Admire the "infinite sea" in Thai Binh.

Departing from Hanoi , many tourists wake up at 1-2 am and travel to Thai Thuy district (Thai Binh province) to visit the newly emerging "infinity beach" area and capture the romantic moment at sunrise.

Located about 120km from Hanoi, Quang Lang Beach (in Quang Lang village, Thuy Hai commune, Thai Thuy district, Thai Binh province) has recently unexpectedly emerged as a new and unique tourist destination attracting many visitors. Quang Lang Beach is situated next to the Diem Ho estuary – a small branch of the Red River. Its distinctive feature is the flat, expansive brown sand dunes, resembling a giant mirror reflecting the scenery and the sky. Because of this, many tourists have nicknamed Quang Lang Beach the "infinity beach" and enthusiastically shared stunning photos taken there on online travel forums.

Quang Lang Beach is relatively close to Hanoi, has convenient access, and enjoys pleasant weather, making it a popular destination for tourists on September 2nd (Photo: Truong Dinh Minh).

From Hanoi, tourists can travel by motorbike or car (private or passenger vehicle) to Diem Dien town (about 2km from Quang Lang beach). However, from this town, to reach the spot to admire the "infinity sea" at dawn, tourists have to travel a rather arduous distance from 3-4 am. Le Thanh Ha (Haf Lee), a local architect, said that the road to Quang Lang beach isn't far but is quite difficult. After walking along a 500m trail and parking his vehicle, Mr. Ha followed the fishermen through the alluvial-rich mangrove forest to reach the sandy beach. "The first steps from the edge of the forest are quite slippery and muddy, followed by the sand. Another 1-2km is the best spot to admire the entire Quang Lang beach," Mr. Ha shared.

Around 3-4 am, when the tide is low, the sea surface of Quang Lang is covered with a thin layer of water, reaching ankle-deep, creating a scene like a giant mirror reflecting the sky and scenery (Photo: Haf Lee).

To capture the sunrise over the "infinity sea," tourists should travel early to avoid the sky changing color (Photo: Truong Dinh Minh).

Having visited Quang Lang beach many times at different times, Mr. Ha noticed that the sunrise here has its own unique charm in each season. In summer, the golden sunlight and sea breeze create tiny waves that gently caress your feet. In autumn, the sunrise at this beach takes on a beauty that blends pink and purple hues, creating a strangely warm feeling. According to Mr. Ha's experience, to visit the "infinite sea," tourists should choose a day with few clouds and calm winds. Late summer and early autumn (from July to October) are ideal times when the wind is gentle and the sunrise is beautiful.

Because the tide rises in the evening, tourists can only visit the "infinity sea" at dawn (Photo: Truong Dinh Minh).

In winter, Quang Lang beach has its own unique beauty, but the weather is too cold, making it unsuitable for sightseeing and photography. It's a pristine beach, undeveloped and lacking tourism services. However, besides sightseeing and taking photos, visitors to Quang Lang beach can also learn about and participate in coastal fishing activities with the local people.

From dawn, many women are already out at sea collecting razor clams using a special tool made from a small steel rod, called a needle (Photo: Haf Lee).

This is a traditional harvesting method aimed at preventing the extinction of this snail species and minimizing the impact on the ecological balance (Photo: Haf Lee).

Besides sailing, the men here also work as boatmen. This is a very arduous job, requiring physical strength and endurance. In deep water areas, boatmen even have to walk on stilts to pull the boats, creating a very lively scene that attracts the attention of tourists. Depending on the tide, they usually work from midnight until early the next morning.

"Te" is a traditional fishing tool made from two long bamboo poles arranged in a V-shape and a net used to catch shrimp and small fish in coastal waters. The frame of the te rises and falls, resembling sails full of wind (Photo: Haf Lee).

Truong Dinh Minh (from Hanoi) shared that after seeing photos and videos of the beautiful Quang Lang beach posted online, he decided to travel to Thai Binh that same night to witness the picturesque sunrise firsthand. Minh and his group of five departed from Hanoi by car via the Hanoi-Hai Phong expressway at 10:30 PM, resting in the car for two hours. At exactly 3:30 AM, the group set off on foot to explore the beach. "The walking path is quite slippery, so you need to prepare socks or boots. If possible, bring a walking stick for extra stability and a flashlight," Minh said.

Tourists can bring their own small tables and chairs to rest and create a romantic photo spot for their sunrise check-ins (Photo: Truong Dinh Minh).

The young man said that the best time to take photos at the "infinity sea" is from 5-6 am, when the sun is just rising and the water surface appears like a giant mirror, reflecting everything. When visiting Quang Lang beach, tourists should check the weather beforehand to avoid days with high tides. In addition, tourists should bring camping tables and chairs for taking photos and watching the sunrise to avoid getting tired. "If you bring a lot of accessories and food, prepare an extra Styrofoam box to hold your belongings. When the water reaches ankle-deep, you can pull and push it, and it's also convenient for storing your things while taking photos without worrying about them getting wet," the young man shared.

Tourists should bring hats, long-sleeved shirts, and water, because by the time they finish taking photos and start moving back to shore, the sun will be high and it will be very hot (Photo: Truong Dinh Minh).

The "infinite sea" area is still quite pristine and undeveloped for tourism, so visitors can combine their trip with a visit to Quang Lang fishing port or stop by the seafood market to buy fresh seafood. In terms of cuisine , visitors can enjoy some delicious dishes in Diem Dien (near the "infinite sea") such as eel salad, jellyfish salad, salted jellyfish, etc. In addition, Thai Binh also has other attractive destinations such as Dong Chau beach with its "specialty" clam watchtower, and Con Vanh beach with its long, sloping sandy beach, suitable for swimming.

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