Nha Trang is Vietnam’s most famous seaside resort-town. It’s more lively and urban in character than other beach destinations like Mui Ne and Phu Quoc. It’s also the scuba diving center of Vietnam.
In future years this will probably develop into one of Southeast Asia’s largest beach resorts.
Traces of human settlement in Nha Trang date back to the Cham Empire, though in times of Vietnamese rule, there wasn’t much more than small fishing villages. The French recognized that this beautiful bay, with its islands and white sand beaches, made for a perfect bathing spot, and began the transformation into a resort town. American soldiers agreed, and Nha Trang became a favorite vacation stop during the war.
At the moment, however, it remains a seaside town reeking of faded French-colonial elegance, and a hint of the economic development boom to come. The town, fringing one of Vietnam’s most beautiful beaches, also is the site of Po Nagar Cham Towers and is a great destination to visit on your Vietnam tour.
You may consider a stay at the hilltop Bao Dai’s Villas. Built in the 1920s, this villa once housed Bao Dai, the last Emperor of Vietnam. Some of the best swimming and snorkeling in Vietnam can be done around the islands that dot the South China Sea near town. Nha Trang also boasts the home of Alexander Yersin. Dr. Yersin became famous in the medical field with his discovery of the origin of Bubonic Plague. He later established four Pasteur Institutes throughout Vietnam, took part in the foundation of Dalat and settled in Nha Trang where he shared his life with the local fishermen. His home, now a museum, is open daily.
In future years this will probably develop into one of Southeast Asia’s largest beach resorts.
Traces of human settlement in Nha Trang date back to the Cham Empire, though in times of Vietnamese rule, there wasn’t much more than small fishing villages. The French recognized that this beautiful bay, with its islands and white sand beaches, made for a perfect bathing spot, and began the transformation into a resort town. American soldiers agreed, and Nha Trang became a favorite vacation stop during the war.
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The monsoon season is from October to mid December. Sea winds can be heavy, and sometimes the weather can get pretty chilly. Summer, naturally, brings many vacation goers into town and hotel rooms get somewhat more difficult to find.At the moment, however, it remains a seaside town reeking of faded French-colonial elegance, and a hint of the economic development boom to come. The town, fringing one of Vietnam’s most beautiful beaches, also is the site of Po Nagar Cham Towers and is a great destination to visit on your Vietnam tour.
You may consider a stay at the hilltop Bao Dai’s Villas. Built in the 1920s, this villa once housed Bao Dai, the last Emperor of Vietnam. Some of the best swimming and snorkeling in Vietnam can be done around the islands that dot the South China Sea near town. Nha Trang also boasts the home of Alexander Yersin. Dr. Yersin became famous in the medical field with his discovery of the origin of Bubonic Plague. He later established four Pasteur Institutes throughout Vietnam, took part in the foundation of Dalat and settled in Nha Trang where he shared his life with the local fishermen. His home, now a museum, is open daily.
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