VN · Khanh Hoa · 12.24°N 109.19°E

nha trang

Long city beach, island hopping and fresh seafood every night.

Best time
January to August is mostly dry and sunny. The rainy season runs from about September to December, with the heaviest rain and storm risk in October and November.
How long
3–4 days
Getting there
Fly KL to Ho Chi Minh City (about 2 hours), then about an hour on to Cam Ranh Airport, around 45 minutes' drive south of the city.
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Dear group chat,Long city beach, island hopping and fresh seafood every night.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingNha TrangVN, Khanh Hoa
KLnha trang
≈ 1,306 km from KL, as the crow flies
Nha Trang , Vietnam

Photo: Kaz Ish · CC BY-SA 3.0

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A beach city on the south-central coast, with a long curve of sand running right along the city centre and islands scattered across the bay. People come for island hopping, snorkelling, hot mud baths and seafood, and the beachfront is lined with high-rise hotels.

Makan

  1. Bún chả cáNoodle soup with fish cakes, the city's favourite breakfast.Map ↗
  2. SeafoodLobster, squid and shellfish at the seafood restaurants around the bay.Map ↗
  3. Bánh cănSmall rice-flour cakes cooked in clay moulds, often topped with squid or prawns.Map ↗
  4. Bird's nestKhanh Hoa is famous for its swiftlet nests, sold as drinks and soups all over town.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The city beachTran Phu Road runs beside the long city beach. Swim early, before the heat.Map ↗
  2. Island hoppingBoat trips around the bay, with snorkelling at Hon Mun's protected reefs.Map ↗
  3. Po Nagar Cham TowersBrick Cham temple towers on a hill by the river, still used for worship.Map ↗
  4. Long Son PagodaA big white seated Buddha on the hill behind the pagoda, with views over the city.Map ↗
  5. Mud bathsSoak in warm mineral mud and hot springs at the spas north of the city.Map ↗

Good to know

  • The sea can get rough from October to December. Watch for red flags on the beach.
  • Big party boats are loud and crowded. Pick a smaller snorkelling trip if you want calm.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.