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One of world's most beautiful beaches in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay temporarily closed to visitors
- KAISEIWORLD
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
By VNA, VnExpress June 13, 2026 | 07:45 am GMT+7
The Management Board of the Ha Long Bay-Yen Tu World Heritage Site has temporarily suspended visitors' access to Soi Sim, one of world's 100 most beautiful beaches, in recent years while reviewing a construction project.
Soi Sim beach became the only Vietnamese beach included in the 2026 Corona Beach 100, an annual global guide recognizing the world's top 100 beaches, compiled by the U.S.-based Corona organization in collaboration with international tourism experts.
The beaches were selected based on criteria including scenic beauty, ecological value, cultural heritage and nature-based experiences. The ranking also highlights the ecosystems that underpin the appeal of these destinations.
According to the management board, Soi Sim beach, located on the VHL2 tourism route in Ha Long Bay, has been closed since 2020 after construction of the Soi Sim island flora and fauna conservation area was suspended pending legal procedures involving land, forest and marine area allocation.
The management board is now working with relevant agencies to resolve outstanding issues and seek provincial approval to reopen the beach to visitors as soon as possible.
Covering about 7.8 hectares, Soi Sim is renowned for its crystal-clear water, white sandy beach, rich primary forest ecosystem and hills blanketed with purple myrtle flowers during summer.
Visitors typically reach the beach via a boat tour, which takes about 90 minutes.
During the temporary closure, tour operators, cruise operators and tour guides are requested to inform visitors in advance and recommend alternative attractions along the VHL2 route.
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