Nha Trang is the trendy beach stay of the Southeast coast of Vietnam. As of the 1st of March 2015, its bay will be the host of an innovative product: the first five-star cruise experience on a wonderful junk: Emperor Cruises (www.emperorcruises.com). But let’s discover 10 of the many other reasons making its visitors so delighted. Nha Trang’s climate is particularly pleasant all-year round: sunny, with an average temperature of 23 degrees C. Rainfall is less than anywhere else in the country and storms are rare.
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1. Nha Trang has alluring and wonderful sceneries
There are a long list of things to see and places to go for tourists, as it is the place of deserted islands, endless white-sand beaches, deep blue sea, indigenous culture, outstanding landscapes, and historical relics.
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The breathtaking beauty of Nha Trang sets it apart from many famous beach cities in Vietnam and around the world. If traveling to Nha Trang, you will be amazed by the magnificent view from all the archipelagoes, islands, mountains and the crystal clear of seawater. The beach is heavenly with long, white stretch surrounded by evergreen palms and casuarina trees.
Moreover, Nha Trang makes its name for the reason that this place is blessed with a rich and beautiful ocean ecosystem with abundant marine reserve. Among 2,00 species of coral kinds in the world, Nha Trang is the home to about 1,500 species – a very impressive number. With that statistic in mind, you can easily imagine how majestic and wonderful underwater life of Nha Trang Bay is, with Vietnam’s highest biodiversity recorded. Most coral lives at 10 meters in depth and becomes the home to hundreds of schools of colorful fish and other marine creatures. It comes as no surprise when scuba diving and coral sightseeing are the most popular activities tourists do when coming here.
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Apart from all of its aesthetically natural beauty, Nha Trang is an interesting destination for those loving history and culture. Coming here, you have a long list of noteworthy attractions and we will recommend you some MUST – SEE spots. The Po Nagar Cham Towers of the Cham people was built in the 8th century and is famous for its religious architecture and influences with Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. Meanwhile, the in-town church of Nha Trang is stunning and Instagrammable with rays of French-styled stained glass windows along with imposing columns. For Buddhists, the Long Song Pagoda with a giant Buddha statue overlooking the city from a hilltop is quite an experience. There are many more religious and cultural spots that hide away from the multi-layered gardens of flowers and plants in Nha Trang that you should not miss.
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But there is more to say: Nha Trang is absolutely and uniquely cosmopolitan. You can find any trendy restaurants, soaring high-rises or chic boutiques in many tourist-crowded streets of Nha Trang. You will be amazed by how diversity and lovely this city is because of all the things, Nha Trang is the perfect combination of urban and coastal features.
2. Nha Trang is the home to extraordinary culinary experiences
Prepare to drown in the delight and tasty local cuisine in Nha Trang. You will be blown away with exotic and strange food such as bird’s nest soup or weird yet delicious seafood.
You will see that 90 percent of the best restaurants in Nha Trang are local ones with beach view and freshly-caught seafood. Nha Trang is called Vietnam’s seafood capital for a reason. With its diverse marine life, providing fresh and delicious ingredient to any dish, Nha Trang also has an endless supply of fresh fish and shellfish thanks to the waters of the Khanh Hoa coast. So prepare to be full all the time with tempura made from giant prawns, pan-fried squid, grilled red snapper, crab dishes and seafood mix hotspot with some homemade wine.
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There are some dishes to satisfy any adventurous eaters coming to Nha Trang, the most popular one is rice vermicelli with jellyfish and To Yen – the bird’s nest soup, which is believed to be very precious and nutritious by ancient Chinese and Vietnamese. This dish used to be royal-family exclusively in the past.
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And yes, you can still enjoy Vietnamese famous food like Pho, Nem, Banh Xeo and so on in markets and restaurants here. With kids and picky eaters who crave for homeland food, you can find everything here: French, Indian, Eastern European, Italian and International cuisine, there will be one (or many) restaurants that can meet your expectations. From the simple street stalls to five-starred hotels with a premium buffet, you can never be hungry in this lovely beach city.
3. The weather in Nha Trang is just right
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Along with the sunny and tropical-heavenly weather, this beach city is also endowed with a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
Unlike Saigon, Nha Trang is one of the lucky cities that are not affected by the monsoons that change the whole of southern Vietnam into the water for almost half a year from September to December. This beach city enjoys heavenly sunshine all year round with gentle winds, perfect for a lazy day on the beach or swimming rounds with family and friends. Yet, it is for the best that you schedule your trip to Nha Trang between January and August.
4. The people in Nha Trang are warm, friendly and hospitable
Along with the warm and lovely weather, the people of Nha Trang is one of the warmest and most hospitable ones you will ever see. When you go to a local restaurant, a store or a tourist hot spot, it is common to see locals promote their service or give directions to tourists with a smiley face.
5. It offers gorgeous and magical sunsets.
With its ideal weather mentioned above, it comes as no surprise that this beach city is one of the most majestic destinations to catch the sunrise and sunset in Vietnam.
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You need to wake up early, even from 4 or 5 in the morning, but I promise you – the sight is worth it. Every day depends on the weather and seasons, the sky turns pink since 4:30 or 5 AM. And slowly, the rosy hue turns into red, from red to golden bright in a stunning way that rarely any camera can catch it. You can still see some golden halos, hiding behind the clouds with rays of sunlight dripping onto the ground. The process to witness night turns into day never fails to satisfy any tourists coming to Doc Let beach for sunrise watching.
Or, with its highly cosmopolitan features, you can enjoy the sunset on a lazy afternoon at a sky-bar. With a skyline that can rival famous Pattaya and Phuket in Thailand, the nature of Nha Trang brings out an unforgettable visual feast. With the sexy curves of the coastal lines, calm surface, the sunset picture in Nha Trang is more than satisfying when viewed either at a quiet beach or in a luxury bar lounge with a bubbling cocktail in hand.
Some may think, well I have to sacrifice my sleep after a long night partying? Believe me, witnessing Nha Trang change itself into daylight can be a priceless present you never expect when coming to this place.
BOOK NOW6. Nha Trang is a lively town full of fun
There are so many activities that you can do in Nha Trang in both days and nights, from culture exploration, relaxing activities to energetic water sports.
First off, you can’t say you’ve been to Nha Trang and not spend some time enjoying yourself at the mud baths. Totally different from the dirty mud of the forest that you may be thinking of right now the mud in Nha Trang is actually the mineral-rich clay that many believe to have a magical effect on skin healing. Many studies have proved that having a mud bath in Nha Trang makes your skin more moisture and increase your blood circulation. With the favor of Mother Nature, Nha Trang can offer you some time in the hot mineral pools, too. And if you are in for a bizarre and strange experience, give the coffee massage or chocolate body wrap a try!
You can also spend your summer days on countless water sports on the beautiful beach of Nha Trang. With its comfortable weather and clean, fresh seawater, here is a list of activities you should try:
- Surfing and Kite Surfing
These activities are not as famous as those in Mui Ne or Phan Rang and yet, you can still expect a decent experience trying these in Nha Trang thanks to the perfect natural and many surfing schools offering kitesurfing rental and on-site courses.
- Snorkeling and scuba diving
One thing to keep in mind is that Nha Trang has Vietnam’s first and only protected marine reserve – Hon Mun Island. And this place is perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling. This place also offers you the chance to get a PADI certification. And if you are a diver looking for a new adventure, ask the locals about the Octopus Rock off of Hon Rom, where you can find caves and many mysterious swim-through tunnels to explore.
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- Sea-walking
On the contrary to the name, sea-walking is actually fun and very safe, even for kids aged from 10. This is the most direct way to explore the colorful underwater world. You will wear a giant diving helmet which is heavy enough to support you to actually walk under the sea with big lens attached to it to help you observe better. Apart from the helmet, you don’t have to wear any other kinds of protection, and this activity doesn’t require any professional skills at all.
- Hiking the mountains and exploring the waterfalls
Nha Trang has many interesting and gigantic visit attractions: the Ba Ho Waterfalls, comprised of not one, but three waterfalls. You will have to hike a mountain to get to the waterfall, or camp by the shore of the clear lake underneath it. This place is ideal for all kinds of activities: swimming picnics, hiking or fishing.
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- Squid fishing
And if you are a passionate fisherman, don’t miss out on the chance to go abroad to fish the squid. You will spend 3 or 4 hours on the fish farm or the sea and enjoy dinner with dishes made from the squid that you’ve caught! The flavor of fresh grilled squid and other seafood will make your trip unforgettable!
- Kayaking
Nha Trang is considered one of the best places for kayaking in Vietnam thanks to its calm and enjoyable temperature and atmosphere. The weather here is calm almost all year round, but you should avoid going on the time between October and November since it is normally the stormy season in Vietnam.
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- Parasailing
Want to try something dramatic but not too-overly-dramatic? Parasailing is the perfect choice with a life jacket, a driving off canoe and 15 – 30 minutes flying up into the beautiful sky of Nha Trang. The parachute can carry up to three people at the same time.
7. Souvenirs in Nha Trang are variable
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Going to a place like Nha Trang, you have a wide range of choices when it comes to souvenirs. You can choose from delicate and gorgeous fabrics or hand-crafted jewelry, homemade and silicone-free soaps made of artisans to strange and delicious snacks and dried seafood. You can find several kinds of markets:
- The market with a beachfront view (Dam Market, Xom Moi Market,…)
- The modern Nha Trang Center with Western architecture and a whole department store
- Nha Trang’s night market
Things sold here are too unique and interesting to be missed out!
8. Easy to access with convenient transportation in Nha Trang
Nha Trang is a big city in Vietnam, therefore you have several choices to travel here, as well as transportation to go around. You can choose car trips, railway, air, and cruise ship. The two most popular ways are:
- By car/private van: You can easily rent a car or a very reasonable price, at VND 1 million/day. However, rental prices may go up considerably if you rent it on a national holiday, so make sure to schedule your time, book in advance or have a professional guide plan the trip for you.
- By air: You will ride a 1-hour flight if you start from Saigon and double the time if you fly from Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. There are daily flights every day and you can reach famous tourist hot spots such as Dak Lak, Kon Tum, Dalat and even other countries from here.
In terms of transportation around, tourists can easily find all kinds to move around the city, especially when “digital Xe Om” like Grab, Go Viet and Beline are so popular in Vietnam nowadays. Or, you can simply rent a bike, motorbike or car – depending on your preference. The convenient and air-conditioned city bus is a good choice for those loving to “live green”. These buses will take you to the most famous places around Nha Trang like Po Nagar Cham Towers, Chong Rocks, Vinpearl, or Cho Dam market. If you love to try different ways of transporting, the cyclos (three-wheel bicycle taxis) is the classic choice that brings out fun, interesting experience to your city trip.
9. Nha Trang gathers a huge choice of accommodation
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You can find everything you need in Nha Trang, from budget hotels to top smart international luxury hotels and resorts.
Maybe there is nowhere else in Vietnam that offers you the wealth of enticing accommodation like Nha Trang does. From ultra-lush resorts, five-star getaways to vintage homestays, a downtown hostel or something in between. There are always special perks to your option: downtown hostels usually mean just a short walk to the beach while international lush stay provides you world-class premium services and experiences that can satisfy the pickiest customers. Depend on your demand, the number of members on your tour and your preference, Nha Trang has everything you dream of!
10. It is one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world
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Not as famous and well-advertised as Ha Long Bay, yet the Nha Trang Bay still makes it to the list of the most beautiful bays in the world. With its 19 small and large islands and a total area of 507 kilometer square, Nha Trang Bay is considered ‘heaven on earth’ to many. In 2003, this lovely beach city officially became the 29th member of the ‘Club of the Most Beautiful in the World’. Not long after, in 2005, it was recognized as a national scenery relic by the Vietnamese Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture.
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