Explore Khanh Hoa

As one of the most “famous” beach paradises in Vietnam, Khanh Hoa is always a place remembered by both domestic and foreign tourists whenever they suddenly “crave” the blue sea and white sand. Let Vietdreamtravel guide you to the best places to explore in Khanh Hoa so you can enjoy your “escape” trip to this beautiful coastal province! 

General information about Khanh Hoa

Khanh Hoa is a coastal province in the South Central region, with Nha Trang as its administrative center. Khanh Hoa borders Dak Lak to the north and west; Lam Dong to the west and south, and the sea to the east. The Truong Sa archipelago also belongs to Khanh Hoa.

After merging with Ninh Thuan province on July 1, 2025, the new Khanh Hoa province has an area of ​​about 8,556 km²; very diverse terrain with sea, plain, mountains, and desert; it has the longest coastline in the country with many beautiful bays such as Van Phong, Nha Trang, Cam Ranh, and Vinh Hy. After the merger, Khanh Hoa province is also very rich in indigenous culture. In addition to the culture of the Vietnamese (Kinh) people, the province also has many Cham and Raglai cultural heritage sites, which are well-suited to developing cultural and community tourism.

What’s the best time to explore Khanh Hoa?

Located in the South Central region, Khanh Hoa has two main climatic seasons: rainy and sunny, with an average annual temperature of 26.7 °C. But the biggest advantage of this province is its long, sunny season from the first 8 months of the year, with a relatively small temperature difference. So perfect for souls who love the blue sea.

The Nha Trang Beach

From September to December, the rainy season runs, peaking in October and November. At this time, the region experiences frequent rainfall and is often affected by storms. The advice is that those who want to explore Khanh Hoa during this time should check the weather situation in advance to schedule the most suitable trip to the island. However, this is no longer peak season, so it is suitable for tourists seeking a quiet, relaxing vacation.

In particular, Khanh Hoa hosts many festivals year-round. If you are someone interested in local culture, you probably don’t want to miss these opportunities.

• Nha Trang Sea Festival: held in the summer of odd-numbered years, this event attracts large numbers of domestic and international tourists.
• The Thap Ba Festival is an important festival of the Cham people, held every March 20 – 23 of the lunar calendar, featuring sacred activities such as bathing ceremonies, changing clothes ceremonies, and worship ceremonies.
• Kate’s ceremony: 1st day of the 7th month of the Cham calendar (corresponding to the 8th or 9th month of the lunar calendar. This is the biggest and most joyful festival of the Cham people. The ceremony is held at Poklong Garai and other Cham towers to commemorate national heroes, ancestors, and Cham deities, as well as King Poklong and King Pororne.    

Thap Ba festival in Nha Trang

Transportation

As a major tourist destination, Khanh Hoa is accessible by road, air, rail, and waterway.

Airway

Cam Ranh is the main airport of Khanh Hoa province, about 35 km from Nha Trang, taking 45 to 50 minutes. All domestic airlines currently have flights to Cam Ranh. Round-trip ticket prices range from 3 million to 6 million VND, depending on time and departure point.

Cam Ranh is an international airport with direct flights to Korea, Taiwan, Kazakhstan, and China, and serves as a transit point to Australia, Japan, the US, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Railway

In addition to the largest Nha Trang station, the stop of the Thong Nhat trains, such as SE1-3, SE3-4, SE5-6, SE7-8, SE9-10, SE11-12, Khanh Hoa also has a number of small railway stations, receiving freight trains or inter-provincial passenger trains such as Dai Lanh, Ninh Hoa, Van Gia, and Thap Cham stations.

The price of the Thong Nhat train to Nha Trang ranges from 270,000 VND to 1.5 million VND, depending on the departure point and seat location. For details of the trains, you can take a look here: https://dsvn.vn.  

5-star train: Just launched recently, the SNT2 offers the most comfortable hours of travel. Please note that you should depart between 19:00 and 20:00 to arrive in Nha Trang around 5:00 am. That’s enough to recharge your energy and keep up the strength to travel in Nha Trang. In addition, if you are a student, don’t forget to bring your student card when buying tickets to receive a discount.

By road

Most buses from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City go to Nha Trang or Phan Rang. Passengers can get off at nearby locations by notifying the bus company in advance. Ticket prices from Hanoi range from 800,000 VND to 1 million VND per ticket. From Ho Chi Minh City, ticket prices range from 250,000 VND to 500,000 VND. Tourists often choose an overnight sleeper bus and get some sleep before arriving. Bus companies operating the Saigon-Nha Trang route include Futa, Mai Linh, Kumho, Hoang Long, Sinh Café, Tam Hanh, and Hanh Café. Going from Hanoi will be longer, taking 26-30 hours. Hoang Long is a popular operator on this route, with ticket prices of 900,000-1,000,000 VND/trip.

Buses from Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang City run every 30 minutes and cost 50,000 VND. Visitors can pick up right outside the airport.

In Nha Trang city, Cam Ranh, and Phan Rang, visitors can rent motorbikes for between 120,000 VND and 180,000 VND per day.

In addition, you can also book a private car to Nha Trang. A car/bus with a driver is the best option, especially when traveling with a group, as it is easy to stop along the way for sightseeing and to relax.

Waterway

Nha Trang Bay is in a beautiful location and is an ideal stop for many international cruise ships. Every year, dozens of cruise ships bring tens of thousands of international visitors to Nha Trang and other provinces and cities across the country.

Accommodation in Khanh Hoa

Khanh Hoa has a wide range of accommodations, from budget to luxury, concentrated in Nha Trang, Cam Ranh Bay, Ninh Van Bay, and Phan Rang.

In Nha Trang, visitors can choose from budget hotels and homestays, with prices starting at 200,000 VND per night. Along Tran Phu Street, there are more upscale hotels, including Muong Thanh, Melia Vinpearl, InterContinental, and Sheraton, with prices ranging from 1 to 4 million VND per night.

View from a hotel in Nha Trang (source: booking)

Cam Ranh has many resorts with international-star standards, including Ana Mandara Cam Ranh, The Anam Cam Ranh, Mövenpick Resort, Radisson Blu Resort, Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort, Cam Ranh Riviera Beach Resort & Spa, Selectum Noa Resort Cam Ranh, Duyen Ha Resort, and Alma Resort.

In the Ninh Van Bay area, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is a resort with beautiful scenery and private space. Room rates here start from 15 million VND per night. In addition, there are An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay, L’Alya Ninh Van Bay, priced at around 10 million VND per night.

source: Six Senses

The old Ninh Thuan area (now Khanh Hoa province) does not have many hotel options compared with other famous tourist destinations. Some 3-4-star hotels along Ninh Chu Beach, such as Hoan My, Saigon – Ninh Chu, Aniise, and Long Thuan, charge from 1 to more than 2 million VND per night. In the center of Phan Rang – Thap Cham, there are mainly 2-star hotels and budget motels, priced from 300,000 VND to about 500,000 VND per night. However, Ninh Thuan has a 6-star resort, Amanoi, in the Vinh Hy Bay area, with room rates starting at 20 million VND per night. In addition, if you like to immerse yourself in nature, you can go to Tanyoli tourist area and sleep overnight in Mongolian tents.

Tourist attractions in Khanh Hoa

As one of Vietnam’s sea paradises, Khanh Hoa is consistently a top destination for domestic and international visitors, thanks to its beautiful scenery and well-developed facilities. This site is also a cultural and historical destination associated with the Champa kingdom in the 9th and 10th centuries. Below is a list of tourist attractions in Khanh Hoa.  

Cities and urban areas

Nha Trang City

Nha Trang is 440 km south of Ho Chi Minh City, 530 km north of Da Nang, and 1,280 km north of Hanoi, with many attractions for tourists.

Tran Phu is the road that runs along the beach and passes through the city center. There are many restaurants and hotels on this street and in the surrounding area. The busiest bathing area is around Tram Huong Tower. The city’s beaches are considered by many tourists to be clear, clean, and have fine golden sand.

From Nha Trang, visitors can visit several islets, including Tre, Chong, Mun, Tam, Yen Noi, and enjoy a range of sea activities. The islands in Nha Trang Bay are distinctive, with fishing villages, pristine beaches, the kingdom of monkeys, and colorful coral reefs.

Cam Ranh

Cam Ranh is the second-largest ward in Khanh Hoa, located along National Highway 1A. In the region, Cam Ranh Bay is the most beautiful natural bay in Southeast Asia, as named by Forbes. Over the past 10 years, Cam Ranh has grown into a renowned resort destination, with numerous large resorts and upgraded infrastructure.

Dai Beach is the center of Cam Ranh, with a 10 km coastline, fine white sand, and a gentle beach, making it safe for swimming. In Cam Ranh, visitors can visit the Gac Ma soldiers memorial area, Axi Plaza commercial center, Tu Van pagoda (Oc pagoda), Thuy Trieu lagoon, and seafood restaurants.

Phan Rang

Phan Rang is the former central city of Ninh Thuan province (now in Khanh Hoa province) and offers excellent conditions for tourism development.

This ward is about 330km from Saigon, about 95km from Nha Trang. Phan Rang borders the East Sea. Phan Rang – Vinh Hy – Cam Ranh and Phan Rang – Binh Thuan (currently Lam Dong province) are two coastal routes with beautiful natural scenery. From Phan Rang ward, along the coastal road to the North and South, visitors will enjoy views of blue beaches, white salt fields, sheep-grazing areas, and vineyards. Part of the Nui Chua Biosphere Reserve, newly recognized by UNESCO, is also located along this route.

The coastal areas in Phan Rang remain largely wild, minimally affected by human activity. In addition, Phan Rang has a long history and features unique Cham cultural relics, including Sac Tu Kim Son Tu, Po Klong Garai Tower, and the Ninh Thuan Museum. It also offers specialties such as jellyfish noodles, sand lizards, fish cake noodles, and other rustic dishes.

Museum    

Museum of Oceanography

The museum is the largest repository of specimens in Vietnam. It was established in 1923 by the French and transferred to Vietnam for management in 1952.

Coming to the Museum of Oceanography, you will have a chance to visit the Marine Creature Museum, which shows more than 80,000 specimens as well as living creatures kept in glass tanks.

The museum is divided into three zones: the Specimen display area, the living area, and the artificial reef.

In particular, the museum displays an 18-meter-long whale skeleton and a Dugong (sea cow) specimen caught in fishermen’s nets in Phu Quoc in 2003. It has an excellent location for tropical oceanographic research because it is close to the ocean, of course, in deep water.

Address: 01 Cau Da Street, Nha Trang ward.

Ancient ruins

Po Nagar Tower

Ponagar Tower is located atop a low marble mountain, about 50 meters above sea level. At the gate of the Cai River, now in Vinh Phuoc ward. This is one of the largest Champa cultural heritages in the country.

It was built between the 8th and 13th centuries, during the Hindu period (Hinduism), which also marked the peak of the Champa kingdom. The tower is named after Goddess Po Nagar, who taught people how to plant and produce rice. Her statue is placed in the largest tower, which is 25 m high.

The other two towers are dedicated to Hindu gods Shiva, with hour arms sitting on the back of a bull, and Ganesha, whose human body is attached to an elephant head. The Po Nagar complex is a distinctive brick structure, a harmonious blend of architecture and sculpture characteristic of Cham culture.

Around the temple, there are many green trees where visitors can sit, rest, and enjoy the cool air. In addition to making pilgrimages and taking photos with magnificent ancient towers, visitors can admire the bustling boats on the river.

Every year, a festival takes place from 21st to 23rd of March (lunar month) to introduce and honor the beauty of Cham Pa culture, and is also ranked as one of 16 festivals of national stature. The Tower was designated a National Monument of Architecture by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1979 for its exceptional architectural and artistic value.

Address: 61 Hai Thang Tu Street, Bac Nha Trang.

Poklong Garai Tower

The tower is located on Trau Hill, built by the Cham people in the late 13th century to honor King Poklong Garai (1151-1205), who made many significant contributions to the country. Symbolizing Mount Meru in Hinduism, the tower cluster stands as a testament to the enduring architecture despite the many historical ups and downs of the ancient Panduranga land.

In the seventh month of the Cham calendar, if you visit the tower, you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Kate festival with many rituals, traditional Cham dances, and music.

Location: Trau hill, Do Vinh ward. 

Po Rome Tower

Po Rome, also known as Hau Sanh Tower, is a Cham tower located in Hau Sanh village, Phuoc Huu commune. Po Rome Tower is one of the latest towers built by the Cham people. It was built in the late 17th century in the late style, similar to Po Klong Garai Tower. This tower does not worship gods as most other Cham towers do; instead, it honors King Po Rome, one of the Cham kings deified by the Cham people.

The tower is located on one of two small mountains next to each other. Today, the tower is still regularly worshiped by the Cham people on their holidays and New Year’s. Po Rome Tower is a three-storey square tower, about 8m high, with a base edge of nearly 8m wide. The tower opens to the east with a lobby-like gate structure. Inside the tower is a statue of King Po Rome, about 1.2m high, worshiped. In addition to the king statue, there is a female bust of Queen Po Bia Sancan, an Ede woman, about 0.75m high, and outside the tower is a statue of Queen Sucih. 

Scared temples and pagodas

Long Son Pagoda

This is one of the largest pagodas in Nha Trang, founded in the late 19th century and renovated in 1940. The pagoda is also known as Dang Long Tu or Phat Trang (White Buddha) pagoda, famous for its statue, which has been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest outdoor statue in Vietnam up to now. The figure of the Buddha is 14 m while the lotus blossom comprises 7 m. Around the statue are statues of seven Arahants. In front of the statue are a pair of dragons, which are 7.20 m long. The way to the Buddha statue is 200 steps on Trai Thuy hill. Especially at the 44th level, there is a statue of the Buddha entering nirvana and a relief of 49 disciples reciting the Buddha’s name.

Long Son Pagoda is located at No 22, 23/10 Street, Phuong Son Ward, and sits at the foot of Trai Thuy mountain, in the city of Nha Trang, just 400 m west of the railway station.

Nha Trang Cathedral

Nha Trang Cathedral (official name: Christ the King Cathedral) is a Catholic church located at 01 Thai Nguyen Street, Nha Trang Ward. This church also has several popular names, such as Stone Church (because it was built of stone) and Nga Sau Church (because it is located near a traffic roundabout), but the most popular name is Mountain Church (because it was built on a small mountain).

On September 3, 1928, the church began construction on a small mountain spur, called Bong Mountain, about 12 meters high. Three large bells were installed in 1934, and a large clock was installed on the tower in December 1935. The Nha Trang Cathedral buildings remain intact. Mass is held Monday to Saturday at 5 am and 16:30 pm, and on Sunday from 5 am to 7 am and 16:30 pm.

Alexandre Yersin’s Grave

Alexandre Yersin (1863 – 1943) was born in Switzerland to a Swiss father and a French mother. He studied in Switzerland and later moved to France, where he earned a medical degree.

He travelled to Nha Trang for the first time in 1891. At the end of 1899, he came back and established the Pasteur Institute. He devoted 50 years to microbiology, virology, and epidemic research and developed a vaccine against the bubonic plague.

Living modestly, he gained the trust of the Con Hamlet villagers, and he travelled in the mountains and recorded his observations. He also recommended to the government that a hill station be established in what is now Dalat.

Yersin died in Nha Trang on 1 March 1943. According to the instructions in his will, his body was buried with his face touching the ground and facing the sea so he could forever embrace his second homeland.

His grave is located at the top of a hill in Suoi Dau commune.

Charming islets and islands

Nha Trang is known as an island paradise. It is a mistake to travel to Nha Trang without visiting the beautiful islets here. The simplest way to admire the islets in Nha Trang is to join a day tour. The tour will combine entertainment on 3-4 islets with seafood, making this option suitable for those traveling to Nha Trang independently. If you only want to go to 1-2 favorite islets, there is still a private boat service to take you to the islet.

Hon Mun (Mun islet)

Called Mun Islet because the southeastern part of the islet has raised, rugged cliffs that form caves; the stones are as black as ebony, a color rarely found elsewhere. Mun islet is located 10 km from Cau Da port (about 45 minutes by boat). Not only attractive with white sand, blue sea, wild bird nests on cliffs, and coral reefs of all kinds … this place is also famous as one of the “richest and most beautiful” aquariums of the Southeast Asian sea. It is also known for its marine services, including glass-bottom boat and diving excursions.

Hon Tam (Tam islet) 

Tam is an islet of more than 110 hectares located in Nha Trang Bay, 10 minutes from the wharf. The island is well known as “a small paradise” for its pristine beauty and charming location in a peaceful sea, blessed with warm sunshine and gentle breezes year-round. The Tam islet is an ideal destination for ecotourists. Here, you can experience a range of sea sports, including jet skiing, windsurfing, adventure diving, walking under the sea, exploring the ocean with colorful coral reefs, and participating in physical activities such as rowing, kayaking, soccer under the sea, and beach volleyball.

For those who believe in “virtual living”, Hon Tam Resort is also a place for you to freely relax with the beautiful scenery of one of the most luxurious resorts in Nha Trang. In addition, fun tours on Tam Islet include an attractive lunch featuring many of the freshest local specialties.

Mieu Islet

Mieu Islet is home to Tri Nguyen Aquarium, which features more than 100 marine species. The aquarium resembles a long-ago ship covered in moss. There are many fish ponds, divided into 3 main categories: edible, carnivorous, and ornamental. Walking through a specially designed ship, you can witness a thousand colorful sea fish that live in the clear blue water.

Upon arrival, you will experience scuba diving to see the ocean, then comfortably swim, sunbathe, and relax at Tranh Beach in the pristine, peaceful setting of Mieu Islet’s most beautiful beach.

Hon Tre (Tre Islet)

Hon Tre (Tre Islet) is located in Nha Trang Bay, 3.5km from Cau Da Wharf. This is the largest islet in Nha Trang Bay, covering up to 32.5 km². Located in a relatively isolated area, Hon Tre has some of the world’s most beautiful natural beaches. Hon Tre, known as Hon Ngoc Viet, has long been exploited and developed, with many resorts built there.

This pristine islet has a temperate tropical climate and is less windy, which has attracted many construction projects, including golf courses, the Vinpearl hotel, the most entertainment area of Vinpearl Land, Hon Tre Cultural Park, Se Tre Tourist Resort, and the Dam Bay Eco-Tourism Area.

Hon Mot (Mot Islet)

Hon Mot attracts tourists with the peaceful beauty of the fishing village by the sea, with tiled houses covered with green moss and boats bobbing on the sea.

This is the smallest island in Nha Trang Bay. Hon Mot is less than 1 square kilometer wide, with 200 residents. Here, visitors will enjoy the fresh sea air and observe the lifestyle of fishermen.

On the island, there are also many other activities such as shallow diving to see coral, water motorbike games, glass bottom boats, parachute canoes…

Hon Lao (Lao Island)

Lao islet, also known as Monkey Island, is a special attraction, with about 1,500 monkeys living in the wild forest. Visiting Monkey Island, tourists can learn about the various monkey species raised there, including yellow-faced, red-faced, and long-tailed monkeys, as well as penguins and lions. This is the ideal destination for visitors to observe the monkeys’ daily activities. Most of the monkeys here are friendly toward people, but visitors should be careful because they often approach to steal food. Furthermore, you can enjoy activities such as bathing, boat racing, and fishing. On the island, there is also a circus performance area with scheduled times at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 15:15 p.m.

Tourists traveling in large groups can rent canoes for about 1,300,000 VND to visit the islets here. Some islets charge entrance fees: Hon Mun is 22,000 VND; the Monkey Island ticket for adults is 144,000 VND, and for children it is 72,000 VND.

However, to save costs and time, visitors should book daily tours. Beach tours and games at Mun Islet (Tranh Beach) or Tam Islet cost 450,000-600,000 VND. Hon Mun scuba diving tour costs 600,000 VND. In addition to visiting the island, tours often include mud bathing and lunch at the fishing village.

Nature & wildlife areas 

Nui Chua National Park

Nui Chua National Park is located in Ninh Hai and Thuan Bac districts, covering ​​nearly 30,000 hectares. The park has 330 species of terrestrial vertebrates, including 84 mammals, 163 birds, and 83 reptiles and amphibians. There are also more than 1,500 vascular plant species across 5 plant phyla, as well as many flora and fauna species listed in the national and world red books.

The national park also has hundreds of coral species and sea turtle populations. Ninh Thuan develops ecotourism in the Nui Chua area, offering mountain climbing and camping activities with limited capacity and pre-registration required.

Hon Chong (Chong Promontory)

Hon Chong (Vietnamese: Husband Islet) is located on Pham Van Dong Street, about 3 km northeast of the city center. This place is a complex of large rocks in various shapes, stacked on top of each other, extending from the high shore to the sea. This tourist destination is also one of the most beautiful places to see in the coastal city, with fresh, quiet air.

At Hon Chong, there is a giant five-fingered handprint, associated with many interesting legends. Right near Hon Chong, there is another cluster of rocks named Hon Vo (Vietnamese: Wife Islet), shaped like a woman looking out to sea, waiting for her husbands, so they are named that way.

Hang Rai

About 35 km from Phan Rang city, Hang Rai is located within Nui Chua National Park. It features mountain terrain that blocks waves, causing them to overlap and create beautiful caves, and it is also a habitat for otters, which is the origin of the name.

This is also the place with the region’s most beautiful coral reef, stretching for kilometers and featuring many species and colors. Hang Rai is a popular photo-hunting spot for photographers. The entrance fee to Hang Rai is 20,000 VND per person.

Famous bays and the best beaches

Not too far from Nha Trang city center, there are still many famous bays and islands that attract many tourists to visit and explore, typically:

Van Phong Bay

Van Phong Bay belongs to Van Ninh district, about 40km north of Nha Trang city center. This place attracts tourists with the wild beauty of the large and small island populations and the clear blue of the smaller bays inside.

There are two directions to the bay, one is by boat by sea from Nha Phu Bay, the other is by car or motorbike from Nha Trang city.

Ninh Van Bay

About 60 kilometers from the coastal city of Nha Trang. Located on Hon Heo Peninsula, Ninh Van Bay has a wild, pure character. This place is especially suitable for those who want to find relaxation in a quiet seaside space. In addition, you can also watch coral, scuba dive or try surfing, windsurfing, and kayaking. From Nha Trang, it only takes about 20 minutes by speedboat to reach this beautiful bay.

Binh Ba Island

Binh Ba is a small island, with an area of over 3km², located in Cam Binh commune, Cam Ranh city, Khanh Hoa province. 60 km from Nha Trang, about 390 km from Ho Chi Minh City. If we want to go to Binh Ba, we must depart from Ba Ngoi Port. Ba Ngoi port is 15km from Cam Ranh airport, and Binh Ba is also 15km from Ba Ngoi port.

Binh Ba attracts tourists for its pristine sea and sky, clear blue waters, friendly people, affordable prices, and renowned lobster specialties.

Bai Dai Beach

Bai Dai Beach is located 25 – 30 kilometers from Nha Trang City and around 10 kilometers from the Cam Ranh Airport. True to its name – Bai Dai (long wide beach), the beach here has white sand stretching for kilometers. And due to the remote location, this area also has a fresh and airy atmosphere, very suitable for outdoor tours, outdoor entertainment, team building …

Vinh Hy Bay

Vinh Hy Bay is a destination not to be missed when coming to Ninh Thuan. This place has been designated a National Monument and Scenic Landscape by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. In Vinh Hy, you can rent a motorbike and roam along the Freshwater Road, winding around the coast. Glass-bottom boats are also available for rent to explore the coral world.

Doc Let Beach

Doc Let is located in Ninh Hoa Ward, around 50 kilometers north of Nha Trang. Despite its remote location, Doc Let Beach retains its natural beauty and exceptionally calm waves. The sea level here is quite shallow and is surrounded by many idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to escape the bustling city. This is an ideal place for team-building activities, including tug-of-war, beach volleyball, and camping.

Ca Na beach

Ca Na beach is in Phuoc Dien Commune, Ninh Phuoc District, 32km south of Phan Rang – Thap Cham town. This is a calm, pristine beach with its turquoise water lapping the relatively rocky shore. Snorkeling is also a possibility. Due to its proximity to the highway, Ca Na beach is a popular stopover for passing tourists. Many small guesthouses with modern facilities have been built along the coast. Tourists can visit picturesque grottoes such as Ong Phat Grotto and Ong Nong Rapids, explore traditional villages in Ninh Phuoc District, or relax on splendid white-sand beaches dotted with large boulders. Tourists can also enjoy seafood or rent a boat to the Lao Cau (Rau Cau) islet, 10km from Ca Na.

Ninh Chu beach

Ninh Chu beach is located 6km east of Phan Rang – Thap Cham, in Ninh Hai district. It is known for its 10km of white-sand crescent-shaped beach, turquoise waters, and green pine trees. The atmosphere is refreshing, the water is crystal clear, and waves crash onto the beach year-round. The comfortable Ninh Chu hotel and bungalows here are hidden in an immense poplar forest near limitless sweet-smelling rice fields. Near the beach are also Nai full of fish, shrimp, prawn, lobster, craw-fish…and Ca Du mountain, Da Chong mountain with different-sized rocks piling up, which create a harmonious nature.

Dai Lanh Beach

Dai Lanh beach is located in Dai Lanh commune, Van Ninh district, about 30 km south of Tuy Hoa city and about 80 km north of Nha Trang city. The beach is quite shallow, you can comfortably enjoy yourself in the water. Stretching from a large fishing village at the north to the pristine sandy beach at the south, Dai Lanh.

Beautiful streams

Fairy Stream

Fairy Stream is located in southern Dien Khanh, about 20km from Nha Trang. The stream originates in the Hon Ba Mountains, then flows through gorges lined with trees and across valleys. Before reaching Suoi Tien village, the stream meets a natural dam and divides into two branches. One flows to the east over a hard rock platform to join the Cai River, and the other flows north to the rice fields.

Ba Ho stream

Ba Ho Stream is located in Ninh Hoa District, 25km north of Nha Trang. From the peak of Mount Hon Son, the stream falls down 660m to the rice fields in Phu Ich village, Ninh Ich commune, Ninh Hoa District, before flowing into Nha Phu Bay. Before discharging into the sea, this stream forms three lakes of different beauty in the middle of the mountain. Hence, its name is Ba Ho (Three lakes).

Hopping to Ba Ho Stream, tourists can enjoy a scenic mountain hike to discover its stunning beauty. The journey meanders between towering cliffs full of reeds. The journey is worth the effort, as tourists can enjoy the fresh atmosphere and a sense of excitement upon completing their adventure.

Truong Xuan hot Stream

The stream is located in Ninh Tay Village, approximately 50km north of Nha Trang. The water is 76 °C and contains minerals essential to the human body. The precious natural mineral water is processed into beverages or used for its medicinal properties. Visitors to the hot stream can also travel to a nearby area where they can learn more about the lifestyles of the Ede and Raglai ethnic groups.

Specialty dishes in Khanh Hoa

Famous as a vibrant sea tourism city with hundreds of beautiful scenes, Nha Trang also lures travelers with its diverse culinary offerings. This travel guide will be very useful for food lovers who want to explore the places they visit.

Banh Can (Rice Cake)

A specialty of Khanh Hoa, Banh Can is baked in a clay mold and is not greasy, with the filling usually eggs, squid, or shrimp. Banh Can is typically served with sweet-and-sour fish sauce and scallion oil. This dish is available almost everywhere in Khanh Hoa.

Prices in central areas range from 6,000 to 8,000 VND per cake, depending on the topping. Visitors can also find some stalls in the small alleys, offering lower prices.

Phan Rang chicken rice

Phan Rang chicken rice is one of the most popular dishes for locals and tourists. The distinctive feature of this dish is that it is cooked with sticky, fragrant rice, with a small amount of turmeric powder added for color.

The chicken is firm and naturally sweet because it is raised freely. Before cooking, the rice is washed and marinated with ginger and crushed garlic to enhance its aroma.

Special dipping sauce with crushed garlic and chili, or with dry-roasted chili salt.

Seafood

Khanh Hoa offers seafood as delicious as that in any other region in the country. All kinds of snails, squid, shrimp, crab, sea urchin… at quite low prices. Fresh seafood, steamed or grilled, can be enhanced by adding a little scallion oil for the best taste.

Not only is local seafood diverse in types, but it also has many ways to prepare. It is best not to add too many side ingredients, as this can obscure the fresh, unique flavor of each type.

Jellyfish Vermicelli

Jellofish Vermicelli, or fish-cake vermicelli with jellyfish, is one of the “must-try” dishes when visiting Khanh Hoa. Jellyfish meat is thick, clear white, and crunchy. Just put jellyfish in a bowl of vermicelli, add fish cake, herbs, and pour sweet broth, and you have a delicious, local breakfast.

Ninh Hoa Grilled Sausage

Grilled Sausage is a specialty of Khanh Hoa. Spring rolls are made from minced lean meat, seasoned with spices and scallion oil, and grilled on a charcoal stove.

Visitors should use thin rice paper, roll the spring rolls, and add a little raw vegetables.

Sweet-and-sour grilled spring roll dipping sauce also enhances the dish’s flavor.

What should to buy as gift?

Bird’s nests

Nestles are nutritious, good for health, and loved by both domestic and foreign tourists. The product is suitable for people who have just recovered from illness, malnourished women, and children. Bird’s nest is used to stew rock sugar, red dates, wolfberries, stew chicken, cook soup, cook sweet soup. Tourists buy at establishments recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for quality.

Mango cake

Mango rice paper is a Nha Trang specialty suitable as a snack or tea. The cake is rolled thinly, made from fragrant, sweet, and chewy mango pulp, rich in the flavor of ripe mango.

Dried seafood

Dried seafood such as yellowstripe scad, mackerel, shrimp, seahorse, squid … are gifts full of the sea. The harmonious salty and sweet taste, convenient vacuum packaging, long-term preservation and easy transportation. Especially, one-sun dried squid is the type that is dried only once, keeping its characteristic freshness. Easy to grill or fry, dried squid is an attractive and convenient gift from the sea. 

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Source: collected by An