Riviera of the south China sea
Nha Trang is a coastal resort city, located on the south central coast of Vietnam. This city is also the capital of the Khanh Hoa province. Nha Trang is well known for its beaches and water activities. The coastline stretches for six kilometers, with the palm trees, sandy beaches and mountain backdrop, Nha Trang is so stunning. 19 islands are located off the Nha Trang coast, so this destination is also perfect for island hopping and scuba diving experiences. Historically the city was known as Kauthara and is now often described as the Riviera of the south China sea!
Nha Trang has been a popular backpackers destination for years, and has recently became popular for luxury travel too. With its cosmopolitan feel and high energy, it is easy to see why Nha Trang is so popular. Beautiful beaches, trendy restaurants and chic boutiques Nha Trang makes for the perfect getaway destination, and was a nice change of scenery on our backpacking journey.
We departed Hoi An and took the over night bus travelling for ten hours to reach Nha Trang, Vietnam’s premiere beach destination. We arrived very early in the morning, and relaxed on the beach until our accommodation was ready. We stayed in Nha Trang for four nights at a backpacker hostel. Meeting more backpackers to party with during the night. Nha Trang is well known for its nightlight and it did not disappoint, with options ranging from local dive bars to luxury restaurants and cocktail bars.
Highlights and must sees
Island hopping
With 19 Islands just off the coast of Nha Trang, Island is a popular is an easy and enjoyable activity to do here. The options to snorkel and scuba dive are also great.
Vinpearl amusement park
This unusual large scale theme park is located on an island just across from the Nha Trang beach!
Thap Ba hot springs
A hot thermal mud center offering mud baths, and other spa facilities such as massages, it is a great way to relax and unwind.
Nha Trang cathedral
Beautiful architecture and also the largest church in the city.
Po Ngar temple complex
Another rewarding experience while you are visiting Nha Trang is to take a break from the beaches and nightlife and visit the Po Ngar temple complex. A charming complex to walk around and explore history. These temples were built by the Cham people (The cham people once ruled the central section of Vietnam) between the 8th and 11th century. Another outstanding visit to a historical site, during our travels of Vietnam.
After relaxing and exploring the city of Nha Trang it was time to continue our journy, next stop Saigon
Roaming free - tales of wanderlustbykelley 
Wow! Amazing photographs. It makes me want to pack my bags. I love visiting old temples and castles. Their beauty and architecture fascinate me. Glad you had fun.
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I haven’t heard much about this place but your photos are making me want to go!! I really believe all of us should see as much of this beautiful world as we can.
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Those hot springs sound magical 🙂
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The photos are amazing, I hope you had a great time there! 🙂
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Will keep that place in mind when I finally get to Vietnam!! Your pictures are just lovely. And post has lots of good helpful information!
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Love Asia. I really would like to see Vietnam. Everyone keeps talking about it
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Your photos are wonderful, and show off the best of Nha Trang. I loved Vietnam when I visited, but didn’t make it here. What a shame, as that mud bath centre sounds just like my kind of thing!
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What a lonely beach 🙂 heh. Good place to relax after a hard hiking trips I make.
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Surprisingly, I’ve never really heard of Nha Trang! (Although my geography is terrible so that’s probably why.) It’s absolutely beautiful though and I can definitely see why it’d be a fave for so many backpackers. Would love to visit someday and try the thermal mud springs!
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i love ur post..beautiful pictures…..stunning….i luv visiting old castles…have a craze for architecture….i never heard of Nha trang but u made me add to my bucket list
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I’ve heard great things about Viet Nam, which your photos confirm! I especially loved seeing the detail work on the Po Ngar temple. My daughter and a friend visited Vietnam during spring break last year. I hope to get there someday myself and will put Nha Trang on the itinerary. Plus, island hopping, mud baths, and massages top my list for a relaxing vacation. I’m due! Thanks for the useful info!
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Nha Trang looks beautiful! I have to confess, this is the first time I’ve ever heard of it – and I don’t know much about Vietnam at all. But after reading this post, this is definitely somewhere I’m going to add to my bucket list! x
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I am reading about Nha Trang for the very first time, it does looks very interesting. The old Temple complex is definitely a must visit while in the city. The beaches look secluded and gorgeous, what a perfect name ‘The Riviera of South China Sea’ to this beautiful place.
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I missed this part on my trip to Vietnam a couple of years ago, but looks so beautiful! A good reason to organize another trip soon 😀
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