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14 Cool Things To Do In Nha Trang

1. Morning Market ( Dam Market )

Dam Market Nha Trang

This market is the largest and the most well-known market in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The market is divided into two sections, wet market and dry market.

There is plenty of stuff here ranging from food, coffee, clothes, shoes, accessories, ornaments, bowls and plates etc. You can consider buying souvenir here because it’s much cheaper than buying in the night market.

Wet Market
Operating Hours: 6 AM – 4 PM ( as we observed the stalls started to close after 11 AM)

Dry Market
Operating Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM

Address: Vạn Thạnh, Thành phố Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province 650000, Vietnam

2. Visit Po Ngar Cham Tower

The Po Ngar Cham Tower was built by the Cham people during 7th to 11th centuries. It still serve as the worship temple for the Cham people.

Po Nagar Cham Tower

Entrance Fee:
Adult: 22,000 Dong

Opening Hours:
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Open Everyday)

Address: Po Nagar, 2 Tháng 4, Vĩnh Phước, Thành phố Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

3. Vinpearl Theme Park

The park is built by the richest group in the country. Vinpearl Theme Park is really worthwhile to go and there is some highlight ride you shouldn’t miss. Such as Alpine Coast (dry park) and Tsunami ( water park).

Alpine Coaster Ride, Vinpearl Theme Park, Nha Trang
Alpine Coaster

Entrance Fee: 450,000 Dong
Click here to get cheaper Vinpearl Theme Park Ticket

Operating Hours :
8:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Open Everyday)

Address : Vĩnh Nguyên, Thành phố Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province 650000, Vietnam

4.Snorkeling Nha Trang

Nha Trang Snorkeling

There are different types of island trip that you can take in Nha Trang. The two most famous islands trips are 4 islands trip and 3 islands trip. Most of the islands tour will bring you to the famous Hon Mun island, the largest marine reserve in Vietnam. The main difference between 4 islands trip and 3 islands tour is the 4 islands tour they will bring you to Tri Nguyen Aquarium and will have music show, wine floating party. The group for this tour are usually around more than 50 pax and suitable for those who want entertainment tour. If you prefer a more relaxing island hopping tour, opt for 3 islands trip, click here for the tour the official website.

5. Nha Trang Night Market

Nha Trang Night Market

The souvenir here are generally more expensive than Dam Market. However, if this is your last night in Nha Trang then you can consider to buy the souvenir here.

Opening Hours: 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Open Everyday)

Address: 78 Tuệ Tĩnh, Lộc Thọ, Thành phố Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa 650000, Vietnam

6. Guided Scuba Diving

Nha Trang scuba diving

Nha Trang is well known for open water scuba diving. Hence, I will definitely recommend everyone to try it out. For those who don’t have a diving licence, you can opt for guided open water scuba diving. There will a professional diver accompany throughout the whole diving process. It lasted for 20 minutes and cost 500,000 Dong (really affordable).

You can join the guided diving experience once you arrived at Hon Mun Island. The only way to come to this island is to join the island hopping tour. *Most of the island hopping tour will include this island.

Guide Scuba Diving Cost:
500,000 Dong

If you are interested to opt for the diving you can read my Things To Do In Nha Trang, Vietnam to understand more.

7. Long Son Pagoda

Long Son Pagoda Source: Sam’s Studio / shutterstock

It got to be the largest Buddha statue in Vietnam in Long Son Pagoda that attracts many tourists. Not only that, once you climbed over 152 steps, you can capture with your eyes the best panoramic view of Nha Trang.

Opening Hours:
7:30AM to 5:00PM (Open Everyday)

Address: Long Son Pagoda, Đường 23/10, Phương Sơn, Thành phố Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province

8. Bar Hopping

Sailing Club, Nha Trang
Sailing Club, Nha Trang

For those who love to have a refreshing drink or beer in the hot weather of Nha Trang, go for bar hopping! Here are our recommendations for the best drinking place in Nha Trang! Sailing club, famous for its prime beach location, you not only able to relax during the day with a refreshing cocktail, but you can also have a party all night long too. A brewery bar in Nha Trang, can you believe that? Head over to Louisiane Brewhouse to try their 4 different types of locally brewed beer. Jump into their pool if you want, it is free of charge ya.
There is also a skybar in Nha Trang, Skylight Nha Trang. One of our friends recommended that it is best to go during evening time as you can see the panoramic view of Nha Trang too!

9. Hon Chong Promontory

Hon Chong Promontory, Nha Trang
Hon Chong Promontory in Nha Trang – Source: Image from Flickr

This rocky spot has become a new tourist spot for people to enjoy the beauty of the sea and take Instagram worthy pictures. If you have extra time in Nha Trang, don’t forget to drop by this place for an enchanting scenery.

Hong Chong Promontory, Nha Trang
Hon Chong Promontory in Nha Trang – Source: Image from Flickr

Address : Vĩnh Phước, Thành phố Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa 650000

10. Visit Fishing Village

Nha Trang Fishing Village
Nha Trang Fishing Village

Travel south 10 km from Nha Trang, you can find yourself in the main fishing resources in Vietnam. There are several restaurants along the fishing village, over here you get to pick fresh seafood and request the restaurant to cook it.

If you joined 3 island hopping then you will have the chance to eat your lunch in one of the fishing village restaurants.

Address: Làng chài Trí Nguyên Vĩnh Nguyên tp. Nha Trang Khánh Hoà, Vietnam P

Nha Trang Fishing Village
Nha Trang Fishing Village

11. National Oceanographic Museum

National Oceanographic Museum Of Vietnam
National Oceanographic Museum Of Vietnam Source: Zhukov Oleg / shutterstock

The museum showcase many sea creatures if you are travelling with small ones this is a great place for them!

Entrance Fee
Adult : 40,000 Dong
Student: 20,000 Dong
Pupils: 10,000 Dong
Children under 6 years: Free

Opening Hours:
6:00AM to 6:00PM (Open Everyday)

Address : 14 Trần Phú, Vĩnh Hoà, Thành phố Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam

12. Ba Ho Waterfall

Ba Ho Waterfall, Nha Trang
Ba Ho Waterfall, Nha Trang

BIG reminder, please wear shoe for you to hike Ba Ho Waterfall, it is a long & tough journey in the waterfall for a beginner like me. I am thankful that I was wearing shoes. The entrance ticket costs 50,000 Dong which inclusive of watersports activities, but we do not have time for that. You can cliff jumping at the second spot, at your own risk! If you are no fit or adrenaline junkie, I would advise you to skip this Ba Ho waterfall.

Entrance Fee:
50,000 Dong

Opening Hours:
6:00AM to 6:00PM (Open everyday)

13. Nha Trang Cathedral

Nha Trang Cathedral – Source: Image from Flickr
Nha Trang Cathedral – Source: Image from Flickr

Nha Trang Cathedral is also known as Christ the King Cathedral was built during the early 20th century and it is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Nha Trang in central Vietnam.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday 05:00AM to 5:00PM, Sunday 04:30AM – 8:00PM

Address: 1 Thái Nguyên, Phước Tân, Thành phố Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa 650000, Vietnam

14. Mud Bath

Thap Ba Hot Springs And Mud Baths Nha Trang
Thap Ba Hot Springs And Mud Baths Source: Windofchange64 / shutterstock

Want to relax in Nha Trang? Try Mud Bath! Many visitors love to visit Mud Bath in Nha Trang as it is believed the mineral mud is very good for our health.

There are a total of 4 mud bath places (I-Resort Spa, Galina Hotel & Spa, 100 Eggs Mud Bath & Thap Ba Spa) you can try in Nha Trang. I would suggest choosing the one that is the best value and most convenient for you. If you are going Po Nagar, you can combine Thap Ba Spa mud bath to complete your evening!