Nha Trang, pronounced Nah Chang, is a coastal city in Khanh Hoa province. The word Aia Trang which was a Cham province got pronounced by Vietnamese as Nha Trang. The place was called Kauthara during the Champa kingdom.
Its long beachline provides an excellent place for scuba diving, parasailing, lazing on beach.
clicked this picture on flight
Nha Trang International airport
Trầm Hương Tower or the Agarwood tower:
In 2004, it was decided to built a tower in central Nha Trang. On 22nd December, 2008, this tower was officially inaugurated. The shape resembles an incense core with an incense burner at the top.
In 2004, it was decided to built a tower in central Nha Trang. On 22nd December, 2008, this tower was officially inaugurated. The shape resembles an incense core with an incense burner at the top.
The six floor tower, has halls which promote tourism and business.
Vinpearl island far off
At the base of tower formation takes the form of waves
tower at night
The tower also serves as a lighthouse for people at sea.
laser formations of birds on tower at night
a pepper plant finds it way among other plants
Po Nagar Temple:
One of the most visited place in Nha Trang is Po Nagar temple by the side of Cai river.
Po Nagar temple
Nha Trang beach:
I have seen one of the cleanest beach in the region.
Nha Trang coastline
clean your feet before you leave the place
Throughout the beach, at regular intervals are sensor taps.
Instructions for people visiting the beach, most of the sign are self explanatory. No doubt the beach is so clean.
enjoying durian
park very close to the bridge
Bust of Alexandre Yersin in the park
Alexandre Yersin was a Swiss-French bacteriologist. He discovered the bacillus responsible for bubonic plague. Vietnam was close to him and he considered Nha Trang his second home where he breathed his last in 1943.
Nha Trang City Hall:
performance outside Nha Trang City Hall
Night market:
How can one miss not going to night market when in the region?
dried mango paste
so many things to buy!
raffia bag
Sea food:
Being near the sea, a wide variety of sea food is enjoyed here.
selling lobster by roadside
Lobster farming is one of the important industry for people.
Apart from lobster, there are so many things to chose from...
cockles, oyster
crabs
Nha Trang treasury building
Mud bath:
One of the most relaxing is mud bath here. There are plenty of places and packages to chose from.
Very pleasant staff at the hotel
enjoyed and loved their company
smiling girls who made our stay at Nha Trang a very memorable one
Our stay at Nha Trang was very short, but something to remember. Wish could have extended my stay there.
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