The best attractions in Nha Trang sit against a stunning backdrop of white sandy beaches, verdant mountains, and untouched islands. Great for history buffs, Nha Trang is home to remnants of the Champa Kingdom, Buddhist temples and gothic-style Catholic churches while natural hot springs, salt fields and breathtaking waterfalls offer myriad sightseeing and recreational activities.
2km away from North of Nha Trang city, Po Nagar Tower is the ancient architecture of the Cham. The complex includes four stupas, two shrines, the largest tower of the goddess Ponagar, symbolizing beauty, art and creativity. Other temples worship Siva, Sanhaka and Ganeca. Every year, in March lunar year, people come to worship in Po Nagar crowdedly.
Long Son Pagoda, also known as the White Buddha Pagoda, was formerly known as Dang Long Temple, located at the foot of Trai Thuy Hill. At the top of the hill is the statue of Buddha sitting Buddha sermon, statue 21 meters high, the lotus 7 meters high, and easy to see a large area around the pagoda. Around the lotus was the portrait of seven monks, who had set themselves on fire to protest Ngo Dinh Diem’s policy of suppressing Buddhism between April and September 1963.
Stone church, also known as Mount Church, Nha Trang church, was built on September 3, 1928 and completed in May 1933. The official name is the Cathedral of Christ the King. The cathedral has a large dome, gothic style roses that feature prominently as a highlight in the heart of the city. This is a unique religious architecture of France, attracting a lot of tourists and photographers come here every year.
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