Top 10 Unmissable Destinations in Nha Trang

Vinpearl Land - Vietnam's tourism paradise, is a luxurious resort located on Tre Island. Vinpearl Land is the most famous and attractive tourist destination in Nha Trang, attracting visitors from near and far with its stunning beach, exciting games creating strong sensations for players, and magnificent cinemas for mental relaxation in the evenings after enjoyable days. Here, you will find luxurious hotels, modern aquariums, children's amusement parks... this place is known as the 'Vietnamese pearl'.

To reach this place, you need to take a ferry from Nha Trang city or enjoy the feeling of riding the cable car suspended high above the ground for 3.32km, which is a challenge for those afraid of heights, as it is one of the longest sea-crossing cable cars in the world.

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Address: Tre Island, Nha Trang city

Reservation hotline: 0866010055

Ticket price

• Cable car ticket and entrance ticket: 880,000 VND
• Cable car ticket, entrance ticket, and lunch buffet: 1,134,000 VND

Oceanographic Institute Nha Trang is located 6km southeast of the city center, being the most fascinating cultural tourism destination in Nha Trang.

Here, you can immerse yourself in the world of over 4000 species of marine and freshwater creatures, with more than 20,000 specimens to observe. Not only that, but visiting the Oceanographic Institute also allows you to admire the beauty of over 10,000 species of beloved marine creatures from the East Sea. The most special feeling when visiting here is like diving into the ocean, in the largest aquarium in Nha Trang.

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Address: 1 Cau Da Bridge, Nha Trang City

Hotline: 02583590307

Opening hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily

Ticket prices:

• Adults: 40,000 VND/person
• Students: 20,000 VND/person
• School children: 10,000 VND/person
• Free for disabled persons, children under 6 years old, or those under 120 cm tall

Hon Mun Island, located 10 km from Cau Da Port, is considered the most biologically diverse area in Vietnam. Hon Mun Island is the most picturesque island in Nha Trang, with its blue beaches, white sand, and occasionally spotted wild swallow nests... This is both a rich and beautiful 'aquarium' in Southeast Asia. The crystal-clear water here protects the coral reef system, displaying its exquisite beauty.

Don't be puzzled by its name. When you arrive here, you'll find that the name matches its nature. The island rises from high rocky cliffs, with uniquely mysterious black rocks creating a distinctive highlight for this island.

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Address: Located southeast of Bong Nguyen Island (where Trí Nguyên Fish Lake is located), from Cau Da Port, the boat runs about 10 km south to reach Hon Mun Island area.

Boat ticket prices to Hon Mun:

• Private canoe (4-6 people): 300,000 VND/person
• Boat (waiting for enough passengers before departure): 250,000 VND/person

Ponagar Tower is located 2km from the city center and is one of Nha Trang's many famous tourist destinations, boasting ancient beauty and impressive architecture rich in the essence of the Cham ethnic people. Ponagar Tower consists of 3 floors, each with a different architectural style including the lowest floor, middle floor, and highest floor. Ponagar Tower is associated with the legend of the Cham people.

Every year, there is the Ponagar Tower Festival held from the 21st to the 23rd of March in the lunar calendar, attracting many participants. This is an occasion to honor the cultural identity: chanting, boat racing, brocade weaving, pottery making...

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Address: 2 Thang 4 Street, Vinh Phuoc Ward, Nha Trang City

Opening hours: 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM daily

Ticket price: 22,000 VND/person

Tri Nguyen Aquarium is located on Mieu Island in Nha Trang, offering a unique and captivating experience for many tourists. Tri Nguyen Aquarium is another version of the stranded pirate ships that have become fossilized, but that's just the surface. Inside the 'ship,' you'll be amazed as you explore the surreal space and the beauty of the vast ocean behind thick glass walls. It houses numerous precious marine species, including giant stone turtles that you can only see in photos or on TV. This is a space showcasing the essence of the ocean.

Walking on land while feeling like you're walking on the ocean floor is the sensation this place provides to visitors, along with the pristine beauty of Mieu Island when you ascend to the upper level of this aquarium.

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Address: Mieu Island (in Nha Trang Bay), Nha Trang City

Hotline: 0969760210 or 0969550460

Ticket Price:

• Adults: 180,000 VND/person
• Children: 80,000 VND/person

Tam Island is a 5-star resort destination located on an island, an unmissable spot when visiting Nha Trang, one of the famous tourist islands attracting many domestic and international tourists under the management of Hon Tam Nha Trang Sea Joint Stock Company. Hon Tam, also known as Thuy Kim Son Island, is one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world, with an area of over 110 hectares located in Nha Trang Bay, 7 km southeast of Nha Trang City.

Tam Island is favored by nature with its pure and pristine beauty, situated amidst the windy sea, promising to be an attractive destination for those who love the sea and eco-tourism. Tam Island boasts a 1 km long coastline, tropical forests, a stretching sandy beach, and clear refreshing water, offering much promise for visitors. Tam Island also captivates tourists with various water activities: jet skiing, water motorbikes, banana boats, or snorkeling to admire the coral reefs.

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Address: just 7 km southeast of Nha Trang City

Phone: 0981211948 - 0975676548

Price for Tam Island tour (including lunch buffet, canoe transportation, and shuttle bus)

• Adults: 700,000 VND/person
• Children: 450,000 VND/person

Hon Chong lies to the northeast of the city, about 3km from the city center. Hon Chong is a scenic spot of Nha Trang coastal city, where rocks are naturally stacked on top of each other, formed by the intrusion of tidal water. It is an image of a large rock with a hollow imprint of a hand facing the sea.

Not far from Hon Chong is the image of Hon Vo, an ideal tourist destination for newlyweds on their honeymoon. Standing on Hon Chong, you can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere with only the sound of the waves lapping the sea, contrasting with the bustling atmosphere of the streets. If you look far, you can see images of Hon Yen, Hon Tre, Cau Da Port from Cu Lao pier, or Mount Co Tien, especially from here, you can see the image of Hon Do where the temple is located in the distance. On the way to this place, you can take a rest at the Vinh Nha Trang Guild Hall to admire vivid photos depicting Hon Chong.

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Address: Pham Van Dong Street, Vinh Phuoc Ward, Nha Trang City

Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily

Ticket price: 22,000 VND/person

Fairy Stream is located 25km southwest of Nha Trang city in Khanh Hoa province. Fairy Stream boasts majestic and wild natural beauty that can only be found in photographs, with crystal-clear stream water penetrating to the bottom amidst steep cliffs. This beauty surprises even more when you step up to the source of the stream.

Fairy Stream is an ideal place for those who enjoy the thrill of adventure, demonstrating their agility as they traverse large slippery rocks and mountain cliffs with ancient green trees on both sides. It's an ideal destination for nature lovers, so don't forget to visit this place.

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Address: Suoi Tien commune, Dien Khanh district

Ticket Price: 30,000 VND/person

Monkey Island Nha Trang is located 15km north of downtown Nha Trang, on Monkey Island in Nha Phu Bay.
This is an attractive tourist destination with the dynamic presence of over 1200 monkeys living here. They are relatively friendly to tourists, so feel free when visiting.

What surprises you at the end of Monkey Island is the mischievous monkeys who seem even friendlier to tourists. Visitors immerse themselves in a fruit feast right here in Vietnam, watching the impressive jumps performed by the monkeys, especially captivating for children. Additionally, you can admire the colorful Coral Reef and the playful fish swimming under the romantic Nha Trang sea.

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Address: in Nha Phu Bay, Nha Trang City, 15 minutes by boat from Long Phu Pier

Ticket Price:

• Adults and children over 130 cm tall: 180,000 VND/person
• Children 100-130cm tall: 90,000 VND/person
• Children under 100 cm tall: free

Dai Lanh Beach is located 80km northwest of Nha Trang City. It's a destination with stunning natural beauty, yet lesser-known compared to other areas. The feeling of pristine, tranquility is the first impression you'll get here.
Don't be quick to feel disappointed, as the best of Nha Trang's sea beauty congregates here. You can enjoy swimming comfortably in the spacious and beautiful beach, indulging in entertainment activities while immersing yourself in the refreshing water, washing away the fatigue of the journey.
You may feel like you own the entire vast area due to the untouched beauty not widely known. You're like the master of this vast coastal space.
Come to Dai Lanh Beach and take control of this vast sea space. Don't hesitate to explore the beauty of this place.

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Address: Dai Lanh Commune, Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province

Ticket Price (including sightseeing and freshwater bathing): 20,000 VND/person