Nha Trang is the most popular beach destination in Vietnam. The city has a coastline of six kilometers where you can enjoy a day of island hopping, diving, swimming or just relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset. The vast countryside is great for exploring by bike or motorbike.
5 reasons to visit Nha Trang
Region
Central Vietnam, Khánh Hòa province
Number of residents
535,000
Recommended travel days
2 days
Vietnamese name
Nha Trang
There are ATM’s everywhere in Nha Trang.
Nha Trang is also called the “beach capital”. The city is booming, packed with atmospheric restaurants, bars and hotels and hostels. Granted; you’ve got to love it. But even if you don’t like it; Nha Trang is in an impressive setting. Surrounded by green mountains, a breathable beach, clear blue water and tropical islands off the coast.
1. Diving and snorkeling
Nha Trang is Vietnam’s most popular diving center, although not necessarily the best. There are approximately 25 dive sites in the area.
2. Relax on the beaches
Nha Trang has a beautiful coastline with a wide range of food and accommodation options along the white sandy beaches. The best known beaches are Jungle Beach, Doc Let Beach, Nhu Tien Beach and Bai Dai Beach.
3. Island hopping
With 19 islands in total, island trips are one of the largest activities in the Nha Trang. The most famous islands are Mieu Island, Mun Island, Tam Island, Tre Island, Monkey Island and Yen Island.
4. From Phong Bay
Although not as famous as the Nha Trang Bay in the area, Van Phong Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in central Vietnam.
5. Ba Ho waterfall
The three waterfalls of Ba Ho are a nice sight. Here you can swim in the cool river water and enjoy nature during a walk.
6. Long Son Pagoda and the white Buddha
The entrance and the roofs of this pagoda are decorated with mosaic dragons made of glass and ceramic tiles. Behind the pagoda is a huge white Buddha with a beautiful view.
7. Cho Dam market
The largest market in Nha Trang where they sell electronic devices, jewelry and clothing. Around the market there are stalls selling vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, live chickens, ducks and piglets.
8. Po Nagar
Built between the 7th and 12th centuries, these four Cham towers are still actively used by Cham, Chinese and Vietnamese Buddhists.
9. Salt fields
Natural salt is harvested manually from shallow fields. A popular place for photography, where you have a fantastic view of the salt mountains and workers carrying heavy baskets across the fields.
10. Nha Trang Cathedral
The largest church in the city stands on a small hill overlooking the train station. It is an elegant building because it is built with simple cement blocks.
Favorited experiences, day trips and tours in Nha Trang booked by fellow travellers.
On the beach – The beach has a beautiful promenade along the sea where many resorts, budget hotels, museums, eateries and bars are located. You can also enjoy a wide range of activities such as surfing, snorkelling, bike rides, spa treatments, meditation and yoga.
The city center – Offers very affordable accommodation options within walking distance of sights such as the Po Ngar Cham towers, the Cho Dam market and the Long Son pagoda. You can rent a bike or motorbike to ride through the city, but traveling on foot is also great here.
Resorts on islands near Nha Trang – Nha Trang is surrounded by the Ninh Van bay. Whale Island, Hon Tre Island and Hon Tam Island, are all a short ferry ride away. Great for wealthy travelers, because these islands are dotted with luxury resorts.
Budget hotels & hostels
Mid range hotel
High end hotel & resort
As expected from a large resort, Nha Trang has no shortage of food options for all budgets, from casual Vietnamese-style terraces on plastic chairs to high-end restaurants. Nha Trang is famous in Vietnam for its fish, but also offers a wide range of Western dishes.
1. Lanterns Vietnamese Restaurant
2. Yen’s Restaurant
3. Lac Canh Restaurant
4. Rainforest
5. Sailing Club Nha Trang
6. Altitude
7. Alpaca Homestyle Cafe
8. LIVIN Collective
9. MIX restaurant
10. Bogosov Burgers & Steaks
With its lively beach town vibes, the nightlife of Nha Trang almost surpasses Ho Chi Minh City. Here are some of the best nightlife options in Nha Trang.
Nha Trang Airport is called Cam Ranh Airport and it is approximately 30 km from the city center. From there you can take a 45-minute taxi ride that costs around $ 15 or you can take a shuttle bus for around $ 3.
The Nha Trang airport has good connections with other destinations in Vietnam, such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
The main bus station is Phia Nam Nha Trang. There are daily buses north to Da Nang (12 hours) and Hoi An (13 hours) and to the south Mui Ne (6 hours), Dalat (5 hours) and Ho Chi Minh City (13 hours). Nha Trang is an important stopping point for all open tour buses.
Nha Trang train station is located in the city center. It has good connections with Danang and Ho Chi Minh City, among others, both of which last approximately 8 hours.
Cycling: The majority of Nha Trang is fairly flat, so it’s easy to see all the sights by bike. Many hotels have bicycles for rent from 30,000 a day.
Taxi: It is safer to take a meter taxi from a well-known company such as Mai Linh.
Motorbike: Renting a motorbike is the best option if you want to explore the Nha Trang countryside at your own pace. The costs are between VND 60,000 and VND 100,000 per day.
