What to see in Nha Trang is quite a popular question among those who are planning a trip to Vietnam. Relaxing on the beach, of course, but what to do if you want a variety. Photos and descriptions of the sights of Nha Trang (Vietnam) attract tourists with exoticism, local flavor. Let’s find out where you can go and go in Nha Trang.
Cham Towers by Nagar
In the past, it was a large temple complex, located on the top of a mountain, from here the city is visible as in the palm of your hand. The estimated age of the towers is more than a thousand years. It is hard to believe that such an ancient shrine has survived to this day.
The landmark was built in the 7-11 centuries. Locals revere this place as spiritual. The main entrance is decorated with majestic columns, but tourists climb the stairs located on the left.
Previously, the complex was decorated with 10 columns, but 4 of them have been preserved, all of them were built at different times and differ in architecture. Inside, a strong aroma of incense is felt, and the mysterious atmosphere is complemented by a smoke screen, numerous altars and deities worshipped by adherents of the Hindu religion.
The largest tower is the northern one, its height is 28 meters, it was built in honor of Queen Po Nagar. The main entrance is decorated with a statue of Shiva, and inside the temple complex there is a 23-meter-high statue of the queen. There is a museum not far from the north tower. Every year in the spring, a Buddhist festival is held here, it is fashionable to see theatrical performances, demonstration of interesting rituals of Vietnam.
The attraction can be visited on any day from 7-00 to 19-00. Guided tours are conducted by an English-speaking guide. Entrance to the complex is 22.000 VND, the cost of the tour is 50,000 VND.
There are several ways to get to the towers from Nha Trang:
- by taxi (from 30 to 80 thousand VND depending on the distance);
- on a motorcycle;
- by public transport (VND7 thousand).
To see what the complex looks like inside, take appropriate clothing with you. It should cover the knees and shoulders, the head remains uncovered, and tourists leave their shoes at the entrance.
I Resort SPA Complex
The next item on the list is what to see in Nha Trang on your own – a new holiday destination-a SPA resort opened in 2012. You can only come here by taxi, the trip will cost approximately VND15, 000. If you book a taxi at the hotel, you will have to pay a little more – about VND200, 000.
The design and decoration of the mud clinic fully reproduces the exoticism of Vietnam. The spa resort is decorated with palm trees, natural stone, bamboo, lots of greenery. You can come here just to enjoy the incredibly beautiful landscape-cascading waterfalls, granite paths.
Tourists are met by a Russian-speaking guide, who explains in detail about all the services and their cost. Treatments are available for every taste and budget. After the mandatory, paid program, tourists can freely walk on the territory of the SPA complex, eat in the restaurant right by the pool.
I Resort is located in the northern part of Nha Trang, 7 km from the European district. There are several ways to get there.
- By taxi-the average fare is 160 thousand VND.
- There is a transfer from the hotel or travel company from the mud clinic, flights 4 times a day – at 8-30, 10-30, 13-00 and 15-00. The same transport takes tourists to the point of departure. The cost of a one-way trip is about 20 thousand VND.
- Rent a bike in Nha Trang.
The spa complex is open daily from 7-00 to 20-00. It is not necessary to come to the mud clinic on holidays and weekends, as local residents with children come here en masse. Also keep in mind that waterfalls are turned off after 16: 00.
The entire list of services and prices for them can be found on the official website of the complex — www.i-resort.vn.
Useful to know! A rating of the best restaurants in Nha Trang with menus and prices is presented in this article.
Hong Che Island Cable Car
Another attraction of Nha Trang, which allows you to combine a pleasant trip with a useful one. On the one hand, you travel on the longest cable car in the world over the sea, and on the other-you get yourself to the sights of Nha Trang, which is recognized as one of the most striking and interesting. We are talking about the Winperl Amusement Park.
The cable car looks especially attractive in the dark, when the lights are turned on. The track length is 3.3 km. Tourists are located at an altitude of 70 meters, it will take 15 minutes to cross to Hong Che. In the construction of the cable car, 9 columns were used, the shape of which is similar to the structure of the Eiffel Tower.
The easiest way to get to the cable car on your own is to use a bike, but there are other options.
- Bus number 4, fare 10.000 VND, schedule from 5-30 to 19-00.
- Taxi rental – in Nha Trang, you can find a car at any time.
The cable car works:
- from Monday to Thursday – from 8-00 to 21-00;
- on Fridays and weekends – from 8-00 to 22-00.
Please note that all food and beverages are collected from passengers before boarding the cabin. There are many places to eat on the island. The best time to travel is in the early morning, when there is no rush at the ticket offices. The ticket price is 800.000 VND. This amount includes travel in both directions and access to any entertainment in the park. You can choose a more expensive ticket that includes lunch.
Winperl Amusement Park
Making a plan – what to see and where to go in Nha Trang? Do not forget about Winperl Park, which is located in the middle of the real tropics and covers an area of 200 thousand square meters. m. It is not just a park, but also has hotels, restaurants, shopping complexes and SPA centers. This attraction has no analogues in Vietnam. There is a unique water park with fresh water, attractions and entertainment for every taste. If you prefer a relaxing holiday – the beach is waiting for you.
On the territory of the park there are:
- 4D movie theaters;
- electric vehicles;
- fairy garden;
- oceanarium;
- karaoke rooms;
- flying swing;
- elephant swing;
- pirate ship;
- circus and musical theater.
The park is open:
- from Monday to Thursday from 8-00 to 21-00;
- on Fridays and weekends from 8-00 to 22-00.
You can get to the park:
- by cable car;
- on boats and boats;
- on the ferry.
A ticket to the park costs VND 880,000 for adults, and VND 800,000 for children 1-1. 4 m tall. The same ticket is valid for a cable car ride.
The Cathedral
What to see in Nha Trang and the surrounding area? Of course, the majestic and luxurious cathedral building. It is located on a hill and is perfectly visible from all points of the surrounding areas.
The cathedral building is recognized as the most beautiful in Nha Trang city, it is the main diocese where the bishop’s residence is located. Thousands of pilgrims come here, as Catholicism is a widespread religion in the southern part of Vietnam. Construction work began at the beginning of the last century and was carried out in stages:
- preparing a perfectly flat area at the top;
- design and finishing works;
- construction of the bell tower;
- the church was consecrated twice;
- installation of the clock and cross on the tower.
The work was completed in 1935. The building is designed in the Gothic style, decorated with flowers and stained glass windows inside. In the courtyard there are beautiful statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary.
The cathedral is located in the center of Nha Trang, just a 20-minute walk from the European quarter. Exact address: 31 Thai Nguyen street. Phuoc Tan, Nha Trang 650000 Vietnam. You can look at the shrine from the outside on any day and time, but you can only go inside during the service.:
- from Monday to Saturday – at 5-00 and at 16-00;
- on Sunday – at 5-00, 7-00 and 16-30.
The inspection takes no more than half an hour. Travelers tend to combine a visit to this attraction and the Long Shon Pagoda.
A tip! If you want to experience the Vietnamese flavor, go to one of Nha Trang’s markets.
Bajo Waterfalls
This landmark of Nha Trang (Vietnam) in the photo looks so picturesque and even a little fabulous that many tourists necessarily come here with an excursion to enjoy the unique nature-huge boulders, creepers wrapped around trees, beautiful nature, untouched by the hand of man. More than 30 species of butterflies live near the waterfall.
Bajo Waterfalls in Vietnam are three natural river cascades. They are located 25 km from Nha Trang. Locals call this place the three Lakes Stream, as there is a lake in front of each waterfall where you can swim.
Tourist transport arrives at the parking lot located at the foot of Hong Son Hill. There are many ways to get here:
- independently on a motorcycle;
- by bus #3 (30.000 VND);
- by taxi ($14-20 one way);
- as part of an excursion group.
Bike parking is paid, costs 5.000 VND.
To see the entire waterfall complex, you will have to pay 100.000 VND and climb the hill. The distance from the lower lake to the middle one is approximately 1 km, the upper waterfall is located from the middle one at a distance of about 400 meters. The second part is difficult, because you have to walk on wet, slippery boulders. For tourists, the road is marked with red arrows, and steps are made on the most difficult sections. Places for swimming are marked with numbers-1, 2, 3.
It is important! If you are traveling on your own, you can hire a guide at the car park at the foot of the hill and stock up on food and drinks.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, use sunscreen, and take a swimsuit with you.
Long Shon Pagoda
If you are exploring the sights of Nha Trang on your own using a guide, be sure to visit the pagoda, built in the late 19th century. The pagoda has received the status of the most beautiful and is the main Buddhist shrine in the province.
The first name in translation means-a dragon that slowly flies. In 1990, the building was destroyed by a storm and it was rebuilt in another place, where it is today. The name flying dragon has also changed. At the same place, on the top, today you can see the Buddha statue and visit the temple, but for this you will have to pass 144 steps. Vietnamese people believe that if you walk up to the temple, you can clear your karma. You can also choose an easier route – on a motorcycle.
The temple is made in the traditional Oriental style, decorated with mosaics, and monks still live here today. Admission is free, but enterprising locals will probably ask to pay. In Vietnam, this is a common way to earn money. In the temple you can see the amazing beauty of the garden. Here you will walk among exotic, beautiful flowers, admire artificial reservoirs and just relax in the shade of trees. Near the statue there is a playground with a beautiful landscape.
- You can visit the attraction daily from 8-00 to 20-00.
- The pagoda is regularly visited by guided tours from Nha Trang, but if you live in the European center, it is only a 30-minute walk away. There are also buses to the pagoda. Buses stop twice at the attraction, so you should focus on the temple and the Buddha statue. A taxi ride from Nha Trang costs from 35 to 60 thousand VND1.
Monkey Island or Hong Lao
Nha Trang (Vietnam) tourist attraction is just 20 km away from the city. It is home to a huge number of monkeys of different species. During the Soviet Union, there was a scientific laboratory on the territory of the island, where research work was carried out. When the country collapsed, the laboratory was closed, and some of the animals escaped to the forest. The animals adapted and soon felt like full-fledged owners. By the way, they still behave like the only owners of the island, so be careful.
Today, Hong Lao is home to more than one and a half thousand monkeys, the island has received the status of a nature reserve. Most of the animals are peaceful and friendly, have contact with humans and are not afraid of tourists. Sometimes, in a fit of friendliness, the monkey can steal a bag or small personal items.
If you are tired of wandering around the island, you can visit the circus, where in addition to monkeys, elephants, bears perform, and dog races are held. Admission to the performance is included in the price of the Hong Lao entrance ticket.
Hong Lao is quite a tourist island with a developed infrastructure. The Vietnamese provided everything that a tourist might need and took care of comfort. There are restaurants and cafes serving traditional, national and European cuisine. You can relax in the shade of the sprawling gardens and even rent a hotel room. Beach lovers can visit the beach – it is quite clean and well-groomed coastal strip, where there are several points of rental of equipment and equipment for water sports.
- You can come to Monkey Island on your own or as part of a tour group. If you are traveling on your own, go to the Northern Pier, located 20 km from the central part of the city. The shortest route is on the QL1 highway, if you go along the coast, the road will take longer. There is a regular ferry service from the marina to the island, with a 30-minute break between flights. The first flight departs at 9-30, the last-at 16-00. The fare is 180.000 VND in both directions. The journey takes only 20 minutes.
- The island tour program is traditional – in the morning, the group is picked up from the Nha Trang hotel and brought to the park in an organized manner. You can spend the whole day sightseeing and relaxing. In the evening, the same transport takes you back to the hotel. The cost of the tour is from $ 12 to $ 50. If you want to book an individual trip with a guide, you will have to pay about$55.
Take care of comfortable movement, it is best to rent a moped. If desired, you can take a carriage ride. Of course, walking is no less interesting, although it is more tedious.
Monkeys can only be fed in the park. This rule exists to ensure that animals do not run away from the protected area. Circus performances start at 9-15, 14-00 and 15-15.
Now you know what to see in Nha Trang and will surely make the route as interesting and informative as possible for yourself.
