Nha Trang

South Central Coast



Nha Trang is the county city of Khanh Hoa Province. With its bay being ranked among the most beautiful bays of the world in 2003, Nha Trang has quickly become one of the best tourist attractions of Vietnam. Nha Trang is not only famous for its beautiful beaches, its magnificent coral reefs or the fresh seafood available all year long but also for its tourist-friendliness. People of Nha Trang have been reported in the recent years as being truely friendly and helpful to travellers from not only within Vietnam but also around the world. This is for sure a perfect place to rest and relax before continuing with your journey of exploring Vietnam.


Nha Trang is one of the tourism centers of Vietnam. The city is benefited with beautiful scenic and advantageous natural conditions in terms of location, look and weather. Nha Trang has all of the qualifications it may ask for to develop various types of tourism.

Located in the center of Khanh Hoa province, Nha Trang has the area of 251 square kilometers, including its 27 wards, communes and its 19 islands. The biggest island of Nha Trang is Hon Tre island, which forms an offshore shield for Nha Trang Bay and makes the bay windtight with smooth waves. Nha Trang is usually refered to as the pearl of the ocean thanks to its beautiful beaches and the villas hidden in the trees and flowers.


Nha Trang Bay
Nha Trang travel guide: the friendly people of Nha Trang

It is not overstated at all to say that Nha Trang has gained its position as one of the top tourist destinations in Vietnam thanks to its people. People of Nha Trang are among the most friendly and hospitable of all Vietnam. There is nothing for you to worry about when travelling to Nha Trang. Should you need any help, just stop a local and ask for help. Many people in Nha Trang speak a fluent Russian and understandable English and they are willing to show you around the city. What is special about people of Nha Trang is that they are very tourism oriented. Every taxi driver or street vendor in Nha Trang is always eager to chat to you about the top attractions of the city and give you all of the information you might require. People of Nha Trang are reported to be friendly and helpful not only by domestic travelers but also by international tourists. They will surely assist in creating your pleasantly unforgettable moments while in Nha Trang.
Russians in Nha Trang

Western quarter is not an uncommon concept in Vietnam. There are Western quarters in Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi or Vung Tau that offer international tourists a familiar atmosphere to rest after a long day exploring Vietnam. However, in Nha Trang, the Western quarter looks like a little Russia. Signs in Russian appear everywhere around Nha Trang. Not only tour guides but also the locals rush to learn Russian to better serve the Russians coming to Nha Trang.


Signs in Russian appear along the streets in Nha Trang. Photo source: owee58.com

Most Russian first came to Nha Trang as tourists. After their trip to Nha Trang, they decided to lengthen their stay. Nha Trang appears to be an ideal living space for Russians. The involvement of the Russians in the tourism industry in Nha Trang helps to boost its professional operation. International tourists, especially those from Russia can easily make themselves home in Nha Trang. Some popular Russian restaurants or bars also appear in Nha Trang travel guide as giving a unique cuisine experience to you no matter where you are from.