Nha Trang is a resort town located on Vietnam’s south-central coast. Though the city is popular with visitors for its Vinpearl Land amusement park and resort, there are tons of free and budget-friendly attractions within the city too. These are some of the cheap and free things to do in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
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Celestial Lady Pagoda, Hue – a Temple on the Perfume River
The Celestial Lady Pagoda is one of the symbols of Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial city. Located along the Perfume River just west of the old Imperial Citadel, the Celestial Lady Pagoda is a quiet and peaceful place of beauty and contemplation. And the best part is, it’s completely FREE to visit.
B’estival: Ba Na Hill’s Oktoberfest (Beer Festival) – FREE BEER
FREE BEER? Beautiful German women? A French village on top of a mountain in central Vietnam? Count me in! B’estival is Ba Na Hill’s answer to Oktoberfest, a huge beer festival in the cool, misty mountains of Da Nang. The best part is, they give the beer away liberally and freely to visitors!
How To Visit Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang’s Lady Buddha
Just 10 kilometers north of Da Nang City, the Son Tra Peninsula, commonly known by its nickname “Monkey Mountain”, is one of the most popular spots to spend a day outside of Da Nang.
What to eat in Hoi AN, Vietnam
Hoi An, central Vietnam’s historic UNESCO city, may be famous for its beautiful old shops and monthly lantern festival, but it’s also world-famous for several unique and tasty dishes that can be found only in the city! Try these five unique and famous dishes that you must not miss when visiting Hoi An!
Da Nang Coco City Bus Tour Review – The Pink Tourist Bus
Everything you need to know about Da Nang’s bright pink Coco City Tour Bus! This hop on hop off bus zips all around the city. How does it work? Where does it go? How do you buy a ticket, and how much does it cost? We review Da Nang, Vietnam’s famous Coco City Tour Bus!
What to do in Hoi An, Central Vietnam’s World Heritage City
Once considered by merchants from across Asia to be the center of the world, Hoi An is home to a number of ancient temples, shop houses, and clan houses for the different trading missions that made port in the city. Today, Hoi An is a protected city, and walking through the pedestrian-only old town is like stepping back in time.
Visiting The Marble Mountains in Da Nang, Vietnam… Without a Package Tour!
Da Nang’s Marble Mountains, a sacred Buddhist site just outside of the city, is one of the top sights to see while visiting central Vietnam. Save money and skip the package tours by going on your own self-guided budget tour. The beautiful Marble Mountains are one of the most breathtaking and unique sites in all of Vietnam!
Po Nagar Cham Ruins, Nha Trang, Vietnam
The Po Nagar ruins in Nha Trang, Vietnam date back to the 2nd century. A small wooden temple stood on the hill in one form or another for the next few hundred years, until it was razed by invading Javanese in the 8th century. After that, Po Nagar was rebuilt in its current form. Today, you can visit the small but fascinating historical site while visiting Nha Trang.
Hoi An Lantern Festivals and Night Market
Visit Hoi An, a central Vietnamese city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The best time to visit is during the full moon, when the city holds its monthly lantern festival on the river.