"A More Modern Kind of R&R When American troops were in Vietnam, Danang was one of two in-country destinations for R&R (the other was Vung Tau near Ho Chi Minh City). The stretch of beach near the city (famously known as China Beach), was a favourite of troops. These days the beach closest to Danang is known as My Khe and it remains a great spot for swimming, dining and chilling."