1. Rory’s Beach Bar

• Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – Late
• Address: 118/10 Tran Hung Dao street, Long Beach, Phu Quoc
• Tel: +84 91 933 32 50

Rory’s Beach Bar is first and foremost, Phu Quoc Island’s quintessential beach bar run by an ex-pat duo. Maybe that’s the reason behind the Western-styled menu, wooden furniture and the open-air lounge that offers you the greatest views of the ocean and surrounding islets. Visiting here during the high season, from November till March, you will have the chance to enjoy the extensive drink menu with beers on tap, tropical cocktails, and imported wines while listening to live bands or funky music played by DJs on Long beach. You can watch bonfires, and sports events, and especially on New Year’s Eve, this bar hosts the biggest beach party on the island. But if you are here on a normal day, you can go in on Happy Hour and enjoy several seafood platters as well as reasonable drinks with laid back setting and professional service.

2. The Rabbit Hole Irish Bar

• Opening Hours: Daily 14:00 – Late
• Address: 90 Tran Hung Dao street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
• Tel: +84 90 605 89 90

Unlike most bars in Phu Quoc, The Rabbit Hole Irish Bar can keep you entertained for the whole day with a ray of entertainments such as pool tables, dart boards, Jenga, classic Nintendo games, poker, Connect-4, and so on. During day time, you can blow off some steam with these games, which comes with a spacious lounge and deep – house music and an awesome food and drink menu. But at night, it turned into a lively bar with EDM, pop and R&B music for customers to jam in. You can find classic cocktails, imported whiskeys, beers and wines with a 20% off Happy Hour starts from 6 PM to 10 PM daily. Moreover, among many bars in Phu Quoc, this place offers a weekly Ladies Night on Thursdays, when ladies get a buy-one-get-one-free promotion for cocktails.

3. Coco Bar

• Location: 118 Tran Hung Dao, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 9 am – 12 am
• Tel: +84 121 800 0953

Coco Bar is everything you imagine when thinking of a beach bar: open-air and spacious room, tropical heaven views with wooden chairs and bean bags to sit right on the shore while sipping on delicious drinks served by friendly and attentive staff. Established since 2012, Coco Bar becomes famous for its homemade rum made of coconut. You can also try the passion fruit rum, tri-colored rum shot or coconut-infused wine. With rays of entertainments like passing pool sharks, board games and most importantly: puppies who crave for your head pet and belly rubs, Coco Bar is such a nice place to have a nice nightlife.

4. Beach Bar at Mango Bay Resort

• Opening Hours: Daily 10:30 – Late
• Address: Mango Bay Resort Phu Quoc, Ong Lang Beach, Phu Quoc
• Tel: +84 773 981 693

Located in a luxurious resort, Beach Bar at Mango Bay Resort is more of an upscale and exclusive nightlife with gourmet tapas, a five-star setting, and premium liquor. This place guarantees you the best private evening on this lovely island with alfresco terrace and expansive views of Ong Lang Beach. Its menu is fancy with the most standout drinks are

Vietnamese Caipiroska, Phoenix and mango mojito.

5. CView Sky Bar

• Address: Sonasea Phu Quoc Duong To, Phu Quoc
• Hours: 5 pm – midnight
• Tel: +84 297 6279 999

Located on the rooftop of Sonasea Phu Quoc, CView Sky Bar is the youngest member of Phu Quoc’s clubs of most impressive luxury bars. Perched on such a height, it offers gorgeous views from all positions through the gloriously tall glass windows or the airy outdoor terrace. The best thing about such a golden position is that: guests can experience Phu Quoc’s sunset in absolute comfort and exclusive services from the well-trained staff of the hotel. Coming here, don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy its tempting menu of signature and classic drinks and refreshing Asian-Western fusion cuisine.

6. Le Jardin at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc

• Address: Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong Beach, Phu Quoc
• Hours: 10:30am – 11:00pm
• Tel: +84 773 982 988

This bar is famous for its authentic Italian pizza menu. Imagine, what can be more fulfilling than watching one of the best sunsets in Phu Quoc with a thin, crusty Margarita? And you will love their drinks here, because the bar has so much to offer, from a wide range of classic cocktails to an expansive list of imported wine and homemade rums. And don’t forget the famous White Sangria: a mango-infused vodka, the perfect combination of tropical vibe and relaxation.

7. Rock Island Club

• Address: Nam Nghi Phu Quoc Duong Bao, Phu Quoc
• Hours: 2pm – 9pm (Children under 18 are not allowed after 7pm)
• Tel: +84 297 389 1234

With its golden spot fronting a cozy beach island, the Rock Island Club is an outstanding and exclusive location to either watch the most magical natural show: sunset in Phu Quoc or just enjoy yourself with high-quality drinks made by expert bartenders. When the sun goes down, guests can have a 360-degree view of Phu Quoc’s ocean and island while listening to the chill tunes taking you away from every day worries. Pictures taken from the bar’s terrace is surprisingly romantic and Instagrammable. For guests staying at Nam Nghi Phu Quoc resort, Rock Island Club is entrance-free but for non-guests, you will have to pay VND300,000 to enter. This entrance fee will get you a ticket including a short round trip boat ride and one food/drink item when arriving at Rock Island Club.

8. Shri Phu Quoc

• Address: Tran Hung Dao Street, Ba Keo Beach, Duong To, Phu Quoc
• Hours: 8am – 11pm
• Tel: 0297 2233 555

Located on the quiet and raw Ba Keo beach, Shri Phu Quoc is a nice beach club with a bar lounge, restaurant and the typical open-air and oceanside setting along the shore. You can come here even in the morning to enjoy the windy and gentle breeze of the ocean, but the bar can only be turned up when the sun goes down. Once the most phenomenal show began – Phu Quoc’s sunset, your mood will be set up with just the right background music beats because for everyone’s knowledge, Shri Phu Quoc is a master at fusing the right combination of food, alcoholic beverages, and music for an unforgettable and pleasurable experience once coming to this bar. One of their most famous treats here is the “Kem” cocktail, which literally means “Ice-cream” cocktail and of course, it is cooling, refreshing and absolutely delicious. And don’t hesitate to try its freshly-caught seafood dish with a light touch of Mediterranean-inspired flavor to perfect your time here!

9. Sailing Club Phu Quoc

• Address: Lo B7, Khu Phuc Hop, Bai Truong, Phu Quoc
• Hours: 10 am – midnight
• Tel: +84 93 1031 035

If you have come to Sailing Club Nha Trang, then you would also love Sailing Club in Phu Quoc. And if you haven’t? Time to try out one of the most famous nightclubs in this beach town!

The Sailing Club Phu Quoc is an ultimate all-day beach club destination, giving you luxurious experience in everything it provides. You will love the setting and decoration here with a swim-up pool bar, s spacious dance floor with a DJ booth for nighttime fun. And most important, Sailing Clubs in each and every destination all over Vietnam are famous for their extensive restaurant menu that is so variable for people of all diets, preferences with a hefty help and mouth-watering flavors from Asia to Europe. And here in Phu Quoc, Sailing Club in Phu Quoc, among all bars in Phu Quoc provide one of the highest quality craft cocktails, including its signature Afternoon Tea and Mustard G&T items. When the sun goes down, the music that the DJs play will set you up for relaxation and chill, post-sunset vibes but when it is pitch night, the clubs turn into EDM and Rock party with different themes for each night and events.

10. INK 360

• Address: Intercontinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Bai Truong, Duong To, Phu Quoc
• Opening hours: 5pm – 1am
• Tel: (+84) 297 397 8888

The Vietnamese media calls this Phu Quoc’s bar “highest standing rooftop bar of the island”, so there is no wonder that you will have panoramic views of Vietnam’s Pearl Island’s and the crystal clear wave gently tapping the shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Located in the premium Intercontinental Phu Quoc Long Beach, INK 360 is also referred to as “the octopus bar” with octopus themed decoration with silver and copper tones. Guests can easily find aesthetically metallic tentacles round in every corner here as you walk into its door. This bar, with a romantic and expansive terrace, spacious bar’s main stage gives guests a wonderful point of view for sunset and selfie opportunities. Moreover, you can totally trust the highly skilled mixologists here to make you a personalized concoction if you are not into INK 360’s stunning craft cocktails. This place offers you a nice atmosphere to enjoy the beauty of nature with atmospheric beats in the afternoon and uptempo dance rhythms as time goes by.

11. Lion Garden Beer Club

• Opening Hours: Daily 15:00 – Late
• Address: Duong Dong, Phu Quoc Island
• Tel: +84 96 893 39 79

You can find Lion Garden Beer Club – the largest nightclub of Phu Quoc Island on Duong Dong street. This place contains a restaurant with an outdoor patio, a huge and flashy dance floor that will be filled with electro tunes, EDM and dance-pop until late. The most famous dish here is a tray of cold cuts and a generous platter of ham, sausages, spring rolls and salads with famous Vietnamese beer brands.

12. Itaca Resto Lounge

• Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11:00 – 13:00 & 18:00 – 24:00
• Address: 125 Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc Island
• Tel: +84 77 399 2022

Among all bars in Phu Quoc, Itaca Resto Lounge makes its name remembered thanks to the unique and authentic Mediterranean-Asian tapas and alcoholic menu it has to offer. The setting and decoration here are simple at its finest with a lovely and well-lit courtyard and an open-air bar featuring white cushion seats and a dining section lit up by fairy lights and hat – lamps. If you are thinking of a fancy, romantic dinner with your loved one while enjoying the gentle sound of the waves, then you will love this place. And from 8 PM onwards, live DJs will hype up the area with remixed music or live band.

Coming here, don’t miss out on the chance to try their signature potent sangrias, Itaca Resto Lounge’s tapas offerings or Tuna Tataki.

Tips and things to know about Phu Quoc’s bars

• You can find most of Phu Quoc’s nightlife in Duong To commute, which is the most popular region in Phu Quoc and home to the Islands longest beach – Bai Truong
• Other choices for tourists are nightlife and entertainment up in Ganh Dau Commune
• LGBT – friendly bars can be found at Fingernail Island (Hon Mong Tay) and Duong Dong Town
• The legal drinking age in Vietnam is 18 but not strictly enforced on foreigners, and you can drink alcohol anywhere you want
• Most bars here offer shisha or hookah
• You can buy your own alcohol on legitimate liquor stores along Tran Hung Dao Street, there is a lot of imported wines, spirits here in cases you want to purchase your own beverage
• Vietnam has strict laws on drinking while driving with hefty fine for rule breakers. This is applied for everyone, from bikers and motor drivers and car drivers

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Hon Mieu Island as known as Tri Nguyen island or Bong Nguyen island is all the names to call the nearest island from Nha Trang city center. The 1.3-kilometer-square island is only 10 minutes away from the main Bay if you choose to go by ferry, or you can rent a boat and sail there yourself. The island is not only famous for its refreshing and lovely natural landscape, but also for its huge miniature ocean called Tri Nguyen Aquarium.

II. Best time to visit Hon Mieu

Nha Trang and its lovely islands enjoy lovely weather all year round with the average temperature is between 26 and 27°C. Yet, the best time to travel here is between February and May.

III. What to explore at Hon Mieu Island?

You will be amazed by how many exciting activities you can try in this small island!

1. Tri Nguyen aquarium or Ho Ca Tri Nguyen

• Address: Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
• Price range‎: ‎150,000 for adults and 80,000 for kids
• Opening hours‎: ‎07:00 AM – 05:30 PM

Do you ever imagine of an aquarium in the shape of a fossil ship with clinging moss? Tri Nguyen Aquarium is a great place to visit since this ocean miniature has many special marine species, especially coral reefs. Designed to be divided into two separate areas, tourists have much to see, namely:

• Floor 1: a lake designed to be a glass tunnel to help tourists see various marine species, especially groupers, sharks, eels, and so on.
• Floor 2 and 3: Place for tourists to buy souvenirs and enjoy special dishes from the aquarium’s seafood restaurants.
• Outside area: This is where the owner keeps a huge number of familiar fish like tuna, rays, squids, etc.

2. Bai Soi beach

Located on the Southeast of Hon Mieu, Bai Soi in Vietnamese means “beach of rocks” may give you a brief imagine. This is a very special beach without sand. Containing only small rocks and piled gravel, Bai Soi is actually a wonderful place to swim and have a clear vision of corals and thorns. You will love it here since Bai Soi’s water temperature is warm all year round with crystal clear water and gentle waves. This place is also famous for snorkel diving, too.

3. Bai Tranh beach

This beach is much more energetic than Bai Soi since it is the home to many water sports such as parachute-pulled canoeing, jet-skiing, snorkel diving, and coral watching by boats with a glass bottom. A perfect place for party-lovers, yet this beach also has a beautiful stretching shore of golden sand, which is perfect for a relaxing afternoon with fresh seafood.

4. Hon Mieu fishing village

Of course on an island, the most popular job in the past is a fisherman. Located in the Southwest of Hon Mieu island, most people here earn a living by aquaculture and fishing. Coming to this special tourist attraction, you will have the chance to see how people keep squid, crabs, oysters, snails, lobsters, and fish in the ocean farm. And of course, you can enjoy a huge feast of seafood provided by the farm. They also have the traditional Vietnamese basket boat so that you can try and have some fun experience, or you can just sit in a small ferry dragged by a rope. Either way, you will see that this unique experience is truly interesting and memorable.

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I. Phu Yen’s location

Phu Yen is a coastal province, lying in the Central of Vietnam, between Binh Dinh Province (Quy Nhon) and Khanh Hoa Province (Nha Trang). The biggest and most populated city in Phu Yen is Tuy Hoa city, yet the city remained unknown to the mass public because its government did not invest much in fields of tourism. It is not until the launch of the movie Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass (Toi thay hoa vang tren co xanh) which was shot in Phu Yen that these picturesque landscapes started to draw attention from tourists in Vietnam. They, since then, flocked to this untouched and beautiful place to discover Phu Yen.

Encompassing a wide variety of mountains lagoons, fertile plains, and rivers with over 200 kilometers of shoreline along the curving south-central coast of Vietnam. With less reputation than the famous Nha Trang, Phu Yen is a great alternative for those who fancy a quiet and peaceful beach shore where they can enjoy patches of golden sand to themselves.

If you are a person who always yearns for adventures, then Phu Yen can also provide you with one of the most exciting ones with all its ancient remnants and water sports here. There are also ports, mountains and bays nearby where tourists can explore a tropical forest full of rare and exotic plants and animals. You are about to have one of the vacations of your life in Phu Hoa with all the relaxation and services it has to offer here.

II. A Brief History of The Land and why it’s worth visiting

Phu Yen once belonged to the Champa Kingdom, who ruled central Vietnam from the 2nd to 17th century until Dai Viet (a strong and powerful kingdom, in Northern Vietnam) invaded the land and claimed it their own. They absorbed the Champa kingdom and remained the land “Phu Yen” as it is called today. In Vietnamese, “Phu Yen” means future prosperity and peaceful – the hope that did not last when the Vietnam War happened.

In 1975, Phu Yen was set free from the Saigon government’s ruling after the end of the Vietnam War. Step by step, this land grows into the ideal point of interest like it is now.

III. Weather and Best time to visit Phu Yen

Because Phu Yen is beach-front, it has all the features of a tropical island one can ask or. So basically, you just need to avoid the storm season which takes place from September to November every year, then you are all good to go any time.

Its sunny season starts from January to mid-August. This time is also the period when most exciting local festivals taking place, which is a perfect time for sight-seeing.

From April to May, the weather in Phu Yen is especially hot, combined with Vietnam’s signature humidity, it is a great ideal that tourists bring sun cream, water, and long-sleeves clothes with them.

May to July is the peak of domestic tourist season, so if you plan to visit Phu Yen at this time, prepare to see crowds in the hottest spot of this tropical island. If you prefer quiet and relaxing holidays, it is a good ideal you avoid this period.

IV. How to get to Phu Yen, Vietnam

Since Phu Yen is a province located in Vietnam’s South Central Coast, it would make an ideal additional destination in your Ho Chi Minh City Tour. There are many ways you can get to Phu Yen from there, namely by train, plane or bus.

By bus or private van

With just 180,000 to 300,000 VND per ticket at East bus station, you can travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Yen. With people who prefer maximum relaxation and comfort, a private van is a perfect choice!

By Train

You can also choose train to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Yen by train SE2 or SE4. If you should take the night train, you will get to Phu Yen in the following morning with full rest to enjoy your holiday there!.

By Airplane

If you are not in Ho Chi Minh or just want to travel by plane, you can get to Tuy Hoa Airport from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City airport! Tuy Hoa airport is just 10 km away from the city center, so tourists will need to arrange their own transportation to the booked accommodation beforehand or they’ll have to call a cab or private van to pick them up to move on.

V. Where to visit in Phu Yen?

Phu Yen province is the heart of many religious and historic remains, but today, it is best known for its beaches and bays. You can combine these destinations or choose among them based on your preference.

1. Bai Xep

This short beach, especially the two sets of sea cliffs on either end is so beautiful that it attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world to come here and take some pictures for your Instagram feed. With just 500 meters in length, the beach looks exactly like a small kingdom that is isolated.

If you climb up the cliff, there is a good chance you can clearly see your friend beneath – and who can deny the temptation of fresh air with the unique smell of the green grass and salty vibe from the ocean? Its tranquility and breathtaking features will absolutely blow your mind.

Bai Xep is over 14 kilometers far from Tuy Hoa. Located in district Tuy An, Bai Xep is not something you can walk to if you stay in Phu Yen’s capital town – but the distance is worth it when you witness the beauty of this place.

2. Mon Beach – Mui Dien (Dien Cape)

The very own charm of Mon beach is the tranquility and comfort coming from its own wild and untouched nature. You can expect all the freshness and relaxation when coming here while watching its crystal clear seawater and golden sand stretching out the shore. From here, there is one activity you can not miss: watching the sun rises since Mon beach is located at the easternmost point of the country. In other words, this place is also called “Vietnam’s earliest dawn land”.

Being the very first place in the country to watch the sunrise, Mon beach, especially Dai Lanh Cape is very attractive for both domestic and international tourists. Therefore, even though Dai Lanh Cape is 35 kilometers from the capital city of Phu Yen, many go a long way here just to catch the sunrise; or, you can easily choose an accommodation here.

3. Vung Ro Bay

The location of Vung Ro Bay is very ideal in Vietnam’s geology since it overlooks many beautiful beaches and ocean, yet has forested mountains to back it up, such as Hon Ba, Deo Ca, and Da Bia peak. Spreading over an area of 16.4 square kilometers, Vung Ro Bay is a tourist hot spot since it is nestled in the commune of Dong Hoa District, Hoa Xuan Nam, and at the edge of Ca Pass so the drive, from wherever you are, is absolutely scenic.

Visiting Vung Ro Bay, you can watch everything, from the unbroken scenery of the bay’s crystal clear water with tranquil fishing villages, green mountains, to energetic and clear white sandy beaches. The main bay is where hundreds of fish farms, wooden fishing boats, and floating homes gather.

Coming here, do not forget to enjoy a cool beer while floating on the blue lagoon. There are several seafood restaurants that offer fresh-catch dishes and centers providing recreation options such as snorkeling, jet-skiing, and visiting historical relics for interested visitors.

4. Van Hoa Plateau

Van Hoa Plateau is nestled at 400 meters height, Son Hoa District. If you are fond of tropical forest nature, the beauty of mountainous features like the trees, wild animals and even the gentle light of the sun and the smell of the wind can open the door to heaven on earth for you.

There are also national historic relics for history lovers to discover like the Uncle Ho House of worship or the military center of Phu Yen province base. And one more thing: Do not leave Van Hoa Plateau without trying some pineapples or jackfruits – these are the regional specialties.

5. Da Dia Reef (Ganh Da Dia)

The name Da Dia Reef, in Vietnamese literally means “the sea cliffs of stone plates” – and from this very exciting name, you, for sure, can’t miss this unbelievable destination.

The whole thing is simply a natural masterpiece with millions of basalt rocks inconceivable shapes stacked together to become an amazingly high and large complex of columns. The rocky landscape spreads over a kilometer of the area and just along the sea’s edge. Some even call this site a giant black beehive. The reason for its unique structure is because of the eruption of a volcanic from millions of years ago. When the burning lave fell into the cold seawater, the molten lava was cooled down and harden, creating its shape to today’s organized rocky phenomenon.

Unlike many other places in Phu Yen, Da Dia Reef is always crowded since, besides these places, there are only three more places on earth that bear a similar magnificent phenomenon. So there are no surprises that people from all over the world HAVE TO come to this famous reef to take pictures and admire magical views. Many couples come here for their wedding shoot, while others just need a picture of the out-of-this-world-view for their Instagram feed. But remember to bring sun cream, hats, and water with you since this area is really sunny and hot.

6. Nhan mountain

If you climb to the top of Nhan mountain, you will surely have the overview of Tuy Hoa City with its lush rice paddles and evergreen forest. You will also have an amazing experience of watching the panoramic view of the sunset from this 64 meters high summit. Tourists will have the chance to discover an ancient Champa relics from the 11 century  built on the top of the mountain.

This Champa structure is called Nhan Tower – a symbol of Phu Yen’s original founders, the Cham people. You are free to visit its worshipping place, enjoy the evergreen scenery of the forest and Tuy Hoa City as well as taking some photos to show your friends at home.

7. Mang Lang Church

Built in 1892 by Joseph de La Cassagne, Mang Lang church is one of the oldest ones in Vietnam and Indochina combined. With its long and mysterious history, this is one of the hottest tourist spots in Phu Yen. The church, also known as Eglise de Mang Lang is just a 10-minute ride away from the famous Da Dia reef.

From the first look, you will understand why this church is so famous for its gothic structure with grey paint covered the whole artistic style of the church. Not only inspired many poets and artists for its aesthetic vibe, but the church is also home to Bishop Alexandre de Rhode and, more important, home to Vietnam’s first national book. You can witness the book preserved in a glass cabinet along with many other important pieces of historical evidence for over 120 years. With its unique beauty and glamour of history and artistry, Mang Lang church is a big MUST for those visiting Phu Yen.

8. Xuan Dai Bay

Covering 13,000 hectares, this wide, beautiful and rare bay is an ideal destination for those loving tranquility since it is still little-known to the public. 50 kilometers away from the capital city – Tuy Hoa, this bay has so many small and beautiful beaches with untouched scenery. Tourists can visit many hot spots from here, such as Mu U peninsula, small islet, like Ong Xa islet, as well as Da Mai mountain. You can also visit the famous Ganh Dia reef from here.

And the special thing about this beautiful bay is that, after enjoying the scenic beauty of natural, tourists can also watch the daily life of the local fishermen living nearby. They just need to get to Om beach, an ideal beach for camping – lovers. You can totally camp there to enjoy a morning sunset, or have an unforgettable experience when watching how Vietnamese fishermen work while listening to all the stories and legends in the region.

9. Ong Cop Bridge

The bridge is also called Tuy An Bridge. It is the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam, connecting Tuy An District with Song Cau District. With its length for about 400 meters, the bridge starts to get noticed by international media in 2007 by appearing in a reality show in Vietnam Amazing Race. Opposed to its old and simple structure, the bridge is well-preserved so do not be afraid and just step on it! You will need only 10 minutes to walk across it, but if you bring a camera with you, you may need a little more time to totally catch all aesthetic scenes!

10. Chop Chai mountain

Another mountain helping you get a bird view of the lovely Tuy Hoa city is Chop Chai mountain. But one thing special about this peak is that you will see a military unit guarding on it, so you must talk to the soldiers there to get in to take pictures, but there is a high chance the station photography will be refused.

But do not worry, this mountain has more than that. With its 391 meters in height, you will see everything, from the tranquil paddle field to crystal clear ocean and even several historic and religious temples in the region like Minh Son, Hoa Son, Khanh Son, and Bao Lam pagoda on the foot of the mountain.

11. Da Trang Pagoda and Mountain

Da Trang mountain is a place where visitors can explore both the beauty of nature and the myth of historical temples. One of the most famous religious sights is Da Trang Pagoda, a holy place that attracting many domestic visitors and pilgrims every year. The pagoda is a lovely and small place to cool down after a hard mountain hiking.

For history and culture hypers, the pagoda has much to say. It was 100 years old and honored by the emperor in 1889, but then burnt to the ground in 1929. Thanks to a huge number of Buddhists all over Vietnam, Da Trang Pagoda was restored and recognized as a crucial cultural heritage site.

12. Hon Yen

If you are tired of adventures in the forest, it is time to merge yourself in the cool fresh water from a beautiful beach in Vietnam: Hon yen beach. Hon Yen is a very small island so it is easy for travelers to have panorama sights of it. Many tourists call this “heaven for diving and coral seeing” for a reason. The wind, the water, and humidity on this small island make it a perfect site for sight-seeing and coral diving. You can also rent a canoe to have a short ride around this lovely pearl.

13. The pretty nature of Phu Yen

In Phu Yen, during summer and spring, people are all about the picture-perfect wheat fields and wildflower gardens. There are a lot of flowers you can expect to see like sunflowers, tulips, lavender and so on. And do not forget the stunning, picturesque wheat fields with layers of lovely white, feather-like plants covering a large area of the mountain and some drops of palm trees behind.

Every year, many young Vietnamese girls dress up (this year’s trend is boho!) to take photoshoot here, do not be surprised if you see so many young and pretty girls wandering around this area!

14. And one last thing: Watching sunrises!

Wherever you go, whichever place you visit, it is a pity if you come to the very point of Vietnam without watching the magical sunrises in Phu Yen. And it is not just about the natural, but they’re also early-risers who are fishermen, farmers, and students who need to wake up early for a long day ahead.

You will experience first-hand how an early day starts in this lovely city of Vietnam with traditional boats quietly make it way to the ocean for a morning catch, the sound of the cocks, and the fantastic moment when light starting to coloring the whole landscape like a wake-up call. And for those interested, you may see some cows – yes, cows, strolling along the beach if you are lucky enough.

VI. What to do in Phu Yen?

1. Exploring Tuy Hoa city

Tuy Hoa is the capital city of Phu yen, so for sure, you will have the chance to see and experience a lot here. Apart from all the beautiful natural and historical sites, Tuy Hoa is also the center of economic life, so you will love taking a walk around this city to see how different life is from Vietnam’s cities and your own country.

You will also love going to the suburbs of Tuy Hoa, with many traditional villages here. The most prominent is Ngoc Lang commune – the home to endless fields of green herbs and vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, and coriander. You can also see many temples and pagodas with a unique design, which plays a crucial part in Vietnam’s daily life.

2. Visiting the 1st April Square in Phu Yen

In the afternoon, you can go to the “1/4” square (named after the peace date in Phu Yen province) and drink sugarcane juice (sugarcane, natural sweet juice) with the sea breeze. And this is also the focus area of many children, young people, city people at night time to come here to exercise, walk, talk to each other … Sitting here you can feel the beat Everyone’s life is quite slow compared to other cities.

3. Visit Salt Making Village

Tuyet Diem, in Vietnamese means “salts that as white as the snow” – and you shouldn’t miss the chance to visit the small village that producing these pure white salt grains. The village has a 300-year experience of making salt and today, they are still living on salt farms and collecting salt mineral by hand. This is a wonderful chance for kids and youngsters to see how salt is processed from scratch and even make some themselves! Tourists can also buy some of these interesting souvenirs to bring home.

In Phu Yen, there are two more traditional salt making villages, namely Trung Trinh and Le Uyen.

4. Camping on Lao Mai Nha islet

If you are up to some adventurous experience, do not miss out on the chance to camp on Lao Mai Nha islet, a small islet that just 4km away from O Loan lagoon. With just 1.2 kilometers of area, it is surprising that nature here remains completely untouched. The beauty of the beach and peace of nature make Lao Mai Nha islet an ideal place for camping and fish hunting on the beach.

5. Sailing, kayaking, and swimming

With all the beautiful beaches in Phu Yen, you should never miss out on the chance to enjoy the cool and clear water here or engaging yourself in several water-related activities like sailing, kayaking, and even zip-lining!

Where to do it? Most travelers love swimming in the mainstream beaches like Mon beach or Long Thuy beach. However, you should try sailing and kayaking on small islets, like Lao Mai Nha or Xuan Dai Bay, and O Loan Lagoon. Importantly, if you are an early riser, there is a high chance that you will be treated to a spectacular sunrise swim at dawn – it is the experience of a lifetime!

6. Biking or driving its coastal highway

For adventure seekers, Phu Yen can be the best place to enjoy outdoor activities that you would love like biking or driving on its coastal highway. With the fabulous terrain, you are free to discover Phu Yen’s picturesque highway alongside the beach, enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the mountain, or have some party on the private boat while enjoying the fresh scene of the bays.

7. Hiking Nhan mountain

Talking of mountain hiking, there is no way Nhan mountain is missed out. This famous mountain is the most famous hiking destination for both domestic and international travelers every year. With Nhan Tower on the top and stunning scenery of wild nature, all efforts and hardships to climb such a high mountain will be worth it!

8. Nightlife in Phu Yen

If you think Phu Yen has some highly-charged places like many big cities do all around the world, you are totally wrong. Phu Yen is not exactly a place of nightlife hypers, but you will find some special places to savor a nice cold beer or pubs with acoustic live music with open space for all to enjoy.

You can also walk down the streets to find some local restaurants and enjoy what local people eat – these places can be a hidden gem that you never know until you order the food. For disco lovers, Tuy Hoa’s lushest hotels have so many to offer. Prepare to drink some tropical fruity cocktails and enjoying the glittering view of city life on the highest floor of the hotel or bar. If you like the sky lounges, Tuy Hoa has a few for you, too.

9. Phu Yen Shopping

Buying souvenirs while traveling is a big must for most travelers, and like any other places with booming tourism, Phu Yen has a wide range of goods for tourists to choose (or buy them all). Most head for Tran Hung Dao Street, where numerous local shops and the huge Tuy Hoa market are located. This is where you can find everything, from handmade crafts, food to clothing and more. If you prefer shopping center, Phu Vuong Street is the place to go, with pleasant, luxurious and high-end goods.

You can also buy goods from traditional villages outside Tuy Hoa city. One of the most famous souvenirs is the dried bird-nest soup, which used to be a nutrient and luxurious dish exclusively for the royal in the past. The birds make their nests from their own saliva and the nests are harvested twice a year. And its price? It can go as high as $2,000 per kilogram because all Asians believe that the food helps eaters to be more healthy and boosting virility.

VII. The food you should not miss when visiting Phu Yen

It comes as no surprise to people as Phu yen is the heart of the most amazing seafood because it is right on the coast. But tourists may be surprised by what is on the menu. Here, you will see dishes that beyond your imagination like Tuna’s eye soup, fermented fish or beans. There are also normal dishes that can satisfy the pickiest eaters like fish cake noodle soup (Banh Canh He), chicken rice (Com Ga), and fresh Vietnamese spring rolls

1. Salted anchovy

If you need to talk about just one Vietnam’s seasoning in its hundreds of herbs, powders, and fermented stuff, that thing must be the fish sauce, made of salted fish. And in Phu Yen, you will have the chance to witness how fishermen catch their anchovy in the early months of the year. Here in Phu Yen, people make fish sauce with anchovy (Mắm Cá Cơm) to have the thickest and most delicious fish sauce all over Vietnam. You will have the chance to see people make the sauce from 300 to 400 kilograms of fish, put them in a wooden box for more than half a year until the fish starts to melt into the thick and full-of-protein sauce.

You should try some slices of pineapples with this Salted Anchovy since the sauce reduce the sour and acid in pineapple while the fragrant of the fruit reduces the strong smell of the sauce. If Westerners have Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as the dynamic duo, here in Phu Hoa, pineapple and salted anchovy is the perfect couple for a rainy day.

2. Seafood

As mentioned above, tourists can enjoy all kinds of fresh seafood when coming to Phu Yen, namely grilled tuna, steamed tuna eyeball (which is believed to be very good for kids’ eyes) and even a delicious boat of fresh-cut sashimi! With several fishing villages and harbors, the large, freshly-catch tuna and other fish are brought into a huge warehouse to be chopped up and packed to overland in just a short amount of time.

3. And other famous Vietnamese dishes

You can enjoy other famous Vietnamese food, such as Banh Canh Hẹ (Cake soup with Chinese Chives), Chả Dông and Nem Nướng (Spring roll with grilled chopped Dong mixture), Bánh Bèo (Water Fern Cake). The main focus of Phu Yen cuisine is fresh vegetables with strong and sweet sauce, served with grilled or steamed protein. Generally, these kinds of combinations are very healthy, yet still, remain delicious!

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I. Where is Hon Mot Island?

Hon Mot Island in Nha Trang embraces a peaceful beauty that allows tourists to enjoy the rustic and idyllic features of the most unique village in Khanh Hoa province. The island is suitable for young people wishing to experience and portray colorful paintings and daily life of Khanh Hoa people.

Hon Mot is located in Vinh Nguyen ward, to the Southeast of Nha Trang city, about 9km from the coast and this is the smallest island in Nha Trang bay with an area of less than 1km2.

There are about 200 households on the island, mainly living on fishing and aquaculture like lobster farming.

II. How to get to Hon Mot Island?

You must travel by boats or canoes from Cau Da port to reach all of Nha Trang’s islands. From the city center, following Tran Phu street is the easiest route with less traffic jam.

You can take a taxi, Grab or rent a motorbike. If traveling by motorbike, the travel time is about 20 minutes, while taxis or Grab take 15 minutes. Reach Oceanographic Institute and you will see the port.

• Option 1: Self-sufficient means that you rent a canoe or ship. But you need to book in advance. They are only responsible for transporting you to the island, leaving you to take care of your own lunch or other expenses.

Fare: 500,000 VND – 1,700,000 VND/ boat or ship

• Option 2: Take the Nha Trang tour visiting many islands at the same time with 4 islands. Besides, you can also go to Tri Nguyen Aquarium, have lunch, play a floating bar. You will be picked up at the hotel, prepared vehicles to cross the island, arranged lunch and taken part in activities on the sea such as banana floats, floats, parachutes, flying at Bai Tranh.

Most tourists prefer the second option.

III. The best time to visit Hon Mot Island

The best time to visit Hon Mot Island is the dry season from March to September.

IV. What to explore in Hon Mot Island?

1. Stunning natural beauty

Hon Mot possesses white sandy beaches and clear sea with bottoms of various shapes, creating a charming natural landscape, which is extremely ideal for visitors to immerse themselves in the cool water.

When coming to the island, you will be overwhelmed with the beauty of the peaceful coastal village, but also very familiar with green moss-covered tile roofs and winding village roads.

2. Enjoy the peaceful local life

The locals are gentle, with smiles always on their lips. It is also great to enjoy a day living with them. Your journey will be much more interesting if you can experience the daily life of islanders, just rent a homestay and join the life of friendly fishermen and enjoy hospitality together like catching fish, or squid fishing, etc.

3.Immerse in amazing water activities

Hon Mot also has many coral reefs surrounding the island like Hon Mun, the home to a variety of colorful marine life. For those who are not good at swimming, they can still dive to see the coral here, just with glasses.

Tourists can also join a lot of water sports such as taking a boat with the glass bottom, the basket of glass bottom, canoe towing, water motor, fishing and enjoying fresh seafood, along with “floating wine party.”.

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I. Where is Doc Let beach?

Doc Let also called Doc Lech, is located in Ninh Hai ward, Ninh Hoa town, Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam. Doc Let Beach stretches with high white sand, separating the mainland from the sea with verdant palm trees.

About 49 km south of Nha Trang city center, Doc Let is famous as an ideal tourist destination in summer, which is extremely suitable for those wishing a vacation on the pristine beach.

II. What is the best time to visit Doc Let beach?

Doc Let is a coastal region, characterized by the tropical monsoon climate

The average annual temperature is 26.6 degrees Celsius. The most beautiful time to come to Doc Let is from January to September when it is sunny, sometimes combined with Southwest wind so the landscape is very airy and dry.

The time between October and December is the Northeast monsoon time, traveling at this time, you can only do sightseeing and can’t take part in exciting activities on the coast or underwater. Of course you cannot bathe on the beach this season because the water is very cold.

If you visit Doc Let in the fourth lunar month, there is an interesting Co Dinh festival nearby  Ninh Di with many customs to learn and participate. Going on this occasion would be very interesting. Traveling to Doc Let beach at different times is a completely new experience.

 III. How to get to Doc Let beach?

There are 2 common means:

By plane: Airlines like Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar, Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways have flights from Hanoi, Saigon and Da Nang to Cam Ranh airport. You can order tickets online through these airlines, then to Cam Ranh airport and then to the center of Nha Trang city. Rent a taxi or motorbike to Doc Let.

By train: There are also stations from Hanoi, Saigon or Da Nang to Nha Trang with fares at around 250,000 – 400,000 VND / time for bed or hard seat tickets.

IV. What to explore in Doc Let beach

1. Explore Doc Let beach

Doc Let Beach appears with a pristine beauty covered by pure white sand that captivates any visitor. Doc Let beach is quiet due to a series of surrounding hills, making the sea surface very peaceful with few high winds. Doc Let Beach stretches for about 8 km, unlike other beaches, Doc Let’s seabed is gradually moving away from the shore, the water level is not high. Usually the farther the beach is, the deeper the water is but due to the sand, it will keep going “the bottom” forever.

Doc Let is also ideal for small children as it is a shallow beach. The fine white sand is like a maiden’s skin, patted rhythmically by white ripples. The waves are not too fierce, the water is clear blue with pure white sand making it be an ideal place to help you leave the stress for a wonderful holiday with Doc Let. If you want to enjoy the name “Doc Let”, go up to the sandhill to try the feeling of sliding sand from the top down. That’s so amazing, believe me.

2. Camp

Doc Let camping is allowed, but you have to prepare the camp in advance because the tent rental service here is not yet complete. At night, what’s interesting than sitting around the campfire, enjoying the soft waves and sharing together with friends or lovers.

Before that, you should make a round trip to choose the best location and remember to tell the beach area guard about the specific time of your camping location. You should choose high sand mounds to avoid tidal water, and be careful with fire in the surrounding casuarina forest.

3. Rent a boat to explore the island

With VND 20,000/ pax, you can rent small boats of local people to explore the small islands around. This service is attractive to young adventurers. You will take your own paddle on the water going along the shore to visit the beautiful islands like a villager fishing. Although the waves are quiet, do not forget to prepare your life jacket.

On a small boat in the middle of the water, the vast sky will dispel all feelings of unhappiness.

4. Visit the fishing village

Ninh Thuy fishing village is not far from Doc Let beach so you can walk along the beach to visit the fishing village. The fishing village is an ideal destination for you to try a day fishing experience like knitting, boating, fishing, and repairing fishing gear. The locals are sincere, rustic, very hospitable. Coming here you can feel a simple life far different from the bustling urban area and have chances to enjoy the new extremely attractive dishes, such as soup bread, fish noodles, apple tea, etc.

V. What to eat in Doc Let beach?

You can easily enjoy the local cuisine on small boats selling specialties such as crabs, snails, shrimp, squid, etc – they are fresh, fragrant and processed on the spot with some salt and lemon mixed with pepper. Those are the sweet flavors of the sea that cannot be forgotten. Fish vermicelli, soup cake, grilled spring rolls, and spring rolls have made a unique identity for Doc Let.

You can rent a small hut outside the beach to enjoy seafood, after bathing or swimming.

If you want to prepare your own cooking, you can go to the nearby seafood market with a variety of fresh seafood to choose from and cook at your homestay.

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I. Where is Hon Yen & How to arrive in Hon Yen?

Hon Yen is located in Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa, about 25 km to the Northeast of the mainland. Thus, if you want to go to the island, you must take a boat or canoe. Hon Yen is the home of thousands of birds and also the largest source of Salanganes’Nest reserves in Vietnam today.

This tour includes the fare, meals, drinks and tour guides.

Ticket: from 490,000VND/ pax – 790,000 VND/ pax (17$ – 35$/ pax)

• High-speed canoes: 20 – 25 guests, from Cau Da port, 45 minutes
• Wooden ships: 30 – 50 guests, from Cau Da, 90 minutes

II. The best time to visit Hon Yen

The best time to visit Hon Yen is the dry season from March to September. Hon Yen has only one tour per day, so the island only welcomes about 30 guests and the staff, so it is untouched.

III. What to explore in Hon Yen (Swallow Island)?

Hon Yen is home to small but extremely rare salanganes and it is common for visitors to see birds nest perching on the offshore cliffs.

Hon Yen is made up of beautiful and wild islands, located in the middle of the immense sea and sky, which increases the beauty of the space here. When wandering around the island, visitors will be going through bridges made of bamboo and zigzag wood designed around the cliff. When entering the cave, visitors should note softly, if taking pictures, please turn off the flash to avoid scaring birds.

The island also owns a large and beautiful coral reef like the glass of tropical fish, just pick a diving goggle and take a deep breath to enjoy it. On the island, there is also a mountain that can capture the whole panoramic view of Hon Yen, let’s climb to Du Ha mountain and embrace the fresh taste of Nha Trang sea.

In addition to sightseeing, leaving the water, coming to Noi island paradise, do not forget to take photos and record other memorable moments to show off to your friends. Especially if you like fishing, you can book in advance, the fishing fare is 35,000 VND/ pax.

IV. Some notes for Hon Yen trip

• You have to get up early to have breakfast because ships depart at Cau Da Port at 7.30 am.
• Prepare cameras, phones, backup battery.
• Bring a hat, suncream, jacket because it’s a bit sunny here.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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6. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

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

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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