Nha Trang

Located on the coast of the South China Sea, Nha Trang became known worldwide thanks to its clean sandy beaches with crystal clear water and beautiful bays, developed infrastructure, numerous restaurants, and fascinating sightseeing. The resort’s mild tropical climate and warm waters allow tourists to come throughout the year. Nha Trang is also a medical resort with mineral water treatments. The city is full of energy and festive atmosphere and at night the parties continue in nightclubs, bars, and beaches.

Location of the Resort

Nha Trang is the capital of the central province Khanh Hoa with an area of 251 sq.km. located over a thousand kilometers from Hanoi and about 500 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh. The beaches in Nha Trang are municipal and offer lots of entertaining activities for visitors, from surfing to yachting. There are also diving centers for underwater addicts.

The tropical monsoon climate dominates in Nha Trang. The monsoon season lasts from early September to mid-January. Due to the humid climate and storms, fewer tourists come, however, the rainy weather is usually at night. The high season begins in February and ends in late August.

History

The history of the resort goes back to the ancient state of Champa that existed more than a thousand years ago. Today, tourists can see the heritage of the ancient times when visiting the famous Cham towers located on the northern bank of the Cai River.

Nha Trang was the sea gate of Champa as well as the main settlement of Kuatara. The Dai Viet civilization developed throughout the country. The lands began to be populated by the Vietnamese who conquered the new territories and brought their culture to this coastal village. Before the Vietnamese, Cham culture had its own territorial division, a strict hierarchy of power and even its own language. The ancient principality was too weak to withstand the powerful Vietnamese and numerous islands officially became part of the Vietnamese state.

Later, the development of territories stopped for a long time and the town turned into a modest fishing village. In the beginning of the 20th century, Nha Trang was acquired by the French and the area gained the status of an urban district.

Nha Trang was declared a city commune in 1937. After the Vietnam War, the city became the center of Khanh Hoa province. Since that time, the city has been actively developing and expanding its territories.