Long city beach, islands, diving & mud baths
Nha Trang
Nha Trang · Beach resort of the south coast
Vietnam's premier beach resort city, Nha Trang curves along a sweeping bay of golden sand and turquoise water. Beyond its lively promenade lie coral-fringed islands, ancient Cham towers and famously relaxing mineral mud baths.
Top sightsSights
Nha Trang Beach
A six-kilometer palm-lined city beach, the heart of the resort.
Po Nagar Cham Towers
Thousand-year-old brick Hindu towers built by the ancient Cham civilization.
Island-hopping & diving
Boat trips to nearby islands for snorkeling, diving and clear-water swimming.
Thap Ba Hot Springs
The city’s famous warm mineral mud baths, wonderfully relaxing.
Vinpearl & cable car
An over-sea cable car to an island theme park and beaches.
What to eatFood
Bun ca
A clear, tangy fish noodle soup made with the day’s fresh catch.
Nem nuong Ninh Hoa
Grilled pork sausage rolled in rice paper with herbs and dipping sauce.
Fresh seafood
Lobster, scallops and fish grilled at buzzing beachfront eateries.
Good to know
- The dry season runs roughly January–August, unlike the wetter central coast.
- Book a boat tour for the best snorkeling and quieter island beaches.
- The train and a coastal highway link Nha Trang north to Da Nang and south to Saigon.
Getting there
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) is about 45 minutes south; Nha Trang is a major stop on the north–south railway.
Next city
Hanoi