Nha Trang is a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam known for its beaches, diving sites and offshore islands. Its main beach is a long, curving stretch along Tran Phu Street backed by a promenade, hotels and seafood restaurants. Aerial cable cars cross over to Hon Tre Island, and the nature reserves of Hon Mun and Hon Tam islands, reachable by boat, have coral reefs.

Po Nagar, a religious site of giant, 7th–12th-century stone temple towers built by the Cham civilization, lies at the mouth of the Cai River. Nearby is Xom Bong Bridge, a jumping-off point for upriver fishing boat tours, plus Dam Market, selling souvenirs and local produce, and the natural hot springs of Thap Ba. Other attractions include a French-colonial, Gothic-style cathedral and the Long Son Buddhist pagoda, featuring mosaics.

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