# Things to do in Nha Trang: top sights and where to go > Nha Trang lines a six-kilometre beach along Tran Phu Street: the Tram Huong tower, Dam Market, Long Son's white Buddha, the cathedral and the Cham towers of Po Nagar are all within a 10–15 minute taxi ride. Spend the first day in town and at the Hon Chong rocks; keep a second for VinWonders on Hon Tre island, Monkey Island or the Ba Ho falls 25 km north. Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang ## Ready itineraries - [One day in Nha Trang: an itinerary in the best order](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/in-1-day.md): Hon Chong rocks, the Po Nagar Cham towers, Long Son's white Buddha, the hilltop cathedral, Dam Market, the lotus tower and the oceanography museum — by Grab. - [2 days in Nha Trang: an itinerary day by day](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/in-2-days.md): Hon Chong, Po Nagar, Long Son Pagoda, the cathedral, Dam Market and the oceanography museum first; then VinWonders on Hon Tre — cable car, water park, shows. ## All 10 places with the YesGo score - [Tram Huong Tower](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/tram-huong-tower.md): YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Free. Tram Huong Tower (Tháp Trầm Hương, the Agarwood Tower) is the lotus-bud landmark on 2/4 Square, right on Nha Trang's Tran Phu beachfront… - [Nha Trang Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-cathedral.md): YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free. Nha Trang Cathedral — Christ the King Cathedral, locally Nhà thờ Núi — is a Gothic Revival church built in 1928–1933 on a small hill by… - [Dam Market](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/dam-market.md): YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free entry. Dam Market (Chợ Đầm) is Nha Trang's oldest and biggest market, about 2 km north of the Tran Phu beachfront. Entry is free and it runs… - [Long Son Pagoda](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/long-son-pagoda.md): YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free. Long Son Pagoda (Chùa Long Sơn) is Nha Trang's main Buddhist temple, founded in 1886, with a 24 m white Buddha on the hill above it. Entry… - [Po Nagar Cham Towers](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/po-nagar.md): YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 30,000 VND, children free. Po Nagar (Tháp Bà Ponagar) is a Cham Hindu temple complex built between the 8th and 13th centuries on a low hill at the mouth of the Cai… - [Hon Chong Promontory](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/hon-chong.md): YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · 30,000 VND, children free. Hon Chong (Hòn Chồng) is a granite promontory of huge boulders piled on top of each other at the water's edge, 3.5–4 km north of Nha… - [Institute of Oceanography](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-oceanographic-institute.md): YesGo score 34/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 40,000 VND. The Institute of Oceanography (Viện Hải dương học) in Nha Trang is a marine research institute founded in 1922, and its public Museum of… - [VinWonders Nha Trang](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/vinwonders-nha-trang.md): YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · 1,050,000 VND. VinWonders Nha Trang (once Vinpearl Land) is the big theme park on Hon Tre island facing the city, with rides, a water park, an aquarium… - [Monkey Island](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-monkey-island.md): YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · 220,000 VND at the pier, 185,000 online. Monkey Island (Đảo Khỉ, on the islet of Hòn Lao) is a park in the Nha Phu lagoon, 18–20 km north of Nha Trang, with over 1,200… - [Ba Ho Waterfalls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/ba-ho-waterfalls.md): YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · 135,000–185,000 VND. Ba Ho (Ba Hồ, “three lakes”) is a jungle stream about **25 km north of Nha Trang** with three cascades and clear pools for swimming and… ## Nha Trang travel guide Before you go: the city beach and Po Nagar towers, the bay islands and VinWonders, Cam Ranh airport, money, rainy season and sea. ## Trip essentials - How many days: 5–10 days: beach, islands, waterfalls - When to go: January–August; autumn is the rainy season - Visa: Depends on your passport — visa-free or e-visa - Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND); cash for markets - Airport: Cam Ranh (CXR) ≈ 35 km south — bus 18 and Grab - Sea: South China Sea: ≈ 25–29° all year - Taxis: Grab and Green SM, cheaper than street cabs - Rainy season: October–December: downpours and waves - Day trip: Da Lat in the hills, ≈ 3 h away - Time zone: UTC+7 all year ## Key facts - **7th–13th c.** — the Cham towers of Po Nagar were built above the Cai River (source: Wikipedia, “Po Nagar”) - **≈ 6 km** — of city beach along Tran Phu promenade (source: Wikipedia, “Nha Trang”) - **Hon Mun** — Vietnam’s first marine protected area, in Nha Trang Bay (source: Wikipedia, “Hon Mun”) - **1922** — the Oceanographic Institute and its marine museum were founded (source: Institute of Oceanography — official website) ## Things to do in Nha Trang The top things to do in Nha Trang are the Po Nagar towers and Hon Chong rocks, Long Son Pagoda with its white Buddha, the cathedral, Dam Market and the Oceanographic Institute. Full-day trips go to VinWonders on Hon Tre, Monkey Island and the Ba Ho waterfalls. Every place with its YesGo score is in the list above. | Where | What to see | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Promenade** | [Tram Huong Tower](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/tram-huong-tower), [cathedral](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-cathedral) | 1 h | | **North** | [Po Nagar](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/po-nagar), [Hon Chong](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/hon-chong) | 2 h | | **Centre** | [Long Son](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/long-son-pagoda), [Dam Market](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/dam-market) | 2 h | | **South** | [Oceanographic Institute](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-oceanographic-institute) | 1.5 h | | **Islands** | [VinWonders](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/vinwonders-nha-trang), [Monkey Island](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-monkey-island) | 1 day each | | **Hills** | [Ba Ho waterfalls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/ba-ho-waterfalls) | ½ day | Rather not plan it yourself? The list above has ready itineraries for 1–2 days, with places in a sensible order. ## Where to stay in Nha Trang Where to stay in Nha Trang: on Tran Phu promenade for the city beach, cafés and shops; in the north near Po Nagar for quieter, cheaper stays; or on the Cam Ranh peninsula by the airport for big beach resorts, ≈ 40 minutes from town. | Area | Best for | Keep in mind | | --- | --- | --- | | **Tran Phu promenade** | Beach, cafés, everything close | Busy, high-rises | | **North, Po Nagar** | Quieter, budget | Smaller beach | | **Cam Ranh** | Resorts, quiet | ≈ 40 min to town | | **Islands** | All-inclusive resorts | By boat or cable car only | ## Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang Cam Ranh International (CXR) is ≈ 35 km south of central Nha Trang. Bus 18 runs to the promenade in about an hour (cash only), and a Grab takes 40–50 minutes. Cam Ranh resorts are 10–15 minutes from the airport. | How | To | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Bus 18** | Central Nha Trang | ≈ 50–60 min | | **Grab, Green SM** | Promenade | ≈ 40–50 min | | **Transfer** | Cam Ranh resort | ≈ 10–15 min | ## Nha Trang weather by month The best time to visit Nha Trang is January to August: dry, ≈ 27–33 °C by day, with the sea at 25–29 °C. October to December is the rainy season, with downpours, waves and murky water. Summer has the warmest sea; winter can be breezy. - **January in Nha Trang**: day ≈ 27°C, night ≈ 21°C, sea ≈ 25°C, rainy days: 7. About 27°, breezy, some rain. - **February in Nha Trang** (best time): day ≈ 28°C, night ≈ 21°C, sea ≈ 25°C, rainy days: 3. Dry, sea ≈ 25°. - **March in Nha Trang** (best time): day ≈ 29°C, night ≈ 22°C, sea ≈ 26°C, rainy days: 2. About 29° — a great time. - **April in Nha Trang** (best time): day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 2. Dry, calm sea. - **May in Nha Trang** (best time): day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 5. About 32°, sea ≈ 28°. - **June in Nha Trang** (best time): day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 5. Hot, warm sea. - **July in Nha Trang** (best time): day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 5. About 33°, dry. - **August in Nha Trang** (best time): day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 6. Dry, sea ≈ 29°. - **September in Nha Trang**: day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 9. About 32°; rains begin. - **October in Nha Trang**: day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 16. Rainy season. - **November in Nha Trang**: day ≈ 28°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 18. Downpours and waves. - **December in Nha Trang**: day ≈ 27°C, night ≈ 22°C, sea ≈ 26°C, rainy days: 14. Rain and wind. ## Nha Trang island tours Nha Trang island tours are the main day trips: snorkelling at Hon Mun, VinWonders on Hon Tre, Monkey Island and Orchid Island. On land there are the Ba Ho waterfalls, mud baths at the hot springs and Long Son Pagoda. - **Hon Mun** — a marine reserve for snorkelling and diving; boats from Cau Da pier. - **VinWonders** — theme park, water park and aquarium on Hon Tre. - **Monkey Island** — monkeys and shows, by boat from Long Phu pier. - **Mud baths** — hot springs west of town, half a day. ## Nha Trang ticket prices The beach, Long Son Pagoda, the cathedral and Dam Market are free. You pay for Po Nagar and Hon Chong (30,000 VND each), the Oceanographic Institute, VinWonders, Monkey Island and the Ba Ho waterfalls. - [Tram Huong Tower](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/tram-huong-tower) — Free - [Nha Trang Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-cathedral) — Free - [Dam Market](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/dam-market) — Free entry - [Long Son Pagoda](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/long-son-pagoda) — Free - [Po Nagar Cham Towers](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/po-nagar) — 30,000 VND, children free - [Hon Chong Promontory](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/hon-chong) — 30,000 VND, children free - [Institute of Oceanography](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-oceanographic-institute) — 40,000 VND - [VinWonders Nha Trang](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/vinwonders-nha-trang) — 1,050,000 VND - [Monkey Island](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/nha-trang-monkey-island) — 220,000 VND at the pier, 185,000 online - [Ba Ho Waterfalls](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/nha-trang/ba-ho-waterfalls) — 135,000–185,000 VND ## Tips - Visit Po Nagar in the morning — the hill gets hot, and the view of boats on the river is best in soft light. - Grab and Green SM are much cheaper than street taxis. - In autumn, check the forecast: island boats don’t sail in storms. ## Questions ### Is Nha Trang worth visiting? Yes, for a long city beach, island snorkelling and Cham temples — a good base for a beach week outside the rainy season. ### Do I need a visa for Vietnam? It depends on your passport: some nationalities are visa-free for a set number of days, others apply for a 90-day e-visa online. Check the official rules for your passport. ### What is the weather like in Nha Trang in December? About 27 °C by day with frequent rain and rough seas; the dry season starts in late January. ### When is the best time to visit Nha Trang? February to August: dry, with calm seas at 25–29 °C. ### When is the rainy season in Nha Trang? Mainly October to December, with heavy downpours and waves. ### How do I get from Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang? By bus 18 in about an hour, or by Grab in 40–50 minutes. ### What are the best island tours in Nha Trang? Hon Mun for snorkelling, VinWonders on Hon Tre, and Monkey and Orchid islands. ### How far is Da Lat from Nha Trang? About 3 hours by car or bus over a mountain road. ### What to eat in Nha Trang? Seafood, bun cha ca fish-cake noodle soup and nem nuong grilled pork rolls. ### Where to stay in Nha Trang with kids? On Tran Phu promenade by the city beach, or at Cam Ranh resorts with their own beaches and pools. ## Sources - Wikipedia, “Nha Trang”; “Po Nagar”; “Hon Mun”; Nha Trang climate (1991–2020 normals) - Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Council Resolution 20/2022 — Po Nagar and Hon Chong fees - Institute of Oceanography — official website Facts checked: 09.11.2026 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.