- Bun cha ca (fish cake noodle soup) at the local shops on Yersin street.
- Nem nuong Ninh Hoa: grilled pork rolls, wrapped in rice paper.
- Seafood on the beach road: lobster, scallops and urchins.
Nha Trang City Guide
Nha Trang Beach, with Hon Tre island beyond. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Nha Trang is Vietnam's classic beach resort: a long curving bay, a promenade of high-rises, and islands scattered offshore. It draws Russian and Chinese package tourists in volume, but the bay is genuinely beautiful and the seafood is excellent.
The 7 km beach is the centre of gravity: swimming, island boat tours and the Vinpearl cable car to Hon Tre Island. The Po Nagar Cham Towers, 7th to 12th century, sit on a hill north of town. The mud baths at Thap Ba and the Long Son Pagoda fill the non-beach hours.
What to do in Nha Trang
The bay
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Nha Trang Beach The long city beach: swimming, promenade and island views. - 2Island boat tours Hon Mun and Hon Tam: snorkelling and the marine park.
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Vinpearl Harbour and cable car The sea-crossing cable car to Hon Tre Island's resort.
Town
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Po Nagar Cham Towers The 7th-12th century Cham towers on Cu Lao Hill. - 2
Long Son Pagoda The white 24-metre Buddha above the town. - 3Thap Ba mud baths The hot mud baths 6 km northwest of town.
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Dam Market The round central market: dried seafood and souvenirs.
Nha Trang Hotel Guide
How to choose the best places to stay in Nha Trang. Verified properties below; for the full list, search live availability on Booking.com.
Luxury
InterContinental Nha Trang
The beachfront tower on Tran Phu with the rooftop bar.
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Where to eat
Getting there and around
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) is 35 km south, 45 minutes by shuttle. Nha Trang Station serves the north-south railway. The city is flat and walkable along Tran Phu beach road.