Dai Lanh lighthouse: land of the first sunrise

Breakfast among the rice fields

Tiem Cafe Dong Lua: stilt houses, walkways over the water, tables in a pond among carp, a playground and photo spots.

Van Gia Cathedral

A white cathedral with two symmetrical spires. The guide tells the story of Phu Yen and Andrew of Phu Yen.

Viewpoint: Hon Nua Island

A hillside café overlooking the sea and the island. With luck, the Nha Trang–Hanoi train passes below.

Dai Lanh lighthouse and Bai Mon beach

A lighthouse built in 1890, 110 metres above sea level, at the easternmost point of mainland Vietnam. The forest trail takes about 20 minutes. At the foot lies Bai Mon beach with clean sand and turquoise water.

Lunch in Vung Ro Bay

Huong Bien Vung Ro stands over the water: seafood and fish from the morning catch.

Buddhist temple

Nha Trang's new district and a pearl farm

Flamingo sculptures, the DO Theatre and the Hoang Gia Pearl farm, where you can see how sea pearls are grown and processed.