8 Best Things to do in Nha Trang, Vietnam

The most famous seaside resort city in Vietnam, Nha Trang is very popular among both domestic and foreign tourists. It is easy to see why, as its beautiful sand beaches look out over a gorgeous bay with idyllic islands lying off in the distance.

Located on the country’s South Central coastline, Nha Trang is a very important tourist hub in the country and has everything from fun-filled amusement parks and relaxing spas to fascinating historical tourist attractions and wonderful watersports.

Renowned for its brilliant scuba diving, nightlife, and fine dining, the list of exciting things to do in Nha Trang is long, and your stay can be as relaxed or adrenaline-filled as you make it.

1. Nha Trang Beach

Curving gently around the bay, Nha Trang’s main beach is a delight to visit. Although it certainly is not the most beautiful beach you will ever see, it really does have everything you could want close at hand. Besides its welcoming sands and inviting waters that make for some great sunbathing and swimming, there is a lovely boardwalk for you to stroll along, as well as lots of gardens, playgrounds, and sports facilities nearby.

On top of all, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and bars can be found lining its six kilometers of sand, while beach vendors also pass by from time to time selling fruit, drinks, and seafood.

Nha Trang can offer a great urban beach experience, just make sure you visit this place in the right season. The beach can be disappointing when the weather is grey and the waves choppy. During this time the beach turns into a strip of brown sand with a multitude of empty beach chairs and no one to be seen.

 

2. Vinpearl Amusement Park

Dubbed Vietnam’s Disneyland, the fun and festive Vinpearl Amusement Park makes for a great day out for all the family, as there is an endless array of entertaining and exhilarating things for you to see and do. Located on Hon Tre Island, the park boasts a plethora of rides and rollercoasters, as well as a huge water park and fish-filled aquarium.

As you approach the island on the Vinpearl Cable Car, your excitement will only build as you see everything laid out before you, with lots of swimming pools, restaurants, and shops to be spotted around the tree-filled resort.

In addition to its many, many attractions, Vinpearl also has a gorgeous beach for you to recline on, with lots of fantastic watersports also on offer.

 

3. Ba Ho Waterfall

Located around an hour’s drive to the north of Nha Trang, Ba Ho Waterfall actually consists of three separate and equally scenic cascades that lie along a fast-flowing river surrounded by dense jungle. The rugged rocks that line the falls and jut out from the thick forest make for an incredible sight. Some brave visitors even dive off the first waterfall’s craggy clifftop into the pool below.

Meaning waterfall with three basins’ in Vietnamese, Ba Ho’s outstanding beauty makes it a perfect place to visit for nature lovers. There is also a great hike you can do along the river and through the jungle to reach the other two falls.

 

 

4. Po Nagar Towers

Lying on the banks of the Cai River, the well-preserved remains of the Po Nagar Towers certainly make for an impressive sight, and it is not without reason that they are one of the most popular attractions in Nha Trang. With some of them dating all the way back to before 780 AD, the four remaining towers represent some of the finest examples of the incredible architecture that the once-mighty Cham Kingdom left behind.

In addition to the fabulous brickwork of the towers, there are some lovely stone statues and altars for you to check out, with lots of intricately carved inscriptions also on show. Dedicated to the goddess of the country – Yan Po Nagar – the site is still in use to this day. When you visit, you’ll find a mix of Buddhists, Cham, Chinese, and Vietnamese all worshipping amongst the magnificent old temples, columns, and meditation halls that dot the complex.

 

5. I-Resort

If you’re looking to kick back, relax, and unwind, the upmarket I-Resort is a great place to head to. It boasts a fantastic outdoor water park, hot mineral mudbaths, and a spa salon where you can book every type of massage imaginable. Set in a tranquil spot surrounded by lush forest, the I-Resort has a very harmonious feel to it, and the sparkling waterfalls that gently cascade into its many pools only add to the ambiance.

As a number of fun water slides meander their way around the site, which also sports a great restaurant, it is a very family-friendly place to visit; you can easily spend the day in the resort’s peaceful confines.

 

 

6. Vinpearl Cable Car

Linking Hon Tre Island to Nha Trang, the Vinpearl Cable Car takes you on a 3,320-meter-long ride across Nha Trang Bay until you reach the fun-filled Vinpearl Amusement Park. The journey takes around 15 minutes to complete, and the long cable that keeps you in the air is strung up between seven red and white towers that look like miniature versions of the Eiffel Tower.

As the cable cars run around 40 meters above the ground and sea, there are lots of fantastic views for you to drink in, and this unique approach to the amusement park only makes your arrival there even more special.

 

7. Long Son Pagoda

Speaking of temples, no visit to Nha Trang can ever be complete without stopping by the Long Son Pagoda – the most famous and impressive Buddhist temple in town. Built in 1886, the pagoda is very striking to gaze upon: majestic dragon mosaics cover the roof and entrance while its interior boasts an impressive ceremonial hall.

The main feature, however, is its glistening white Buddha statue that towers to a colossal 24 meters. As Long Son Pagoda is set upon a hilltop, many people come here to take in the fantastic views that it offers of the rest of Nha Trang while basking in the peaceful ambiance and taking in the astounding architecture all around them.

 

8. Hon Chong

Jutting out into the sea, Hon Chong promontory makes for a beautiful sight. The view before you is even better, with forest-coated mountains and islands lying far off in the distance across the glittering waters. Besides clambering over the rocks and taking photo after photo of the stunning scenery, visitors can also check out the nearby local beach, which is much quieter than the one in Nha Trang itself.

Here you’ll find a delightful Ruong house which exhibits some wonderful traditional architecture, as well as some small restaurants and cafes. Lying just offshore is the small island of Hon Do, which has a very pretty and laidback Buddhist temple for you to wander around.

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