Overview
Mong Cai is a minor border crossing town primarily useful as a transit point between Vietnam and China. Its main appeal is the nearby Trà Cổ Peninsula, which offers one of northeastern Vietnam's few accessible beaches without requiring a ferry.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips
Before you go
Activities
The main day trip is to Trà Cổ Peninsula with its 15-km beach and Gothic church. Trà Cổ town has hotels and restaurants for those wanting to stay by the beach.
Money
Chinese Renminbi is accepted in Mong Cai due to its proximity to China. Vietnamese dong is the local currency. Hotels near the border start from around 250,000 dong.
Transport
Bus service connects Mong Cai to Trà Cổ Peninsula (under 10 km). The border crossing to Dongxing is within walking distance of most hotels. From Dongxing, buses connect to Nanning, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Fangchenggang.