Ponagar
Nha Trang was once the heartland of the Kingdom of Champa, an Indianized kingdom that flourished in central Vietnam from the second to 15th centuries. Po Nagar, the best preserved Cham towers in central Vietnam, stand two km north of Nha Trang on the bank of the Cai River. The site housed a Hindu shrine as early as the second century, while the remaining towers were built between the seventh and 12th centuries. Of the original eight towers, four remain, all of them facing east. The 23-meter-high North Tower is especially beautiful, its entrance overlooked by carvings of Shiva and musicians.

Long Son Pagoda
The 14-meter-high white Buddha statue that overlooks Nha Trang has become a symbol of the city. Set amidst foliage on a hilltop, the glowing white figure seems to gaze out to sea. Built in 1963, the Buddha is reached via 152 steps that start to the right of Long Son Pagoda, which was established in the late 19th century.

Bao Dai's Villas
Now a hotel, these five villas were built in the 1920s as a retreat for Vietnam's last emperor, Bao Dai. Set on a hill surrounded by manicured gardens, the villas are worth visiting for the fine views they offer. You can sit in the restaurant and gaze over the sea, the town and the Cau Da docks. This venue is ideal for cocktail parties and MICE dinners.

Thap Ba Hot Springs
Only four km from central Nha Trang, the Thap Ba Hot Spring centre features natural hot springs and mineral mud baths. Guests can rent private tubs or ones large enough for groups. After soaking in the hot spring water, you immerse yourself in a pool of mud, which is allowed to harden and washed off. Benefits include soft skin, relief of muscle aches and an excuse to get really dirty.