Thành phố Nha Trang Trip Overview
Nha Trang City is known not only for its romantic beauty of blue sea and white sand but also for many landscapes, architectural monuments such as Institute of Oceanography, Long Son Pagoda, Bao Dai Palace , Nha Trang Cathedral, PoNagar Towers, Hon Chong Promontory, Tram Huong Tower, XQ Historical Village…. Each of them offers a unique, attraction, and all come together in “Nha Trang- one day tour”
Nha Trang is no different from other cities of Vietnam in the sense that the city has got a great selection of local markets for travelers to explore and try their luck at bargaining. Markets are not only good for shopping for souvenirs and merch, they are also offer great insight into local culture and the day-to-day life of the locals.
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Duration: 5 to 10 hours
Starts: Thành phố Nha Trang, Vietnam
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Thành phố Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam
Nha Trang City is known not only for its romantic beauty of blue sea and white sand but also for many landscapes, architectural monuments such as Institute of Oceanography, Long Son Pagoda, Bao Dai Palace , Nha Trang Cathedral, PoNagar Towers, Hon Chong Promontory, Tram Huong Tower, XQ Historical Village…. Each of them offers a unique, attraction, and all come together in “Nha Trang- one day tour”
Nha Trang is no different from other cities of Vietnam in the sense that the city has got a great selection of local markets for travelers to explore and try their luck at bargaining. Markets are not only good for shopping for souvenirs and merch, they are also offer great insight into local culture and the day-to-day life of the locals.
Stop At: Hon Chong, Vinh Phuoc, Nha Trang 650000 Vietnam
Hon Chong is a big rock that has the traces of the giant hand in a legend and Hon Vo is another rock looks like a woman cradling her child. You will be amazed with the beauty of massive rocks with many shapes and stacked each other.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Po Nagar Cham Towers, 2 Thang 4 Road At the End of Xom Bong Bridge, Nha Trang Vietnam
The special structure was built between the 7th and the 12th century by Cham (the prosperous time of Cham). The particular structures and bricks helped towers exist over 1000 years. Many scientists today have yet deciphered its mystery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nha Tho Nui, 31 Thai Nguyen street. Phuoc Tan, Nha Trang 650000 Vietnam
This is a unique architecture that tourists shouldn’t miss. Looked from the outside, The church has gray color with the architecture same to palaces and castles in ancient Roman times. Beside Gothic architecture with French style, the mountain church also owns a precious brass bell manufactured and supplied by a famous bell brand, French Carillon Bourdon.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Long Son Pagoda, Thai Nguyen St, Nha Trang Vietnam
Long Son Pagoda, also known under other names “ Chua Phat Trang” or “ Long Son Co Tu”, the biggest church in Nha Trang city. It was built in 1886 and repaired many times. Long Son owns unique statues located in Trai Thuy hill such as bronze Buddha statue in the main hall with 1.6 metres high and 700kg weight; nirvana Buddha statues with 17 metres long and the statue of Buddha Shrine seating sermon with 31 metres high.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: XQ Hand Embroidery, 64 Tran Phu, Nha Trang Vietnam, Nha Trang Vietnam
Built with unique architecture of ancient Hue and impressive art galleries, XQ historical village is the crystallization of Vietnam embroider art. Visitors can enjoy unique embroidered paintings, observe the skillful artisans taking each needle on the silk and learn the traditional embroidered culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Thap Tram Huong, Tran Phu, tp., Nha Trang Vietnam
The name of Tram Huong tower is derived from a rare commodity with high economic value in Nha Trang called agarwood. Located on the beach, Tram Huong tower consists of 3 floors with vivid sculpture icons: the wave of the sea, sails, petals and a stylized core.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dam Market, Ben Cho, Van Thanh, Nha Trang Vietnam
Dam Market (Cho Dam) is the largest and most popular one of all. With three floors full of stalls and boutique shops to explore, Dam Market is a bit of an overwhelming experience, but nevertheless a must-do. It is part tourist souvenir market and part local market. You will find all sorts of merch, from clothes, shoes and bags to tourist trinkets, art, designer knockoffs, electronics, dried and packaged foods and food stalls. The dried seafood section is worth your time, because you will find some of Nha Trang’s most famous local specialties such as dried shrimp, squid and cuttlefish.
Since this is a very popular destination for most tourists, prices may be a little inflated when quoted to you. Get your bargaining skills ready. However, do try not to haggle too much. Remember that a dollar to us may be worth a meal to the locals. To avoid tourists and get a more local experience, visit early in the morning. Early hours are when Nha Trang’s residents go shopping. Plus, it’s a great way to avoid the midday heat.
Duration: 45 minutes
