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Nha Trang is the most popular beach destination in Vietnam. There are many sites and sceneries that you cannot miss when coming to the capital of Khanh Hoa province. Among them, what attract visitors the most? Check the list of must-visit attractions in Nha Trang below now!

Binh Ba Island

Binh Ba is a small island with an area of over 3 km², located in Cam Binh Commune, Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province. It is 390km from Ho Chi Minh City and 60km from Nha Trang City.

To get to Binh Ba, you have to go to Ba Ngoi port first. Ba Ngoi port is 15km from Cam Ranh airport. Binh Ba Island is also 15km from Ba Ngoi port. Binh Ba attracts visitors with the unspoiled sea, clear blue water, friendly people, affordable prices of everything and famous lobster specialty. This is a must-visit destination in Nha Trang.

Diep Son Island – The most famous among Nha Trang attractions

Diep Son Island is famous for having a natural walking path through the sea. It is a series of 3 small islands lying in Van Phong Ba. To get to Diep Son Island, you need to start from Van Gia town. After about an hour floating on the sea, the beautiful archipelago will gradually appear.

One of the things you cannot miss when in Diep Son Island is to discover the unique path in the sea. When the boat stops near the island in the middle, you can get off and start the journey to conquer the road between the sea and pass through three islands. The total length of the path is nearly 700m. The white sandy path is about 1m wide. Walking on it will make visitors feel both excited and nervous at the same time.

From the 1st to the 15th lunar month, the tide ebbs in the afternoon, and from 15 to the end of the lunar month, the tide is out in the morning. So, you should note it to be able to explore the path at the best time.

Read more: How to get to Con Dao island in Vung Tau?

Ninh Van Bay

60 km away from the center of Nha Trang city, Ninh Van Bay is located on Hon Meo peninsula. Ninh Van Bay possesses a wild and pure beauty. This place is especially suitable for those who want to relax in the calm sea space. In addition, you can also watch coral reefs, scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing or kayaking.

• Transportation: From Nha Trang, it takes about 20 minutes to arrive at this beautiful bay by express boat.
• Tour time: Minimum 12 hours

Ponagar Tower

The Ponagar Tower is the ancient architecture of Cham people. It is 2km far from the center of Nha Trang to the north. The complex includes four remaining towers built in honor of Ponagar, Cri Cambhu, Sanhaka, Ganeca and two shrines. The largest tower is to worship the goddess Ponagar.

After visiting the Ponagar Tower, you can take a mud bath at the nearby Thap Ba hot spring resort.

• Tour time: minimum 5 hours

Institute of Oceanography in Nha Trang

The Institute of Oceanography was established in 1923. It is located at No. 1, Cau Da which is about 6km south of Nha Trang city center. There are over 20,000 specimens of more than 4,000 kinds of sea and freshwater creatures collected and preserved for many years. Especially, coming to the Institute of Oceanography, you will see a fully restored giant whale skeleton which is nearly 26m long, 3m high with 48 vertebrae.

• Transportation: motorbike or taxi
• Tour time: 2 – 4 hours

With the list of Nha Trang attractions mentioned above, are you ready to make a plan to come to Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa right now? If you are still considering about what to do in this city, check here to make your trip perfect.