Cua Dai in central Vietnam has been listed among the top 25 beaches in Asia by travel website TripAdvisor.

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Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An City’s Cam An Ward, located in Quang Nam Province, ranked 18th on TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 Beaches-Asia” list.

The website describes Cua Dai as “a ‘hidden’ gem” and suggests the best time to explore the gorgeous beach is between February and August.

“Hoi An is a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th-19th centuries. Already a common stop for backpackers, it is becoming better known to tourists. Sights include the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Quan Cong Temple,” the site said.

Topping the list is White Beach in Boracay, the Philippines, which is followed by Radhanagar Beach on India’s Havelock Island, and Nai Harn Beach in Rawai, Thailand.

In July last year, Cua Dai Beach and Non Nuoc Beach in Da Nang were also included in the website’s “Top 25 Best Beaches in Asia” category.

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