Cua Dai is a small coastal village in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, situated near the UNESCO-listed town of Hoi An. The area functions as a beach resort destination with direct access to the South China Sea coast. Within a 10km radius, the settlement supports 1,424 points of interest including 598 restaurants, 248 cafes, 221 hotels, and 97 guesthouses, reflecting its role as a hospitality hub. The surrounding region encompasses several heritage craft villages—Kim Bong Carpentry Village, Thanh Ha Pottery Village—and cultural monuments including the Hoi An Museum of Traditional Medicine and Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House. Da Nang International Airport is located 24km away, serving as the primary gateway for international travelers. The village experiences a tropical monsoon climate with cooler, drier conditions from February to May and a wet season concentrated in September through December.
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Cafés
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Hotels
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Guesthouses
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Hostels
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Bars
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Temples
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Attractions
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Pharmacies
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Museums
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Markets
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Hospitals
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Cua Dai sits on the central Vietnamese coast in Quang Nam Province. The settlement experiences a tropical monsoon climate with distinct seasonal patterns. Average temperatures range from 21.7°C in January to 30.2°C in June. The coolest months—January through March—see average highs between 23.8°C and 27.5°C and lows between 19.8°C and 22.2°C. Summer months (May–August) bring sustained heat with average highs reaching 32.7°C to 34.3°C. Precipitation is heaviest during the autumn and early winter months: October records 465mm across 25 rainy days, November 370mm across 25 days, and December 387mm across 26 days. The driest period spans February through April, with February averaging 84mm over 13 rain days and March only 55mm over 8 days. A secondary dry season occurs in May–June, though June begins a transition to the wetter monsoon regime. The sea provides direct coastal access, with one beach facility mapped within the 10km radius.
Cua Dai functions as a resort and hospitality center with 221 mapped hotels and 97 guesthouses within 10km, offering options across budget and mid-range categories. The dining and beverage sector is robust, with 598 restaurants and 248 cafes distributed across the area. Smaller hospitality services include 53 hostels, 44 bars, and 16 pharmacies. The infrastructure supports both leisure travelers and those using the village as a base for excursions to nearby Hoi An and heritage craft sites. ATMs (50 locations) and markets (8 locations) provide financial and supply services. Two hospitals within the 10km radius serve medical needs.

The vicinity of Cua Dai encompasses several significant cultural and heritage sites. Kim Bong Carpentry Village, located within the broader region, preserves traditional woodworking techniques and remains active as a working craftsperson community. Thanh Ha Pottery Village similarly maintains traditional ceramic production methods. The Hoi An Museum of Traditional Medicine and Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House serve as cultural institutions documenting regional history and artistic practices. Within 10km, 12 museums and 36 temples are mapped, along with 4 viewpoints and 31 other attractions. Historic memorials and monuments—including Đài Kỷ Niệm Danh Nhân Chí Sĩ Quảng Nam and Đài tưởng niệm thảm sát Hà My—document historical events. The Broken Bamboo Bridge and Palmoil Forest offers natural landscape features. Military blockhouse ruins preserve remnants from the Vietnam War period.
Cua Dai is most easily accessed via Da Nang International Airport (DAD), located 24km away, which handles both domestic and international flights and serves as the primary gateway for the central Vietnamese coast. Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) is positioned 66km away as a secondary option. From Da Nang, travelers can reach Cua Dai by road; the journey typically follows Highway 1A or coastal routes through Quang Nam Province. The village's position near Hoi An (approximately 5km away by local accounts) makes it accessible as an extension of visits to the UNESCO World Heritage site. Local transportation includes taxis, motorbikes for rent, and informal shuttle services connecting to nearby towns.

The optimal travel window for Cua Dai spans February through May, when rainfall is minimal and temperatures remain comfortable for outdoor activity. February averages 22.1°C with 84mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days, providing mild conditions. March is the driest month on record, receiving only 55mm across 8 rainy days with temperatures averaging 24.6°C. April maintains dry conditions (74mm over 9 days) while warming to an average of 26.7°C. May remains relatively dry (80mm over 13 days) though temperatures climb to 29°C, approaching the hotter months. June onwards transitions toward wetter and hotter conditions; June peaks at 30.2°C average temperature. The monsoon season—September through December—brings sustained rainfall (258–465mm monthly) and is generally less favorable for beach and outdoor cultural visits, though tourism remains possible with appropriate planning for tropical downpours.
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