Nha Trang - The Classic Beach Town of Vietnam

To those who are familiar, Nha Trang immediately brings to mind the image of a beautiful long coastal stretch with crescent white sandy beach, a stunning bay with large and small islands, and a wide system of surrounding lush hills. Above and beyond the well-blessed natural landscapes, Nha Trang keeps travelers busy with dozens of recreational activities like visiting the historical sites of ancient Cham people, immersing in a seafood haven, joining lively nightlife, trying adventurous water sports, and especially mud bathing. Besides, with a big number of high-rise hotels and resorts popping up every year along the coast, Nha Trang is suitable for all traveling styles, from a sun-kissed escape, a romantic journey, a family vacation to a business trip. No matter the reason you come to Nha Trang, this lovely beach city will offer you the best trip you can find from nowhere.

Best Time To Visit

Thanks to the location contiguous with the ocean, Nha Trang has warm and humid weather but relatively temperate. Nha Trang is less affected by storms than other places in the Central Region and has the ideal average temperature at 26 degrees Celsius, not too cold or not too hot like the North or the South, making it so tempting to tourists to come at any season in the year.

There are also 2 separate seasons in Nha Trang. The dry season lasts from January to August while the rainy one lasts from September to December. The hottest months of the year fall in July and August while the coldest months are in January and February. Therefore, the best time to visit Nha Trang is from March to June when you can feel free to enjoy the cool weather, the calm sea, and lots of sunshine.

Besides, June to September is the peak season for domestic travelers, thus you can consider going before that time if you want to avoid the crowds. Besides, if you choose Nha Trang for a weekend vacation or quick getaway in the monsoon season, fewer tourists at the attractions and lower traveling costs are advantages. Just be well prepared for heavy rains and maybe thunderstorms during this time.

Major Attractions

Po Nagar Cham Towers

Used to belong to Champa, Nha Trang still owns some historical sites of the ancient Cham people. Featuring not only unique architecture but also a long-lasting history, Po Nagar Cham Towers (or Po Nagar Temple Complex) is one of the most typical sites. Impressed by the terraced pyramidal roof, Po Nagar Temple was built between the 8th and 10th centuries on top of a small hill to worship the Goddess of Country - Po Nagar. Although the complex originally contained 10 towers but now only 4 left, Po Nagar Towers are still the popular worshiping places for Cham and Vietnamese Buddhists nowadays.

Long Son Pagoda

Located at the foot of Trai Thuy mountain, Long Son or White Buddha Pagoda is one of the most well-known pagodas in Khanh Hoa. Built over 100 years ago, the pagoda boasts an amazing design of dragon made with glass and ceramic tiles. From the pagoda, travelers can climb up 193 steps to witness the 24m-high White Buddha sitting on a lotus throne on top of Trai Thuy Mountain and have an overview of Nha Trang bay.

Island Adventures

Your trip will be incomplete without a visit to the islands in Nha Trang. Hon Mun, Hon Tre, Hon Mieu, and Hon Tam are among the most famous and beautiful islands that you should not miss. Get ready for an active day with scuba diving and snorkeling on Hon Mun; discovering Tri Nguyen Aquarium with unique sea creatures on Hon Mieu; kayaking or windsurfing on Hon Tam; and try out hundreds of games at VinWonders – the most famous amusement park on Hon Tre island. Furthermore, don’t forget to immerse yourself in the blue jaded water and unwind on the alluring sandy beaches on the island to finish your day. That relaxation moment definitely can’t be beaten.

Ana Marina

Ana Marina is the first Marina project in Vietnam, Initially providing sheltered berthing for up to 110 yachts with plans to grow large enough for 220 yachts. Developed, designed and built by a team of local developers and international experts, it sets the benchmark for marinas nationwide by meeting the strictest international marina standards.Ana Marina offers a huge range of services and facilities for everything from jet-skis to super yachts. It will put Nha Trang, and indeed Vietnam, on the global map as a new destination for yachting and the Asia in hub for the nautical luxury lifestyle.