Tourist Attractions in Nha Trang

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Nha Trang

Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps

About Nha Trang

Nha Trang is one of the main resorts in central Vietnam. It is a perfect combination of classic beach holidays and excursions to picturesque national parks. The city is located along a wide bay surrounded by green mountains. Not far from the coast of Nha Trang in the South China Sea scattered small archipelagos, where fans of secluded holidays and divers rush.

The tourist zone of the city includes several streets where the main hotels, local restaurants, souvenir shops and numerous agencies ready to organise excursions to any point of Vietnam (and if you have enough time – even to Laos and Cambodia) are located. If you wish, you can stroll through the local colourful markets or visit the central quarters, where citizens live their usual life.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Nha Trang

Ponagar Temple

 4.4/5

19898 reviews

The medieval principality of Tiampa (Chapma) existed in parts of southern and central Vietnam in the 7th and 12th centuries. The Po Nagar Towers on Cu Lao Mountain were erected in the 10th century during the heyday of this state. Only four structures have survived to this day. The Tiam towers are a Hindu religious complex. They are still a cult place for a part of the Vietnamese.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Cable car to Hon Che Island

The cable car connects the coast of Nha Trang to Hon Che Island, which is home to the Vinpearl Land amusement park, a popular tourist attraction. The length of the road is more than 3 kilometres. The design of the metal supports resembles the outline of the Eiffel Tower (the beautiful night illumination makes it even more similar to the Parisian landmark). A ride on the cable car lasts 10-15 minutes. During this time, the passenger has time to admire the coast and islands.

VinWonders Nha Trang

 4.3/5

1147 reviews

Located on Hon Che Island, Winperl is one of the most visited attractions in the city. Hundreds of tourists head to this “land of fun” every day. The vast area features a water park, amusement park, oceanarium and arcade. Visitors can relax on the beaches of the local five-star hotel, dine in one of the many restaurants, and watch a colourful fountain show in the evening.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Long Son Pagoda

 4.3/5

10181 reviews

The main Buddhist complex in Khanh Hoa Province and at the same time a popular attraction in Nha Trang, where all visitors are keen to visit. The architectural dominant feature of the pagoda is a 14-metre high statue of the white Buddha, which is reached by a long staircase of 150 steps. This statue is visible from almost anywhere in the city. Inside the pedestal on which the god sits, there is a temple.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Suoi Do Pagoda

 4.6/5

629 reviews

The pagoda is located outside the city on top of a hill. It is not easy to reach, as the last public transport stop is an hour and a half walk from the temple. Moreover, tourists are expected to climb uphill for a long time. But at the end of the journey, a surprise awaits all the risk takers – breathtaking views of rice paddies, mountains and the green surroundings of Nha Trang.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Nhà thờ Núi

 4.2/5

1326 reviews

St Mary’s Catholic Church, inherited by Vietnam from the French colonists. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Nha Trang. The building was erected in the 1930s in the Gothic style. Its facade is decorated with lancet arches, windows with colourful stained glass, and the roof is crowned by a church tower with a clock face. The cathedral is surrounded by a small courtyard with statues of the Virgin Mary and Jesus.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tháp Trầm Hương

 4.4/5

9240 reviews

A lotus-shaped structure adorning the city’s waterfront. The real name of the structure is the Incense Tower. It was formerly the site of a memorial in honour of the fallen defenders of Khanh Hoa Province. In 2008, partially funded by the Vinpearl Land Hotel Complex, an exhibition centre was built in the shape of a famous flower. Its premises are used for a variety of exhibitions.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Alexandre Yersin Museum

 4.2/5

176 reviews

The museum is located in a wing of the research institute that was founded by A. Jersen in 1891. This scientist is highly revered in Vietnam. Many streets and educational institutions are named after him. He devoted his life to the study of bacteria – causative agents of plague and other diseases. The museum exposition reproduces the atmosphere of A. Jersen’s office. The collection consists of books, personal belongings and tools.

Open time

Monday: 7:30 – 11:30 AM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 – 11:30 AM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 – 11:30 AM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 – 11:30 AM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 – 11:30 AM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Studio & Gallery Long Thanh Art

 4.5/5

121 reviews

Long Tan is a famous Vietnamese photographer who has devoted his life to the art of black and white photography. His house houses a small gallery with a collection of images depicting the daily life and everyday life of Vietnamese people. The master has been shooting various subjects since the middle of the 20th century. His works are characterised by diversity, originality and expressiveness. You can buy a favourite picture.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Alexandre Yersin Museum

 4.2/5

176 reviews

An entertainment complex located in the southern part of the city. The museum’s exposition is housed in a traditional Vietnamese house. The collection consists of 3D paintings and rooms with optical illusions, where you can make funny photos. The museum will be interesting for visitors with children, as the excursion is like a fun game, during which you can immerse yourself in a magical “looking glass”.

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Institute of Oceanography

 4.4/5

782 reviews

A scientific institution that has been researching the deep sea since the 1920s. The institute has an oceanarium where you can see the inhabitants of the Pacific Ocean. Stingrays, moray eels, turtles and exotic fish swim in the aquariums. On the first floor there are stuffed sea creatures. Part of the exposition is located in aquariums inside the building, the other part – in tanks outside.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tri Nguyen Aquarium

 3.6/5

1015 reviews

The aquarium is located on an island off the coast of Nha Trang. The original building of the aquarium is in the shape of a pirate ship. It is nicknamed “Neptune’s Palace” by locals. Chi Nguyen was founded by a simple fisherman Le Canh, who was remembered by his contemporaries for his love of nature and his country. In 1971, with his own money, he dug a pond where he began to breed marine fauna. Over time, his collection grew into a large maritime museum.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Diên Khánh Citadel

 5/5

1 reviews

The fortress is located about 10 kilometres from Nha Trang. It is believed to have been built in the 18th century during the reign of one of the last emperors of independent Vietnam. Brick and marble were used in the construction of the citadel. Only part of the buildings have survived to this day, as Dien Khanh was badly damaged during the French invasion. The surviving gates and part of the walls are in a rather neglected state.

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Hon Ba Nature Reserve

 4.4/5

1247 reviews

The reserve is located on the mountain of the same name a few dozen kilometres from Nha Trang. It is a real realm of impenetrable green forests and misty horizons. Most of the park’s territory is at an altitude of 1600 metres above sea level, so the local climate is very different from the coastal and plain climate. In the middle of the reserve, Alexander Jersen’s house-museum stands on top of a mountain.

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Công viên Yang Bay

 3.8/5

57 reviews

A visit to Yang Bay Nature Park is included in many sightseeing itineraries. It is located about an hour’s drive from Nha Trang. Here, tourists can admire the waterfalls of Yang Can, Yang Bay and Ho Cho, feed crocodiles, ride an ostrich and watch a musical performance by the local Raglai tribe. There are also pig races and cockfights for visitors to enjoy.

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khu du lịch Ba Hồ

 3.9/5

63 reviews

Ba Ho is a group of three waterfalls located in the vicinity of Zoklet Beach. To get to this natural attraction, it is necessary to overcome a rather difficult road that passes through the mountainous terrain. Most tourists limit themselves to visiting the first waterfall of the three, the last one is reached by only a few, as only physically sturdy people are able to overcome the path to it.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Monkey Island tourist resort

 4.3/5

2566 reviews

During the period of Soviet-Vietnamese friendship, monkeys were bred on this island to be sent to the USSR. Then the shipments were stopped and the animals overcrowded the entire territory. Now Monkey Island is a protected area, a real “kingdom of monkeys”, where, according to various estimates, more than 1500 monkeys live. There are entertainment shows, cafes and restaurants, and a beach for tourists.

Open time

Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Hòn Mun

 4.3/5

125 reviews

Almost the entire territory of Hon Mun Island is classified as a protected area and is under the auspices of the World Wildlife Fund. People don’t just come here to relax on the white beaches. The coastal waters of Hon Mun are inhabited by amazing marine life, so all tourists who want to scuba dive and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world flock to the island.

THAP BA MUD BATH

 4.4/5

3573 reviews

A large spa centre near the Po Nagar temple complex. It is located in a picturesque area surrounded by eucalyptus groves and flowering gardens. At Thap Ba, you can spend a whole day taking healing hot baths, swimming in the pools and enjoying curative treatments. The local therapeutic mud helps cure many ailments. After visiting the resort, tourists can buy jars of this substance as a souvenir.

Open time

Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Hot mineral springs I-Resort Nha Trang

 4.3/5

9142 reviews

Another Nha Trang “mud spa” that competes with Thap Ba Springs. Packages are available to visitors, with a variety of treatments included. A visit to I-Resort is a great alternative to a beach holiday, especially on a cloudy day (the water in the centre’s pools is always warm). The main pool of the complex is stylised as a sea beach with white sand.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

100 Eggs Mud Bath Spa

 4/5

1913 reviews

A new spa resort, which opened in 2012. The complex occupies an area of 23 hectares. In addition to swimming pools and hot springs, there is a botanical garden, a zoo, an improvised ethnic village, a temple and observation decks offering magnificent views. The name “100 Eggs” comes from the legend of the love of a dragon and a magical bird. The eggs laid by the bird were later hatched by one hundred Vietnamese people.

Open time

Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Hon Chong

 4.2/5

4569 reviews

Hon Chong is located in the server part of Nha Trang. The cape is strewn with stones of all possible sizes and shapes. Sometimes the blocks are assembled into bizarre figures, which make for spectacular photos. In the local souvenir shop you can buy a picture made of stones as a souvenir. The cape offers a breathtaking view of the vastness of the South China Sea, especially during sunrise and sunset.

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Hon Khoi Salt Fields

 3.9/5

23 reviews

The Khon Khoi fields are commercially mined for salt. They are located about 50 kilometres from Nha Trang near Zoclet Beach. The plantations are flooded with sea water, which evaporates within a few days and leaves snow-white crystals. The salt is then collected and sent for processing. The work is carried out in the morning hours, as salt harvested in the heat of the day is considered unusable.

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Z Beach Nha Trang

 4.2/5

295 reviews

Zoklet is considered one of the best beaches in and around Nha Trang. It is located 50 kilometres north of the city. You can get there by taxi, bike or public transport. Tourists appreciate this place for the beauty of the scenery, clean sea and the opportunity to be in relative solitude, as there are usually few people here. Zoclet is ideal for holidays with children due to the gentle slope and shallow depth of the sea.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Nha Trang Beach

 4.9/5

7 reviews

The city beach stretches for several kilometres along the sea line. It is free of charge, but hotel-owned sunbeds and umbrellas are available for rent. Along the beach there is a stone paved promenade with squares and equipped seating areas. The ideal time for swimming is in the first half of the day, as the waves rise in the afternoon and the water becomes murky.

Place is closed permanently