Explore the Ponagar Tower Festival: A unique folk festival of the Cham people

Vinpearl Land tourist area

Stretching across the most beautiful bay in the world, Vinpearl Nha Trang is a resort complex and attractive destination today. Vinpearl system in Nha Trang owns a system of luxurious and high-class hotels & resorts, VinWonders Nha Trang amusement park, golf course and all-in-one service ecosystem, fully meeting the needs of relaxation. , cuisine, entertainment, shopping to professional meetings. Nha Trang is considered the most beautiful bay in the world with more than 300 sunny days a year. Therefore, you can choose to travel to explore Vinpearl Nha Trang at any time of the year. However, the dry season from January to September is still the most ideal time to come to the coastal city. From February to May, Nha Trang has cool weather suitable for vacation trips. From June to August, the weather is sunny, Nha Trang is suitable for swimming, jet skiing, parasailing... To get to Nha Trang, you can choose to travel by plane or bus. After that, you will arrive at Vinpearl Nha Trang port so you can go to the Vinpearl Nha Trang entertainment resort complex by canoe or speedboat. When you arrive at Hon Tre island, you will travel by Vinpearl Nha Trang's electric car system to get to the resort and entertainment venues. As the world's leading beach resort destination, Vinpearl Nha Trang offers visitors many choices of accommodation. It is a system of high-class hotels and resorts with luxurious, modern space and full amenities. Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang possesses pure Asian beauty with luxurious Indochine architecture. The resort is located on Hon Tre island next to a natural beach with white sand and golden sunshine. Here you can immerse yourself in the cool blue water of the large swimming pool, snorkel to see coral and admire the colorful beauty of fish. Standing out in the Vinpearl Nha Trang resort complex, Vinpearl Resort & Spa Nha Trang Bay possesses a modern and graceful bow-shaped architecture stretching on a beautiful beach with white sand and blue sea. The resort has the most beautiful and vivid view from the bed overlooking the entire Nha Trang Bay. Vinpearl Resort & Spa Nha Trang Bay was honored by the prestigious World Travel Award as Vietnam's Leading Beach Resort in 2018. Particularly attractive amenities that the resort offers visitors are spa huts with therapeutic treatments. Relaxation and body care program. Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang is a place to stay that gives visitors a peaceful place of soul with every moment passing peacefully with their loved ones. The resort is located on a paradise beach with 84 beautiful villas amidst a fresh tropical garden. There are also many other resorts. Coming to Vinpearl Nha Trang, visitors can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the restaurants in each hotel and resort. In addition, you can experience very unique flavors in the unique and magnificent space of Vinpearl's restaurant system. Coming to Vinpearl Nha Trang, don't miss the fun journey at VinWonders park with 6 game zones including nearly 100 rich entertainment activities. The amusement park is located on Hon Tre island with an area of more than 50 hectares. There are also many other attractive experiences such as: Vinpearl Diving Club Nha Trang, Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang and epic art performances... waiting for you to explore.

From January to December

Nha Trang Oceanography Institute

With a history of more than a century, Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography was founded by the French in 1923 in this beautiful coastal city. With a temperate environment and a rich diversity of marine life, this is a place specializing in ocean research and is also an ideal destination for tourists who want to learn about the region's culture, history and marine specialties. this land. The Museum of Oceanography of Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography is also one of the must-see attractions in Nha Trang city. Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography is Southeast Asia's largest research institute on marine plant and animal life, founded in the early twentieth century by French scientists. This place was chosen because of its favorable geographical location and optimal natural conditions for marine creatures to live and develop. The Museum of the Institute of Oceanography owns a massive collection, typical of the marine ecosystem with about 4,000 species of creatures and more than 20,000 specimens stored extremely carefully here. In addition to the specimen display area, the institute also owns areas for keeping, taming and preserving many other diverse and unique marine species. It will definitely be an interesting experience for those who love oceanography and want to explore the mysterious ocean world. Entering the aquarium of Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, you will be fascinated by more than 10,000 individuals of more than 300 diverse and abundant marine species. In particular, many species are listed on the IUCN red list such as sharks, sea turtles, corals and giant squids. From adorable little fish to giant sharks, from sparkling seashells to beautiful corals, all are recreated realistically and vividly in this aquarium. If the aquarium is a place that attracts all classes of visitors because of the vivid beauty of marine creatures, the marine biodiversity display area is considered a place that creates value and characteristics for the museum. Stepping into the Museum of Oceanography, you will be immersed in the magical world of the ocean. With more than 23,000 specimens of 5,000 marine species collected and preserved for many years, the marine life museum has become the place "storing the largest collection of marine specimens" recognized by VietKings. Here, you will admire rare creatures, see beautiful corals and learn about the ocean ecosystem in the most authentic way. Once you visit this museum, you will not only find a passion for the ocean but also gain an invaluable amount of knowledge about the diversity and richness of the marine ecosystem. When visiting Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, you need to note the following points. When visiting the Institute of Oceanography, you should arrive early to have plenty of time to explore the entire area of the institute. You should prepare comfortable clothes and shoes to be able to move and visit easily. You should also bring a bag to hold personal items such as drinking water, tissues and camera. If you plan to go sightseeing at sea or snorkel to see coral, please register in advance and carefully refer to the staff's instructions to ensure safety. Hospital areas can be crowded on weekends or holidays, so you should plan and book tickets in advance to avoid crowding or sold out tickets.

From January to December

Hon Mun Island

The scene at Hon Mun Island is a harmonious combination between the vast blue of the sea and the cool green of the forest trees. All create an airy and extremely peaceful natural scene. Hon Mun is also home to many types of coral, with more than 2,000 species of coral and 1,500 species of marine life. This is also the only marine conservation area in Vietnam. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Hon Mun is the island with the most marine biodiversity in Vietnam. With a total area of 160km2, Hon Mun island is located in the southeast of Bong Nguyen island, about 14km from the coastal city of Nha Trang. This place is 10km south of Cau Da port, one of the most famous islands in the Khanh Hoa sea, and also one of the most famous tourist destinations in Nha Trang. Not only does it possess impressive natural scenery with the blue of the sea and sky. This is also a famous place with an extremely rich marine ecosystem. The name of the island "Hon Mun" is given according to the characteristics of the rock color on the island, with the jet black rock color resembling ebony here, it has created a difference and is the formation of the island's name. Coming here, you will see steep cliffs or high rocky outcrops that stand out against the blue sky and sea. Create an impression and uniqueness that cannot be compared anywhere else. Nha Trang is blessed by nature with a mild climate. With weather that is not too harsh, you have many ideal times to visit the island. Except for stormy days, you can almost visit Hon Mun easily. According to Hon Mun Nha Trang travel experience, the most ideal time to travel to Nha Trang as well as visit Hon Mun is from July to September every year. At this time, the weather in Nha Trang is beautiful and sunny, the sea water is clear and cool, it is a great time to watch the ocean on scuba diving trips. Hon Mun Island is still quite wild, services are not yet developed. Therefore, it is very difficult to find restaurants and eateries on the island. To enjoy delicious dishes, tourists often buy seafood from local fishermen's fishing boats and ask them to prepare it. Or you can also buy food, borrow a stove or oven to prepare delicious dishes your own way. Organize barbecue parties with friends, with a wonderful peaceful ocean space. Hon Mun Nha Trang is one of the most beautiful sightseeing and diving paradises in Vietnam. It is a place worth experiencing, it will definitely leave many good impressions on you. With much development potential, Nha Trang promises to become a leading tourist destination.

November to April

Dai Lanh Beach

The beach is located in Dai Lanh commune, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province, right next to National Highway 1A, about 80km north of Nha Trang city center. Dai Lanh's scenery is very beautiful thanks to nature's gift of a long white sand beach with great slope so visitors can swim and dive far from shore. In particular, this tourist destination in Nha Trang has blue sea water that can be seen to the bottom and still looks wild and clean. Next to it is a source of fresh water that flows into the sea all year round without drying up. Dai Lanh beach is likened to a princess sleeping in the middle of the vast ocean because few people live here and the surrounding scenery is quite peaceful and quiet. Although, in 2010, a travel company invested in building a resort here, this place still appears as an exciting, pristine beach. That is an interesting thing for tourists who want to find a space to rest after months of hardship and hard work. In particular, with a comfortable, airy, fresh space, you can also come here with your family and friends to have fun and organize group games. One of the joys of tourists when visiting Dai Lanh is following the light keepers or fishermen hunting eels at sea. This species of fish was once compared to the streamers of the ocean. Eels often reside in places with dangerous terrain, fast-flowing water, and deep and dark rock holes. There are 3 types of eels: coconut eels (yellow), black eels and cotton eels (black and white spots). Eel hunting is very difficult, but for visitors who love adventure, this will be an opportunity to try their hand at exploring the sea. Although it still has its inherent wild beauty, today, tourists can find restaurants and hotels to serve their meals and relaxation more quickly and easily. These areas are built around the beach, just a short walk, you and your loved ones will find an ideal place to rest. Dai Lanh beach is considered the most beautiful beach in the central region and the whole country. For such an ideal tourist destination, Nha Trang cannot help but exploit and serve the tourism industry. Therefore, in the near future, the beach will be centrally planned to further promote local tourism development to exploit all the advantages here, making Dai Lanh a tourist destination in Nha Trang. The site is not to be missed for visitors.

From January to December

Doc Let tourist area

Doc Let Nha Trang, also known as Doc Let, is located in Ninh Hai ward, Ninh Hoa town, Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam. Doc Let beach stretches with high white sand beaches, separating the mainland from the sea with rows of green poplars swaying in the wind. About 49 km south of Nha Trang city center, Doc Let is famous as an ideal Nha Trang tourist destination in the summer, very suitable for those who want to have a vacation on a pristine beach. There are many explanations for the name Doc Let. Many visitors who hear this name for the first time cannot help but be curious about its reason and story. To visit Doc Let, you are required to cross large, high sand slopes to reach the beach. Due to the terrain with those high sand dunes, every time you move, it is as if there is a natural sand wall blocking you, slowing you down. Every step you take, every time the sand sinks deep, it seems to hold your footsteps and make it difficult to take a step. Every time I walk through Doc Let, I feel like I just want to "drag" away because I'm so tired. Although it's hard, you will be rewarded when you cross the sandy slope and reach the beach, where the wind blows gently as if waking up after a sweltering summer sleep. The waves waved to welcome the "miracle" of overcoming the high and steep sand dunes. Currently, most of the natural sand slopes are gradually being flattened to facilitate travel and transportation to serve the expansion of tourism services. You can even see locals riding motorbikes along the beach, because the sand is flat and very rough. Although there are many different ways to explain the name Doc Let, they all originate from the topography and soil properties of these places. Learning about the name Doc Let is quite interesting, you can encounter many different stories from local people when talking about this name. Doc Let Nha Trang belongs to the coastal plain climate sub-region, characterized by a tropical monsoon climate and influenced by sea breeze weather, so the climate is temperate all year round. The average annual temperature is 26.6 degrees Celsius. The rainy season is mainly concentrated in October and November, the average rainfall is about 1350 mm/year. The number of sunshine hours is quite high, about 2482 hours/year. The best time to come to Doc Let is from January to September, when there is a lot of sunshine, sometimes combined with southwest winds, so the scenery is very airy and dry. October to December is the time of the northeast monsoon, traveling at this time is mainly for sightseeing because Doc Let sea water is so cold that it is impossible to carry out fun activities along the coast or in the water. Of course you cannot bathe on the beach this season because the water is very cold. If you go to Doc Let in the fourth lunar month, in nearby Ninh Diem there is a quite interesting Cung Dinh festival with many customs to learn and participate in. If you go on this occasion, it will be very interesting. Each time you go at a different time is a completely new experience. Doc Let Beach appears with a pristine beauty covered with pure white sand that captivates the hearts of any visitor coming here. Doc Let is still quite pristine, with dense green trees surrounding the coast, clear blue sea water like turquoise, a blue color that northern beaches rarely have. The sea water is so clear that you can see small fish swimming below and glittering grains of sand rolling along the water. Doc Let Beach is very quiet because it is shielded by a series of surrounding hills, making the sea surface very peaceful and rarely having strong winds. Most of the hills still retain lush green primary forests, creating a feeling of closeness to nature. Doc Let beach stretches about 8 km. Unlike other beaches, Doc Let seabed gradually slopes away from the shore, the water level is not high, up to 100 m away from the shore but the water level is only about chest level. Usually the farther you go on beaches, the deeper the water becomes, but because they are filled with sand, you can still see the "bottom" as you go. Another point, if you bring small children, you can freely let them play on the shallow beach, the reason it is called shallow beach is because the water level is very low, children and people who cannot swim can bathe without worrying about drowning. . The white sand is as smooth as a young woman's skin, gently patted by white ripples. The waves are not too fierce, the water is clear blue but very salty, just take a sip and you'll know right away. The vast, green casuarina forest whispers in the wind as if creating a natural wall of green trees, creating a cool feeling. After swimming, wearing sunglasses and walking barefoot under the casuarina trees, each step placed on the smooth sand brings a gentle feeling as if each acupuncture point is being massaged under the soles of the feet. As far as the eye can see, there is a blue color, catching every ray of sunlight shining through the shady tree canopy, giving you an indescribable feeling of comfort. A beautiful beach with pure white sand, clear blue water, clearly visible white sand grains at the bottom. This place will be an ideal place to help you leave stress and sadness behind and open your soul to receive a wonderful vacation with Doc Let. If you want to see the name "Doc Let" directly, go to the sand dunes to try the feeling of sandboarding from the top down. Believe that this feeling only comes when you go to the sand dunes. My body was covered in sand, sand in my ears, sand in my hair, and even sand in my mouth because of sandboarding. The space here gives you a feeling of freedom and freedom more than ever, basking in the golden sunlight, immersing yourself in the blue sea, your eyes seem to be immersed in a dreamy scene, your mind is full of inspiration, the space Airy, close to nature, all senses are fully open to feel every moment.

From May to August

Ponagar tower

Ponagar Tower is a temple located on top of a small hill about 50 meters above sea level, also known as Thap Ba Mountain at the mouth of the Cai River, about 2 km north of Nha Trang city center. The overall architecture of Ponagar consists of 3 floors, going from bottom to top. On the lower level, level with the ground, is the gate tower that no longer exists. From there, there are stone stairs leading to the middle floor. The middle floor is called Mandapa (i.e. guest house, retreat house) for pilgrims to rest and prepare offerings. Mandapa is 20m long, 15m wide, including 4 rows of octagonal columns (including 10 large columns and 12 small columns). On the body of the large columns there are mortise holes, cut deep into the body of the column, symmetrically level with the tops of the small columns. The top floor is where the towers are located. The towers are built in the Cham style, the bricks are very tight, no adhesive is visible. The main worship tower in the front row is quite large and about 23 meters high, which is the Ponagar tower. The tower has 4 floors, each floor has a door, stone statues of gods and animals. Inside is a statue of the goddess (2.6 m high) carved from black marble (previously made of agarwood, and further made of gold) sitting on a majestic lotus-shaped stone pedestal, with her back resting on a stone slab. large bodhi leaf shaped. This is a masterpiece of Champa sculpture, a harmonious combination of round and embossed statue techniques. At the top of the tower there is a statue of Shiva riding the bull god Nandin and statues of mascots. Ponagar Tower is a typical work of Cham ethnic architecture and sculpture. Construction techniques from the 8th to 13th centuries are still a mystery, although many researchers have participated and many scientific works have been carried out. People still do not understand how the Cham people managed to make the 20x20cm bricks overlap tightly without any adhesive. That is a unique feature that makes visitors love this tower temple more. Technically, all of these towers are built of bricks and artistically decorated with stone and ceramic materials. The content expressed is also associated with the gods worshiped here. Stone sculptures represent different themes according to the Brahmin religion, such as round statues (currently on display at the Khanh Hoa Provincial Museum) attached to the temples and towers forming an array of stone sculptures. Beautiful artistic architecture. On the annual Mother's Day (from 20th to 23rd of the third lunar month), Ponagar Tower welcomes tens of thousands of pilgrims as well as local people to attend the festival to commemorate the merits of Thien Y Ana. Thanh Mau (Cham people call it Po Inu Nagar), the mother of the country, has taught people how to do business and live. In history books as well as the subconscious of the Cham people, the role of goddess Po Inu Nagar is especially important and is the only woman symbol who is worshiped independently. People believe that Po Inu Nagar is a powerful and creative god... Motherland not only supported the Cham people from the first steps of the nation's founding but always guided the spiritual life of each family as well as the whole country. community. According to researchers, from the mid-17th century until now, the ceremony of worshiping the Motherland has been carefully organized by the Cham and Kinh people at Ponagar Tower. In 1653, Vietnamese people from the North followed Lord Nguyen to the South to open up the world, stopping at the mouth of the Cai River (Nha Trang), establishing villages and hamlets... And, they brought with them the custom of worshiping Worship the Mother Goddesses of the Kinh people in the Northern Delta here. Every year, on the 20th day of the third lunar month, Cham and Kinh people everywhere bring offerings and make a pilgrimage to Ponaga Tower in Nha Trang to sincerely express their gratitude to a woman who has He teaches good people how to do business and make a living through farming. The main rituals of the Ponagar Thap Ba festival include the Muc Duc ceremony (statue bathing), the family sacrificial ceremony (clothing changing ceremony) taking place at noon on the 20th day of the 3rd lunar month, followed by the sacrificial ceremony and offerings of food. Offerings and shadow dances invite the celestial goddess and other gods to attend the ceremony. According to ritual, the ceremony to worship the Holy Mother often begins with a prayer ceremony to pray for peace and prosperity for the country and people. The birth sacrifice ceremony begins at the hour of the Rat, the night of the 22nd lunar month, performed by elders, then the official worship ceremony takes place at 4 a.m. the next day... Famous dances of the Cham people include: Apsara, the harbor of love, neighborly love... along with the joyful sound of the Saranai flute and guitar drums, captivates the hearts of many tourists.

From January to December

Yangbay Waterfall

About 45km west of Nha Trang city center, Yang Bay waterfall ecological area is an extremely majestic and exciting tourist destination that not everyone who travels to Nha Trang knows. Yang Bay Waterfall Ecological Area is a valley spreading over an area of 570 hectares with an altitude of about 100 meters above sea level. What makes this place an attractive tourist area is the majestic primeval mountains surrounding the valley. Coming to the Yang Bay waterfall ecological area, visitors will enjoy the open space, get away from the hustle and bustle of the city as well as explore the wildness of the mountains and forests, admiring the majesty of the Yang Bay waterfall. . Not only that, Yang Bay waterfall will also give visitors unforgettable experiences such as raising crocodiles or wild bears. In the language of the Raglai people, "Yang Bay" means "sky waterfall" - evoking the image of a waterfall located in dense mountains and primeval forests, cool all year round. Therefore, you can visit Yang Bay waterfall at any time of the year, especially from March to September. Unlike the fierceness of most other waterfalls, Yang Bay waterfall is famous for its gentle and gentle beauty, bringing a feeling of peace and comfort to tourists. Perhaps that is why Yang Bay waterfall is often compared by local people to the shiny hair of a Raglai ethnic girl. So if you are someone who likes to conquer nature, like majestic and intense landscapes? At Yang Bay waterfall, visitors can follow trails through the mountains and conquer steep cliffs to reach the top of the waterfall. Standing at the top of the waterfall, looking out into the distance, you will feel the vastness of the Yang Bay waterfall, especially at sunset. If you visit Yang Bay waterfall, don't miss the opportunity to pray at the Moc Than tree. No one knows how long it has been since the Moc Than tree appeared, we only know that the tree is more than 500 years old. Therefore, it can be said that the Moc Than tree is a sacred symbol and the belief of many indigenous people. It is said that the 8 faces facing the 8 directions of the tree symbolize health, career, family, self-fulfillment, peace of mind, love, education and money. Indigenous people also believe that hanging red and yellow silk ribbons on the Moc Than tree is the way you pray and make your wishes come true. One of the other extremely useful activities when visiting Yang Bay waterfall is going to the National Museum of Musical Instruments and expanding knowledge about the culture of the Raglai people. Not only can visitors enjoy the unique musical performances of the Raglai people, they can also see and try traditional musical instruments such as the zither, the T'rung, the stone instrument or the Central Highlands gongs.

From November to April

Nha Trang beach

Nha Trang Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, located right in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province. With a length of more than 10km, Nha Trang beach is likened to a crescent moon, curving to embrace the emerald green Nha Trang bay. Along the coast is Tran Phu Street, a beautiful and well-known street, which is also home to important architectural works of the city. Nha Trang beach with long, curving white sand beaches creates a city shape embracing the blue sea. Not only beautiful in terms of natural scenery, Nha Trang beach also attracts tourists because of its warm climate all year round, filled with sunlight. The wonder of nature bestows on the pure white sand beach The Tran Phu - Nha Trang route was discovered by the French more than 100 years ago. In the 1900s, the French began to pay attention to Nha Trang, which had great potential for developing resort tourism. Today, Nha Trang beach is welcomed by the whole world with special affection and is increasingly famous. Over the years, along with the speed of urban development, today, Tran Phu street has become the busiest and most vibrant in Vietnam. The beach along Tran Phu Street has many small beaches creating a diverse beach complex with a rich variety of tourist service activities. The coast of Nha Trang city with golden sand and blue sea in the sun has beautified Nha Trang city more splendidly like a beautiful watercolor painting and has become an attractive destination for tourists from near and far.

March October

Binh Hung Island

Binh Hung Island is a small island in Cam Binh commune, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa. The island is also known as Hon Ty or Hon Chut. Coming here, you will see with your own eyes the fine white sand beaches and clear blue sea water. Binh Hung's coast is gentle, only about 10 meters away from the beach, you will see coral under the clear blue water. Binh Hung is an indispensable piece in the four-square picture that nature especially bestows on Nha Trang. Hidden at the foot of the pass on the Vinh Hy - Binh Tien sea route, the beautiful island appears with a very special freshwater rock cave, clear blue water with a clear view of the beautiful coral reefs below, and a gentle beach with Many rocks have different shapes, vivid colors, and rich designs. Some rocks are even covered with beautiful green moss. Visitors will enjoy the freshest seafood just caught from the sea, in addition to the famous lobster dish because this place is also famous for lobster farming. The simple small houses on Binh Hung island are close together, one side has mountains and forests, the other side is the clear blue sea, on the sea surface there are fishing boats of fishermen. Looking from above, the island looks like a picture with a harmonious structure drawn by the hands of a famous artist. With the natural beauty available, you can come here at any time of the year, but the ideal time is still in the summer months to swim and fully enjoy the scenery of this place with calm sea and white sand beaches. and shimmering golden sunshine, just note that if you go in September, October, November, you should avoid stormy days because these are the months with the most storms of the year on Binh Hung Island. When traveling to Binh Hung island, you can visit the following locations: Binh Tien Beach, Kinh Beach, Nuoc Ngot Beach, Chuoi Beach, Cay Tam Beach, Da Egg Beach, Hon Chut Lighthouse, Tau Cave, Da Bay Dach,... List of dishes not to be missed on Binh Hung Island. Since becoming known to many tourists, the island has had shops selling many types of seafood, so rest assured that you will be full and feel satisfied with the sea cuisine here including: Grilled lobster , snails such as garlic snails, hand snails, moon snails, cone snails, grilled squid with green chili, seafood porridge,... Above are the experiences of traveling to Binh Hung Island to make it more convenient for you when traveling. You will not only enjoy the fresh air of the pristine beach, but also experience traveling to many places during your trip to Binh Hung. This happiness and returning to a life close to people and nature, life will flow slowly, and those are the quiet moments in your life.

November to April

Binh Ba Island

An island belonging to Cam Ranh city, Khanh Hoa province, Binh Ba is 60 km south of Nha Trang City, 400 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The island has an area of about 3 km2, with pristine sea, clear blue water, friendly people, affordable prices and quite convenient transportation. The best time to go to Binh Ba is from March to October. This is the season when the sea is calm, clear and sunny. Weekends and holidays in Binh Ba are often very crowded, you should go in the middle of the week to avoid overcrowding. After arriving at Nha Trang city center or Cam Ranh airport, visitors take a bus to Ba Ngoi port to go to Binh Ba island. If you ride a motorbike or car, you can park your car near the port. Boats to the island usually run at fixed times: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The opposite direction from Binh Ba to the mainland departs at: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Travel time is about 30 - 60 minutes, ticket price is 25,000 - 40,000 VND per trip, depending on the type of train. Binh Ba Island is not too big, visitors can walk or rent a motorbike to explore around the island. If you want to go far to scuba dive or see coral, you just need to go to the marina to find a boat to join the tour, the ticket price per person is about 50,000 VND. In addition, you can rent a boat to go fishing or swimming for about 800,000 VND to 1,000,000 VND. Binh Ba is not too big and there are few roads so you can comfortably drive all over the island without fear of getting lost. The road to the top of the island is quite steep and winding. Most tourists follow this road to see the whole island from above, so there are a lot of vehicles going up and down, so you should be careful when coming here. If you have finished exploring the nooks and crannies of the main island, you can go to the pier to go to remote islands, dive to see coral, and swim. In the afternoon, you can walk around Binh Ba market to find some snacks or buy gifts for relatives. In the evening, you can follow the people to the beach to fish for shrimp and squid, fish for crabs, or walk to Nom beach to enjoy seafood and immerse yourself in the sea air at night. Bai Nom faces the south of the island so you cannot watch the sunset or sunrise here, but that doesn't mean this place has lost its irresistible charm. Bai Nom is hugged by two mountain ranges on both sides, forming an arc with smooth waves and fine sand all year round. At around 4:00 p.m., the sun is soft and tourists and locals come out to bathe in great numbers. The beach has many services on the beach for you to experience such as riding a motorbike or riding a banana float at affordable prices. Along the beach are seafood restaurants one after another. Nha Cu Beach has almost the clearest water compared to the beaches on Binh Ba Island, but there are quite a lot of rocks so you cannot bathe. In return, this place is a territory of colorful corals. Just sitting on the basket boat of the fishermen nearby, you will be able to see the coral until your eyes are tired without having to swim or dive. Note, you should not sit on, step on or touch corals and starfish to protect the natural ecosystem. Bai Chuong is beautiful, peaceful and poetic, where you can observe the daily life of fishermen. Welcoming the sunrise on Chuong beach is one of the most memorable experiences in Binh Ba. Early in the morning, the sea surface is often as calm as a mirror. The rising sun brings with it interesting changes in the scenery. Sa Huynh Beach is shaped like a crescent moon with fine white sand embracing the calm sea surface. Clean, smooth sandy beach, gentle slope. Both sides of the beach are protected by rows of ancient stones with magnificent and diverse shapes. The water is clear enough to see the bottom, convenient for viewing coral. Binh Ba's specialty is seafood, of which lobster is the most famous dish. Try steamed, grilled lobster, lobster porridge or lobster blood wine. Compared to other places, Binh Ba's lobsters are famous for their freshness but are cheaper because they are raised right on the island. Lobster prices are often divided into two types: live shrimp and shrimp that have just been dehydrated. Fresh lobster costs about 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 VND per kg, depending on the season and size. The price of suffocating shrimp is less than half the price. If you stay at a homestay, you can ask the host to buy it and prepare it to your liking. Mai fish salad is also a specialty of Binh Ba. Fish used in salad must be fresh, just caught. The process of processing apricot fish takes a long time because this fish is only as small as a finger, and each fish must be deboned. After cleaning and draining the apricot fish, it is mixed with spices and served with raw vegetables wrapped in rice paper. In addition, specialties in Binh Ba also include steamed crabs, fried squid, grilled rice paper with shrimp paste, grilled blood cockles with onion fat, Huynh De crab, sea urchins, fish noodle soup, pancakes, grilled tilefish... If you are a food lover, don't miss "Binh Ba Snack Street". Located near Binh Ba port, this place is a culinary paradise on the island. You can find specialties here without having to worry about being ripped off. In the evening, tourists often walk to Nom beach, sit by the beach to enjoy seafood and sip a few bottles of beer. Seafood restaurants serve from early afternoon to late night. The menu is full of famous dishes on the island, all fresh and prepared on the spot. You should shop around and check prices first. Binh Ba Market sells a lot of delicious, nutritious and cheap dishes, so visitors can freely choose dishes such as banh canh, banh can with shrimp and squid, banh can with eggs, snails, rice paper with shrimp paste, spring rolls..., knife rack. 3,000 - 20,000 VND. In addition, fresh seafood is always available, especially cobia and lobster (price about 900,000 to 1,200,000 VND per kg). Tourists should buy seafood at the market instead of choosing to buy it at the beaches. When traveling to Binh Ba Island, you need to note the following. Binh Ba is a military island, you should not go into areas with prohibited signs, foreign visitors are not allowed on the island. Vietnamese tourists must bring identification documents such as ID card, ID card, passport. If traveling in a large group, tourists should prepare a list with ID card number, address, and date of birth to submit to the border station when requested. There is no ATM on the island, visitors should prepare cash. Fresh water on the island is very rare and needs to be used sparingly. During the summer and holidays, tourists flock to Binh Ba in large numbers, visitors should book rooms in advance or avoid traveling during peak times. Binh Ba is facing the problem of waste and environmental pollution. Tourists should limit littering and negative impacts on the landscape.

March to October

Diep Son Island

If you don't call it Diep Son Island, you can call it Vietnam's own version of Maldives. The reason is because here there is also beautiful clear blue sea water and is made up of three islands: Hon Bip, Hon Giua and Hon Duoc, suspended in the middle of the blue sea. And the most "expensive" point is the unique walking path to the sea. Diep Son Island is a complex of three small islands: Hon Bip, Hon Giua, Hon Duoc in Van Phong Bay - the largest bay in Nha Trang. This location is about 60km from Nha Trang city and is most famous for its nearly 1km long sand road so visitors can walk across the sea. One of the things you can get when traveling to Diep Son island is a wonderful background from magical nature. You will blend your soul in the middle of the vast blue sea and seductive clouds and sky. Surely, that alone is enough to fully refill your energy tank. Because it is an island floating in the heart of Van Phong bay, you have to go to Van Gia first and then experience taking a boat to the sea. Remember to save everything from enjoying nature, to any activity along the way. With the experiences of traveling to Diep Son Island passed down by many people, the first thing you need to do and must do is check-in at the white sand road across to the sea. If just looking at it is still not satisfying, then boldly immerse yourself in this clear blue sea and enjoy truly chill moments. This is also a quite effective way to recharge with positive energy and forget all the pressures of life, remember to try it. Moreover, if you go with relatives and friends, swimming together will be twice as fun. You've heard about the fun of kayaking but haven't had the chance to try it yet, this is the best opportunity. With the experience of traveling to Diep Son Island from many tourists, you can combine this form to both test yourself and watch the sea with such a different style, it will be great. As a beach resort in Nha Trang, this is definitely an opportunity for you to enjoy all the best dishes of this coastal city. And the experience of traveling to Diep Son Island for you is to write down the dishes you need to try such as: Seafood, snails, Diep Son Banh Can, Jellyfish Vermicelli, Squid and Shrimp Pancakes,...

November to April

Bamboo island

Hon Tre Island is known as the pearl of Vietnam with beautiful natural scenery and vibrant green vegetation. It is the largest island in Nha Trang Bay with an area of up to 32.50 km². Because this place is quite far from the mainland, many wild and extremely attractive landscapes are still preserved. The island has a cool climate all year round and attracts investment in many large and small projects from domestic and foreign contractors. Feel free to explore the landmarks Vinpearl Golf Course Project, Vinpearl Entertainment Complex, Dam Bay Ecological Area and Con Se Tre Tourist Area... Hon Tre Island is a tourist destination not to be missed when coming to Nha Trang. The appropriate time to come here is from January to August. Of these, the three summer months of June, July, and August are the most beautiful and also attract the most tourists. The months of October-November are the rainy and stormy season in Nha Trang. This season, the number of visitors to Hon Tre is quite low. However, the rain in Nha Trang is short and not drenching, so you can rest assured that you can still travel comfortably. Coming to Hon Tre Island, you will easily notice the bustle and crowd of residents on the island, most of whom are tourists and fishermen. The fisherman population on the island is also quite large, estimated at about 1,500 people concentrated in two large villages in Bich Dam and Vung Anh. Hon Tre Island in Nha Trang has small, beautiful pristine beaches and extremely diverse and rich natural vegetation, so the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province is very interested in exploiting tourism on the island. If you look from above, you will easily realize that Hon Tre Island is being exploited and developed for tourism in many different areas. Most notably, famous tourist destinations such as: VinWonders (Vinpearl Land) Nha Trang, Con Se Tre tourist area, Bai Tru, Dam Bay, Truc Lam Pagoda Hon Tre Nha Trang,... Regarding cuisine at Hon Tre, you will enjoy dishes made from seafood and specialties such as: Jellyfish vermicelli, banh can, fish ball vermicelli, grilled spring rolls, pickled fish leaf vermicelli,... The picture of nature has mountains, the sea, soft sandy beaches, clear water, gentle waves lapping on the shore, and ocean-flavored winds gently caressing the skin. The vast, extremely romantic space of Hon Tre Island in Nha Trang has made many tourists' souls feel nostalgic and not want to leave.

From June to August

Da Ban Lake

Although not as famous as many other places in Binh Duong such as Phu Cuong Cathedral, Phu An bamboo village... Da Ban Lake still has its own unique beauty, not to be confused with any other places. This is a natural freshwater lake located in Dat Cuoc commune, Bac Tan Uyen district, Binh Duong province. Sunrise on Da Ban Lake is a wonderful experience for you to find some peace, shake off the noise of the city and immerse yourself in the splendid, pristine nature. To watch the sunrise on Da Ban Lake, the first thing you need to do is get up early and perhaps this is difficult for night owls. Here is the itinerary that you can refer to: From Thu Duc city, you depart at 4:00 a.m. along Highway 13 and then follow Google Maps to get here. This journey takes about 2 hours, you can adjust the departure time to reach Da Ban Lake to fully enjoy the scenery. Some notes for you on the route to catch the sunrise on Da Ban Lake. First, because we started early, traveling without street lights was obvious. Occasionally, you should stop to check on Google Maps that you are on the right route. The road to catch the sunrise on Da Ban Lake has to go through many provincial roads with many trucks and containers moving, so remember to hold the steering wheel firmly and go slowly to ensure your safety. If you come from other provinces or cities, you can refer to the route to watch the sunrise on Da Ban Lake via Google Maps or simply go to Binh Duong and rent a car to go to the lake.

From January to December

Hon Ong

Hon Ong, also known as Whale Island, is a small island located in Van Phong Bay, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province. Nearly 100km from Nha Trang. Hon Ong is considered a resort paradise in Nha Trang. This is one of the 9 most beautiful resort paradises in the East Sea introduced by CNN news agency. One interesting thing is that during the breeding season of jellyfish and shrimp, a lot of whales gather here to look for food and they love to hunt near the shore, so visitors can see the whales swimming freely. wading, extremely enjoyable. It is for this reason that the island is also called Whale Island, because sea fishermen often call Whales Whales. Unlike other tourist islands, there are no households living on Hon Ong. On the island there is only one resort called Whale Island Resort, built by a French couple. All tourism services on the island are provided by this resort. Because of this, this place is considered a true resort paradise because of its wilderness and serenity, without the noise and hustle and bustle of many other entertainment areas. The island is suitable for those who want to find a quiet place to have relaxing moments in the soul, escaping from chaotic worries. Hon Ong was built by a French couple who "loved" this place so much that they invested in building Hon Ong Resort, also known as Whale Island Resort. This area has an area of nearly 40,000 hectares, but only 2 hectares are used to build the resort, the rest is green forest all year round. "Natural fragrance", pristine nature has brought many international tourists, concentrated in some countries such as France, Netherlands, Germany. January to April and July to September every year are crowded times. Here, visitors truly have a vacation immersed in nature. Small motels are designed close to the sea, visitors only need a few steps to touch the sea. In particular, the water here is clear, clearly illuminating schools of small fish swimming boldly close to the water's edge. Strolling between two rows of poplar trees, in front is the blue sea, white sand beach, a few sails in the distance, a few small boats, behind is the forest... gives visitors a feeling of peace, friendliness, and getting rid of the worries. worries of life. The sea at Hon Ong is clear and calm. The pristine white sand beach and shaded coconut trees create a peaceful feeling for tourists who come here to rest and relax. In the distance behind the green trees are wooden houses built to resemble houses in the mountains, just a few steps from the sea. People have created a true resort paradise at Hon Ong. The harmonious combination of blue sea, windy sky, and floating white clouds will make any tourist forget the chaos. Take care to immerse yourself in beautiful nature. If you love nature, you should follow the walking trail into the primeval forest to see all the richness of tropical flora and fauna. There are many precious bird species here that attract visitors' attention such as: Shy Beak, Choi, Indian Te Te, White Eagle, Pink-necked Parrot, White-footed Stork... After going to the forest, visitors should go to the sea to try some sports such as catamaran sailing, windsurfing, and canoeing. If you stay at Hon Ong at night, why don't you try diving 3 - 12m deep to explore marine species: seahorses, squids, sea snails, crabs, shrimps, cap fish, stingrays... when they are just emerged from the coral reef after a long day of hiding. The peaceful scenery at Hon Ong will be extremely ideal for tourists who really want to find a feeling of complete relaxation after stressful and tiring working days.

From January to December

Double Nose

Located in Van Ninh district, Mui Doi and Extremely Eastern Cape will have the typical climate of Khanh Hoa with two distinct rainy and sunny seasons. The most ideal time to conquer Cape Doi and Extremely Eastern Cape is from January to May, because the weather at this time is dry, cool and has little rain. You will not be too tired and strenuous. The remaining time is too hot, the temperature can reach 34 - 38 degrees Celsius or from September to December is the rainy season, which will not guarantee a safe and comfortable journey when trekking on the road. This. If you are in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, you need to get to one of two big cities: Tuy Hoa city of Phu Yen or Nha Trang city of Khanh Hoa. In case you only want to go to the Eastern Pole, you can go straight to Van Ninh and from there to Dam Mon. No matter what means of transport you take, it will take you a day to conquer Cape Doi, the Easternmost Cape. However, to see the earliest sunrise of the new day, you should set up a tent to sleep for 1 night, then the next morning after sunrise, you will depart for the mainland. From Dam Mon, visitors can choose to go to the Eastern Pole on their own feet or choose to rent a boat to go straight there. If you are healthy, try the experience of walking to Mui Doi. The distance from Dam Mon to Mui Doi, Eastern Cape is about 12km long, and with hot weather all year round, this is not a simple challenge at all. You need to ensure good physical condition, and meet all the skills. The first journey is white sand dunes, towering sand dunes in hot weather with little wind, a tough and difficult challenge. You have to overcome many different types of challenging terrain, but in return, you will be "overwhelmed" by the pristine, green natural scenery of mountains, forests, clouds, sky and sea. When going trekking, you need to set up a tent to sleep in order to be "proper". Most tourists choose to set up tents at Bai Rang to climb to the East Pole tomorrow morning to catch the first rays of the sun. When conquering Mui Doi you need to note the following points. You should bring a tent, sleeping bag, knife, flashlight and lighter. Prepare adequate food when arriving at Doi Cape, the Easternmost Cape. You must bring drinking water, very important in hot weather. If you stay overnight you need to bring 3 liters of water. Prepare suitable shoes, long pants, long-sleeved anti-ray shirt, wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen. You should bring medicine, including mosquito spray and insect repellant. Bring electronic devices such as phones, GPS locators,...

From January to May

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