Cycling and Exploring by Nha Trang Beach
Cycling along the beach in Nha Trang, Vietnam
6-Days in Nha Trang, Vietnam
Why Nha Trang
Nha Trang, on Vietnam's easternmost coast, is a beach resort town where we had planned a six-night stay. The idea was to catch up on some beach time, relax, blog, and slow down after a busy couple of weeks in China, Hanoi, and Cat Ba Island.
Well planned, goals accomplished. We also both had minor stomach issues for a couple of days, possibly due to the heat or the food, or perhaps a combination of both. It was perfect to have some time to recharge.
Nha Trang Map. Places of importance and as you can see we always try to buy oatmeal where ever we are in the world.
Annie's Home Stay
Our accommodation in Nha Trang was at a nice Airbnb, a five-minute walk from the beach. It is run by a lovely family, who have the cutest two-year-old daughter, Annie, and an adorable puppy named "Round".
Round greeted us eagerly every time we passed through the courtyard lobby, and Di tried to teach Annie "The Itsy Bitsy Spider," and ever so slowly won her over.
The Airbnb was located a short walk from convenience stores, street markets, and restaurants. We enjoyed fantastic seafood on more than one occasion, and it was easy to find snacks and bottled water. Annie’s Home Stay was an outstandingly good value at $ 22 a night.
The cutest puppy ever at Annie’s Guest House in Nha Trang
The weather during our stay in Nha Trang was mostly overcast with temperatures in the mid-twenties, but surprisingly pleasant.
Nha Trang Beach
The sandy beach in Trang is 6 km (3.7 miles) long and is one of the best in Vietnam. For the six days we were in Nha Trang, the waves were high, and you should be careful if you have small children and not leave them unattended. It is, however, great fun if you are a good swimmer.
We walked on the beach on the first evening and made a couple of visits later. We rented a sunbed and picked a spot under an umbrella. Snacks, drinks, and coffee are available at the nearby bar. We enjoyed the beach, but we couldn't just sit on it for six days. We wanted to see more of the area.
Di cycling along a busy street in Nha Trang
Cycling Tour in Nha Trang
We borrowed bicycles from our Airbnb for a day trip on Monday and took in some of the sights. We biked up along Nha Trang Beach, crossed the Tran Phu Bridge, and hung out in the beach park across the bridge for a while before turning around. The sun came out for a few hours while we were at the beach.
We crossed the Cai River and Xom Bong Island and paid a visit to the Carmel Thánh Tâm - Ngọc Thủy Monastery. We climbed the stairs around the monastery and took in the fantastic view of the city from the top.
We took a zig-zag route back to Annie’s Home Stay through the back streets of the city. This was a great way to explore Nha Trang, and with the crazy traffic, it was pretty exhilarating.
The man and the wave. Nha Trang Beach in Vietnam.
Thap Ba Hot Springs Centre
For our last day in Nha Trang, we set out in the morning to partake in a 5-hour Vietnamese mud bath spa experience at the Thap Ba Hot Springs Centre. We took a taxi there and back.
The natural mineral swimming pool was a big hit, and the indulgence included a chocolate massage, a mud bath, a mineral bath, a foot massage, lunch, and time in the pool. I found the chocolate and mud massage a bit weird, but the rest was excellent. How could we ever return to everyday life after this?
Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh
Distances in Vietnam are much farther than we first anticipated. While we had considered bus trips from north to south, the most cost-effective and time-saving option was a flight from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon), our next destination. We head out tomorrow.
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The photos in this article are made using a Fujifilm X-Pro2. Lenses: XF 14mm f/2.8 R - XF 35mm f/1.4 R (links to my camera and lens reviews). Editing was done in Lightroom. I have used Fujifilm film simulations in some of the photos.
