Here at Hon Khoi Salt Fields, at sunrise, you’ll witness local women in conical hats gracefully carrying baskets of salt across shimmering salt flats, creating one of the most iconic and photogenic scenes in Vietnam. But beyond the beauty, this is a living tradition generations of salt farmers harvesting sea crystals by hand, following rhythms as old as the ocean itself.
Why visit Hon Khoi Salt Fields:

One of Vietnam’s largest salt fields, located by the sea in Khanh Hoa Province

Dreamlike photo ops mirror-like salt flats, women in iconic áo bà ba and nón lá (conical hats)

Magical sunrises and sunsets reflecting off salt mounds and shallow waters

Witness the centuries-old tradition of sea salt harvesting

A glimpse into authentic coastal life, far from tourist crowds
Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss:

Walk among endless salt pyramids and meet local salt farmers

Capture magic shots at golden hour

Learn how sea water becomes salt, from evaporation ponds to hand-harvested crystals

Pair the visit with local seafood in coastal fishing villages nearby
Travel Essentials:

Location: Hon Khoi Peninsula, Ninh Hòa Town, Khanh Hoa Province (near Nha Trang)

Best time to visit: January to June dry season with clear skies, especially beautiful at sunrise (5 to 8 AM)

How to Get There: About 40 km north of Nha Trang, accessible by car, motorbike, or private tour

Combine with visits to Doc Let Beach, Nha Trang City, or Van Phong Bay

Step into this shimmering world and capture Vietnam like never before.