Nha Trang, Vietnam 2015
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While we had fun in Ho Chi Minh City, there are not too many tourist things to do there. So we took one of our days and traveled to Nha Trang. We had heard of Nha Trang because it is the name of our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Hong Kong. Nha Trang is a beach city further North than HCMC. We took an overnight bus, to arrive by 7 am, we spent the day in Nha Trang, then took the same bus back that night. Oh how much easier traveling is when you don't have kids!
We saw the Po Nagar Cham Towers, which were built before 781, and dedicated to the goddess of the country. The 'towers' were gorgeous, and the view of Nha Trang was unbeatable!
Nha Trang has a verrry long beach, which is decent. But I think most people come for the party scene. That combined, with the day being a bit overcast, meant that we took a snorkeling trip! We got to drive around in a boat and see the small islands just out from Nha Trang, a panoramic view of the city, and some of the floating fishing villages. We stopped at a few places to snorkel. The fish were not the most amazing I've seen, but we loved the trip! Lots of tourists from around the world to talk to, we got to eat on a floating restaurant, and it was truly gorgeous cruising around!
Po Nagar Cham Towers
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| Offering incense to the goddess. |
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View of the Towers from the bottom.
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View of the city from the Towers.   |
Snorkeling
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| One of the smaller islands on our way out to sea. |
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| On a smaller island just off Nha Trang is Vinpearl, a 200,000 square meter water park. These cable cars bring tourists from Nha Trang to the theme park. |
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| Nha Trang and the cable cars. |
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| A fishing boat, with our floating restaurant behind. |
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| A floating house where fishermen work and live. Many of these are often linked up to make 'floating villages' all over Thailand and Vietnam. |
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| Many of the smaller islands off Nha Trang take tourists for beach and snorkeling trips. So many tourists they require military assistance apparently! |
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