Vietnam is a popular and inexpensive resort.direction. It is considered the safest country for tourists. Due to the interesting geographical position here all the year round it is possible to find a place suitable for recreation.
Nha Trang - the main resort city of the country, the beachcapital. The length of coastal coatings of about 6 kilometers, plus the "wild" beaches on the islands nearby allow you to relax in solitude, enjoying nature and warm sand.
How to get there?
From Moscow there are direct flights to the airportKamran, from where it is easy to take a taxi to Nha Trang or use the bus. Tickets for it are sold at the airport, and the stop can be found not far from the exit. There are routes with transfer, one or several. They are cheaper, but take more time.
You can also get to Nha Trang from Ho Chi Minh City orHanoi. The most economical option - by bus. They are quite comfortable and even allow you to sleep on the unfolded seat. The trip from Ho Chi Minh City will take about 8 hours, from Hanoi - 15. The cost is from 11 to 16 dollars.
You can also go by plane, low-cost airlines ply between Ho Chi Minh City and Cam Ranh, prices are quite reasonable (about $ 30 per person). This is the most convenient option, which takes the least time.
Another way is to go by train.This trip is not suitable for everyone, Vietnamese cars are very different from the usual Russian, even reserved seat. The journey will take 12–19 hours, and you will have to pay 15–40 dollars, depending on the composition and the city of departure. Lovers of exotic adventures will enjoy.
Nha Trang in December: weather
Weather reviews are mostly not very good.Tourists write that almost all the time is overcast, rarely there are sunny days, there is a chance to get under the rain, and big waves in the sea are not uncommon. And so the rest in Nha Trang in December is not for everyone. You should think about this before planning a trip. If you just want to lie on the beach and swim in the sea, then it is better to choose another month for the trip.
But Nha Trang is not only a beach holiday. It is also a large modern mud therapy clinic, many water attractions, interesting museums, temples and hundreds of cafes and restaurants.
What to do on vacation?
So, you went to Nha Trang in December, and the weathernot happy with the sun. On such days you should go sightseeing or go shopping and looking for souvenirs. The city has a special tourist quarter, where there are shops with fixed prices. In the rest of the city street trading is flourishing. For crocodile products, tourists go to the factory shop on Chang Fu Street, the rest is purchased in the markets.
Tired of shopping? Then it's time to get acquainted with the cultural heritage of Nha Trang.
Top sights of Nha Trang
National Oceanographic Museum It represents a huge number of exhibits, both live and in the form of skeletons or mummies. Many of the animals represented (crocodiles, fish, turtles) live only in the waters of Vietnam.
Pagoda long sleep — это храмовый комплекс, построенный чуть менее 150 years ago. During this time it has become an important landmark of the city. 152 steps, large stone dragons, two Buddha statues, one of which is 24 meters high, and richly painted halls - this is what awaits tourists.
Towers On Nagar находятся на горе Ку Лао, с которой открывается Panoramic view of Nha Trang. It is considered a place of spiritual strength among the Vietnamese. The towers were built in the VII-VIII centuries, only 4 of them have survived to our time. Since this temple is active, the entrance to the shorts and T-shirts is prohibited, but on the spot give out special clothes to visit.
Hot mineral springs Thap Ba. Mud therapy is good for bones and joints,strengthens the immune system and improves metabolism. In hospitals strictly regulated procedures that are not suitable for everyone. Before visiting it is worth consulting with a doctor.
Amusement Park Winperl. Попасть на остров, на котором расположен парк entertainment, can be on the cable car, whose length is 3300 meters. It is considered the longest cable car in the world, passing over the sea (at an altitude of 70 kilometers).
Winperl includes various rides,aquarium, dolphinarium and water park. By the way, if you are going to Nha Trang in December, then it is worth considering the useful information from the comments of tourists: the people in the amusement park will be much less than, for example, in January or February.
Monkey island - This is a large park, overgrown with jungle, in which many monkeys live. There is also a circus in this place, where other animals perform.
Orchid Island - Another beautiful island near Nyachang, where you can ride ostriches, look at peacocks and parrots and, of course, enjoy hundreds of orchids.
The largest market cities, Central, also considered a landmark.People come here not so much for shopping, but for the sake of being filled with impressions of local color. Guest reviews warn that prices in this market are somewhat overpriced.
Christmas and New Year in Nha Trang
Part of the Vietnamese population is Catholic, therefore 25December is Christmas in the country. If you are traveling to Vietnam (Nha Trang) in December, get ready to see little Santa Clauses on the streets of the city, because the tradition of locals is to dress children in these costumes for the holiday.
Also rest in Nha Trang in December suggestsNew Year celebration. Officially, this holiday in the country is celebrated in February, but especially for tourists, the streets of the city are decorated by December 31, and numerous cafes, restaurants and hotels offer various options for celebrating this night.
Most popular souvenirs
Having been in an exotic country, I want to bringhome something to remember. And about gifts to friends and relatives not to forget. Banal magnets and charms - uninteresting. And among the local trinkets can be attributed:
- Crafts made of bamboo. These are local cone-shaped hats, dishes, and figurines of people and animals.
- Snake tincture is considered in Vietnam a cure for all diseases. Drinking it is optional, but a bottle with a snake inside will become an original decoration in the interior of the house.
- Silk products. And it can be not only clothes, but also embroidered pictures. The price of silk is low, and its quality is excellent.
- Crocodile skin belts and bags.
- Nha Trang is famous for its pearl jewelry. Tourists from all over Vietnam are going to follow them here.
- Coffee Kopi Luwak, considered the most expensive in the world. This drink has a very specific production process, and the price is so high that not everyone dares to buy it.
So, the sights are examined, gifts are purchased, it's time to have a bite.
Vietnamese cuisine
In the first place, of course, this is seafood. Lobsters, shrimps, crabs and various fish are served in any institution of the island.
Множество экзотических фруктов — еще одна distinctive feature of the country. These are the famous mangosteen, and no less legendary durian, mango (there is even a seedless variety), passion fruit, lychee, dragon fruit, oranges and tangerines loved by everyone, as well as little-known soursop, Starbepple, rambutan and many others.
However, only Nha Trang is famous for a special dish - soup from swallow nests. They say that they taste like noodles.
Pros and cons of a trip to Nha Trang in December
Guest reviews on this issue are still ambiguous. Some speak of the rest is very unflattering, and someone was delighted.
One of the advantages worth noting is the low prices for hotels, food and souvenirs in December, when there are still few tourists, and the Vietnamese are ready to make discounts.
Вероятная пасмурная погода во Вьетнаме в декабре, - including in Nha Trang, - it may turn out to be both a plus (for those who do not like the heat) and a minus (for lovers of the beach and tan). Big waves on the sea are also perceived differently, although for some it will only be a joy.
Should I go?
The best time for rest is January-August, although in fact the resort is warm all year round. The exception is the period from October to November. During these months, the likelihood of storms and rainfall is high.
Weather in Nha Trang in December is suitable for those who do not like heat and stuffiness. Air temperature +25- + 26 degrees water +26-+27.The rainy season by this time is already passing, but the sun is not too hot, and sometimes hides behind clouds, so you can not be afraid to burn (but a hat and sun protection cream are still needed). Despite the probability of cloudy days and waves, winter is considered the tourist season, so going to Nha Trang in December is a good idea. Moreover, for a beach holiday, tourists can go to the nearest island, where the sea is much calmer.
If the vacation coincided with the end of the calendar year, and it would be desirable in Nha Trang, moreover, that the sun shines brighter, and the weather is hotter, then definitely it is worth going closer to the end of the month.
