Nha Trang
Nha Trang is a seaside town, also the capital city of Khanh Hoa Province – on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. Nha Trang is becoming increasingly popular in recent years because of its pristine beach, best scuba diving center of Vietnam as well as lots of interesting places and delicious food to enjoy.Nha Trang used to be no more than small fishing villages until the French colonization. The French recognized Nha Trang as a perfect place for bathing, so they invested in the transformation to turn Nha Trang into a resort town.Today, Nha Trang attracts a large number of domestic as well as international tourists from all over the world, mostly in summer. If you plan to visit Nha Trang from June to August, it is advisable that you book your hotel well in advance.Nha Trang is famous for its culinary specialties like fresh seafood and barbecued pork rolled in rice paper, which are available in many restaurants in Nha Trang. In addition, the swallow’s nest soup – with bird’s nests collected from the wild, is regarded as the best in Vietnam.
Attractions in Nha Trang
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Tam island
In Hon Tam, there are volleyball and soccer courts right in the beach
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Hon Mun Island
Hon Mun Island is situated on the south of Nha Trang Bay, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province
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Institute of Oceanography
It is located on an elevated land next to Cau Da Wharf, about 6km from the centre of Nha Trang
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Thap Ba Hot Spring Center
Thap Ba Hot Spring Center situated in Group Q 25, Ngoc Son Hamlet, Ngoc Hiep Ward, Nha Trang City
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Nha Phu Marsh
Nha Phu Marsh is situated in Ninh Hoa District, about 15km away from Nha Trang Beach to the north
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Truong Xuan Hot Spring
Truong Xuan Hot Spring is located in Ninh Tay Village, approximately 50km north of Nha Trang
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Nha Trang Cathedral
Nha Trang Cathedral stands on a small hill overlooking the train station
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Hon Chong Promontory
Hon Chong Promontory, located in the sand dunes near Cu Lao fishing hamlet
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Doc Let Beach
Doc Let is a famous beach with blue and pure seawater, smooth waves, fine and white sand
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Statue dedicated to famed French physician on Nhatrang Beach
The blue granite bust was based on a design by artists Xuan Tien and Ngo Liem
Top 10 things to do in Nha Trang
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Day Tour Cai River Rafting in Nha Trang
Duration: full day tour, private
Languages:
English
FranceLocations: Nha Trang, Vietnam
(per person)
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3 Day Nha Trang Beach
Duration: 3 days, private tour
Languages:
EnglishFranceLocations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Nha Trang, Vietnam
(per person)
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3 Day 1st Class Excursion From Ho Chi Minh city to Nha Trang
Duration: 3 days, private tour
Languages:
EnglishFranceLocations: Nha Trang, Vietnam
(per person)
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Fishing and Snorkeling at Hon Tre Island from Nha Trang
Duration: full day tour, private
Languages:
EnglishFranceLocations: Nha Trang, Vietnam
(per person)
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Easy Rider Tour from Nha Trang to Hoi An or vice versa
Duration: 7 days, private tour
Languages:
EnglishFranceLocations: Hoi An, Vietnam; Nha Trang, Vietnam
(per person)
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Transfer to or from Nha Trang
Duration: 1 hour - 1 day
Languages:
EnglishFranceLocations: Nha Trang, Vietnam
(per person)
