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Although it could well develop into a flashy resort such as Thailand's
Pattaya Beach, Nha Trang is still fairly quiet. Things are moving,
though, so see it while it lasts. With very clear turquoise waters,
snorkelling and diving are prime activities, and just lazing on
the town beach is an experience in itself. You'll be offered everything
from lunch to a manicure.
When you tire of the beach, there are some interesting sites nearby,
such as the Cham Towers of Po Nagar, built between the 7th and 12th
centuries on a site that had been used for Hindu worship as early
as the 2nd century.
Nha Trang's dry season runs from June to September, different from
Ho Chi Minh City's. In the past, accommodation here tended to be
fully booked much of the time, but many new hotels are being built.
If you find that all the beachside hotels are full, try the ones
near the railway station. Nha Trang is a major fishing port, so
excellent seafood is available. You'll find the best restaurants
in the central area. The exotic dragon fruit (thanh long) grows
only in the Nha Trang area. It's about the size and shape of a small
pineapple, but tastes something like a kiwifruit. The fruit is in
season from May to September, when you can find it served as a drink.
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