Best of Khanh Hoa

Khánh Hòa Essentials

This selection explores the diverse landscape of Khánh Hòa, from the 8th-century Po Nagar Cham Towers to the colonial architecture of Nha Trang Cathedral. Cultural highlights include the white Buddha of Long Son Pagoda and the bustling stalls of Đầm Market. For recreation, the region features the 3,320-meter Vinpearl Cable Car, the granite boulders of Hòn Chồng, and the three-tiered Ba Ho Waterfalls. These sites represent the province's blend of archaeological history, coastal geology, and modern resort infrastructure.

Khánh Hòa Essentials — Map

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Po Nagar Cham Towers

Po Nagar is a Cham temple tower founded sometime before 781 and located in the medieval principality of Kauthara, near modern Nha Trang in…

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Nha Trang Cathedral

A large cathedral built in the early 20th century by a parish established by French missionaires. Notice its stained glass windows.

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Long Son Pagoda

Active Buddhist temple known for its 24-meter-tall white Buddha statue, mosaic dragon decorations, and panoramic views of the city.

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Vinpearl Cable Car

Vinpearl Cable Car is a 3,320 metre long gondola lift, which links Hon Tre Island with Nha Trang in Vietnam.

The Erica Chang / CC BY 3.0

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Night market

Beachside market featuring stalls with local embroidery, silk products, souvenirs, and traditional Vietnamese street food.

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Hòn Chồng

A cluster of massive granite boulders stacked along the coastline, offering views of the bay and a traditional Vietnamese performance house.

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Đầm Market

Large, circular two-story market building specializing in dried seafood, local delicacies, apparel, and household goods.

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VinPearl

Island-based amusement park featuring a water park, underwater world, roller coasters, and a large Ferris wheel.

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Tri Nguyen Aquarium

A marine life center designed to look like a fossilized pirate ship, housing diverse fish species and outdoor turtle ponds.

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Ba Ho Waterfalls

A series of three natural waterfalls connected by a jungle hiking path, with rocky basins suitable for swimming.

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Monkey Island

Also known as Hon Lao, this island is home to over 1,200 wild macaques and features a beach and gardens.