Sa Huynh was originally called Sa (sand) Hoang (golden), for the golden sand there. It was later renamed Sa Huynh under Lord Nguyen Hoang, who ruled southern Vietnam from 1525 to 1613. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Sa Huynh as seen from above. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Sa Huynh is located in Duc Pho town, Quang Ngai province, where hundreds of fishing families make a living. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Bustling Sa Huynh fish market in the early morning when the fishing fleet returns. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Fishermen here work hard everyday, but are happy and optimistic. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

A familiar scene of Sa Huynh seaside villagers at work (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Women of Sa Huynh fishing village (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Go Co village is a popular tourist attraction at Sa Huynh. This photo shows a popular camera angle for tourists visiting the ancient village. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

The ancient village of Go Co stands out with its stone walls naturally stacked, without mortar. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

From a corner of Go Co beach looking out over the sea (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Sa Huynh beach glows at dawn. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Locals and tourists alike love strolling along the beach, listening to the breeze and waves, and taking in the beauty of Sa Huynh, be it early in the morning or at sunset. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Sa Huynh estuary, where the ships venture out to the great blue sea (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Hang En, a natural cave and tourist magnet of Sa Huynh (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

An Khe reservoir is bathed in golden light at dawn. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)

Tan Diem village in Sa Huynh is known for its traditional craft of making salt, a theme which has worked its way into many Vietnamese folk songs. (Photo: Nhat Thanh, Huu Tung/VOV)