Famous Attractions in Nha Trang, Vietnam

Away from the beach Nha Tang's main attractionedifices, Nha Trang also has a cathedral, built by
is Po Nagar. The four Cham towers werethe French between 1928 and 1933, though in
constructed between the 7th and 12th centuries.truth it is of little interest in comparison with Po
Built in 817, the 28-metre North Tower is one ofNagar and Long Son.
the largest Cham towers. Easily accessible on theHowever, it is not for spiritual enlightenment that
banks of the Cai River, this is a good option formost travellers come to Nha Trang. The place
those who do not want to go all the way to thehas a vibrant bightlife, especially during high
most famous Cham remain at My Son. Theseason, when the beach can be jumping. Both the
carvings are well-preserved making the ChampaSailing Club and the Louisiane Brew House next
Kingdom's Hindu roots plain for all to see. Unlike indoor are good places to get into the party spirit
neighbouring Cambodia where the Cham peopleor simply have a sundowner on the beach.
have turned to Islam, the Chams in VietnamThose looking for simething to do with the kids
remain true to their original faith.should take the cable car to Vinpearl amusement
Also convenient located within the city's boundarypark on Hon Tre Island. Divided into various
in Long Son Pagoda. The original building datessections according to different climate zones,
back to the end of the 19th century, although itUnderwater World houses over 300 species of
has been rebuilt many times. Behind it stands afish. It is the biggest underwater park in Vietnam.
14-metre high Buddha statue that dominates theThe complext also has a water park on the
surrounding area. There are pleasant viewsdownbeach, allowing you to combine sunbathing with
from the statue across the city. Another Buddha,playing in the wave pool or going on one of the
this time reclining, can be viewed on the waymany water slides. To round things off the park
down. To complete the hat-trick of religioushas an ampiltheatre that can seat 5000 people.