Around Nha Trang
Duc My Hot Spring
The Duc My Hot Spring is located 25km north-west of Nha Trang, close to National Highway 1. The small path leading to the stream runs through a beautiful tropica forest. The water from Duc My Hot Spring reaches 800C (1760F) and is said to have medicinal properties able to cure several ailments.
Tri Nguyen Fish Pond
Tri Nguyen Fish Pond is a reputed tourist attaction in the province. It is situated on Bong Nguyen Island, also called Hon Mieu Island, half an hour from Cau Da Port.
It is a lake on the sea dammed up with system of stone ambankment. Hundreds of nine and precious marine sea cretures are bred in the lake, looking a real marine museum. The fish in the pond are divided into three categories. Guesthouses are located close to the edge of the water. They can see many kinds of colourful sea fish that live in the clear blue water of the lake.
Nha Phu Bay
15km away from Nha Trang beach to the north, Nha Phu Bay has peaceful waves all year around. In the middle of the sea and blue and clear sky, the cluster of dremlike island looks like the sails to be filled with winds going offshore. Lao and Thi Islands have become attractive ecotourism resorts for international and domestic tourists when visiting Nha Trang and Chose tour Nha Phu Bay.
Mun Island
Names Hon Mun because in the South East of the Island, it has high rise cliffs with dangerous wattles forming caves and grot toes, especially its stones are as black as ebony, which could rarely be found in other areas.
Mun Island is the scence for well known sites such as “Madonna Rock” and “Coral Garden” where divers can view the kaleidoscope of bright fish and coral.
Alexandre Yersin’s Grave
Alexandre Yersin (1863-1943) was born in Switzerland to a Swiss father and a French mother. He studied in Switzerland and later moved to France where he obtained a degree in medicine.
Yersin died in Nha Trang on 1 March 1943. According to the instructions in his will, his body was buried with his face touching the ground and facing the sea so that he could forever ambrace his second homeland.
His grave is located on top of a hill at Suoi Dau area in Dien Khanh District.
Fairy Stream
The Fairy Streamis located in the southern area of Dien Khanh District, about 20km from Nha Trang. The stream starts in the Hon Ba Mountain, then flows down gorges, a round trees, and across calleys. Before reaching Suoi Tien Village, the stream meets a natural dam and divies, into two brandches, One flows north to the rice fiels, and the other flows to the east over a hard rock platform to join the Cai River.
Ba Ho Stream
Ba Ho Stream lines in Ninh Hoa District, 25km north of Nha Trang City. From the peak of Mount Hon Son, the stream falls down 660m to the rice fields in Phu Ich Village, Ninh Ich Commune, Ninh Hoa District before flowing into Nha Phu Bay. Before discharging into the sea, this stream form three lakes of different beauty in the middle of the moutain. Hence its name Ba Ho (Three lakes).
Truong Xuan Hot Stream
Truong Xuan Hot Stream is located in Ninh Tay Village, approcimately 50km north of Nha Trang. The temperature of water is 760C and contains mirerals necessary for the human body. The precious natural mineral water if processed into beverages or used for its medicinal properties. Visitors to the hot stream can also travel to a nearby area where they are able learn more about the lifestyle of the E De and Ra Giai ethnic group.