Doc Let is a beach in Dong Ninh Hoa ward, located about 49 km south of Nha Trang city center. It is renowned for its white sandy beaches, lush casuarina trees, mild climate, and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for summer holidays and relaxation. Tourists can visit Doc Let at any time of the year, with the period from March to July being the most picturesque.

Nguyen Hong Nhat, 36, from Hanoi, spent three days and two nights at Doc Let with his family during an 11-day road trip from Hanoi to Nha Trang. He extended his stay based on recommendations from relatives and friends.

"The clear blue sea, fine white sand, and shallow waters create beautiful, gradient shades of blue. Just standing next to a few basket boats placed along the road was enough to capture summer-themed beach photos," Nhat said.

The photo shows a 'check-in' window popular with many visitors at Doc Let.

As an avid photographer, Nhat had high expectations for the scenery shared on social media but was also skeptical about the actual color of the sea before departing for Doc Let.

"The actual experience at Doc Let exceeded expectations," Nhat stated. His family stayed at a beachfront homestay, which he described as "fully equipped, offering fresh seafood, and convenient" for photography. Doc Let beach spans nearly 10 km, featuring a gentle slope and calm waves, making it ideal for swimming.

For optimal lighting in photos, Nhat suggested tourists take pictures between 10h and 14h. Besides the coastal scenery, Doc Let offers other photo opportunities, including the village gate leading to the sea and various murals.

Doc Let welcomes the sunrise with a calm sea surface, bathed in the golden hues of the early sun. Some fishing boats, having fished offshore overnight, were returning to port.

Tourists can stay at resorts such as TTC Van Phong Bay, Pax Ana Doc Let Resort & Spa, or homestays like 4be San Ho, Cham Bien, and Cas Vita. This area boasts clean beaches and fine sand. The homestays and villas here are beachfront, with minimalist designs, friendly service, and daily maintained garden spaces.

The feeling of slow, peaceful living in the coastal fishing village, "eating well, sleeping soundly," and dedicating time to small joys was the most valuable aspect of his Doc Let trip that Nhat wanted to cherish. "We appreciate the simplicity and pristine nature. Happiness is sometimes just that simple," Nhat remarked.

Ninh Thuy fish market is the busiest spot in Doc Let every sunrise. Tourists can buy fresh squid at the market and bring it to local eateries in the village to prepare banh xeo for 3,000 VND per piece. Additionally, the area features many breakfast stalls serving fish noodle soup and watermelon juice.

Doc Let's cuisine is diverse and affordable. Visitors can enjoy fish noodle soup at village eateries for 20,000 VND per bowl, or try 'lau muc la e' (squid hotpot with e leaves) at Thap Nhat Cay Dua restaurant. Furthermore, restaurants like Gai Phuong or those around Ninh Thuy market serve many local dishes such as banh xeo, beef noodle soup, sweet soup, and mixed fruit. Tourists can also purchase fresh seafood at Ninh Diem market to prepare their meals at their homestay.

Nhat chose a motorbike to explore the rhythm of life in Doc Let, visiting popular sweet soup and cake shops to listen to locals share stories about their fishing profession and daily life in the fishing village. "There were short but heartfelt stories, a feeling of being healed," Nhat recounted. Regarding tourism infrastructure, Nhat noted that household waste disposal remains an issue in some areas of Doc Let beach. Currently, local authorities and accommodations in the area are implementing measures to improve environmental sanitation in the coming period. Tam Anh

Photos: Nguyen Hong Nhat