Nha Trang is a charming city on the south-central coast of Vietnam known for its beaches and scuba diving sites. It is becoming a popular destination for both local and international tourirsts looking for a spot of relaxation or a splash of adventure.
The city was known as Kauthara under the Champa. Visitors can still see the famous Po Nagar Tower perched on a hilltop at the mouth of the river. The ancient Champa temple was restored bya local king in 784 AD after being ransacked by invaders who made off with its treasure.
While Nha Trang is a centre for marine science based at the Nha Trang Ocenanography Institute, it is now more known for its fun in the sun mentality. If you prefer your marine life served on a plate, it is also the best place inVietnam’s most scenic driver, Tran Phu Street runs along the ocean and is known as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam. If you don’t have time to take a driver, fear not, for your taxi will take this road to the airport.
From the beach, you will be able to see Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), a tropical paradise complete with a five star resort and theme park. The motorized cable car system is the world’s longest, linking the mainland to the five star resort and theme park. The myriad of other islands in the bay, from Hon Tam, the setting of an extensive eco-resort, to Hon Lao, the home to troops of wild monkeys, will ensure that your stay is anything but ordinary.
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