Two days of fun during Nha Trang Beach Culture and Tourism Festival

Going to the islands, enjoying local cuisine, watching art shows along the beach in the evening are experiences that tourists should try during the summer festival in Nha Trang.

The 2025 Sea Culture - Tourism Festival is held in Nha Trang City, with nearly 40 activities, art performances, culinary , environmental protection events... taking place from the end of May to the end of June.

In particular, from June 7 to 9, there will be 3 main events: "Nha Trang say Hi" music festival; international cultural exchange program (evening of June 8); Carnival parade (from 5pm on June 9).

A two-day itinerary during the 2025 Nha Trang Sea Culture and Tourism Festival suggested by VnExpress reporter and Hoang Lan Huong, a tourist from Nghe An, who came to Nha Trang in early June.

Day 1

Visitors from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City can fly to Cam Ranh International Airport in just over an hour. For provinces that do not have flights to Khanh Hoa, they can travel by car or train in a longer time (depending on location).

Attend the Bird's Nest Festival at Hon Noi (Nha Trang Bay)

The bird's nest industry in the province has a history of nearly 700 years, associated with many historical and cultural values. Every year, on the 10th day of the 5th lunar month, the bird's nest festival is held at Hon Noi (in Nha Trang Bay) to commemorate the ancestors who founded the industry.

Hon Noi, also known as Yen Island in Nha Trang Bay. Photo: Bui Toan

To attend the festival, Lan Huong arrived at the Phu Quy People's Wharf in Nha Trang at 6am, then took a canoe to the island for about an hour. The clear blue water, calm waves and the ability to see many corals at the bottom were "the first things that impressed Huong when she arrived at the island".

On the island, Huong had the opportunity to experience the memorial service for the Holy Mother and the Tay Son soldiers who sacrificed their lives at the Yen Sao Ancestor Temple, take photos and check in with the beach, and climb the mountain to the observation house located on the top of Ha Du.

"The weather in Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) is sunny at this time but cooler than some tourist provinces in the Central and Northern regions," said Huong.

Seafood lunch

Besides the fresh seafood dishes on the island such as shrimp and steamed pomfret, the female tourist was impressed with the stir-fried sea cucumber with vegetables. "The sea cucumber is crispy and fresh, combined with many kinds of vegetables, making it suitable to eat on hot days," Huong said.

Currently, Hon Noi Island (also known as Yen Island) does not have regular tours, most visitors come to visit through some events. A representative of Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company said that the island is completing some procedures and completing more items to prepare for tours to serve tourists in the near future.

Join Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest culinary festival

After visiting Hon Noi Island, tourists return to Nha Trang city at noon, staying at many hotels in the center on Tran Phu and Hung Vuong streets...

In the afternoon, Lan Huong and her friends experienced the Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest culinary festival, held at Tran Phu Street Park. "The dishes at the festival are unique as both savory and sweet dishes are combined with salanganes nest," Huong said.

Day 2

Fish noodle breakfast

Fish noodle soup is one of the breakfast dishes that locals and tourists choose when coming to Nha Trang city. Fish noodle soup is easy to eat, naturally sweet. The fish is carefully processed and has no fishy smell.

Suggested address: Song Ngu Fish Noodles is located at 5A Phan Chu Trinh, one of the favorite eateries of the locals. The restaurant opens from 7am to 9pm daily, with prices ranging from 30,000 to 45,000 VND per portion.

Visit Institute of Oceanography/Ponagar Tower/Nha Trang Stone Church

The three locations above are all located in the center of Nha Trang city, convenient for tourists to experience, visit and not take too much time. The Institute of Oceanography is the leading marine research facility in Vietnam, displaying thousands of marine life samples, an educational space suitable for all ages.

Ponagar Tower and Nha Trang Stone Church are famous cultural and historical destinations, with ancient architecture.

Lunch with Trung Truong Tau broken rice

The nearly 30-year-old restaurant, located at 28/1 Ly Tu Trong, is highly appreciated by locals for its rich flavor, fluffy and light rice grains. The restaurant is clean, the meals are served quickly and cost 40,000-60,000 depending on the type.

In the afternoon, visitors can enjoy and swim at the beaches on Tran Phu and Pham Van Dong streets. For those who like to experience culinary experiences, they can eat seafood along Tran Phu street; grilled spring rolls Co No at 24 Hai Ba Trung street; dried beef salad and tofu ice at 32 Han Thuyen.

In the evening, visitors can enjoy art programs of the Nha Trang Sea Culture and Tourism Festival such as Nha Trang Say Hi Music Festival, Carnival parade, Music Talent Search Contest for students; Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2025 Contest...

Alternatives

Tourists can choose to stay at resorts on Hon Tre Island, Ninh Van Bay. For low budget, you can camp at Co Tien Mountain to see the whole view of Nha Trang city; travel to Bich Dam residential group, Hon Tre Island.

According to vnexpress.net

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