My Khe is a beach village on the east coast of Vietnam. It has become known by the name China Beach as a place of relaxation for American soldiers during the war in Vietnam. Today only few western travellers visit it but it is very popular with the locals.

It is pleasant to enjoy beach life with Vietnamese people in My Khe. During daytime the beach is rather deserted, but around three or four it becomes crowded very quickly when locals come to relax after a day at work or school. The beach is also a favourite place for morning exercise for the locals.

In the afternoon there are many kinds of peddlers selling snacks. You can use the beach chairs and umbrellas the whole day by buying your drinks from your own beach hostess.

If you are looking for something more lively the town of Danang is just a fifteen minute taxi ride away.

Marble Mountains (Ngũ Hành Sơn in Vietnamese)

The Marble Mountains are a group of five marble and limestone hills. It is just a half hour's drive south from My Khe and an interesting place to visit on the way to Hoi An. The marble extracted from the hills is used for making all sorts of small statues, vases and other decorative items. It is possible to climb to the top of the largest hill or "mountain". The traveler's effort is rewarded with nice views, some wats and entry to an impressive cave.

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