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IMPORTANT: AIRPORT BUS

Name: Bus Đất Mới

Website: busdatmoi.com
Hotline Nha Trang: 0966.282.388, 0966.282.389 (mobile), 0258.625.4455 (fixed)
Email: busdatmoi@gmail.com

This bus connects Cam Ranh International Airport and Nha Trang City (Last stop: No. 10 Yersin, Vạn Thạnh ward, Nha Trang city - quite close to the University of Khanh Hoa).

From Nha Trang to Cam Ranh Airport: the earliest bus is at 4:30, the latest bus is at 19:55.
From Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang: buses start according to the time of arrival flights.

Price: VND 70,000.00 ~ USD 3.00 / 1 ticket

How to reach Nha Trang

Nha Trang is famously called the Riviera of the South China Sea due to its gorgeous white sand beaches, exquisite coastline and blue waters that draw thousands of visitors all year round. This coastal town offers a handful of exciting activities and tourist spots to visit. It is equally well-connected by road, railway and air. The best and easiest way to reach Nha Trang is by flying out to Cam Ranh International Airport nearby. The next best option is to take the overnight train, available from any of the neighbouring cities. However, the journey time can make it quite tedious. Travel by road is the most affordable but can be quite uncomfortable due to long distances. Getting around locally is also very easy owning to the numerous public and private transportation services available.

By air:

There are approximately 4 daily flights from Ho Chi Minh City (1 hour long) and 3 from Hanoi (1.5 hours long) to Cam Ranh International Airport, the airport closest to Nha Trang, about 37 km away. This is the best and easiest way to reach for majority of international visitors and is highly recommended due to the shortened travel time.

From Cam Ranh International Airport, the most convenient way to get to Nha Trang city is to take bus or taxi.

By road:

There are multiple daily bus services available from neighbouring cities like Ho Chi Minh (9 hours long), Da Lat (4 hours long) to get to Nha Trang. These are highly affordable as compared to catching a flight and the conditions of the busses are quite clean and presentable. However, the journey by bus is also more time consuming due to unforseen delays based on weather conditions or roadwork. All in all, this is a decent option for visitors travelling on a tight budget and with no time constraint.

By rail:

Another one of the popular options to reach Nha Trang is to travel via the overnight trains to get to Nha Trang Railway Station, approximately 2 km away from the main city centre. The journey by train although long, is more relaxed and is favoured by most visitors as opposed to taking a bus. Trains are available from the neighbouring cities of Ho Chi Minh and Da Nang and can take anywhere between 12 to 20 hours to reach Nha Trang. The train journey also offers stunning views of the countryside. This is definitely one of the best ways to reach.

Alexandre Yersin Museum

Location: 10 Trần Phú, Xương Huân, Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa 650000, Vietnam (750m from the conference place)

Opening hours: 08:00-11:00, 14:00-16:30

Alexandre Yersin made Nha Trang his home. He lived on the beachfront and passed away in this place. The museum is the former home of Alexandre Yersin. Ornaments and personal belongings remain preserved here. Letters and photographs of Yersin's life are presented around the museum. Some of the pictures can be viewed in 3D. There’s a short documentary about his life available. Even the furniture and his bed are on view.

Artefacts of his scientific work have been added to the museum. Dioramas are on display as well as a range of scientific equipment. Yersin’s work is shown there. It is located adjacent to the Nha Trang Pasteur Institute. Some of his research was completed at home.

This is a place of discovery. Located in a petite yet charming building, there is an information overload when you visit this timepiece. You can learn about how one man and his vision helped to develop France and Vietnam and the world in one lifetime. This is a great place for history buffs.

(Source: Internet)

Po Nagar Tower

Location: 61 Hai Tháng Tư, Vĩnh Phước, Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa 650000, Vietnam (2.7km from the conference place)

Opening hours: 07:00-17:00

Historically, Cham is an ancient civilization that was really influential in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam and Cambodia. The Cham ruled Vietnam for 10 centuries, their unmistakable architecture and art style had spread widely across places in the country. They are said to have their root in the India’s Buddhism. Thus, there are a great deal of similarity between Angkor Wat and the Po Nagar Towers found in Nha Trang. This complicated site belonged to the medieval principality of Khauthara, a small country near modern Nha Trang. The Po Nagar Towers are now situated on a mountain called Cu Lao, in downtown Nha Trang and next to Cai River.

(Source: vietnamonline.com)

I-resort hot mineral springs

Location: Tổ 19, thôn Xuân Ngọc, Vĩnh Ngọc, Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam (~ 6km from the conference place)

Opening hours: 08:00-17:30 (ticket buying time: before 16:30)

I-resort hot mineral springs, where you can relax and cherished body immersion service luxury mud, hot mineral and contemplate life in both traditional and modern architecture, a meditation space interspersed with nature characterized by rural Vietnamese village. I-resort Nha Trang - the choice for a perfect vacation.

After buying ticket you are shown to the changing room where you will receive free a towel, swim wear water and locker. There are two separate areas for men and women. warm mineral water from the shower at the end of the changing room will get you ready for the next stage ...then go to the mudbath area with a capacity of 500 guests at a time . These mud tubs are located outdoors under the big trees. You will soaking mud 20mins. Mud has a high mineral content with other trace elements, especially bromine so after soaking mud, you are stimulated on the skin, adjusting hormonal disorders, beautiful skin, smooth and firm.Due to the stickiness, mineral mud is considered as natural cosmetic which can effectively cleans and rejuvenates the skin, leaves it finer and smoother.at mudbath area still has hydrotherapy cave and fountain help relax your body. Behide, there are 9 mineral waterfalls service for visitors to play after soaking mud.

(Source: https://www.i-resort.vn)

A video introducing to Nha Trang beaches

Some pictures about Nha Trang

For more tourism information, please see Travel Guide and/or Tripadvisor