About Hon Tre Island
Hon Tre Island is the largest island in Nha Trang Bay, located in Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province. Situated about 5 km southeast of central Nha Trang, it is best known as the home of the VinWonders Nha Trang theme park and Vinpearl resort complex. The island features sandy beaches such as Bai Tru, lush hills, and panoramic views of the bay, connected to the mainland by cable car and speedboat.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large coastal island dominated by resort and entertainment facilities set within a natural bay landscape. The island offers sandy beaches, clear water, landscaped resort grounds, and the VinWonders Nha Trang theme park with rides, aquarium, water park and shows. Access is via the Vinpearl Cable Car over the sea or by speedboat/canoe from Cau Da Port. Areas to explore include Bai Tru Beach, resort promenades, hill viewpoints and theme park zones.
Key highlights
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Largest island in Nha Trang Bay with views over the bay and Nha Trang coastline
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VinWonders Nha Trang theme park with amusement rides, water park and aquarium
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Vinpearl Cable Car - 3,320m sea-crossing cable car connecting mainland to island
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Bai Tru Beach - long sandy beach on the northwest side of the island
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Luxury resorts, golf course and entertainment complex operated by Vinpearl
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Clear waters suitable for swimming, snorkeling and beach recreation
History of Hon Tre Island
Hon Tre Island is the largest of the islands in Nha Trang Bay and was historically a sparsely inhabited island with fishing and natural vegetation. Since the early 2000s it has been developed by Vingroup as the Vinpearl Nha Trang tourism complex, with the sea-crossing cable car inaugurated in 2007, transforming it into a major resort and entertainment destination for Khanh Hoa Province.
Culture & Context
The island is part of the scenic Nha Trang Bay, recognized as one of the notable bays in Vietnam, and serves as a major contemporary tourism and recreation center for Nha Trang, reflecting the coastal leisure culture of Khanh Hoa.
Route
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