An Bang Beach

Isabell Schulz · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hoi An's beach since Cua Dai eroded away — low thatched bars, wooden chairs, sunset straight off the sand.

As the sea ate away at Cua Dai, An Bang quietly took over as Hoi An's main swimming beach. It still keeps the shape of a fishing village: a narrow lane in, low thatched-roof eateries either side, wooden chairs set straight on the sand, basket boats turned upside down at the far end. The water is clear, the slope gentle, and because the shore faces north-east the sun sets behind you in the afternoon and leaves a whole band of pink over the sea. It is about twenty minutes by bicycle from the old town — close enough to come out every afternoon without it feeling like an outing.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit An Bang Beach?

March to August

How long do you need at An Bang Beach?

Half a day

What are the opening hours of An Bang Beach?

All day

Did you know

An Bang became Hoi An's main swimming beach after severe erosion at Cua Dai.
It is about 4km from Hoi An old town, roughly twenty minutes by bicycle.
The area keeps its fishing-village character, with thatched eateries and basket boats at the end of the sand.
It sits next to Tra Que vegetable village on the same road out of town.

Travel tips

Cycle out from the old town; there is parking at the head of the beach lane.
From October to December the sea is rough and many beach bars close.

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Updated: 2026-08-16