Where to go in Khanh Hoa?

Đảo Điệp Sơn

If you want to cast off the humidity from the city, Đảo Điệp Sơn (located in Van Phong Bay) - an exotic tourist destination, is the best choice as you can enjoy its breathtaking winding path that is half submerged in the crystal clear jade water, connecting two islets. There are also many hidden caves scattered across the island that are perfect for exploration from a curious and determined visitor. It is so beautiful with green coconut trees and crystal jade water beaches.

Address: Vạn Thắng, Vạn Ninh, Khánh Hòa

Hòn Chồng

Going to the very heart of Nha Trang City, you can be impressed by the beauty of the Chong Island - a masterpiece of nature with the art of arranging small rocks, which looks like having been built by hands of a giant in a naughty game. On the rocky ground, several rocks stand strangely on one another such as two rocks standing upright with another big rock. This unique island will meet all your satisfactions by offering a wide range of services like mountain climbing, beach sightseeing, sea bathing. Standing in Chong Island, we can find ourselves in front of the blue sky, the vast sea and enjoy the breathtaking view here.

Address: Vĩnh Phước, Nha Trang

Hòn Yến

Yen Island has become a new must-check-in attraction in Nha Trang because of the unique double natural beach – a hot side and a cold side, which are created by the flows. Far offshore, visible from Nha Trang Beach, this small island is of a wonderful beach with lush green colors. Here you can visit the Salangane Cave where many workers use bamboo stairs to get the nest on the high cliff. Moreover, you can see fantastic coral-reefs which are covered with multi coloured fishes, and enjoy swimming, snorkelling on the beach.

To visit Yen Island, you can book a daily tour with the price of 20 USD/person. The tour includes breakfast of bird’s nest water and pastries, lunch and snacks for afternoon.

Address: Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa

Đảo Hòn Mun

This is one of the most romantic islands of the island system in Nha Trang and it is considered as the biggest and richest aquarium of Southeast Asia Sea. Most diving takes place around Hon Mun Island, which is a local Marine Park area. It covers the islands surrounding the central coast town and is a huge draw for visitors. It is available all year round; however, the best months to dive and make your reservation in Nha Trang hotels are between April and October.

Address: Vịnh Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa

Biển Đại Lãnh

Dai Lanh Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Khanh Hoa. It has a pretty stretch of sand framed by lush mountains, which attracts visitors in not only Vietnam but also in many other countries. This is an ideal place to swim, have a campfire and a picnic.

Address: Vạn Ninh, Khánh Hòa

Tháp Bà Po Nagar

Located on a small hill at the mouth of the Cai River 2km north of Nha Trang City, the temple Po Nagar is named after a goddess of the local origin who is said to have created the earth, eaglewood, and rice. The temple was built during the Hindu period of Champa, and thus the image of the goddess takes the form of Uma, wife of Siva.

Address: Hai Tháng Tư, Vĩnh Phước, Nha Trang

Khu du lịch Vinpearl Land

Vinpearl Land Nha Trang Resort - an international 5-star hotel located on a separate island in one of the world’s 29 most beautiful bays, is a dream destination for anyone who wants to experience a variety of outdoor and indoor activities. Not only being endowed by the nature with blue sea, white sand, bright sun and lush coconut trees but it also provides with premium wellness and beauty services and a wide selection of comfortable and luxurious restaurants.

Address:  Đảo Hòn Tre, Vĩnh Nguyên, Tp. Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa

Bảo tàng Hải dương học Việt Nam

Bảo tàng Hải dương học Việt Nam is an interesting aquarium in which you can gain the exact image of Nha Trang marine environment. Nowhere can people expect to see a more extensive collection of living beings from the Eastern Sea like this museum. All kinds of fish you would find in the sea area of Khanh Hoa Province are presented there: reef sharks, turtles, living coral, lionfish, clownfish, sea horses, and a whole array of colorful reef species, some of which can be found in no other place in the world. Each of them has a label indicating their name, origins, and characteristics in both Vietnamese and in English.

Entrance: VND 30,000/adult
Hours: 6.00AM - 6.00PM
Address: Trần Phú, Cầu Đá, Vĩnh Nguyên, Tp. Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa

Chùa Long Sơn

Located at the foot of Trai Thuy Mountain, Chùa Long Sơn is a Buddhist temple in the city of Nha Trang - one of the two most important religious venues of the city. Thanks to its beautiful location and breathtaking natural landscape, this pagoda has been one of the most appealing tourist spots in Khanh Hoa. Tourists can visit caves where the swallows create their nets on the rocks and enjoy a delicious and nutritious food prepared from swallows' nets and sugar candy which in the past was reserved only for kings.