Useful Information

Nha Trang is Vietnam's most famous beach city as well as the scuba diving centre of the country. Located 1,315 km (817 miles) south of the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi and 441 km (274 miles) north of Ho Chi Minh City.

Religion: Buddhism (95%)

Languages: Vietnamese and English

Currency: Vietnamese Dong (1 USD = 22,700 VND)

Time: GMT +7 hours

Major Industries: tourism, ship building, fishery and services, lobster farming

Weather: Nha Trang's lengthy dry season lasts from January through August, with a short wet season from September through December. Typhoons are not uncommon, although the city is heavily shielded from the worst winds. Temperatures are balanced, with an annual average high of 30.7˚C (87.3˚F).

Visa information: Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Visas are exempt for the citizens of the countries that have signed a bilateral or unilateral visa exemption agreement with Vietnam. Tourist visas may be valid from 15 days to three months.