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Although it could well develop into a flashy resort such as Thailand's Pattaya Beach, Nha Trang is still fairly quiet. Things are moving, though, so see it while it lasts! With very clear turquoise waters, snorkeling and diving are prime activities, and just lazing on the town beach is an experience in itself. You'll be offered everything from lunch to a manicure.
When you tire of the beach, there are some interesting sites nearby, such as the Main Cathedral in Nha Trang Cham Towers of Po Nagar, built between the 7th and 12th centuries on a site that had been used for Hindu worship as early as the 2nd century.
Nha Trang's dry season runs from June to September, different from Saigon. In the past, accommodation here tended to be fully booked much of the time, but many new hotels are being built. If you find that all the beachside hotels are full, try the ones near the railway station. Nha Trang is a major fishing port, so excellent seafood is available. You'll find the best restaurants in the central area. The exotic dragon fruit (Thang Long) grows only in the Nha Trang area. It's about the size and shape of a small pineapple, but tastes something like a kiwifruit. The fruit is in season from May to September, when you can find it served as a drink. Express and regular buses link Nha Trang with Saigon; express buses take about 12 hours. Express trains run to both Saigon and Ha Noi, and there are daily flights to Saigon.
Nha Trang Landscapes
Nha Trang Beach Ho`n Cho^'ng Th'ap Cha`m Nha Trang Country Nha Trang Main Scene Cathedral
