Attraction of Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa tourism

Recently, when tourism has strongly recovered, tourism businesses in Khanh Hoa have invested in many new tourism and entertainment products, which are increasingly attractive to tourists.

Tourism products going diverse

Returning to Nha Trang after 5 years, Phan Phuong Dung, a touristfrom Hanoi, was surprised by the changes in the coastal city. There are more high-rise hotels, Korean tourists flocking to the streets..., and especially "Nha Trang has more things to do". "I visited Do Theater, Ana Marina Nha Trang and took photos. I also went to Vinpearl Harbor to enjoy new shows. There are so many things to explore in Nha Trang", Dung expressed. Also returning to Nha Trang after 3 years, Thuy Hanh, a tourist from Da Nang spent time visiting Hon Ba. “Previously, I visited the museum and the tomb of Dr. A. Yersin. This time, I took a tour to explore Hon Ba by bus to visit Dr. Yersin's house, combined with experiencing zipline games, driving ATVs in Kong Forest... A truly interesting journey when being immersed in nature, admiring the scenery of Hon Ba, challenging myself in adventure games", Hanh shared.

A show at Vinpearl Harbour.

Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa is a paradise of sea and island tourism. Besides the strengths in resort tourism, Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa is gradually becoming a tourist destination for entertainment. For many years, tours to explore the islands in Nha Trang Bay combined with experiencing sea sports services have always been attractive to tourists. Young tourists are excited to fly high to see the clear blue Nha Trang Bay, dive to explore the ocean world or try the thrill of driving a jet ski, banana boat, flyboard... Over time, Nha Trang tourism products are increasingly diverse, including Catamaran sailing tours, sunset and night sea tours of Sealife and Emperor Nha Trang yachts. "Cruise tours are quite popular and almost full at weekends. This summer, the rate of domestic visitors is up to 70%", shared Tran Dang Mai Trang - Director of Nha Trang Branch of Sealife Group Company Limited.

Also in the trend of diversifying tourism products, many tourist areas and destinations in Nha Trang have launched high-class culinary services. Most recently, Gran Melia (a part of Vega City Tourist Area) has launched a Fiesta del Brunch culinary package at Hispania restaurant (specializing in Spanish cuisine) every Sunday. Also during this time, Marina Beach Club (located in Ana Marina Nha Trang, Vinh Hoa Ward, Nha Trang) has become a new destination for tourists. “I really like Marina Beach Club, the feeling of watching the coastal city while enjoying dinner with famous seafood dishes of Nha Trang is wonderful”, Han Jae Sung (Korean tourist) expressed.

Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa tourism upgraded

Pham Minh Nhut - Permanent Vice President of Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa Tourism Association shared: “Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa tourism is increasingly attractive to tourists, especially international tourists. Besides the advantage of landscape, Khanh Hoa tourism has raised the level with a modern infrastructure system, increasingly diverse tourism products, including high-class cultural and entertainment services”.

Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa tourism has been highly appreciated by prestigious international travel newspapers and magazines. At the end of May, the prestigious American travel magazine Travel + Leisure voted Nha Trang as one of the 8 most beautiful beach resorts in the world for retirees. The Korean daily Maeil Business has chosen Nha Trang as one of the 9 destinations in Asia this summer. In addition, many hotels and resorts have been voted among the best hotels and resorts in Asia and the world. Most recently, Alma Resort (Cam Hai Dong Commune, Cam Lam District) has just been honored by Travel + Leisure magazine as the No. 1 resort in Southeast Asia, No. 2 in Asia and No. 9 worldwide in the annual World's Best Awards. The qualitative change has led to a sharp increase in the number of visitors to Khanh Hoa.

According to Nguyen Thi Le Thanh - Director of the Department of Tourism, it is estimated that in July, Khanh Hoa has welcomed 1,550,000 overnight guests, an increase of 24% over the same period in 2023. Of which, international visitors are estimated at 395,000, an increase of 61.2%; domestic visitors are estimated at 1,155,000, an increase of more than 14.9% over the same period. Total revenue from tourism is estimated at VND 7,061.5 billion, up 21.89% over the same period last year. 

In the first 7 months of 2024, the whole province has welcomed 7 million visitors, up 68.1% over the same period in 2023. Of which, international visitors are estimated at more than 2.7 million, 2.8 times higher; domestic visitors are estimated at nearly 4 million, up 31.78% over the same period. Total revenue from touristm is estimated at VND 33,108 billion, up nearly 73.9% over the same period.

Xuan Thanh
Translated by T.T