Overview
Nha Trang is No. 86 in Euromonitor International's Top 100 City Destinations Index 2025. The capital of Khánh Hòa province curves around a wide bay on Vietnam's south-central coast, with islands just offshore.
It is one of Vietnam's best-known beach resorts, with a 6 km beach, seafood restaurants, diving and snorkelling, and ancient Cham temples in the city.
Best time to go
January to August is mostly dry and sunny, with calm seas for boat trips.
The rainy season runs from about September to December, with heavy rain and occasional storms in October and November.
Top sights
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Nha Trang Beach
The long city beach, with a seafront promenade, parks and cafés along Trần Phú Street.
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Po Nagar Cham Towers
Brick towers of a Cham temple built between the 8th and 13th centuries, on a hill by the Cái River.
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Long Son Pagoda
A pagoda with a large white seated Buddha on the hill above it.
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Island trips
Boat trips to the bay's islands, including Hòn Mun, a marine protected area popular for snorkelling and diving.
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Mud baths
Mineral mud and hot-spring baths, such as Tháp Bà and I-Resort, on the edge of the city.
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VinWonders Nha Trang
A theme park, water park and aquarium on Hòn Tre island, reached by boat.
Getting there
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) is about 35 km south of the city; buses, taxis and shuttles take about 40 minutes.
Trains on the North–South Railway stop at Nha Trang station, and the Ho Chi Minh City–Nha Trang expressway makes the road trip faster.
Getting around
The centre and beachfront are walkable. Ride-hailing apps such as Grab, taxis and city buses serve the rest of the city.
Practical tips
- Currency
- Vietnamese đồng (VND). Cards are accepted in hotels and larger restaurants; carry cash for markets and street food.
- Language
- Vietnamese. English is spoken in hotels and tourist areas; Russian is also common in the resort area.
- Safety
- Nha Trang is generally safe; swim only where there are lifeguards and watch for rough seas in the rainy season. The emergency numbers are 113 (police) and 115 (ambulance).
- Visa & entry
- Citizens of some countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Nordic countries, Japan and South Korea, can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. Most others, including US, Canadian and Australian citizens, need an e-visa (valid for up to 90 days); apply only on the official site evisa.gov.vn.
- Power
- 220 V, 50 Hz; plug types A and C.
Official information: Vietnam Tourism (official tourism website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.
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