Nha Trang, the Riviera of your South China Sea, is the subsequent Seaside vacation spot.
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Nha Trang is surrounded by mountains along with a 5 mile white sand Seaside front and about 70 off shore islands. Scuba diving and snorkeling excursions are available. You may take it easy about the Beach front