The best travel guide of Khanh Hoa Province 2023

Khanh Hoa - a beautiful coastal province - is located in the central region of Vietnam. This destination is suitable for all members of your family with stunning beaches as well as adventurous exploring activities. Find out "the best travel guide of Khanh Hoa Province 2023" via the content below! to have a good preparation before your trip to Khanh Hoa.

1. THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT KHANH HOA

Khanh Hoa Vietnam is in the South East Coast region. This prosperous location empowers Khanh Hoa with tourism and economic development in general. Visiting Khanh Hoa, tourists cannot only enjoy the breathtaking natural landscapes but also have a chance to find out about the distinctive Cham culture of local people here. Moreover, Khanh Hoa has a range of islands and one of the most significant is Truong Sa island district which means a lot for Vietnamese national security and sovereignty.

2. BEST TIME TO VISIT KHANH HOA?

Similar to other regions in the central area of Vietnam, Khanh Hoa has two different seasons, including the rainy and the dry. Based on the calendar, the dry season starts from January to August (from 28-32oC) with the peak hottest point in June (up to 38oC). The rainy season of this province is quite short, which happens from September to December (the temperature from 24-26oC). 

Hence, the suitable time for visiting Khanh Hoa province is better from Jan to May. With the moderate temperature, tourists will not have to pay much attention to the weather outside and the calm sea is also safety-guaranteed for your endless oceanic activities.

3. HOW TO GET TO KHANH HOA FROM SAIGON?

3.1. By road

From Ho Chi Minh city, travelers can take their bikes or book a limousine trip to reach Khanh Hoa by road. The journey is about 430 kilometers long, which would cost you probably more than 8 hours. If you travel by car or limousine, the time can be shortened thanks to the Ho Chi Minh - Long Thanh - Dau Giay freeway. However, traveling by motorbike is also a memorable-and-worthy experience for those who want to capture the breathtaking scenery along the street. 

3.2. By train

Have you ever thought about a railway journey to Khanh Hoa? Trips to Nha Trang Khanh Hoa by train must satisfy every traveler who seeks a new sightseeing experience with low cost. Starting from Saigon at 10 p.m, tourists can probably reach Nha Trang at 6 a.m and spend the whole next day exploring this fascinating destination.

3.3. By plane

Being invested for upgrading standards, Cam Ranh airport has now been one of the busiest airports in the central region of Vietnam. This also means flying to Khanh Hoa is more and more convenient these days. Traveling by plane will give you a chance to capture Nha Trang Khanh Hoa Province Vietnam within a bird’s eye view and also be more time-saving. Cam Ranh airport is about 40km to the center. However, there are different mode of transports that you can take such as taxi, public bus…

4. TOP DESTINATIONS TO VISIT IN KHANH HOA VIETNAM

4.1. Nha Trang beach

Nha Trang Beach is located right on Tran Phu Street in the heart of the city. Hence, tourists can reach this beach easily with all means of transportation, even on foot with the accommodation in the center. 

Paying a visit to Khanh Hoa without reaching Nha Trang beach must be a terrible shortcoming. The beauty of the beach here is so lyrical that it is hard to introduce Nha Trang beach by normal words. The cool-and-sparkling blue water lying along the smoothly white sand shore creates a picturesque landscape distinguishing Nha Trang from other beaches in Vietnam. There are loads of water-entertaining activities suitable for each member of your family. Relaxing on beach or participate in sea activities are always listed in the top 10 things to do in Khanh Hoa

4.2. Ba Ho waterfall

Ba Ho waterfall is located in Ninh Hoa town - the outskirts of Nha Trang city. From the city, tourists can travel to Ba Ho by motorbike, car or limousine as the distance is quite short with 25 kilometers long. 

Beside gorgeous beaches, Khanh Hoa has a number of spectacular waterfalls and the top-listed one is Ba Ho waterfall. The name “Ba Ho” is named after the existence of 3 splendid lakes given by mother nature here. Most tourists come to Ba Ho waterfall for swimming and camping activities under the breezing forestry air and amazing soundtracks from nature. Cliff Jump activities are also provided and promised to help you get away from it all.

4.3. Suoi Do pagoda

The famous pagoda stands in Dien Toan town, Dien Khanh district of Khanh Hoa and is about 10 kilometers from Nha Trang city. To visit this pagoda, tourists are highly recommended to use motorbike or private car to get through mountainous areas nearby. 

Suoi Do Pagoda has an important spiritual and cultural destination for not only the locals but also people from other provinces in Vietnam. The pagoda was built in the last century with a unique architecture style by lying on the hill, which definitely amazes first-coming tourites. Especially in the first month of Lunar New Year, the Suoi Do festival is celebrated and attracts thousands of visitors coming to pray for luck, health and wealth in the new year. 

4.4. Binh Hung island

Located underneath the pass root in the Vinh Hy - Binh Tien sea road, there is only one way to reach this stunning island: by boat. 

Binh Hung island is well-known with glorious natural caves, the cooling blue water showing breathtaking coral reef and golden offshores. Moreover, tourists can choose to enjoy delicious home-cooked seafood by the people in Binh Hung while sunbathing and relaxing. There are many ways to move in Binh Hung island but you are highly recommended to try the basket boat - a traditional boat of Nha Trang people. 

4.5. Nha Trang snake show

The Nha Trang snake show is held by the Nha Trang Snake farm in Phuoc Trung District of Nha Trang city. Traveling to the farm takes only 10 minutes driving from the city center. 

This is a very new activity in Nha Trang Vietnam for those who are not scared of snakes and eager to try unrepeatable traveling experiences. Nha Trang snake show is now the largest snake show in Southeast Asia at 5.000m2, which displays more than 20 types of snakes including poisonous and non-poisonous ones. Joining Nha Trang snake snow, tourists can watch the snake performances as well as widen their knowledge about how to deal with snake biting problems.

5. TOP FOOD IN KHANH HOA PROVINCE

Food is one of the best and the simplest way to discovery local culture. Vietnamese food is very diversified that differs region to region. Khanh Hoa is a coastal province which offers many specialties that visitors cannot skip. However, visitors would find difficult to find what and where to eat in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa. If so, just see some of our suggestions below

5.1. White sardine fish salad

Price: 50.000 VND - 120.000 VND

Recommended restaurant:

● Co Hang Foodstall: Ho Tung Mau street, Vinh Tho, Nha Trang city (10:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m)

● Vuon Xoai Restaurant: 94 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, Nha Trang city (9 a.m - 11 p.m)

A salad made of fish? Sounds weird but the taste of this dish surely surprises even the most irritable tourists. White sardine fish is caught from Nha Trang beach and cooked in a traditional way to keep the freshness and original taste. It is better to mix the salad with smashed peanuts, roll with herbs and dip into sweet-and-spicy fish sauce. 

5.2. Binh Ba lobster

Price: 1.4M VND - 1.8M VND/kg

Recommended restaurant:

● My Le Raft House: 8 a.m - 9 p.m

● Long Huong Raft House: 10 a.m - 11 p.m 

Binh Ba lobster is a not-to-miss dish with seafood lovers when traveling to Khanh Hoa. What makes the lobster here more special than others is its freshness and firm meat. Visitors can choose from steaming, grilling to making more complicated dishes based on their preferences. 

5.3. Tuna eye

Price: 120.000 VND - 150.000 VND

Recommended restaurant:

● Tung Foodstall: 7 Le Thanh Phuong street, Van Thang, Nha Trang city (10:30 a.m - 10 p.m)

● Thien An Restaurant: Ngoc Hiep, Nha Trang city (8 a.m - 10 p.m)

Tuna eye is a specialty in Nha Trang, which is often cooked in special events of local people. The eyes are taken from huge tuna to collect the largest amount of nutrition and then preliminarily prepared to remove the fish smell. For the best taste, do not forget to use pepper!

5.4. Mango soft cake

Price: 110.000 VND - 125.000 VND/kg

Recommended restaurant: in every local market

The mango from Cam Ranh Khanh Hoa is famous among Vietnam thanks to its sweetness and lovely fruity smell. To make best use of mango, Khanh Hoa people have created a specialty called mango soft cake with the main ingredient being mango. They collect mango, take away the meat and boil it with flour. Then, they dry the round-shaped cake and eat it like a daily snack.

5.5. Dac seed sweet soup

Price: 20.000 VND - 30.000 VND

Recommended restaurant:

● Hung Vuong Foodstall: 48 Hung Vuong street, Nha Trang city (4 p.m - 10 p.m)

● Nha Trang 36 Yersin Foodstall: 36 Yersin street, Nha Trang city (3 p.m - 10 p.m)

● Suong Sa Hat Dac Foodstall: Bach Dang intersection, Mac Dinh Chi Street, Nha Trang city (8 a.m - 5 p.m)

This sweet soup is made from Dac seed - a crunchy-tased seed grown in Khanh Hoa. People enjoy the sweet soup because of its aromatic cool feeling, especially during hot days in the coastal area like Khanh Hoa. 

6. TOP PLACES TO STAY IN KHANH HOA PROVINCE

Although the hospitality industry in Khanh Hoa has been upgraded with loads of hotels and homestays all over the province, it is much better for visitors to book an accommodation in Nha Trang city for moving convenience. Nha Trang Vietnam is in the center of the province so it is not difficult for you to reach another destination in Khanh Hoa. For those who are eager to find a sea view room, hotels on Tran Phu street are ideal for matching your needs. 

Some highly rated hotels and resorts in Khanh Hoa:

6.1. Muong Thanh (4 stars)

Muong Thanh luxury hotel is located on Tran Phu street and about 200 meters from the center of Nha Trang beach. There are 7 levels of room for individuals and families ranging from 1.6M VND to 2.6M VND, which would be able to match several requirements of tourists. Muong Thanh also offers various entertainment services including karaoke, spa and bar. 

6.2. Novotel (4 stars)

Another suggested option on Tran Phu street is the Novotel hotel. Novotel is not only suitable for family holidays but also well-served for your business trip. The hotel has more than 160 rooms with standard and suite levels offering a broad-and-lyrical seaview in each room. By choosing Novotel, tourists can immerse in a premium relaxing experience in the heart of the beautiful coastside city - Nha Trang. 

6.3. Vitamin Sea Nha Trang

If you desire to find an accommodation in the central area but still save your budget, Vitamin Sea Nha Trang must be the answer you should seek. Located on Yet Kieu street, this hotel would catch every first impression with the unique Vietnamese decorating style. 

Above are some best travel guides of Khanh Hoa province 2023. Really hope that the information will be helpful for your trip to this amazing destination. In case you want a hassle-free journey, just check out our instant tour: Best Nha Trang Beach Tour 4 Days