Lang Co travel

Formerly, this bay situated between Hue and Da Nang often received visitors who were merely passing through. However, Lang Co has many wonderful features that you might not yet know. Instead of visiting the familiar royal tombs, you can spend time staying in Lang Co, exploring the unique attractions of this coastal bay area. To reach Lang Co, you can take the frequently running Hue-Da Nang bus route or rent a motorbike from Hue.

In 2009, Lang Co Bay was voted into the list of "World’s Most Beautiful Bays" by Worldbays.

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Transportation to Lang Co

Lang Co is located along National Highway 1A, right at the foot of Hai Van Pass, making it easily accessible by road via train, private car, or bus. The bay is located at the foot of the famous Hai Van Pass, approximately 70 km from Hue city and more than 30 km from Da Nang city.

If traveling by train or airplane, visitors should choose Da Nang as their destination. The travel time from the airport/train station to Lang Co is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. If you arrive in Hue, the travel time will be doubled.

Starting from Hue

From Hue city to Lang Co Beach, you will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of Tam Giang - Cau Hai Lagoon, the largest brackish water lagoon in Southeast Asia. You may also explore and admire Phuoc Tuong Pass if you are an adventure enthusiast. Hue city is quite far from Lang Co Beach (70 km), so choosing a suitable vehicle like a car or bus ensures your health and comfort for the journey.

Starting from Da Nang

From Da Nang to Lang Co, the distance is only one-third of the journey from Hue to Lang Co, so you can also choose similar means of transportation as from Hue. Once you pass through Hai Van, you will enter the territory of Thua Thien-Hue, and Lang Co Beach is located right between the borders of Thua Thien-Hue and Da Nang.

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Suitable Time to Visit Lang Co

From April to July: Summer in Hue. The weather at Lang Co Beach is sunny and beautiful, with gentle breezes, blue skies, and calm, clear waters.

From August to November: Rainy season in Hue. The sky is covered with continuous rain, and it is the season of tropical depressions and storms. Lang Co Beach has large and dangerous waves during this time, so it is advised to avoid visiting for beach activities during this period.

From December to March of the following year: Winter in Hue. Winter in Hue is not only cold but also accompanied by continuous rain for several months. The northeast monsoon winds, along with the drizzle, make Hue gloomy and freezing cold.

Beautiful Beaches

Canh Duong Beach, located next to Chan May Port, is an ideal spot to watch the sunrise. The breathtaking scene of the red sun slowly rising from the horizon is heart-stirring.

Chan May Beach, located along National Highway 1A, is about 2 km away. When visiting, be sure to swim close to the shore and not venture far, as this area is relatively deserted and lacks a constant rescue team.

Lang Co Beach, located within Lang Co Bay, is right next to Lang Co town. Nestled at the foot of Hai Van Pass, this beach boasts a picturesque, poetic beauty. King Khai Dinh highly praised the natural beauty here, likening it to a fairyland.

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Must-Try Delicacies in Lang Co

Lang Co Seafood

Lang Co is famous for its seafood such as blood cockles, mussels, oysters, squid, clams, lobsters, and sea crabs. The seafood is caught and prepared daily, maintaining its freshness. Renowned seafood restaurants to consider include Be Den, Be Than, Sao Bien Den, and Bien Ngoc…

Crab Cake Soup

Banh Canh Cha Cua is a unique delicacy that visitors must try when in Lang Co. The chewy, sweet noodles combined with fragrant crab paste and whole crab meat, served with fresh vegetables, create a burst of flavors.

Oyster sauce

Clams, locally known as choke, are the most famous specialty of Lang Co Bay. Clams are processed into a type of sauce, enjoyed with pork belly, making for a simple yet unforgettable dish. Additionally, you can buy oyster sauce as a gift for family and friends.

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Travel Tips for Lang Co

The Hai Van Tunnel is only for cars, so if you travel by motorbike over the pass, you will need to return to Lang Co via the same route or send your motorbike on a transport vehicle.

Some beaches in Lang Co lack warning signs and a constant rescue team, so when swimming, avoid deep-water areas to ensure safety.

Evenings in Lang Co do not offer much in terms of entertainment activities due to its distance from the city center.

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