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Located on the south central coast of Vietnam, Nha Trang is a paradise of city và sea, the absolute best of both worlds.

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Trendy high-rises dot the downtown. White-sand beaches line the coast & centuries-old temples và palaces perch on hilltops. It’s hard not khổng lồ fall in love with Nha Trang. Here are 10 reasons why you should seriously consider paying this Vietnamese gem a visit:

Sandy, palm-lined beaches stretch for miles

Who doesn’t love a picturesque white sand beach? Throw in the stunning turquoise waters of the East Sea và a scenic display of lush offshore islands dotting the horizon and you’re probably wondering if you even need to read the next nine reasons.

While Tran Phu Beach is the largest & most popular of Nha Trang’s beaches, head for the beaches near Hon Chong Promontory for more of a local flavor or take a day trip khổng lồ nearby Bai dai Beach for an even more off-the-beaten-path experience.

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It’s (almost) always sunny in Nha Trang

Nha Trang’s tropical savannah climate means the sun’s almost always shining, except for a few wet months between September và December when monsoon rains strike. Plan your visit lớn Nha Trang for January through August and you’re golden. With temperatures in the 80’s year-round and almost no wind, thanks lớn the mountains & islands that shelter Nha Trang Bay, Nha Trang is looking more & more like a beach-lover’s dream destination. But, there’s more…

A trendy, cosmopolitan vibe

Unlike its seaside counterparts in Mui Ne & Phu Quoc, Nha Trang is uniquely cosmopolitan. Soaring high-rises, trendy restaurants, và chic boutiques fill the well-groomed beachside promenade on Tran Phu Street, while the vibrant nightlife scene picks up at sundown. Your options to dine và do are as endless as in any bustling city, with the added luxury of trắng sand beaches nearby. In short, Nha Trang is as cosmopolitan as you want it khổng lồ be, a perfect combination of urban and coastal.

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The Nha Trang nightlife does not disappoint

When it comes to nightlife, Nha Trang does not disappoint. In fact, tiệc nhỏ town (or laid-back drinker) is written all over it. From rooftop lounges khổng lồ nightclubs & beachfront dance floors, there are plenty of reasons lớn stay out late in Nha Trang.

Unlike the hindering curfews of the capital, Nha Trang stays mở cửa late. For a late night bite, visit Phu Dong Park for a full-fledged night food market.

Island hopping opportunities are endless

19 tropical islands sit just off of Nha Trang’s coast. Snorkel over coral reef, cannonball off the catamaran into crystal clear seas, and accept cocktails from the floating bar. Nha Trang’s vacation vibes follow you right out into the sea. You’ll be hard pressed khổng lồ find another spot in the world where island hopping is as accessible, affordable, & amazing as it is in Nha Trang.

Insider tip from Laura Farnell, Intrepid’s Destination Manager for Vietnam:

If you visit Nha Trang with Intrepid (on our ‘Best of Vietnam’ or ‘Classic Vietnam’ tour) you’ll get an included boat trip out khổng lồ the islands of Nha Trang. Here you can visit the fishing villages, ride in a traditional basket boat và also go snorkeling. It’s a highlight for many of our travelers!

Mud baths

This is perhaps the quintessential experience of a visit to lớn Nha Trang. Mud baths & spas are everywhere. The experience can be quite strange for a newbie mud bather but the results are well worth the (sometimes cold) mud soak & painful nguồn jet rinse that comes after. Your skin will never be softer, plus there are heated mineral pools awaiting you on the other side. There’s a good chance you’ll wonder why you’ve never tried mud bathing before.

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The snorkeling và scuba diving is otherworldly

Surrounded by coral reef & a protected marine area, Nha Trang is the perfect launching point to lớn some incredible dive sites. The 12,000-hectare Hon Mun Marine Protected Area also happens lớn be one of the best places in Vietnam to learn how khổng lồ dive. Thinking of getting a PADI certification? You’ll want to bởi vì it here. The more experienced divers should ask about Octopus Rock off of Hon Rom. There you can find caves and swim-through tunnels lớn explore.

The seafood is as fresh as it gets

Learn this word: Hai San. It is your beacon & pass-code to lớn some of Nha Trang’s best seafood cuisine, of which there is plenty. Fresh from the fishing boats, dig into delicacies lượt thích giant prawns, pan-fried squid, grilled red snapper, seafood hot pots, và crab dishes. The more adventurous eaters can go for the jellyfish plates, lượt thích bún cá sứa (rice vermicelli with jelly fish). Just remember to add the fish sauce, a staple with any dish for Nha Trang locals.

Finding souvenirs will be a breeze (and cheap)

Shopping in Nha Trang isn’t the stressful và overcrowded experience it often can be in Ho bỏ ra Minh City. Nha Trang’s local street markets & beach-side boutiques move at a casual pace, allowing you to browse và make the perfect selections, be it handmade clothes, handicrafts made from raw sea materials, beautiful wood carvings, và artsy photo prints of Vietnam.

Be sure not khổng lồ leave out a visit to lớn the Nha Trang Market, a typical local market full of everything from fresh produce và seafood khổng lồ souvenirs và trinkets.

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You’ll never get bored

Beyond the mud baths, delectable seafood, beaches, và snorkeling, Nha Trang is a hub for sightseeing, both of the natural & ancient variety. We’re talking waterfalls, 7th century Buddhist temples, và princely palaces on stately hilltops. The must-sees include the Cham Towers, the Bao dẻo Villa, the Long Son Pagoda, the Thanh Citadel, and the bố Ho Falls.

Taking notes? We’re not kidding when we say you can not get bored in Nha Trang. There are too many sights, bites, & experiences to be had.

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This story originally appeared on the Geckos Adventures blog.

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