Around Cổ Thạch

Moss-covered rocks, a cave temple, the afternoon fish market and the seafood places locals go to.

Beach

Bãi Rêu Cổ Thạch

A rocky shore covered in bright green moss, best from February to March. Come early for sunrise and photos at low tide.
Biển Mũi Trọ

A quiet, unspoiled beach for camping and watching the sunrise.

Sights

Chùa Hang Cổ Thạch

A temple built among huge boulders and natural caves, about 64 m above the sea, with views over the coast.
Đình Bình An

A communal house over 300 years old, founded around 1700 and listed as a national architectural monument in 1996.
Lăng Ông Nam Hải

A whale-worship shrine in Bình An village from the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng, where fishermen honour the sea.

Market

Chợ hải sản Liên Hương

Live seafood every afternoon, about 7 km from Cổ Thạch. Buy your catch and grill it at home.
15:00–17:30 Open the map

Eat

Quán Cây Dừa

Seafood and local dishes under pine and coconut trees. A good lunch stop.
Quán Gió Biển

Outdoor seafood, cash only, dogs welcome.
đến 22:00 / until 10 pm 0834 105 887
Hương Dừa, Cháo Hàu Xưa, Ốc Sang

Local favourites in Liên Hương. Oyster congee for breakfast, shellfish at student prices for the evening.