Nha Trang

Nha Trang is a coastal city and a center of politics, economy, culture, science, technique and tourism in Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. Before becoming the land of Vietnam, Nha Trang belonged to Champa. (lp) The old vestiges of the Cham people are still conserved in many places in Nha Trang. Nha Trang was recognized the first grade city on April 22, 2009. This is one of the cities under the provinces of Vietnam. Nha Trang is known as the pearl of the East Sea, blue pearl for the value of natural beauty as well as its climate. (p.a) Body

Nha Trang has a wonderful position as one of the most beautiful bays of the world. The town is about 450km north of Saigon and 1200km south of Hanoi. Nha Trang Bay is very famous and is covered with the area of 405km2 (square kilometer) including 19 large and small islands. When viewed from high above, the bay looks like the precious stone sparkling in the sunshine together with golden sands. Nha Trang is becoming increasingly popular in recent years thanks to its beautiful natural beach as well as lots of interesting places and delicious food to enjoy. (Lp)

A unique place for tourism
In developed countries with high living standard, tourism is becoming more and more popular. Nowadays, people pay money for both travelling, relaxing and finding peace of mind. Khanh Hoa Province, in general, and Nha Trang, in particular, owns many attractive places with the untouched nature which are very potential for tourism development such as famous and lyrical streams of Hòn Bà, Suối Đỏ, Ba Hồ, Van Phong Bay. (p.a)

Besides visiting other famous tourism destinations and learn more about features of local culture, tourists will also take part in activities of practicing meditation and yoga in order to get rid of stress and nerve. Trần Phú Beach, Dốc Lết Beach, Đại Lãnh Beach are best places for surfing and diving. (lp)

What to do in Nha Trang
Together with paradise beaches, hot springs, diversified kinds of fish, and the colorful coral reefs underwater have made Nha Trang become one of the best tourist places for scuba diving and snorkeling. Coming to Nha Trang in the period from January to August, Tourists will have the opportunity to experience the most wonderful weather for swimming and sunbathing. (p.a)

An entertainment paradise
Nha Trang is known as the famous entertainment center of Vietnam with series of recreational areas such as Vinpearl Land, Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Hòm Tằm Resort. Designed to be an independent recreational spot, Vinpearl Land is built on an island including the five-star international resort system Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang and Vinpearl Amusement Park. (p.a)

With the area of more than 200,000 m2; the park contains many modern and unique large-scale facilities. Some typical features of this promising land are its Guinness record 3,320- meter long sea -crossing cable car system, Water Park, Under Water World, Amphitheatre, Shopping Mall and Food Village. And especially Vinperal Land used to host many international beauty competitions such as Miss Universe or Miss Earth. (lp)

On the other hand, Hon Tam Resort is the harmonious combination of modern restaurants, swimming pools with wild beaches and tropical forests. Tri Nguyen Aquarium, with the design of a go-aground ship, is also worth visiting. (p.a)

What to see in Nha Trang
Surrounded on all three sides by mountain ranges, Nha Trang also offers a beautiful picture of primary natural forest, water fall and high mountains. Located 60km far from the city center, with the height of 1578m, Hon Ba Peak is regarded as “the second Da Lat of Vietnam”. (lp)

Tourist must drive about 25km of mountain pass and bendy slopes until reaching this area. The fresh air and cool temperature here will definitely ease your feelings and tiredness. Scientists estimate that there are more than 40 rare floras and 60 endangered species living in Hon Ba Mountain.  If you are tired of beaches, Hon Ba may be a great place to visit. (p.a)

Other tourism destinations for your consideration in Nha Trang: Long Son Pagoda on Thai Nguyen Street
Po Nagar Cham Towers or Thap Ba on 2nd (the second) Thang 4 Street National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam on 1st Cau Da street Nha Trang Live – a place to get free city maps, drinks and tour travel guide books on the intersection of Thong Nhat and 2 Thang 4 (lp)

What to eat in Nha Trang

Coming to Nha Trang, tourists will be amazed at its delicacies, mostly from various kinds of seafood. Nha Trang is well-known for producing the highest quality with best flavor fish sauce in Vietnam, therefore, fish sauce plays an important role in the secret recipe of cooking Nha Trang’s specialties. (l.p)

Among many dishes, grilled fermented pork roll, grilled beef, rice vermicelli with grilled fish and jellyfish, fresh seafood are most favorite. (có hình minh họa cùng sp) In addition, the swallow’s nest soup – with bird’s nests collected from the wild, is regarded as the best in Vietnam. Some must try cuisines (món nướng) in Nha Trang including Cha ca (Fish patties), Cua (Crab), Nem Nha Trang (Nha Trang pork rolls). (p.a)

In conclusion, Nha Trang is an over- wonderful promising land, and we believe that you will have a great time there… Thank you. (lp)