Nha Trang Beginner's Travel Guide!

📍 Travel introduction Nha Trang, a coastal city in southern Vietnam, is a famous resort with clear waters, resorts, and delicious seafood. If you are a first-time traveler, the key is to plan your itinerary so that you can enjoy both the leisurely seascape and various experiences. ⸻ 🚩 Travel route Day 1: Arrive in Nha Trang → Check in to hotel → Walk along Nha Trang beach → Have seafood dinner Day 2: Tour Vinpearl Resort (Vinpearl Land) → Visit the night market Day 3: Visit Po Nagar Cham Towers → Visit Long Son Pagoda → Experience spa massage Day 4: Snorkeling tour on Hon Tem Island → Visit a local cafe → Return home ⸻ 🏖️ Landmarks • Nha Trang Beach: Nha Trang's representative beach, famous for watching sunrises and sunsets. • Po Nagar Cham Towers: Ancient Cham ruins. • Vinpearl Resort (Vinpearl Land): A large resort with an amusement park and water park. • Long Son Pagoda: A temple famous for its giant white Buddha statue. • Hon Tam Island: Snorkeling and marine activities in the clear sea. ⸻ 🚈 Transportation • Airport → City: Taxi (30-40 minutes, about 200,000 VND), Grab is recommended. • Getting around the city: Mainly using the Grab app, cheap and convenient. • Getting around the island: Included in a tour package or take a boat from the pier. ⸻ 📸 Photo Spots • Nha Trang Beach Sunrise: Take a sunrise photo at 5-6 am. • Vinpearl Cable Car: The world's longest cable car crossing the sea. • Hon Tam Island Sea: Snorkeling photos in the clear sea. • Po Nagar Towers: Take a great photo with an ancient temple in the background. ⸻ 🍽️ Recommended restaurants • Lac Canh Grilled Beef: A restaurant where you can grill your own beef. • Nha Trang Xua: Traditional Vietnamese food and an old-fashioned atmosphere. • Sailing Club: Cocktails and seafood dishes with a beach view. • Nem Nuong Dang Van Quyen: A restaurant specializing in Nha Trang's specialty, Nem Nuong (grilled pork wrap). ⸻ 🏨 Recommended accommodations • InterContinental Nha Trang: A luxury hotel with both city and sea views. • Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang: Best for family trips, free access to the water park. • Mojzo Inn: A cheap and clean guesthouse for backpackers. ⸻ 💡 Precautions • Be careful of strong UV rays when sunbathing on the beach, and sunscreen is a must. • Vietnamese currency (VND) is easy to confuse due to the exchange rate difference, so we recommend using an app (e.g. XE Currency). • When renting a scooter, you may be asked for a driver's license, and it is essential to check whether you have insurance. • At restaurants, check the price list before ordering, and at some tourist attractions, you may need to bargain.