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Telephone code : (84. 058)
Area : 5,257 km2
Population : 1,031,262
Nha Trang is the main city of Khanh Hoa Province, is famed as the
finest city beach in Vietnam. The town is also a key transport
crossroads, with Cam Ranh harbour. The vibrant local economy is based
on fishing, tourism, forestry product and it's comprehensive
infrastructure. Ethnic minorities include the Ede, the Cham and the
Raglai.
PONAGAR TOWER
Built in the ninth century by King Harivacman, boasts a group of Cham
towers and a stunning 2.6m tall statue of Ponagar, wife of the god
Shiva.
NHA TRANG CATHEDRAL
Built by the French in 1928 and equipped with a grand clock and
three giant bells, all still in fine working order.
HON CHONG
An imposing rocky promontory virtually in the city centre. It is said
to resemble a human hand reaching out to sea.
DOC LET BEACH
50km north of Nha Trang, is a popular tourist destination with 10km of
white sand beaches, moderate surf and clean air.
DIEN KHANH BEACH
Was built in the 18th century by King Nguyen Anh in an architectural
style influenced by contemporary Western palaces.
DAI LANH BEACH
80km north of Nha Trang, is a beautiful resort that also houses some
relics of the American War. |
