For a long time, Nha Trang city (Khanh Hoa province) has always been one of the famous and favorite tourist destinations in Vietnam, especially in the summer. The coastal city has beautiful beaches, clear blue water, long stretches of golden sand; modern, convenient, classy resorts, hotels, and accommodations...
Báo Nhân dân•06/06/2025
The Nha Trang Sea Culture and Tourism Festival, held for the first time from June 7-9, is a series of nearly 40 attractive art performance events that are attracting a large number of tourists to this beautiful coastal city.
The symbol of the city is the Agarwood Tower, located in 2/4 Square. With its architecture simulating agarwood buds reaching up to the blue sky, the tower not only honors the cultural value of Khanh Hoa agarwood - a national intangible cultural heritage, but is also a unique tourist attraction. This is a place where tradition and modernity, nature and people converge. The Agarwood Tower has a 6-storey architecture, combining images of agarwood buds, sails, ocean waves and sacred flames. Inside, the tower has exhibition spaces displaying images of Khanh Hoa culture and typical products such as agarwood, bird's nests; a spiritual memorial area. The top of the tower is hollow, creating a torch-like night lighting effect, symbolizing the development of the locality. Nha Trang has many scientific research facilities with a long history. The Pasteur Institute of Nha Trang, established in 1895, is one of the oldest medical facilities in Vietnam, belonging to the global Pasteur Institute system founded by Louis Pasteur. Since the early 20th century, the Institute has played a pioneering role in research, disease prevention, vaccine production and medical personnel training. In Nha Trang, there is also the special national relic of Ponagar Tower. This is an ancient Cham-Pa temple complex, located on Cu Lao hill, near the mouth of Cai river, about 2km north of Nha Trang city center. Built from the 8th to 13th century, the work worships Thien YA Na Thanh Mau - the mother of the land, the god of creation, protector of crops and teaching people professions according to the legend of the Cham ethnic group.
The complex consists of three floors: the gate tower (now only traces remain), the Mandapa vestibule with 22 octagonal brick columns, and the temple tower area with the remaining four towers, of which the main tower is 23m high. The towers were built of tightly-sealed baked bricks without using adhesives, demonstrating the unique construction technique of the Cham people. Not far from Ponagar Tower are two bridges spanning the Cai River, connecting the city center with the northern area: Xom Bong Bridge and Tran Phu Bridge. Both bridges play an important role in the development of Nha Trang's transport and tourism infrastructure, creating favorable conditions for residents and tourists to travel. Tran Phu Bridge is a modern bridge connecting Tran Phu Street with Pham Van Dong Street. The bridge is 458.27m long, 22m wide with 4 lanes. Construction began on September 3, 1999 and was completed on September 2, 2002. The bridge not only serves traffic but is also a beautiful sightseeing spot, attracting many tourists. Nha Trang has many religious structures. Located on the top of Trai Thuy hill, the Golden Buddha statue at Long Son pagoda is a prominent spiritual symbol of Nha Trang. Built in 1963, the statue is 24m high, including a 14m high Buddha body and a 7m high lotus platform with a diameter of 10m. This is the largest outdoor Buddha statue in Vietnam, depicting the image of Buddha sitting and preaching with a compassionate and peaceful expression. From the statue, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and Nha Trang Bay, creating a sacred and spectacular experience.
Another major religious structure in Nha Trang is the Mountain Church, officially known as Christ the King Cathedral, which is a spiritual symbol and unique architecture of the coastal city. Located on the top of Hoang Lan hill, the church was built from 1928-1933 in Western Gothic style, with a 38m high bell tower and arches facing the sky, creating a majestic and elegant look. Locals call it the “Mountain Church” because of its high location and unique stone architecture. Father Louis Vallet, who initiated the construction of the church, is buried at the foot of the hill as a testament to his devotion. Today, the church is not only a place of worship but also a tourist attraction, bringing a sense of peace and sacredness in the heart of the dynamic city. The latest landmark in Nha Trang is the Do Theater, located in the Bai Tien area of the Vega City complex. This is a unique work of art inspired by the "do" - a traditional fishing tool of the Vietnamese. With a giant do design, the theater stands out in the middle of the bay, harmoniously combining folk and modern architecture. The Do Theater has a multi-functional performance space with a 240m² water tank and a 536-seat auditorium, equipped with an international standard sound and lighting system. The Do Theater is not only a new cultural destination but also a contemporary art symbol of the coastal city of Nha Trang.
Nha Trang in the summer is as brilliant as a symphony of golden sunshine, blue sea and unique cultural values. Through each frame, the coastal city is full of vitality, inviting visitors from near and far to explore, experience and love more a charming land of the central coastal strip.
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