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China Beach near Da Nang, Vietnam

Day Trip to Da Nang Included Stopover at China Beach

China Beach was a favorite place for rest, relaxation, recreation, and recuperation for American soldiers during the Vietnam War.
China Beach near Da Nang, Vietnam

China Beach near Da Nang, Vietnam

Vietnam (c) Linda Garrison
Forty years ago, China Beach was filled with American soldiers on R&R. Today it is a peaceful, quiet, almost empty beach. The white sand and ocean are quite lovely, and many resorts have sprung up along the coastline near Da Nang.

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