Lap An Lagoon is a shallow body of brackish water bounded by Bach Ma National Park to the west and the Lang Co Peninsula to the east, with gorgeous natural scenery all around.
Located about 70km south of Hue, the lagoon is easily accessible by car or motorbike via National Hwy 1A, making it an ideal stop on the way to Danang or Hoi An.
Enjoy a leisurely cycle or drive around the lagoon, where you can see the traditional wooden stilt houses that dot the area, discover fish and oyster farms, and witness the rustic life of the local people. Watch as they expertly toss their nets in the air to catch fish and pick out scallops hiding in the sand.
End your visit with a stop at one of the pearl showrooms, where baroque pieces can be obtained at a good price.
Lap An is especially breathtaking at dawn and dusk, when the bright colours of the changing sky are reflected in the still lagoon waters below. If you wait until the tide recedes, you can walk on the white sandbar that emerges from the water for a great photo op. The rafts, boats, swings and chairs that punctuate the circumference are open for use at a small cost.