Co Thach Pagoda & Pebble Beach
Chùa Cổ Thạch
A seaside temple built against giant boulders in Tuy Phong district, with a multicolored pebble beach that is covered in moss in winter and spring. It is the centerpiece of a northern day trip from Mui Ne.
Co Thach Pagoda is located in Tuy Phong district, about 75 km northeast of Mui Ne. Built in 1835, the temple sits against giant seaside boulders and caves. It houses a reclining Buddha and a statue of Guanyin, and climbing to its heights offers views of the ocean. In front of the temple, the pebble beach is strewn with multicolored stones. From about December to March each year, the rocks are covered in green algae, creating a stunning scene where they meet the waves, and it is a popular spot for photographers. The site is usually combined with Cu Lao Cau Island and Binh Thanh fishing village as a day trip. From Mui Ne, it takes about 1.5 hours by private car or hired vehicle. Visitors must dress modestly to enter the temple, and the pebble beach is slippery, so take care.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Cu Lao Cau Island
- White Sand Dunes (Bàu Trắng)
- Hon Rom
- Red Sand Dunes
- Mui Ne Fishing Village
- Fairy Stream
- Mui Ne Beach
- Sealinks Wine Castle