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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Rated or informational

Beaches, lakes & rivers

Where to swim, paddle and cool off in Vietnam, and how clean the water is.

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BeachesThe best stretches near Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Blue Flag or equivalent ratings, lifeguard seasons and facilities.
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LakesSwimming lakes, water quality reports and lakeside towns.
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RiversSafe swimming spots, kayaking and rafting, and rivers to avoid.
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Water qualityOfficial bathing-water monitoring, seasonal algae and jellyfish, and whether tap water is drinkable.
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SeasonTropical south, subtropical north with a real winter in Hanoi. Central coast typhoons Sep–Nov.
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HazardsCurrents, rips, marine life and flags. Severe-weather risk rating 60/100.

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