The name Nha Trang (river of reeds) was given to the place by the Cham. When the Nguyen settled in the area in the mid-17th century, the mighty Po Nagar Towers in the north of today's city were already 700
For years. In 1893 the Swiss doctor Dr. Alexandre Yersin in
the idyllic fishing village, whereupon it was also used by many Saigon people
for the summer retreat was discovered. Soon emerged along the
Coastal colonial style villas and pensions. Emperor Bao Dai also let himself
enchant the extraordinary beauty of the coast and a villa on the
Build cliffs south of the city. Today is in the cliff above
Sea-fronted Art Deco building housed a hotel. In the last
Years, Nha Trang has become an internationally popular seaside resort. The French colonial masters already appreciated the beautiful beaches and described Nha Trang as the "Nice of the East". kilometers of
Sandy beaches and many islands and coral reefs in the bay invite you
for bathing. Out of these natural conditions, one of the
tourist centers in Vietnam. Numerous restaurants, beach bars and hotels can be found on the city beach along the promenade on Trang Phu Boulevard. The main tourist attraction of Nha Trang are the
Cham towers Thap Ba Ponagar. It is one of the most important Cham sites
in Vietnam. The buildings have been extensively renovated over the past few years without destroying their character