
Places • 28 April, 2026
You are in the Heart of Nha Trang
Nha Trang pulls you into its pace quickly. You step out toward the sea, and there’s no need to complicate anything: your day builds around the water, easy trips, and simple choices. The city doesn’t overwhelm – it gives you a perfect base to move from. This checklist helps you get into the right flow without wasting time
TOP things to do in the city
1. Take a walk along the Nha Trang beachfront promenade – this is where the city’s pace is set.

2. Visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers – an ancient temple complex with views over the river and city.

3. Go to Long Son Pagoda and see the large white Buddha on the hill.

4. Spend a day at the city beach – swimming, surfing or simply relaxing by the water.

5. Explore Dam Market – try local food and feel the atmosphere.

6. Take the cable car to Hon Tre Island and explore the VinWonders complex.

7. Take photos at Nha Trang Cathedral – one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

8. Visit the Oceanographic Institute – discover Vietnam’s underwater world.

9. Walk through the evening streets filled with bars and cafes in the tourist area.

10. Try street food – from seafood to traditional Pho Bo soup.

TOP things to do outside the city
11. Visit the islands of Nha Trang Bay – snorkeling, diving and clear water.

12. Explore Ba Ho waterfalls – a route with climbs and natural pools.

13. Relax in the mud baths at Thap Ba or I-Resort.

14. Go to Bai Dai Beach – fewer people and more space.

15. Take a motorbike ride along the coast – one of the best ways to see the region.

What to try
Fresh seafood;
Pho soup;
Bun cha;
Nem (Vietnamese rolls);
Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk;
Fruits – mango, passion fruit, dragon fruit.
What to bring back
Vietnamese coffee;
Tea (lotus, green);
Sauces and spices;
Silk products;
Coconut oil and cosmetics;
Sea-themed souvenirs.