Best Things To Do In Nha Trang

Nha Trang is Vietnam's most popular beach destination. The city has he four miles of coastline  where you can  island hop, dive, swim or just relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset views. The vast landscape is amazingly exploreable by bicycle or motorbike.

10 best things to do in Nha Trang

Nha Trang is also known as Vietnam's "Seaside Capital". The city is thriving and full of restaurants, bars, hotels and hostels. Accept; you must love it. But even if you don't like it; Nha Trang is in an impressive setting. Surrounded by green mountains, stunning beaches, crystal clear blue waters and offshore tropical islands.

Diving And Snorkeling

Nha Trang is Vietnam's most popular  diving spot, but not necessarily the best. There are about 25 dive sites in the area, most around various islands.

There are many dive schools in the city that will  take you  to these dive sites by boat. It doesn't matter whether you have diving experience or not.

One of the best places for diving is Whale Island. Jacques Cousteau is said to have discovered his passion for diving here. The island has a small resort with a diving center.

Relax On The Beaches

The main reason to go to this city is to enjoy the things to do in Nha Trang and the beautiful beaches. The city has a beautiful coastline with a wide variety of restaurants and accommodations along the white sandy beaches. The most famous beaches are Jungle Beach, Doc Let Beach, Nhu Tien Beach and Bai Dai Beach.

Island hopping

With a total of 19 islands, island hopping is one of the top activities in Nha Trang. The most famous islands are Myu Island, Mun Island, Tamu Island, Tre Island, Monkey Island and Yen Island.

There are several boat tours to these islands, so check the quality and variety of tours. Some tours are mainly for backpackers who drink a lot of alcohol, some for people who like to fish, some for swimming and snorkeling.

 Alternate activities such as helmet diving, jet skiing and  banana boat rides are also available on some islands.

Van Phong Bay

Although less famous in the region than Nha Trang Bay, Van Phong Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in Central Vietnam. It has 18 kilometers of white-sand beaches with dunes. The site is also known offshore by Whale Island and Diepson Island.

Due to its secluded location and length, you can always find your own beach. There isn't much to do other than enjoy the beach and snorkeling.

Ba Ho waterfall

Ba Ho's three waterfalls are a sight to behold. Here you can enjoy nature by swimming in the cool river water or taking a walk. The many rocks  and deep natural pools surrounding the waterfall also make the area popular with cliff divers.

Ban Ho Falls is about 20 kilometers from the city. Bring good shoes for walking on the rocks and  extra clothing if you plan to swim there.

Long Son Pagoda and the white Buddha

Long Son Pagoda is a Buddhist temple and is considered one of Nha Trang's main attractions, along with the White Buddha.

The entrance and roof of this pagoda are decorated with glass mosaic dragons and ceramic he tiles. There is a huge white Buddha statue behind the pagoda, from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the surroundings

Cho Dam market

Dam Market (Cho Dam) is the largest market in Nha Trang and well worth a visit. The market hall sells electronics, gold jewelry and clothing.

Stalls selling vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, live chickens, ducks and piglets surround the market. This is a market primarily aimed at locals, making a visit an authentic local experience.

Po Nagar

Po Nagar are four Cham towers built between the 7th and 12th centuries. They are similar to the temples  in My Son near Hoi An. Like many other cam towers in Vietnam, it stands on a hill.

They are located along the river not far from the center and are still actively used by Cham, Chinese and Vietnamese Buddhists today.

Salt fields

The Nha Trang Salt Field is  where natural salt is  extracted by hand from flat fields. It may not sound that spectacular, but it is an impressive sight. For this reason, it is especially popular for photography, which offers a wonderful view of the salt piles and the workers, mostly women, carrying heavy baskets across the fields.

Nha Trang Cathedral

The city's largest church stands on a small hill overlooking the train station. It is a tasteful building because it is made of simple cement blocks.