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Name:
Nha Trang is the Vietnaminized
version of the Champa name Ya Trang.
Ya Trang means “river of reed”,
originally used to describe the
river Cai and surrounding land.
History
Until the 19th century, Nha Trang
was still made up of remote fishing
villages, surrounded by jungles and
full of wild animals. It was the
French that first saw Nha Trang’s
prospect as a bathing spot, and
quickly put the white sand beaches
and clear sea into use. Under French
rule, Nha Trang first became town
and later township of Khanh Hoa
province. During the Vietnam war,
Nha Trang grew as a popular holiday
destination for American soldiers.
During this time, Nha Trang was
under the rule of the South
Vietnamese government (backed by the
US) and was taken over by the
National Liberation Front on April
2nd, 1975 (nearly a month before the
fall of Saigon). In 1999, Nha Trang
officially became a city.
Geography
The city of Nha Trang lies in a
valley surrounded by mountains on
the North, West and Southern side.
Nha Trang borders the Pacific ocean
on the East. Cai Nha Trang river and
Cua Be river divide Nha Trang into
three parts, with 19 islands in
total. The largest island, Hon Tre
is 36km2 large and blocks all wind
coming into Nha Trang, giving Nha
Trang much less wind and waves.
There
are various things to do in Nha
Trang. One can go for sightseeing,
swimming or take in the pleasure of
viewing the exotic wildlife. This
city is one of those places you will
remember during your trip to
Vietnam. The beach of Nha Trang is
perfect for scuba diving, sailing or
just laying around and relaxing. You
can also enjoy the many shopping
areas and great seafood around town.
Not only is the beach perfect 10
months out of the year, the
countryside and nearby activities
offers exciting day and overnight
trip.
Travelers will be able to enjoy the
various sightseeing places that
include Pagodas and Khanh Hoa
Museum. The National Oceanographic
Museum of Vietnam is one of the main
attractions in Nha Trang. This is a
fine aquarium that will give you a
good idea of the marine life living
off the shore of Nha Trang. You can
also visit the Alexandre Yersin
Museum and Long Son Pagoda. Remember
also to take a ride on the world's
longest overwater cable car to
Vinpearland.
The wildlife of this region is extra
ordinary. There are a variety of
wild animals living here that will
tell you about the diversity that
Nha Trang has to offer. Rare fished
lives under the many islands of Nha
Trang. In the nearby mountains you
can go for a morning climb or hike
up a waterfall. However, travelers
find the beach the most popular
destination. People love to spend
all day at the Louisiane Brewhouse's
pool or rent a beach chair at the
Sailing Club. Wake up early and take
a morning swim with the local
residents before they head off to
work or play volleyballs on the
beach. Try wind sailing, island
tours or spend the day diving. The
clear blue water off of Mun Island
is worth the experience.
Shopping is also one of the major
things to do in Nha Trang. Visitors
can buy various items from the malls
and out door shops. You will find
local clothes, handicrafts, fruits,
dry seafood and many other itesms.
Most people also enjoy eatting at
the rows of restaurants facing the
bay in the northern part of Nha
Trang. Travelers who come to our
city find it impossible to get
bored. The reason is that they can
indulge in various activities and
the night life is wonderful.
Tourists will find that Nha Trang
offers more diverse entertaining
than any city in Vietnam. If Nha
Trang does not leave a permanent
impression on you, than nothing in
Viet Nam will.
Tops Things To Do in Nha Trang
•1. Natural Hot Spring Mud Bath
•2. Four Islands Boat Trip
•3. Taste a Local Delicacy - Nem
Nuong (Grill Pork wrap in rice
paper)
•4. Shopping At Cho Dam Market
•5. Go Scuba Diving off the coast
•6. Walking around Biet Thu Tourist
District at Night
•7. Laying out in Sun all Day at the
Sailing Club or Louisiane Pool
•8. Take a Dinner Cruise on Cai
River at Night
•9. Morning Swim or Walk along Tran
Phu boulevard
•10. Hang out around the main Buu
Dien (Post Office) and drink hot
Soybean Milk or watch the Bird Club
show off their prized animal (around
5 am – 7:30 am)
•11. Drinking Sugar Cane juice near
Nha Trang Cathedral in the evening
•12. Visiting Ponagar Cham Tower &
Other Must See Locations
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