Explore kilometres of beach and discover colourful coral reefs around this coastal Vietnamese city. Then, tour the city’s ancient places of worship.
As one of Vietnam’s most popular beach holiday destinations, Nha Trang’s highlights are its white beaches and clear blue waters. High-rise hotels and apartments on the beachfront strip help to make this city a major tourist centre. Explore the dwellings and narrow streets that make up the older, more traditional area of Nha Trang just a few blocks away.
The main beach in Nha Trang is situated along a beautiful curve of shoreline and looks out upon the islands of the bay. On crowded days, cross the northerly bridge to reach the less popular Bai Duong Beach, which is cleaner than the main beach. Rent a board or take lessons to join in one of the area’s most popular activities, surfing.
Just off the coast of Nha Trang lie several islands of varying sizes. Book a seat on a diving boat to explore the clear waters around these landmasses. Take diving lessons for a cheap rate or just snorkel on the water’s surface.
Visit Nha Trang’s historic buildings, such as the 8th-century Po Nagar Cham Towers. While old and a bit timeworn, these towers still function as a religious site today. Nha Trang’s neo-Gothic cathedral and the Long Son Pagoda temple are some newer places of worship worth seeing.
The best time to enjoy Nha Trang’s many outdoor attractions is outside of the wet season, which lasts from October until mid-December. However, Nha Trang has several engaging museums where you can spend any rainy days that occur during your trip. Tour the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam and discover more about the area’s oceans and their marine life or learn about Alexandre Yersin, a famous bacteriologist, in the museum dedicated to him.
Reach Nha Trang by flying into Cam Ranh International Airport, a 40-minute drive south of the city. A relaxing resort town with a fascinating history, Nha Trang is one of Vietnam’s most enticing holiday destinations.
