City centre, along Tran Phu Street
Nha Trang Beach
Bãi biển Nha Trang
The long curve of sand in front of the city, at its best before breakfast. How to spend a day on the main beach, from the first swim to the evening walk along Tran Phu.
01Destinations
Places worth the early alarm
Kilometres of city beach, a bay scattered with islands, Cham brick towers that have stood over the river mouth for close to a thousand years, and waterfalls a short ride inland. These are the places we keep going back to.
Aerial view of Nha Trang and its beach. Photo: Kevin King, CC BY 2.0
8 destinationsBeaches, Heritage, Nature, Islands, Markets
Cu Lao hill, north bank of the Cai River
Po Nagar Cham Towers
A Cham temple complex on a hill above the Cai River, still a place of worship nearly a thousand years after its main tower was built. What to see and how to visit respectfully.
Vinh Phuoc, north of the city centre
Hon Chong Promontory
A jumble of granite boulders on the shore north of the city, with a legend about a giant's handprint and one of the best sunrise views in Nha Trang.
Trai Thuy hill, west of the city centre
Long Son Pagoda
A Buddhist pagoda at the foot of Trai Thuy hill, with a great white Buddha seated at the top of a long flight of steps and wide views over the city.
Thai Nguyen Street, near the railway station
Nha Trang Cathedral
A French Gothic church on a small rise in the middle of the city, built in the early twentieth century from blocks of stone-coloured concrete. Locals call it the Mountain Church.
Nha Trang Bay, by boat from Cau Da harbour
The Islands of Nha Trang Bay
Clear water, coral gardens and fishing villages scattered across the bay. How to choose an island trip, from snorkelling at Hon Mun to quieter beaches off the main route.
City centre, north of the Cathedral
Dam Market
The city's central market, a circular building full of dried seafood, fabric, fruit and snack stalls. Where to go for local flavours, small souvenirs and a glimpse of daily trade.
Ninh Ich, north of Nha Trang, about 25 km by road
Ba Ho Waterfalls
Three rock pools linked by small cascades in a forested valley north of the city. A half-day hike for clear water, boulder scrambling and a break from the beach.
