Nha trang? Worth the trip?

Question

I will be in south-east asia and I heard about Nha Trang in Vietnam. If I went I would also go to Siagon and take the train north. Is there a better place to go than Nha trang if Nha Trang isn't the best? Oh, and by the way I will be going in mid March '08.

Answer 1

Nha Trang is one of my favorite cities.  The beach is beautiful, the water is warm, and the people are tourist-friendly.  It's great for relaxation.  Dalat is my other favorite in VN if you want a cooler climate.  Nice place to take pictures (especially nature scenes), wander around the night market, and buy lots of souvenirs.

Everyone loves Saigon but personally, I find the air too smoggy.  However, it's the best place for clubbing, partying, and nightlife.

Answer 2

sure.....more money to vietnam...go for it

Answer 3

Yes, it's worth for a trip with a nice long beach and vary tourist services, from backpacking to deluxe.

IF you're tired of massive tourists all around, you can try Con Dao island. It's quiet island, you can visit there by helicopter (round trip about 90$) or by boat. Con Dao is my recommendation,  since it has beautiful and virgin beaches, along with forest and line near smaller islands

Google it for more details.

I'm looking for some friends or companies to come back their again. If you're interested, plz buzz me.

Answer 4

yes you smelly jerk.  Saigon is smelly, like you!!!

Answer 5

Yea it is worth the trip I went to Vietnam in July 2007 and i also went to Nha trang its very beautiful there and the water is sooo pretty you should definately go there its totally worth it

Answer 6

If you like 10 story high rises on a dirty beach Nha Trang is the place for you.  Really, the town is alright but just not to my taste.  Its a fairly good party town with some half decent clubs, but if you are interested in the beach its certainly not the best.  I have personally talked to two individuals that have been drugged and mugged in Nha Trang but I talk to a lot of people on a daily basis.  Many people seem to love it there as well.  I think that it will probably be worth checking out for you.  Give it a couple of days and if you like it you can always extend or run for Hoi An.

Answer 7

What really matters is what you want. I think there are better beaches than Nha Trang, and there are better cities. But it is convenient if you are coming by train. Good food, good facilities. If beaches are not a high priority, there are better places to spend your time. How long you coming for? I would rather go to Sapa than NT. Hoi An is more interesting than NT, but NT has a better beach (I am not a "beach person"). If I had to choose between NT and Ha Noi, I would take Ha Noi (where I live). If I had to choose between NT and HCMC, I would probably choose HCMC (which I haven't really visited yet).

What do you like to do? That is critical!

Answer 8

Phan Thiet would be less developed therefor less touristy and some what cleaner cheaper.  Last time I was in NT I find the main beach litter with trashes  ( used condoms and dirty needles soo sad !!)  This was 3 years ago. It might have been cleaned up by now, but I'm not going to risk it.

Answer 9

I went there because the travel agent promised it would be relaxing.  The beaches had so much washed up rubbish so we couldn't swim and there are loads of mosquitoes. There are no cultural attractions so when we left the hotel we just walked around aimlessly looking for something to do. We didn't have that issue elsewhere.

I loved Vietnam but not Nha Trang.

Answer 10

Nha Trang is not the only place to visit in Vietnam, i would suggest you visit Hue as well if time permitted, there are a lots of historical spot that might attract your attention.

Answer 11

YES, worth every penny

Answer 12

..i guess it depends on your "taste" but generaly nha trang is a must for the 1st time visitor to vn..and because of its location and available logistics, it is a great "stageing for other  incountry destinations.. i cant immagine going to vn as a tourist and not going to nha trang 3nights minimum...