Nha Trang

Nha Trang tourist map

Must-visit attractions in Nha Trang

Nha Trang is famous for its long blue beaches and beautiful islands. Apart from those, Nha Trang also attracts visitors with other destinations. Let’s discover with us!

Possessing a coastline of more than 7 km, Nha Trang beach is beautiful with a curved shape, clear water, silky sand. The greatest advantage is that Nha Trang beach is located right in the city center, just a few steps from the beach.

Along the beach, Tran Phu Street is the focus of the resorts, hotels, and sports activities such as water motor, surfing, and skydiving.

The most famous amusement park – resort in Nha Trang is Vinpearl Land. “Occupying” Hon Tre island, you will take the cable car to cross the sea to Vinpearl Land.

And already at Vinpearl Land, do not worry, there are enough indoor and outdoor game areas, water parks, water music shows every night, both of them are monumentally invested. For those who want to spend the night here, Vinpearl luxury resorts and restaurants are ready to serve you.

• The most popular games in Vinpearl Land Nha Trang: Van Hoa Hill, Sky Wheel, and Floating Park.
• Round trip cable car tickets and games: 800.000 VND/adult, 700.000 VND/children from 1m – 1.4m.
• Opening hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm 

As one of the most remaining large-scale Cham relics, Po Nagar Tower is a testament to the prosperous period of a lost civilization. The tower is worshipping the Goddess that created the Earth Po Ina Nagar which was built before the 10th century and still retains the most outstanding features until now.

• Address: Hai Thang Tu Street, Vinh Phuoc Ward
• Opening hours: 6:00 am  – 6 pm 
• Entrance fee: 22.000 VND/person

If Saigon has Ben Thanh market, Nha Trang has Dam market. This hundred-year-old market is home to several yummy dishes, local specialties and is an ideal address for those who want to buy souvenirs when traveling to Nha Trang.

• Address: Ben Cho, Van Thanh Ward
• Opening hours: 7:00 am – 6 pm 

Possessing the largest outdoor Kim Than Buddha statue in Vietnam, Long Son Pagoda is a familiar place when traveling in Nha Trang with self-sufficient visitors. The way to the Buddha statue is 200 steps on the hill of Trai Thuy. Especially in the 44th level, there are also Buddha images of Nirvana and reliefs with 49 disciples reciting Buddha’s name.

• Address: 20 October 23 Street, Phuong Son Ward

Nha Trang is praised as the paradise of the islands and sea. And it would be a big mistake when traveling to Nha Trang without enjoying the beautiful islands here.

Hon Chong – Hon Vo

Not far from the coast of Nha Trang, Hon Chong is best known for its characteristic shape. Hon Chong has two massive groups of rocks lying by the sea at the foot of La San Hill with rocks lying in disorder. There is a giant five-fingered handprint engraved on the stone side facing the sea, associated with many interesting legends. According to a legend, there was a man who went fishing here. A big fish swallowed the bait and pulled him towards the sea. He tried to get the fish and pull himself back, pressing the hand against the rock, leaving the handprint on it. Near Hon Chong, there is another group of rocks called Hon Vo, shaped like a woman looking out to sea, waiting for her husband. That’s why it is called Hon Vo, the Wife, that has a close meaning with Hon Chong, the Husband.

Address: Hon Chong, Vinh Phuoc Ward 

Ticket price: 22.000 VND/ticket

Hon Mun

For those who love nature, do not miss Hon Mun, because this is a marine protected area, which is recognized by the World Wildlife Fund, with a diverse ecosystem and numerous coral reefs of all kinds.

The most interesting activities when you come to Hon Mun are scuba diving and glass-bottom boat watching.

1. Address: Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang city (about 10 km from Cau Da Port and 45 minutes by train)
2. Boat price to the island: 300.000 VND/canoe ticket, 250.000 VND/boat ticket
3. Price of bottom boat watching coral reefs: VND 60.000 VND/time
4. Diving price in Hon Mun: 500.000 VND/time/Vietnamese visitor, 750.000 VND/time/foreign visitor 

Hon Noi (Yen Island)

Hon Noi is one of the beautiful islands in Nha Trang. An island nest in the city of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa. The unique feature of Hon Noi is that it has the only double beach in Vietnam. Coming to Hon Noi, standing at the quiet white sand beach with whatever directions, you can all see the blue sea. Moreover, this double beach also has a side of hot water, one side of cold water created by the currents, giving an unforgettable impression for visitors. 

To go to Hon Noi, you need to go to Cau Da port, Nha Trang, and buy train tickets to the island. As this island is under the management of Khanh Hoa Salanganes’Nest Company, you will have to buy a tour to visit rather than independent travel like other locations.

Tour price: 350.000 VND/person/day

Time to visit: April – September (another time is the storm season so no boats to the island)

Hon Tam

About 7km from Nha Trang and with more than 10 minutes going by canoe, Hon Tam is one of the most beautiful islands in Nha Trang. With the wild beauty of lush tropical forests, rare and precious flora and fauna ecosystems in mild weather all year round, this place attracts many visitors to discover and relax. The popularity of Hon Tam can be compared to Hon Mun, one of the top gorgeous islands which should not be missed when traveling to Nha Trang. With a long beach, smooth waves, Hon Tam owns a high-class resort, full of fascinating beach sports such as canoe, flyboard, and walking under the sea.

Address: Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang City (7 km from the city)

Ticket price of Thuy Kim Son tourist area (Hon Tam):

Round trip canoe, game, lunch buffet: 580.000 VND/adult; 430.000 VND/child

Tickets to visit: 360.000 VND/adult, 250.000 VND/child

Hon Mieu

Hon Mieu is located in Tri Nguyen hamlet, Vinh Nguyen Ward, which is densely populated due to its closest shore compared to other islands in Nha Trang Bay. Coming to Hon Mieu, you can not only admire the pristine beauty, fully immerse in the sea, but also have the opportunity to visit two famous Nha Trang tourist destinations on the island: Tri Nguyen Aquarium and Bai Beach Gravel. 

Tri Nguyen Aquarium has over 100 species of marine. Built-in 1971, the aquarium has the shape of a prominent fossil ship, both indoor and outdoor. It is divided into three floors. The ground floor has aquariums: thousands of rare creatures are contained in an autumn ocean. The Aquarium is designed with surrounding glass. Therefore, visitors will see sea animals, sharks, grouper, arowana, and eel. The second floor is where souvenirs are sold. And the third floor is a seafood restaurant with fresh on-site dishes. 

Famous spots in Hon Mieu: Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Bai Soi, Bai Tranh, the fishing village

Address: Tri Nguyen hamlet, Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang City

Aquarium ticket price: 90.000 VND / adult, 60.000 VND/ child

Must-try dishes in Nha Trang

In terms of cuisine in Nha Trang city, visitors not only can try a great deal of fresh seafood but also have the opportunity to enjoy unique takes on typical Vietnamese recipes. 

Traveling to Nha Trang, you cannot miss this specialty – Cha Ca, which is also known as grilled-fish. People here often combine grilled-fish with many dishes, but the most famous is still Banh Canh Cha Ca. Noodles soup bowl just has both fried and steamed grilled, which is sweet, fresh, and delicious. If you have this grilled-fish with the light soup water, nothing is more excellent.

Some restaurants we recommend:

• Ba Thua Restaurant: 55 Yersin
• Nguyen Loan Restaurant: 123 Ngo Gia Tu
• Quan Phuc: 53 Van Don

Bun Ca Dam is not only a famous dish in Nha Trang but also a “national” food of Khanh Hoa. In general, Bun Ca Dam is quite similar to Banh Canh Cha Ca, except for using another kind of noodles. A standard bowl of noodles with enough flavor has long thin noodles, fried grilled-fish, a little coriander, served with raw vegetables.

Some suggestions for you to enjoy Bun Ca Dam:

• Nam Beo Restaurant: B2 Phan Boi Chau apartment building (near Dam market)
• Cay Bang Restaurant: 06 Han Thuyen
• 87 Yersin

Another famous noodle dish of Nha Trang is Bun Sua, which is also known as jellyfish noodles. This is a popular breakfast dish among locals. Jellyfish is so fresh because right after it is caught, it is just blanched, then you can have it serve with noodles immediately. When eating, you will feel the chewy, crunchy jellyfish pieces that remain the natural sweetness. Some places also add grilled-fish to make diverse dishes. 

Some suggestions:

• Nam Beo Restaurant: B2 Phan Boi Chau apartment building (near Dam market)
• Nguyen Loan Restaurant: 123 Ngo Gia Tu
• 87 Yersin

No one knows where Nem Nuong (or fermented pork rolls) originally came from and started to be famous, but it’s a common thing that self-sufficient tourists coming to Nha Trang without eating Ninh Hoa fermented rolls is a big mistake. Nem is eaten as a rolling dish, accompanied by fried rice paper, raw vegetables, pickled green papaya and ground meat dipping sauce having fatty peanuts.

Addresses to try:

• Dang Van Quyen Restaurant: 16B Lan Ong, or Phan Boi Chau – Han Thuyen intersection
• Ngoc Tien Restaurant: 59 Le Thanh Phuong
• Nha Trang Restaurant: 39 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai

Banh can is one kind of cake having crispy rice cake topped with your choice of quail egg, fresh or dried meat and seafood. Banh Can looks pretty similar to Banh Khot but has an entirely different flavor. The main ingredients are rice flour, eggs, shrimp, and squid. The unique thing of Banh Can is the sauce, a mixture of sweet fish sauce, braised fish sauce, shiso, onion, lemon, chili, and garlic. Visitors can find this dish all over Nha Trang, it is freshly cooked in round pans over a coal brazier, and are sold in pairs due to their rather small size. 

Some addresses for you to enjoy Banh Can:

• 151 Hoang Van Thu
• 165 Nguyen Trai (near Nguyen Trai – Cao Ba Quat intersection)
• Co Tu Restaurant: 7A Thap Ba (opposite of Ponagar Tower)

Finally, how can you forget seafood when going to the beach? Not only is the food fresh, but the city also has an abundance of cheap and varied seafood products supplied by local fishing villages such as prawns, squid, crabs, jellyfish, and shellfish of all shapes and sizes. You can choose whatever kind of seafood you like, and then the price will be decided by weight. Then, you can have your seafood dish rare, steamed, fried, barbecued, or cooked in a hotpot. Some dishes that are highly recommended are pan-fried squid with pork stuffing in tomato sauce, grilled red snapper, and shrimp in tamarind sauce.

Addresses to try:

• Hai San Binh Dan: 06 Ngo Sy Lien
• Long Vu Restaurant: 133 Thap Ba
• Restaurants along Bo Ke Street