Travel Precautions and Travel Guide for Nha Trang
Nha Trang Tourism Consultation Tel.: 0991-8585456 (Same)
If you talk about the popular outbound destinations in the past two years, Nha Trang in Vietnam must be mentioned. It has almost become a resort base for Chinese tourists. Nha Trang attracts countless foreign tourists with its beautiful seaside scenery, gentle small town, and unparalleled high cost-effectiveness.
In order to make it convenient for more people who are fascinated by her to arrive, I have done the homework in advance for everyone. All the strategies about Nha Trang are here!
Introduction to Nha Trang
Nha Trang is located in central Vietnam and is a famous coastal city and port city. It has the best beaches in Vietnam, stretching for several kilometers, and is also a suitable diving destination in Vietnam.
As early as during the Vietnam War, Nha Trang became a resort for American troops. With the development of history, it has now become a world-famous resort integrating leisure, entertainment, sports, and hot springs. Because of its pleasant climate and the rich bromine and iodine in the sea breeze that can promote blood circulation, more and more people are coming here for fun. Especially the fresh seafood just caught from the sea allows tourists to indulge in culinary delights.
Best Travel Time
Nha Trang has a pleasant climate with moderate temperatures throughout the year, generally ranging from 18-28 degrees Celsius. Among them, January to May is the best travel season, as the temperature is not too high, there is less rainfall, and the winds are not too strong, making it suitable for going to sea.
Dressing Index
Nha Trang has a moderate climate throughout the year. You can wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts. Be sure to apply sunscreen when outdoors. Additionally, you can prepare one or two jackets because it can be very cold in air-conditioned rooms. Don’t forget to bring an umbrella if you’re visiting during the rainy season.
Consumption and Exchange Rate
1 Chinese Yuan ≈ 3408.1642 Vietnamese Dong, 1 US Dollar ≈ 21264 Vietnamese Dong;
Nha Trang originally had lower prices, but in recent years, due to the rapid development of tourism, prices have increased significantly.
Time Difference
It is 1 hour later than Beijing time. That is, if the local time is 7:00, then Beijing time is 8:00.
Power Strip
The standard voltage in Vietnam is 220 volts and 50 hertz. The power strips are German standard, with two round holes that accept both flat and round plugs.
Hotel Section
❶ Smoking is prohibited in all hotel rooms and public spaces in Nha Trang, especially in high-star hotel rooms. Once the rules are violated, the hotel will impose penalties according to international practice, ranging from $100 to $200.
❷ When checking in at Vinpearl Land Resort & Spa, the check-in process is relatively long, so please be patient and prepare a deposit of $100 yourself.
❸ Tourists need to apply for international roaming services in advance and add their tour guide to their contacts for convenient communication at any time.
❹ The hotel has free WIFI, and the password is on the room card. Rooms without passwords on the room card have open WIFI. Some high-star hotels have two types of WIFI: one is free, and the other is charged. The fee for charged WIFI is particularly expensive. Please note the difference to avoid unnecessary losses.
❺ All food and beverages in the hotel room refrigerator are charged, and you need to pay for them yourself after consumption.
❻ All items in the hotel that are damaged or lost need to be compensated for at their full price. Please check if all items are present upon entering your room. If not, inform your tour guide immediately to avoid losses.
❼ If you like any items in the hotel (such as cutlery like knives and forks, slippers, bathrobes, etc.), please contact your tour guide to inquire if they can be purchased.
❽ In Vietnam, there is a custom of tipping. If you need your room cleaned, generally place 10,000 to 20,000 Vietnamese dong on the pillow.
❾ During your stay, for tourists who enjoy the nightlife, please keep quiet within the hotel area to avoid disturbing other guests. Late-arriving flights also require cooperation from guests to avoid being refused check-in due to loud noises!
VDB Hotel Nha Trang
Opened in 2013, VDB Hotel Nha Trang not only adds charm to Nha Trang but is also an excellent choice for travelers. It is located 5Km away from the bustling downtown area. For adventurous tourists, Notre Dame Cathedral, Nha Trang Bay, and Po Nagar Cham Towers are perfect choices. Enjoy prestigious services and facilities in this comfortable Nha Trang hotel. Even the most particular guests will be satisfied with the service at the hotel.
Amanoi Nha Trang features a beachfront modern style. Keywords: Beach, Spa/Wellness, Romance, Nature/Rural. Location: The resort is located in Vinh Hy Bay, Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam, and is a 90-minute drive from Cam Ranh International Airport in Nha Trang.
Amanoi is located within Chu Mountain National Park, one of Vietnam’s nature reserves, where thousands of plant and animal species inhabit. Known as the
The 31 modern and elegant pavilions, which blend traditional Vietnamese architectural styles, are scattered halfway up the mountain and hidden among the foliage, ensuring you have plenty of privacy. Each pavilion has the same design and layout, with the living room and bedroom combined. Relax on the lounge chairs on the terrace and enjoy views of the national park or the East Sea, or enjoy the coolness in the private pool of the pool pavilion.
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During your stay, you can participate in a different Aman activity each day, including: spa and aromatherapy baths, foot massages, Aman signature 60-minute massages, snorkeling or Hobiecat sailing experiences (with instructors), kayaking tours in Vong Xi Bay, national park hiking, Vietnamese cooking classes, private yoga or tai chi classes, Aman picnics (lunch), and GOGA PEAK sunrise breakfasts.
InterContinental Nha Trang features a modern and luxurious style. Keywords: Beach, Modern, Romance. Location: The hotel is located in the heart of Nha Trang and is just a 40-minute drive from Cam Ranh International Airport.
Address: 32-34 Tran Phu Street, Khanh Hoa Province, Nha Trang, 300202, Vietnam
InterContinental Nha Trang is a modern and luxurious beachfront hotel surrounded by beautiful surroundings, making it an excellent urban resort. The hotel showcases local charm and offers seamless personalized service. At the hotel’s restaurants and bars, guests can taste a variety of authentic cuisine and experience the inspiration and joy that food brings.
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The hotel is located opposite the beach, just 1 km from Nha Trang’s public beach. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, children’s club, and sauna facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay features a rustic style. Keywords: Beach, Spa/Wellness, Romance, Sports/Adventure. Location: Ninh Van Bay is 1,350 km from Hanoi and 450 km from Ho Chi Minh City. It takes about an hour’s drive from the airport to the hotel lounge in the city center, and about 20 minutes by boat from the city to the hotel.
Address: Ninh Van Bay, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam 57000
On the vast coast of the East Vietnam Sea lies a beautiful Ninh Van Bay. Behind a silver beach, rocks form a mountain with a gentle shape like a Vietnamese tone. Ninh Van Bay is only accessible by water transportation. This unique geographical location gives Ninh Van Bay an independent and natural tranquility. Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is nestled in the embrace of Ninh Van Bay, facing the sea with spring-like weather all year round.
Amidst the bustle and noise of urban life, there is constant tranquility here. The sunshine carries the scent of the sea, and the breeze brings the joy of the waves. If you wish, you can listen intently to the resonance between your heart and the waves. This is a journey back to nature. When you leave, your body and mind will be re-energized and at peace.
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Attentive and considerate waiters and butlers will welcome you at Ninh Van Bay Dock and give you a brief tour; The wine cellar with a rich collection offers hundreds of wines from different countries waiting for you to taste; Guests can enjoy international buffet dining as well as breakfast snacks with Vietnamese flavors; The hotel has arranged bicycles for guests, which you can ride to explore the resort and travel to and from the restaurant; The hotel has taken its long-standing environmental protection concept to a new extreme. The spa is naturally built along the mountain slope, integrating with the mountain. Next to it is a small waterfall with a gentle flow.
Attractions
❶ Most attractions in Nha Trang involve maritime activities. Special reminder: When participating in high-risk maritime entertainment activities such as diving and parasailing, please pay attention to your personal safety. You will need to bear the mental and economic losses incurred in case of safety accidents.
❷ Sea activities are a main component of Nha Trang tourism and are not suitable for tourists over 60 years old or those with heart disease and lumbar spine issues. Guests participating in this itinerary need to sign a "Waiver" at the origin. The local receiving party will consider all guests over 60 years old as having already signed the "Waiver" and will only provide humanitarian assistance and will not bear any risks or losses!
❸ Nha Trang tourism is leisure and vacation-oriented, with free time for guests. During free time, if you participate in any tourism activities organized by non-entrusted local travel agencies and accidents occur, the local travel agency will only provide humanitarian assistance and will not bear the risks and losses incurred!
❹ During free time, guests need to pay special attention to their personal safety to avoid motorcycle snatching incidents, especially for female tourists over 40 years old.
❺ Vietnam is a country that prohibits gambling. You cannot play cards in public places.
❻ Please queue up consciously when boarding and disembarking ships and vehicles. Pay attention to safety within the scenic area, especially when swimming in public beaches. Always stay within the area with lifeguards, and keep in contact with your tour guide and other guests to avoid getting lost or other safety accidents.
7. Guests must gather at the agreed time and location to avoid delays and unpleasant emotions caused by the entire group waiting.
8. Nha Trang is small, and its attractions have limited capacity. Currently, there is no overload warning mechanism. Therefore, please understand if there are long waiting times!
Vinpearl Land
Bamboo Island hosts Vinperal Resort, a well-known entertainment complex in Vietnam that integrates accommodation, dining, and large amusement facilities. The word ‘Vinpearl’ is a combination of ‘Vin’ (representing Vietnam) and ‘Pearl’, meaning ‘a pearl on Vietnam’s sea’. Resort facilities include a large amusement park modeled after Disneyland, a 4D cinema, Southeast Asia’s largest swimming pool, a 700-meter private beach, a substantial aquarium, a top-notch SPA club, and other facilities. Bamboo Island also has the world’s longest cross-sea cable car (Vinpearl Cable Car), which serves as transportation between the mainland and the island. Riding the cable car and overlooking the deep blue sea of Nha Trang feels like flying freely like a bird.
The sand on Vinpearl Land’s beach is soft like cotton. The exciting water activities are one better than the next, and there’s no need to queue. The U-shaped water slide is particularly thrilling, and you can also take the cross-sea cable car to visit the underwater world. Many people are reluctant to leave after 8 pm.
Transportation: Take a speedboat or cable car. The departure point is at Phu Quy Port, south of Cau Da Pier.
Opening Hours: 8:00-21:00, Cross-Sea Cable Car Operating Hours: 9:00-22:00
Time Needed: 1 day
Mud Bath
Soak yourself in the sticky mud while overlooking the South China Sea below the mountain. Let the warm, smooth mineral particles envelop every inch of your skin, then walk into the sunshine to receive nature’s baptism. Mud baths may look dirty, but after bathing, your skin will be white and smooth. Rinse off and then soak in a hot spring; it’s quite delightful.
Mud bathing, also known as hot mineral mud bathing, involves applying mud substances, at their inherent temperature or after heating, to certain parts of the body to transmit heat to the body. It works together with chemicals and microorganisms in the mud to achieve fitness and disease prevention.
Tips: The mud bath is located at the end of Nha Trang’s coastline, and you need to walk a short mountain trail to get there. It takes about 30 minutes by bike. The mud bath site is actually a large park where, in addition to mud bathing, you can also swim, cool off, and enjoy food.
Nha Trang Beach
Nha Trang Beach winds along the east of the city, stretching for 6 kilometers of coastline. Sunbathing is a major pastime here. The dry season, from June to October, is the best time to visit Nha Trang Beach. Rows of coconut trees provide excellent shade, and occasionally, old ladies carrying baskets appear on the sand to sell snacks or fruit. If you don’t want to leave the beach atmosphere but need a place to sit down and have a drink, Sailing Club is a good choice.
Downtown Nha Trang Tour
The downtown area of Nha Trang is not large, and several important attractions can be visited within a day.
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Nha Trang Cathedral △
Nha Trang Cathedral is a Gothic building built from 1928 to 1933, with a strong French flavor. The church has a bell tower and beautifully flowered stained glass windows depicting Bible stories. The stone interior walls give a cool feeling. Nha Trang Cathedral is in a pure stone color, with no colorful decorations but appearing magnificent and grand.
Outside the church is a busy and noisy street, while inside the church is quiet and peaceful, like another world. Mass is held every morning and evening at the church. Often, you can hear chanting or the angelic voices of the choir outside the door. The terrain around the church is higher, allowing a panoramic view of the entire Nha Trang.
Po Nagar Cham Towers △
The 1200-year-old Hindu architectural complex has a style reminiscent of Angkor Wat. Po Nagar Cham Towers, dedicated to the Goddess Po Nagar, protects fishermen who rely on the sea for their livelihood, similar to how Mazu protects fishermen in the hearts of Chinese fishermen. Overlooking from the Cham Towers located on a hill, Nha Trang’s azure harbor is fully visible.
Transportation: You can rent a bicycle or motorcycle to visit along with other attractions in the city. Bicycle rental is $1-2/day, and motorcycle rental is $6-10/day.
Tips:
1. Po Nagar Cham Towers (PoNagar Cham Towers, D2 Thang4). Remember the foreign language in the parentheses or simply download a picture to show the driver. Just show it to the driver when taking a taxi.
2. The main gate is usually closed. The ticket office is on the right-hand side of the tower. The ticket price is 22,000 Vietnamese dong. Enter from the side gate directly opposite the ticket office.
3. To enter the tower, you need to take off your shoes at the entrance.
4. There are no traffic lights at the crossings, and there are many motorcycles. Be careful when crossing the street.
Opening Hours: 6:00-18:00
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Long Son Temple △
Inside Long Son Temple, Chinese character couplets, plaques, dragon-patterned carved pillars, and other Eastern elements are everywhere, exuding a strong atmosphere of Chinese culture.
Many glasses and porcelain tiles at Long Son Temple are painted with dragon totems and then inlaid on stairs and roofs, appearing majestic and arrogant.
The 24-meter-tall white Big Buddha, visible from anywhere in Nha Trang downtown, is located here. After climbing up the 150 steps at the back of the mountain, you can see its true face.
The Big Buddha sits on a lotus, overlooking the joy and troubles of all beings. If you choose to go down the mountain via the side path, you can also see another white reclining Buddha.
With good luck, you may catch up with the worship ceremony. Local believers sit on the ground and devoutly worship Buddha, which is very impressive.
Nha Trang Tourism Consultation Tel.: 0991-8585456 (Same)