Cua Lo beach

This is one of three original state-dominated beach resorts in the northern half of the country - the others being Sam Son and Do Son. The beach here is beautiful, with white sand, clean water and a shady grove of pine trees along the shore. During holiday season it's a popular destination for locals, but the concrete, karaoke, massage parlours and litter won't suit many foreign travelers. Nevertheless, if you're in the area and the weather is warm, Cua Lo is worth a visit for a cooling dip and a good seafood lunch at one of the restaurants on the beach.
There are masses of guesthouses along the waterfront and huge government hotels. Most offer 'massage' and karaoke. and most have prostitutes hanging around outside, even in low season. Hotel rates drop considerably during the winter months - the name of the game is negotiation if for some reason you really want to stay here. Cua Lo is 16km northeast of Vinh city and can be reached easily by motorbike or taxi.

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