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The name 'Nha Trang' is thought to originate from 'Ya Trang' or 'Ea Trang', meaning 'Reed River' in the Cham language, referring to the Cai River that flows through today's Nha Trang.
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At the start of the 20th century, Nha Trang was a humble fishing village with a population of about 3,000, including more than 30 European settlers, predominantly French.
The term 'Nha Trang' is believed to derive from 'Ya Trang' or 'Ea Trang', translating to 'Reed River' in Cham language, pinpointing the Cai River flowing through present-day Nha Trang, meeting the sea where reeds are abundant.
Historically, during the Vietnam War, Nha Trang Airport served as the primary airport for the city and a military base for both the Republic of Vietnam Air Force and the United States Air Force. Post-war, it has been utilized for both military and civilian flights to Nha Trang.
Historically, the city was known as Kauthara in the Champa era, with the last remnants visible today through the famous Ponagar Tower built by the Cham people.
Nha Trang is now a prominent entertainment center in Vietnam, featuring Vinpearl Land, Tri Nguyen Aquarium, and Hon Tam Resort among its attractions.
Nha Trang is a renowned location in Vietnam for meditation tourism, offering famous spots like Hon Ba, Suoi Do, Ba Ho, and Van Phong Bay.
Though Nha Trang itself does not have an airport, it is connected to other major Vietnamese cities via Cam Ranh Airport, located about 30km south of the city.
Nha Trang Bay has been recognized as one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world for two consecutive years.
Nha Trang is often dubbed as Vietnam's scuba diving hub, with Scuba Diving first introduced to Vietnam in Nha Trang.
The Vietnam Oceanographic Museum, also known as the Nha Trang Oceanographic Museum in Khanh Hoa province, is a key part of the Nha Trang Oceanographic Institute. It archives over 20,000 specimens of more than 4,000 marine species, with hundreds being bred in artificial environments, offering a perfect journey into ocean exploration.
Source: Redcranetravel.com
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Reference: Mytour travel guide
MytourOctober 15, 2015
