Nha Trang Travel Guide

Nha Trang, sometimes spelt Nhatrang, is Vietnam's most famous seaside resort town and the country's scuba diving centre. It's more lively and urban in character than other beach destinations such as Mui Ne and Phu Quoc.

There are lots of domestic flights fromHo Chi Minh City,Vinh,Da Nang,Hanoi,Haiphong, with prices starting at 250,000 dong.

Nha Trang has two main beaches: a larger one south of the Cai river, and a smaller one on the north. The southern beach, lined by the Trần Phú avenue, is by far the most popular among the visitors. Tourism infrastructure catering to foreign tourists, including diving schools, tour agencies, western-style bars and international restaurants and cafes, is mostly concentrated in the southern part of the beach, between Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai and the old airport. In the central part of the beach, lie th

The risk of petty crime in Nha Trang, especially late at night, is high compared to most other places in Asia. The most common crime is pick pocketing after midnight near the Sailing Club. During the day, it is relatively safe though bag snatching on the beach is not uncommon, so don't take any valuables to the beach. Do not wear too much jewellery, and keep an eye on your belongings. It would be smart to travel in groups when you are out roaming the streets at night. Also, people coming home fr

There are plenty of budget hotels in Nha Trang with rooms costing around US$20per night and nearly all are en suite and have the usual air-con, cable TV, fridge, bedside table, wardrobe and night light. Most also have Wi-Fi. "Mini-hotel alley" at 64 Tran Phu is a good place to head for as it has a dozen or so budget hotels located in a relatively quiet alley near the beach and the main tourist area. Hostel dorm beds are available for US$5-7per night.