Nha Trang

Established by order of a Nguyen King in 1924, Nha Trang, now the capital of the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, is an attractive summer resort.

Nha Trang ‘s charm comes first of all from the striking blue of its sea and the picturesque nature of its islands. This coastal city has 10km of beach and 19 offshore islands. The main beach runs from Tran Phu Road and is lined with casuarinas and other evergreen trees. The islands’ names are associated with local products and legends: Tortoise, Salangane, Bamboo and Husband islets, Fairy Mountain…

Nha Trang is a waterfront city by is also not far from forested areas. West of the town is a long range of hills which offers visitors pleasant walks.

Nha Trang houses many ancient cultural relics. A former habitat of the Cham ethnic minority, the town still preserves many perfect specimens of its culture, the most noteworthy of which is the Thap Ba (Po Nagar Cham tower). The tower, standing 23m high on top of a hill north of the town, was built in 817 and is dedicated to Po Nagar who according to the Chams, initiated rice cultivation to the region. The Cham towers of NhaTrang constitute a center of culture of provide the best examples of the ancient worship and ritual practice of the Cham people.

Nha Trang is also famous for its salangane nests. With a multitude of grottoes the islands off the coast provide an excellent breeding ground for this swift-flying bird. Salangane nests can be a superb protein-rich course.

Nha Trang is sunny almost all the year round. Although winter is unknown here it never experiences a hot summer as in the north. The refreshing sea-breeze gives the town an eternal autumn. If you’re honeymooners and you’re looking for a memorable honeymoon vacation in Vietnam, please send us an email, we’ll get back to you with our honeymoon packages that suits you best.

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