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Nha Trang
Nha Trang - the capital of Khanh Hoa province, and located on
Vietnam's southeastern coastline - is an increasingly popular
tourist destination, and an almost 'must-stop' on any backpacking
trail through Vietnam. With a reputation as a glamorous 'party
city' - it has hosted the Miss Universe pageant in 2008, the Miss
World pageant in 2010, and is due to host the 2016 Asian Beach
Games - Nha Trang boasts fabulous, pristine white-sand beaches, and
awesome scuba-diving and snorkelling opportunities. The beautiful
bay on the shores of the South China Sea is dotted with islands you
can access and explore, and is home to the five-star Vinpearl
holiday resort, an opulent, Disneyworld-like structure that caters
for the well-heeled. One of those wonderful coastal destinations,
that are as popular with locals as with foreigners, and as popular
with backpackers as with more affluent travellers, Nha Trang also
features some interesting cultural fare that the more discerning
traveller will enjoy seeking out. Must-see tourist attractions
include the Po Ngar Cham Towers (a beautiful collection of ruins
dating from the 9th century); the Long Son Pagoda; the Alexander
Yersin Museum (constructed in honour of the French-Swiss
bacteriologist who spent 50 years living in Nha Trang); Nui Hon
Chong beach; and the Lanterns Cooking Class, offered by one of the
best restaurants in downtown Nha Trang. While in Nha Trang, be sure
to try the local specialities, which include fresh seafood and
barbecued pork rolled in rice paper. The best time to visit the
area is between March and June, when daytime temperatures are
bearable, and it is not as windy. However, Nha Trang is fortunate
in that it is spared the worst effects of monsoon season, meaning
one could visit it all year round.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. Some
Chinese, English and French are spoken. Tour guides can also speak
Russian and Japanese. Numerous ethnic languages are also spoken in
parts.
Money
The official currency is the Dông (VND). There are no smaller
denominations. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de
change, hotels and on the black market. Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are becoming more widely acceptable, particularly
in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but it is best not to rely on them
elsewhere. It is recommended that visitors bring travellers cheques
in US Dollars, which can be cashed at major banks in the main
cities and tourist areas. US currency acts as unofficial tender and
is useful as a back-up when banks won't cash travellers cheques
outside the main cities, but notes must be relatively new and
unmarked. Dông can be withdrawn from ATMs, which are becoming more
widespread.
Time
Local time in Vietnam is GMT +7.