The church is a popular place for a spot of photography among young people. — Photo bazantravel.com Lâm Giang Nha Trang has so much more than beautiful beaches and more Russian restaurants than you can shake a stick at, it’s also home to stunning architecture. One such example in the city in Khánh Hòa Province is the Christ the King Cathedral, a stone church built almost 100 years ago that is also known as Đá (Stone) church, Núi (Mountain) church, Nha Trang church, or Ngã Sáu church among locals. The Christ the King Cathedral is the largest church in Nha Trang and sits on a hill in the city centre, meaning it can be seen from much of the city. The church has a total area of of 4.500 sq.m. — Photo zing.vn On September 3, 1928, the construction of the church began on a small mountain named Hòn Một. It was built entirely of stone in French Gothic style and featured beautiful stained glass windows by … [Read more...] about Church in Nha Trang a piece of architectural art
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Nha Trang releases breeders to protect marine ecosystem
Youth Union members from Nha Trang release shrimp breeders in Nha Trang Bay on Sunday.— VNA/VNS Photo Phan Sáu KHÁNH HOÀ — More than 500,000 marine breeders were released in Nha Trang Bay on Sunday by the People’s Committee of Nha Trang in Khánh Hoà Province. This was one of several activities taking place in response to National Tourism Year 2019 and the Nha Trang-Khánh Hoà Sea Festival. The breeders included 450,000 shrimp, 3,000 butterfish, 100,000 seabass, and 100,000 molluscs. The city authority is urging organisations and individuals in the fishery field and local communities to protect and develop marine resources. As part of the response to the festival, the Khánh Hoà Salangane Nest Company will also release 15,000 breeders of butterfish and seabass into the sea. These activities are expected to increase the population of marine creatures and the incomes of local fishermen. Raising public awareness about … [Read more...] about Nha Trang releases breeders to protect marine ecosystem
Nha Trang hosts first-ever coffee festival
Foreign visitors taste Vietnamese coffee products at the festival. VNS Photo HÀ NỘI – More than 20 famous coffee brands in Việt Nam are being showcased at a coffee festival in the central city of Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa Province. The festival is held as part of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s programme to promote Vietnamese enterprises' direct participation in foreign distribution chains. The event is an opportunity for coffee producers to promote their products to coffee lovers, gradually bringing Vietnamese coffee products to the world, its organiser – the Central Group Vietnam – says in a statement. It will also help to select quality coffee products to put into Central Group's distribution system in foreign markets, the company says, adding that up to 50,000 visitors are expected to come to this event. During the festival, which runs until May 1, coffee products are not only displayed … [Read more...] about Nha Trang hosts first-ever coffee festival
Ninth Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea festival set for May 11
This year the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has been chosen to host the 2019 National Tourism Year with the theme of “Nha Trang – Colours of the Sea”. An array of the program’s activities are scheduled to be held across the country throughout the year, with a total of 13 events being held national by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in collaboration with relevant local agencies. Khanh Hoa is due to host 10 major events along with 50 additional activities, while a wide range of culture and tourism events are to be held in 14 other cities and provinces during the event. The ninth Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea festival is to be held in response to the 2019 National Tourism Year. The program will see a diverse range of events take place such as festivals, as well as art and cultural programs that promote the image, culture, and people of Nha Trang. Around 60 cultural and art programs will take place during the festival, which is scheduled to take … [Read more...] about Ninth Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea festival set for May 11
Nha Trang ranked top beach destination beach for Chinese
The coastal city of Nha Trang in Khánh Hòa Province ranked third among the top five Southeast Asian beach destinations favored by Chinese tourists in 2018. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY – The coastal city of Nha Trang in Khánh Hòa Province last year ranked third among the top five Southeast Asian beach destinations favored by Chinese tourists. The ranking was noted in a recent report from China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The Vietnamese coastal town followed Indonesia’s Bali and Thailand’s Phuket. Nha Trang is well known for its beaches and scuba diving, attracting both backpackers and more affluent travelers, as well as Vietnamese tourists. Nha Trang Bay is widely considered one of the world's most beautiful bays. China has been Việt Nam's main source of tourists in recent years, making up one-third of all foreign visitors. More than four million Chinese visitors arrived in Việt Nam last year, up 48.6 percent year-on-year. … [Read more...] about Nha Trang ranked top beach destination beach for Chinese