the sun is about to set behind the green islands of the bay, tents are set up and a barbecue party is ready. Fresh seafood caught in the bay is steamed, grilled, sauteed or cooked to order. Beer and wine are served on the beach to whet diners' appetite for more of activities at night.
Nguyen Xuan Anh, manager of Tay Beach Tourist Area, says there are four rooms and many tents for lease at VND250,000 and VND60,000 each respectively. But tents might be the right Choice for vacationers to spend overnight on the beach in the summer as it is the dry season and breezes and ripples will lead them to sweet dream.
To reach Tay Beach, vacationers should board a boat of Van Phong Travel Co. and go by many attractions of Van Phong Bay. Anh says the company offers a one-day tour around the bay at VND900,000.
The tourist area also prepares lunch and dinner for visitors, and charges at least VND50,000 per portion. The price of the barbecue party depends on how a party vacationers order and the price of seafood during the day.
Anh advises guests to make bookings for rooms and tents as well as reservations for meals two days before their arrival.
For more information, contact Van Phong Travel at 07 Hung Vuong Street, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province. Tel: (058) 527 535, 528 380. Email: vanphongtravel@gmail.com.