Discover Nha Trang’s Beaches, Islands and Coastal Culture

Nha Trang is lined with an uninterrupted, fine stretch of sand: the Tran Phu Beach. This is the beach most used by both locals and tourists, with infrastructure such as changing rooms and bathrooms av... Read More

Multiple parlours in Nha Trang employ visually impaired and blind masseurs, all professionally trained and certified to perform various types of treatment (there are educational facilities aimed speci... Read More

A few kilometres south of central Nha Trang lie several floating villages, whose inhabitants make a living by fishing and fish farming. It's a world fascinating to foreign visitors in its stark contra... Read More

A giant sparkling-white Buddha sits atop a hill at the foot of Trai Thuy Mountain, marking the location of a beautiful pagoda, one of Nha Trang's most notable sites. Walk through the mosaic-adorned ha... Read More

Mineral deposits found in the Nha Trang area are believed to have natural curative properties, which can be experienced first-hand at the city's several reputable 'mud spa' centres. Services range fro... Read More

One of Nha Trang's most alluring attractions is the Po Nagar Cham Towers, an actively used site of religious significance to Cham, Chinese and Vietnamese Buddhists; only 4 towers remain standing (rese... Read More

'Vinpearl' spell out the giant white letters across the bay from mainland Nha Trang, marking the location of a massive theme park and recreation area that is best reached via a scenic cable car ride (... Read More

For a memorable night of cultural immersion, visit an evening show at the Nha Trang Water Puppet Theatre. Water puppetry as an art form originated in northern Vietnam as early as the 11th century and ... Read More

This often crowded bar and restaurant has a few unique selling points: its own craft brewery (patrons rave about the passion fruit beer), beach location, a varied menu of Vietnamese and Western specia... Read More

Vendors set up shop along Tran Phu Road every afternoon to compete for tourists' attention with wares such as cheap clothing, jewellery, accessories, and traditional souvenirs en masse – if you haggle... Read More

The Sailing Club is a local institution in its own right, a nearly round-the-clock entertainment venue that effortlessly oscillates between a casual beach café, upscale restaurant, and lively nightlif... Read More

This spectacular rooftop beach club with the world's tallest lighthouse (151 metres above ground), a panoramic Skywalk, an upscale fusion restaurant and an open-air pool on level 43 is Nha Trang's ult... Read More

For a memorable night of cultural immersion, visit an evening show at the Nha Trang Water Puppet Theatre. Water puppetry as an art form originated in northern Vietnam as early as the 11th century and ... Read More

Dam is Nha Trang's central market that's primarily a shopping spot for locals, but those temporarily in town might still enjoy browsing through endless exotic wares such as dried seafood and tropical ... Read More

Hip to the bone, LIVIN Collective is a restaurant, hangout, co-working space and designer souvenir shop all at once. The store sells cool souvenirs designed by independent Vietnamese artists, which in... Read More

The air-conditioned Nha Trang Center is a nice respite from the outdoor heat with dozens of stores, a large supermarket and food court with several options (Vietnamese and international). The Center i... Read More

Vendors set up shop along Tran Phu Road every afternoon to compete for tourists' attention with wares such as cheap clothing, jewellery, accessories, and traditional souvenirs en masse – if you haggle... Read More

The best time to visit Nha Trang is during spring—roughly from February until early May—when temperatures are at their most comfortable. If you plan a trip during summer, be aware that temperatures ma... Read More

Travellers to Vietnam generally need a visa to enter the country, although some countries, such as Japan, South Korea, and several ASEAN member states, are exempt for short stays. For longer stays, vi... Read More

The primary air hub serving the city of Nha Trang is Cam Ranh International Airport, around 30km south of the city. There is a taxi stand right outside the airport, with fixed prices offered by offici... Read More

In Vietnam, electrical outlets typically operate at 220V/50Hz and commonly use plug types A and C. Type A features two flat parallel pins, while type C has two round pins. Travellers are advised to ca... Read More

Public buses do exist, but they're usually not the easiest to navigate for foreign visitors, especially those on tighter schedules. If the distance is too long to be walked or cycled, opt for a taxi, ... Read More

Nha Trang is a popular stop on many cruise ship itineraries. Nha Trang proper begins a few kilometres north of the disembarkation point, and cruise ship passengers will either need a pre-arranged tran... Read More

Some medications available over the counter in your home country may not be in stock in Vietnam, so it's best to have a supply of any medication you know you will require during your stay. For immedia... Read More

Packages can be shipped worldwide via Vietnam Post, which is relatively reliable but can take up to several months to deliver parcels (3-4 weeks by air mail). Mind that it's possible there will be no ... Read More