43 places to discover
Ba Ho Waterfalls is a natural attraction consisting of three tiered pools and cascades on Ba Ho Stream in Ninh Ich Commune, Ninh Hoa Town, Khanh Hoa Province, about 25 km north of Nha Trang. Set in forested hills, the falls are formed by clear water flowing over granite boulders into natural swimming basins. Known for hiking, swimming and cliff jumping, it is a popular day-trip destination for nature and adventure visitors.
Bai Dai Beach is a long coastal beach stretching about 13 km along Cam Ranh Bay between Nha Trang and Cam Ranh in Khanh Hoa Province. Known for its fine white sand, clear shallow water and gentle slope, it is one of the longest beaches in central Vietnam. Formerly a restricted area, it has developed into a resort beach zone with luxury resorts while retaining long stretches of public sandy shoreline.
Ba Moi Vineyard is an agritourism vineyard located in Phuoc Thuan Commune, Ninh Phuoc District, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly Ninh Thuan). Established by farmer Nguyen Van Moi, it is one of the most visited grape farms in the Phan Rang area. The vineyard covers several hectares with trellised table grapes and wine grapes. It is notable for free visitor access, guided tours, on-site tasting of fresh grapes, grape juice and wine, and its role in promoting Ninh Thuan viticulture.
Bau Truc Pottery Village is a traditional Cham pottery village located in Phuoc Dan town, Ninh Phuoc District, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly Ninh Thuan Province). Recognized as one of the oldest pottery villages in Southeast Asia, it is known for handmade ceramics made without a potter's wheel and fired outdoors with straw and wood. The village preserves Cham cultural heritage and offers insight into centuries-old techniques and distinctive terracotta products.
Binh Lap is a coastal peninsula and fishing village in Cam Lap Commune, Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province, about 50 km south of Nha Trang. It is known for its clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches and scattered offshore islets. Part of the Binh Lap - Binh Hung - Binh Ba island cluster, it remains relatively undeveloped with small resorts, fishing hamlets and wild beaches, attracting visitors for swimming, snorkeling and island scenery.
Binh Tien Beach is a secluded beach on the central south coast of Vietnam, now in Ninh Hai District, Khanh Hoa Province near Khanh Hai town, on the former Ninh Thuan-Khanh Hoa border. Set within the Nui Chua National Park buffer zone and enclosed by rocky mountains, it is noted for clear turquoise water, fine white sand, and fringing coral reefs. The beach remains relatively undeveloped and is valued for its pristine natural landscape and tranquil setting.
Cam Ranh Bay is a large natural deep-water bay on the south-central coast of Vietnam in Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province, about 60 km south of Nha Trang. Sheltered by a peninsula and islands, it is regarded as one of the finest natural harbors in Southeast Asia. The bay is noted for clear turquoise water, long sandy beaches such as Bai Dai, fishing villages, and developing beach resorts along its coastline.
Ca Na Beach is a crescent-shaped coastal beach in Phuoc Diem Commune, Thuan Nam District, Khanh Hoa Province, about 30 km south of Phan Rang. Known for clear turquoise water, fine white sand and scattered granite boulders, it lies along National Route 1A facing Hon Lao islet. The beach remains relatively undeveloped compared to major resort areas, centered on a traditional fishing village noted for seafood, salt production and views of the East Sea.
Dam Market (Cho Dam) is the central traditional market of Nha Trang City in Khanh Hoa Province, located in Van Thanh Ward near the Cai River estuary. Housed in a distinctive circular two-storey building completed in the late 1970s to early 1980s, it is the city's largest market. It is notable for its wide range of dried seafood, fresh produce, clothing, souvenirs and local foods, serving both residents and visitors.
Dien Khanh Citadel is a well-preserved Vauban-style military fortress located in Dien Khanh Town, about 10 km west of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. Built in 1793 by Nguyen Anh, later Emperor Gia Long, with assistance from French officer Olivier de Puymanel, it served as an important administrative and military center. Notable for its earthen walls, moat, and four arched gates, it is one of the oldest citadels in southern Vietnam.
Diep Son Island is a small island cluster in Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province, about 40 km north of Nha Trang. It consists of three islets — Hon Bip, Hon Giua and Hon Duoc — linked by a narrow natural sandbar that emerges at low tide. Known for its shallow turquoise water, white sand walkway and traditional fishing village, the island offers a distinctive coastal landscape within Van Phong Bay.
Doc Let Beach is a long white-sand beach in Ninh Hai Ward, Ninh Hoa Town, about 50 km north of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. It is known for its fine white sand, shallow calm turquoise water and gentle slope extending far from shore. Stretching several kilometers along the Hon Khoi Peninsula, the beach offers a quieter alternative to central Nha Trang, with nearby salt fields, fishing villages and resort-lined shoreline.
Hang Rai is a coastal rock formation and beach in Vinh Hai Commune, Ninh Hai District, Khanh Hoa Province, within Nui Chua National Park, about 35 km northeast of Phan Rang-Thap Cham. It is notable for its vast ancient fossilized coral reef field known as the Moon Field, tide pools, sea caves and clear turquoise water overlooking Vinh Hy Bay. Part of the Nui Chua UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is a popular sightseeing and photography destination.
Hon Ba Nature Reserve is a protected forest area spanning about 19,000 hectares in the Hon Ba mountain range in Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province, southern central Vietnam, about 30 km west of Nha Trang. Centered on 1,578-meter Hon Ba Peak, it preserves primary evergreen and montane forests with high biodiversity, including many endemic plants and animals. It is notable for the historic wooden house of scientist Alexandre Yersin and its cool mountain climate.
Hon Chong is a coastal rock formation and scenic promontory in Vinh Phuoc Ward, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. Located about 3.5 km northeast of the city center overlooking Nha Trang Bay, it consists of large granite boulders stacked naturally along the shoreline. Notable for its distinctive handprint legend, panoramic sea views, and adjacent Hon Vo rocks, it is a popular sightseeing and photography site combining natural geology with cultural folklore.
Hon Khoi Salt Fields are extensive traditional salt flats located on the Hon Khoi Peninsula in Ninh Diem, Ninh Hoa, Khanh Hoa Province, about 45 km north of Nha Trang. Covering hundreds of hectares, they are one of Vietnam's largest salt production areas. The site is notable for its geometric white salt pans, seawater evaporation ponds, and generations-old manual harvesting methods that create a distinctive cultural landscape popular for photography and cultural tourism.
Hon Mieu Island is a small coastal island in Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa Province, about 1 km southeast of Cau Da Port in Nha Trang City. Part of the Nha Trang Bay Marine Protected Area, it is known for its traditional fishing villages, Bai Tranh Beach with distinct sand and pebble shores, and the Tri Nguyen Aquarium built in the shape of a ship. The island offers beach activities, snorkeling, and views of surrounding islands.
Hon Mot Island is a small coastal island in Nha Trang Bay, off the coast of Vinh Nguyen Ward in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. Located southeast of the mainland near Hon Tam and Hon Mun islands, it is known for its clear shallow waters, fringing coral reefs and small sandy beach. The uninhabited island is a popular stop on Nha Trang island-hopping tours for snorkeling, swimming and viewing marine life in a protected bay area.
Hon Mun Island is a small island in Nha Trang Bay, about 10 km southeast of Cau Da Port in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province. It is the core zone of Hon Mun Marine Protected Area, Vietnam's first marine protected area established in 2001. The island is noted for its black granite cliffs, clear waters, and high marine biodiversity with coral reefs and tropical fish, making it a center for snorkeling and diving tourism.
Hon Ong, known internationally as Whale Island, is a small coastal island in Van Phong Bay off the coast of Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province, about 100 km north of Nha Trang. The island is notable for its clear turquoise water, coral reefs, and secluded sandy beaches. It hosts a single eco-resort and remains largely undeveloped, offering a quiet nature-focused escape with snorkeling and diving opportunities.
Hon Tam Island is a resort island located in Nha Trang Bay, about 7 km southeast of Nha Trang city centre in Vinh Nguyen Ward, Khanh Hoa Province. Known for its sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and tropical forest, the island is developed as an eco-tourism resort featuring a mud bath complex, spa and beach facilities. It is accessible only by boat and is notable for day-trip tourism and beach recreation within the Nha Trang Bay Marine Protected Area.
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.
Long Son Pagoda is a prominent Buddhist temple in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, located at the foot of Trai Thuy Hill. Founded in 1886 and rebuilt in 1940 after a storm, it is known for its 24-meter white seated Buddha visible across the city and a 14-meter reclining Buddha. The pagoda serves as the headquarters of the Khanh Hoa Buddhist Association and offers panoramic city views from its hilltop terrace.
Monkey Island (Hon Lao Island) is a small coastal island in Nha Phu Bay, Ninh Phu commune, Ninh Hoa town, Khanh Hoa Province, about 15 km north of Nha Trang. Managed as an eco-tourism site, it is known for a large population of free-roaming monkeys and organized visitor facilities. The island features sandy beaches, forested interior, circus performance areas and beach recreation within the sheltered bay landscape.
Mui Dinh Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse located on Mui Dinh Cape in Phuoc Dinh Commune, Thuan Nam District, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly Ninh Thuan). Built in 1904 during the French colonial period, it stands at about 170 meters above sea level on a rocky headland. The lighthouse remains an active navigation aid and is notable for its isolated desert-coastal landscape, panoramic views of the East Sea, sand dunes and surrounding mountains.
Mui Doi is a rocky cape on the Hon Gom Peninsula in Van Thanh commune, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province, marking the easternmost point of mainland Vietnam. Located about 80 km north of Nha Trang, it features granite boulders, scrub forest and clear coastal waters. The cape is notable for sunrise viewing, as it is where the sun first rises on the mainland, and is reached by trekking or boat from Dam Mon village.
My Nghiep Brocade Weaving Village is a traditional Cham craft village located in Phuoc Dan town, Ninh Phuoc District, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly Ninh Thuan). Renowned as one of the oldest Cham brocade weaving centers in Vietnam, it preserves centuries-old handloom techniques passed through generations of Cham women. The village is notable for its intricate textiles, natural dyes, and distinctive Cham patterns, offering visitors insight into Cham cultural heritage and artisanal craftsmanship.
Nam Cuong Sand Dunes is a coastal sand dune area located in An Hai Commune, Ninh Phuoc District, about 8 km southeast of Phan Rang-Thap Cham in Khanh Hoa Province (formerly Ninh Thuan). Covering a large expanse of fine sand with constantly shifting shapes and colors, it is one of the most distinctive natural landscapes in south-central Vietnam and is known for sunrise and sunset views over the dunes and nearby coastline.
The National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, is part of the Institute of Oceanography, Vietnam's leading marine research institute. Located at Cau Da Port, about 6 km from the city center, it was established in 1922-1923. It houses over 20,000 preserved marine specimens, a large whale skeleton, coral and algae collections, and live aquarium tanks showcasing Vietnam's marine biodiversity.
Nha Trang Bay is a large coastal bay in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, facing the East Sea. Encompassing about 507 square kilometers and 19 islands and islets, it is recognized as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. The bay is noted for clear turquoise water, coral reefs, sandy beaches, and island landscapes, serving as the central natural attraction and marine tourism hub of Nha Trang.
Nha Trang Cathedral, also known as the Stone Church or Christ the King Cathedral, is a French Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral on a hill at 1 Thai Nguyen Street, Phuoc Tan Ward, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa. Built between 1928 and 1933 under Father Louis Vallet, it is constructed from stone with stained-glass windows, pointed arches and three bells. As the seat of the Diocese of Nha Trang, it remains an active place of worship and a prominent city landmark.
Ninh Chu Beach is a 10-kilometre crescent-shaped sandy beach in Khanh Hai, Ninh Hai District, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly Ninh Thuan Province) on Vietnam's south-central coast. Located about 6 km east of Phan Rang–Thap Cham, it is known for calm, clear turquoise water, fine white-yellow sand, and gentle waves. Fringed by casuarina trees and backed by resorts, it forms part of the Vinh Hy–Nui Chua coastal area and is valued for swimming and scenic coastal views.
Nui Chua National Park is a coastal national park in Ninh Hai District, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly Ninh Thuan), about 30 km northeast of Phan Rang-Thap Cham. Covering over 29,800 hectares of mountains, semi-arid forest, coastline and marine area, it is recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Notable for its dry climate, diverse ecosystems, coral reefs, and sea turtle nesting beaches, it offers hiking, snorkeling and nature observation.
Po Klong Garai Towers is a well-preserved Cham temple complex atop Trau Hill in Do Vinh Ward, Phan Rang-Thap Cham, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly Ninh Thuan Province). Built in the late 13th to early 14th century, the complex comprises three brick towers dedicated to King Po Klong Garai. Notable for its classic Cham architecture, intricate brickwork and hilltop setting, it is designated a National Historical and Cultural Relic and remains an important center of Cham heritage.
Po Nagar Cham Towers is a well-preserved Cham temple complex on a hill overlooking the Cai River in Vinh Phuoc Ward, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province. Built between the 7th and 12th centuries by the Champa Kingdom, it honors the goddess Yan Po Nagar. The site features four remaining brick towers with intricate carvings, mandapa and inscriptions, representing classic Cham architecture and Hindu heritage, and remains an active place of worship and major cultural attraction.
Po Rome Towers is a 17th-century Cham Hindu temple complex located on a low hill in Phuoc Huu Commune, Ninh Phuoc District, Khanh Hoa Province (formerly Ninh Thuan Province). Dedicated to King Po Rome, one of the last rulers of Champa, the complex consists of brick towers built in the late Cham architectural style. It is notable as one of the last Cham towers ever constructed and remains an important religious and cultural landmark of the Cham people.
Thai An Grape Village is an agricultural tourism village in Vinh Hai Commune, Ninh Hai District, Khanh Hoa Province, located near Nui Chua National Park and Vinh Hy Bay. It is known as one of the largest grape-growing areas in former Ninh Thuan Province, with extensive vineyards cultivating NH01-48 and other varieties. The village is notable for vineyard sightseeing, grape products such as fresh grapes, wine, syrup and jam, and its coastal semi-arid landscape.
Thap Ba Hot Springs is a mineral hot spring and mud bath complex in Ngoc Hiep Ward, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, about 4 km north of central Nha Trang near the Cai River. Centered on a natural hot mineral water source, it is notable for therapeutic mud bathing, hot mineral pools and spa services. The site combines bathing facilities, gardens and views toward nearby Po Nagar Cham Towers, serving as a major wellness attraction.
Tram Huong Tower is a landmark tower located on 2/4 Square along Tran Phu Street in Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province. Built in 2008, its design evokes agarwood and the lotus, symbols of Khanh Hoa. The six-storey structure serves as a city symbol and exhibition space for local agarwood products and images. Situated facing Nha Trang Bay, it is a central gathering point and photographic landmark for visitors exploring the coastal city centre.
Van Phong Bay is a large natural bay in Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province, about 60 km north of Nha Trang. Encompassing Van Gia town and the Hon Gom Peninsula, it is noted for clear turquoise water, pristine sandy beaches, scattered islands and traditional fishing villages. The bay is valued for its relatively undeveloped coastline, coral reefs and scenic island landscapes, offering a tranquil alternative to busier coastal destinations in central Vietnam.
Vinh Hy Bay is a crescent-shaped natural bay in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai District, Khanh Hoa Province, on Vietnam's south-central coast. Enclosed by Nui Chua National Park and part of the Nui Chua UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is noted for clear turquoise water, coral reefs, and surrounding rocky mountains. The bay supports a traditional fishing village, glass-bottom boat tours, and snorkeling, and is recognized as one of Vietnam's most scenic bays.
VinWonders Nha Trang is a large theme park and resort complex on Hon Tre Island in Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province. Connected to the mainland by a 3,320 m over-sea cable car, it was originally opened in 2006 as Vinpearl Land and rebranded in 2020. The park features amusement rides, a water park, aquarium, shows and gardens, and is one of Nha Trang Bay's major entertainment destinations.
Yang Bay Eco Park is a large nature-based tourism park in Khanh Phu Commune, Khanh Vinh District, Khanh Hoa Province, about 45 km west of Nha Trang. Centered on the Yang Bay, Yang Khang and Ho Cho waterfalls within a forested valley, it is notable for natural hot mineral springs, cool streams, and Raglai cultural displays. The park combines waterfall sightseeing, bathing areas, animal enclosures and landscaped gardens in a mountain setting.