Nha Trang beach city in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa is home to many historical and cultural sites from the ancient Champa civilisation between the 4th and 13th centuries AD. Together with Ha Long Bay, it has been named among the most beautiful beaches in the world, VOV reported.

Located along the stunning Vietnamese coastline, Nha Trang has become a popular destination among travelers seeking a perfect blend of natural beauty and vibrant city life, according to information given by Haps travel magazine of the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Nha Trang has become a popular destination among travelers seeking a perfect blend of natural beauty and vibrant city life. Photo: VNA

A popular destination among Korean travelers, expats based in the country can also benefit from the amount of relatively inexpensive flights for the five-hour journey from the RoK. The magazine offers five compelling reasons why Nha Trang should be on the travel radar of tourists.

Nha Trang boasts several of the nation’s most breathtaking beaches, with soft white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

Guests can take a leisurely stroll along the iconic Tran Phu Beach lined with palm trees and high-end resorts. For a more secluded experience, visitors can venture out to Bai Dai Beach, known as the “Long Beach” which offers tranquility with picturesque views, the article wrote.

Haps also suggests that travelers should dive into a vibrant underwater world teeming with colourful coral reefs and diverse marine life.

Nha Trang’s Hon Mun Marine Protected Area represents a paradise for both snorkelers and scuba diving enthusiasts.

Furthermore, the island’s rich cultural heritage is highlighted by visiting ancient landmarks and temples, with the Po Nagar Cham Towers dating back to the seventh century and standing as a testament to the region’s Cham civilization.

Visitors are also able to explore the Long Son Pagoda, which is adorned with intricate dragon mosaics and climb its 152 steps to reach a giant white Buddha statue offering panoramic views of the city.

For adrenaline junkies, Nha Trang offers an array of thrilling water activities, such as jet skiing, parasailing, or flyboarding.

Tourists in Nha Trang. Photo: VNA

Nha Trang’s favourable wind conditions and blue skies therefore make it an excellent destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing, the Korean magazine added.

The country is known around the planet for its unique cuisine, with Nha Trang’s delectable seafood and local cuisine being no different. From fresh seafood markets to charming street food stalls, the city offers a wide variety of culinary delights, according to Haps.

The Korean media suggests that travelers should sample the famous Nha Trang grilled fish noodles, known as “Bun Ca Sua”, savor succulent lobsters and prawns prepared in various styles, and sample local favourite “Nem Nuong,” a savory grilled pork sausage served with rice paper and fresh herbs.

“And whatever you do, don’t miss out on the Vietnam coffee,” the article concluded.

Nha Trang beach and Vung Tau beach in Vietnam have been ranked third and fourth out of the 10 most popular beaches in the world, on the basis of the number of views on Tik Tok.

The UK luxury holiday company Destination2 conducted a survey rounding up the most popular beaches on TikTok using their hashtags, and ranked them based on the number of views.

Survey results released at cnbc.com on December 25 show that Bondi beach in Sydney, Australia, topped the list of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world.

Nha Trang beach in the central province of Khanh Hoa and Vung Tau beach in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau occupied the third and fourth positions, with 64.6 million views and 61.9 million views respectively.

Vietnam is an important market of the RoK’s tourism. As of early June, the RoK welcomed 163,000 tourist arrivals from Vietnam, equivalent to 73% of that in the same period of 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out. It looks to attract nearly 400,000 Vietnamese visitors this year, or 70% of the pre-pandemic level, according to the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) Vietnam.

KTO Vietnam said as 2023 marks the start of the Visit Korea Year 2023 - 2024 with the motto of “Ride the Korean Wave”, it has organised a number of tourism promotion programmes.

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