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Nha Trang

Vietnam's liveliest beach and dive town

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Best time to visit: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Currency: VND
Time zone: UTC+7
Country: Vietnam

Photo: kenner116, CC BY 2.0

Nha Trang is Vietnam's best-known seaside resort city, set on a wide bay of islands and white-sand beaches. It draws visitors for diving, mud baths, Cham temples and a busy beachfront strip of hotels, bars and seafood restaurants.

Largest cities

Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi
Da Nang
Hai Phong
Can Tho

Quick facts

Figures are rounded recent official estimates.

Country: Vietnam
Capital: Hanoi
City population: 579,000
Population of Vietnam: 96.2M
Country area: 331,690 km²
Official language: Vietnamese
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND) · 1 USD ≈ 25,856 VND
Time zone: UTC+7
Calling code: +84
Drives on the: Right
Elevation: 12 m
Plugs: A / C / F · 220V
Emergency numbers: 113 · 114 · 115
Best time to visit: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Temperatures through the year

Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.

Temperatures through the year

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	26°	27°	29°	31°	32°	33°	33°	33°	31°	29°	28°	27°
Low	21°	22°	23°	25°	26°	26°	26°	26°	25°	24°	24°	23°

Best time to visitOther months

Approximate daily cost

Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.

ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$24
HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$70
LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$205

Plan a trip to Nha Trang

Top things to do

≈ $2
Po Nagar Cham Towers
Climb the brick towers of this 8th-century Cham temple complex above the Cai River; go early to avoid heat and tour buses, and cover shoulders and knees.
- Half day
- North Nha Trang and Hòn Chồng
- Good for kids
Free
Nha Trang Cathedral
A French-built Gothic church on a small hill with views over the city and station area; it is an active parish, so visit quietly and avoid mass times.
- Half day
- Tourist Quarter (Nguyễn Thiện Thuật)
- Good for kids
- Indoors
≈ $2
Hòn Chồng Promontory
A cluster of huge boulders with a small temple and a staircase up for wide bay views; it is a popular sunset spot, so arrive an hour before dusk.
- Half day
- North Nha Trang and Hòn Chồng
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
≈ $12
Mud Baths
Nha Trang's signature mineral mud soak and hot springs, usually combined with pools and a waterfall; book a slot in advance and bring a spare swimsuit.
- Half day
- North Nha Trang and Hòn Chồng
- Good for kids
≈ $35
Vinpearl Cable Car and Hòn Tre
Cross the bay on the long cable car to an island of theme park rides, water park and aquarium; buy tickets online and allow a full day, or ride at night for the lit-up bay.
- Full day
- Vinpearl and Hòn Tre Island
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
Free
Chợ Đầm Market
The city's main market for dried seafood, coffee, fruit and souvenirs, with food stalls around the edges; bargain politely and compare prices before buying.
- Half day
- Tourist Quarter (Nguyễn Thiện Thuật)
- Good for kids
- Indoors
- Good in the evening
Free
Doc Let Beach Day Trip
A long stretch of pale sand and shallow water about 45 km north, far quieter than the city beach; bus 3 gets there in around 90 minutes, or take a taxi for speed.
- Full day
- North Nha Trang and Hòn Chồng
- Good for kids
Free
Bãi Dài Beach and Cam Ranh
A wide, undeveloped beach near the airport lined with resort restaurants; the airport bus route 18 is a cheap way to reach it if you are not staying nearby.
- Full day
- Bãi Dài and Cam Ranh
- Good for kids

Before you go

Entry and visas

Many nationalities, including British citizens, can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days for tourism, with an entry and exit stamp giving the date you must leave by; a 90-day multiple-entry e-visa is available for longer stays. From 15 April 2026, all foreign nationals arriving via Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City are encouraged to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival, and a health declaration may be required from 1 July. Passports need at least 6 months' validity and 2 blank pages, and rules differ by nationality, so check the official Vietnamese immigration guid

Official website

From the airport

Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) sits about 30 km south of town; a fixed-rate taxi to the centre costs around 250,000 dong and takes roughly 40–50 minutes, while the yellow airport bus (route 18) reaches the tourist area in about 50 minutes for 65,000 dong. Some mid-range and upscale hotels run their own airport shuttles, often free.

Getting around

The city bus network is cheap (about 10,000 dong a ride) and route 4 links the main tourist strip with the Po Nagar towers, Hòn Chồng and the cable car, but taxis, ride-hailing apps and rented motorbikes are quicker for reaching beaches and sights outside town.

Local tips

Dress modestly at religious sites such as the Po Nagar towers and Nha Trang Cathedral — cover shoulders and knees.
Carry small notes of dong for buses, markets and small eateries; drivers and fare collectors rarely have change for large bills.
The monsoon runs from October to mid-December, with heavy sea winds and rougher water; the driest, calmest beach weather is roughly February to August.
Motorbike rental is the most convenient but least safe way to get around — check brakes and wear a helmet, and never leave your passport as a deposit.