Tue’s guidebook for my hometown, NHA TRANG

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Tue’s guidebook for my hometown, NHA TRANG

Sightseeing

Po Nagar Cham Towers were built from the 7th to the 12th centuries and there are four separate buildings that are used as a place of worship by Cham, Chinese, Vietnam and Buddhist worshippers. There would originally have been around eight towers here in the days of old but now only four are still standing. One of these is called the North Tower (or Thap Chinh in Vietnamese) which stands at a height of 28 meters and was built in 817 AD. The tower is remarkable as it has a pyramidal roof which is also terraced and the interior is made up of a vaulted ceiling and a grand foyer. All of the towers are located on the banks of the scenic Cai River and if you like history and architecture then this is one spot not to miss in Nha Trang.
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Ponagar-tårnet
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Po Nagar Cham Towers were built from the 7th to the 12th centuries and there are four separate buildings that are used as a place of worship by Cham, Chinese, Vietnam and Buddhist worshippers. There would originally have been around eight towers here in the days of old but now only four are still standing. One of these is called the North Tower (or Thap Chinh in Vietnamese) which stands at a height of 28 meters and was built in 817 AD. The tower is remarkable as it has a pyramidal roof which is also terraced and the interior is made up of a vaulted ceiling and a grand foyer. All of the towers are located on the banks of the scenic Cai River and if you like history and architecture then this is one spot not to miss in Nha Trang.
A hard to forget view of the ocean and Nha Trang from high up. You can spend a day at Vinpearl land as well.
Vinpearl Cablecar terminal station
A hard to forget view of the ocean and Nha Trang from high up. You can spend a day at Vinpearl land as well.
These offer you the perfect opportunity to get out and about and see some of the great outdoors in Vietnam. Ba Ho is made up of a series of three cataracts and is located around an hour outside of Nha Trang, although it is well worth making the journey.
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Ba Ho Vandfalds Cliff Jumping
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These offer you the perfect opportunity to get out and about and see some of the great outdoors in Vietnam. Ba Ho is made up of a series of three cataracts and is located around an hour outside of Nha Trang, although it is well worth making the journey.
Located at the summit of a hill behind the Long Son Pagoda is a large statue of a white Buddha who is sitting on a pretty lotus blossom and measures an impressive 14 meters in height. You can see the statue from all over Nha Trang and it is one of the main landmarks in the city. At the base of the statue, you will find some of the statues of Thich Quang Duc and six other monks who set fire to themselves in protest in 1963. To pay tribute to the self-immolations of the monks, the statues are ringed with fire. One of the reasons to come here, apart from the chance to see the statues, is to take in the views from the top of the platform.
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Long Son Pagoda
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Located at the summit of a hill behind the Long Son Pagoda is a large statue of a white Buddha who is sitting on a pretty lotus blossom and measures an impressive 14 meters in height. You can see the statue from all over Nha Trang and it is one of the main landmarks in the city. At the base of the statue, you will find some of the statues of Thich Quang Duc and six other monks who set fire to themselves in protest in 1963. To pay tribute to the self-immolations of the monks, the statues are ringed with fire. One of the reasons to come here, apart from the chance to see the statues, is to take in the views from the top of the platform.
Hon Chong is made up of a granite promontory which looks out over the pretty mountain-lined coastline for which Nha Trang is famous. There is also a beach here as well as a model of a traditional Ruong home and some cafes and eateries. As such, if you are looking for an alternative to Nha Trang Beach then this is a good pick and you can also watch local children diving into the water off the side of the promontory.
Hòn Chồng
Hòn Chồng
Hon Chong is made up of a granite promontory which looks out over the pretty mountain-lined coastline for which Nha Trang is famous. There is also a beach here as well as a model of a traditional Ruong home and some cafes and eateries. As such, if you are looking for an alternative to Nha Trang Beach then this is a good pick and you can also watch local children diving into the water off the side of the promontory.
Nha Trang Cathedral was built between 1928 and 1933 and is designed in the French Gothic style. There are some gorgeous stained glass windows here and the cathedral is located on a lush hillside with pretty views over Nha Trang. The cathedral is also noteworthy as it mixes local elements with French architecture such as red neon crucifixes and blue neon arches that adorn the inside of the church. You will also see an unusual white neon halo that graces the head of a statue of Saint Mary.
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Nhà thờ Núi Nha Trang
01 Thái Nguyên
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Nha Trang Cathedral was built between 1928 and 1933 and is designed in the French Gothic style. There are some gorgeous stained glass windows here and the cathedral is located on a lush hillside with pretty views over Nha Trang. The cathedral is also noteworthy as it mixes local elements with French architecture such as red neon crucifixes and blue neon arches that adorn the inside of the church. You will also see an unusual white neon halo that graces the head of a statue of Saint Mary.

Food scene

An opportunity for you to try various authentic Vietnamese food as well a perfect place for you to get some souvenirs.
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Dam Marked
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An opportunity for you to try various authentic Vietnamese food as well a perfect place for you to get some souvenirs.
Anyone who likes street food will love spending time in Nha Trang where you can sample a wide array of delicious street food snacks. As Nha Trang is by the coast, seafood is widely featured, or you can try other dishes such as thit bo nuong la lot which is a snack made from beef which has been wrapped in lo lot leaves and then grilled. Other tasty choices include Banh can which is a rice flour pancake that is topped with meat or seafood and then cooked over a grill.
Streetfoodnightmarket
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Anyone who likes street food will love spending time in Nha Trang where you can sample a wide array of delicious street food snacks. As Nha Trang is by the coast, seafood is widely featured, or you can try other dishes such as thit bo nuong la lot which is a snack made from beef which has been wrapped in lo lot leaves and then grilled. Other tasty choices include Banh can which is a rice flour pancake that is topped with meat or seafood and then cooked over a grill.

Activity

By far the most popular thing to do in Nha Trang go diving or snorkeling and there are a variety of options on offer if you want to do this. You can either opt to swim offshore, or you can take a boat to some of the idyllic islands that encircle Nha Trang which have crystal clear waters and a vast array of sea life. If you want to get PADI certified then there are around 10 dive shops in Nha Trang where you can take classes, although you may want to skip the period from October to December as the weather can make diving difficult and the visibility is poor.
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Nha Trang
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By far the most popular thing to do in Nha Trang go diving or snorkeling and there are a variety of options on offer if you want to do this. You can either opt to swim offshore, or you can take a boat to some of the idyllic islands that encircle Nha Trang which have crystal clear waters and a vast array of sea life. If you want to get PADI certified then there are around 10 dive shops in Nha Trang where you can take classes, although you may want to skip the period from October to December as the weather can make diving difficult and the visibility is poor.
Just to the north of Nha Trang is the Thap Ba Hot Springs and Mud Baths which is the perfect spot if you are looking to relax for the afternoon. The baths here are made up of a series of both hot and cold pools, or you can try something a little different and opt for a mud bath. The mud is said to have healing properties thanks to its high mineral content and people usually slather their skin with the mud and then lie down in the bath and let it work its magic.
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THAP BA MUD BATH
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Just to the north of Nha Trang is the Thap Ba Hot Springs and Mud Baths which is the perfect spot if you are looking to relax for the afternoon. The baths here are made up of a series of both hot and cold pools, or you can try something a little different and opt for a mud bath. The mud is said to have healing properties thanks to its high mineral content and people usually slather their skin with the mud and then lie down in the bath and let it work its magic.
f you travel around 10 kilometers to the south of Nha Trang then you will find a number of traditional floating villages. As you would expect, these form the backbone of the fishing community in Vietnam and you can now visit the villages and see a more traditional way of life in Nha Trang. When you visit the village you can take a tour on a small boat, or there are a number of boats that will take you straight to the villages from Nha Trang.
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Nha Trang
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f you travel around 10 kilometers to the south of Nha Trang then you will find a number of traditional floating villages. As you would expect, these form the backbone of the fishing community in Vietnam and you can now visit the villages and see a more traditional way of life in Nha Trang. When you visit the village you can take a tour on a small boat, or there are a number of boats that will take you straight to the villages from Nha Trang.
Nha Trang is primarily a beach destination so with that in mind head to the main strip of sand here and top up your tan. The beach stretches for miles and this is a good choice if you want to sunbathe as you can hire a deck chair for the afternoon and chill out in the sun. There are also a number of local vendors here who walk along the beach and sell delicious seafood-based snacks as well as cooling tropical fruit.
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Nha Trang Strand
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Nha Trang is primarily a beach destination so with that in mind head to the main strip of sand here and top up your tan. The beach stretches for miles and this is a good choice if you want to sunbathe as you can hire a deck chair for the afternoon and chill out in the sun. There are also a number of local vendors here who walk along the beach and sell delicious seafood-based snacks as well as cooling tropical fruit.
You won’t find a huge number of museums in Nha Trang, but one that you can visit is the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam. Like almost everything else in the region, the museum has a maritime theme as well as a large aquarium. Here you will find a wide variety of colorful fish and there are also some rare indigenous underwater creatures here that are worth the visit alone. Some of the resident marine life that you can see here includes sea horses, sharks, and turtles and this is a great choice if you are traveling with younger visitors.
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Oceanografi Museum
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You won’t find a huge number of museums in Nha Trang, but one that you can visit is the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam. Like almost everything else in the region, the museum has a maritime theme as well as a large aquarium. Here you will find a wide variety of colorful fish and there are also some rare indigenous underwater creatures here that are worth the visit alone. Some of the resident marine life that you can see here includes sea horses, sharks, and turtles and this is a great choice if you are traveling with younger visitors.
20 kilometers off the coast of Nha Trang lies the charmingly named Monkey Island. As you would expect, the island is so named as it is the home of hundreds of primates and this is the main reason why people come here. To get to the island you need to take a ferry ride across the water and the island has a number of attractions in its own right such as a go-kart circuit and several entertainment shows.
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Monkey Island turistresort
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20 kilometers off the coast of Nha Trang lies the charmingly named Monkey Island. As you would expect, the island is so named as it is the home of hundreds of primates and this is the main reason why people come here. To get to the island you need to take a ferry ride across the water and the island has a number of attractions in its own right such as a go-kart circuit and several entertainment shows.
The area around the Nha Trang Tourist Centre is known for its blind massage parlors which is a good way to help the local community while also relaxing and unwinding. Blind masseurs are trained in the art of Vietnamese massage which includes elements of other Southeast Asian techniques such as Thai massage. You can opt for a variety of different kinds of massage and most treatments last for around an hour.
Blind Massage Nha Trang (07 Au Co)
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The area around the Nha Trang Tourist Centre is known for its blind massage parlors which is a good way to help the local community while also relaxing and unwinding. Blind masseurs are trained in the art of Vietnamese massage which includes elements of other Southeast Asian techniques such as Thai massage. You can opt for a variety of different kinds of massage and most treatments last for around an hour.