Shopping in Nha Trang Vietnam
Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperatures all year round. There are several resorts — such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandara — and amusement and water parks, in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam.
Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), with a major resort operated by the Vinpearl Group. The Vinpearl Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the mainland to the five-star resort and theme park on Hon Tre Island.
Nha Trang is a stopover for annual yacht races starting in Hong Kong. In recent years, the city has welcomed many five-star sea cruises. In addition to sailboat racing, Nha Trang provides a rich variety of tourist activities for visitors. Island hopping, scuba diving, water sports and other sporting activities can be enjoyed. The Nha Trang Tourist Information Center (a non-governmental organisation), located near the Cho Dam Market has been set up to provide information for visitors.
The local cuisine is most famous for fresh seafood and barbecued pork rolled in rice paper. The area's bird's nest soup is deemed one of the best in Vietnam. Bird's nests are collected in the wild, on bird farms on the islands off the coast and even in some houses in the inner city. The farmed bird in question belongs to the swift-let group, popularly referred to as yến hàng .
What To Buy In Nha Trang
Dried Seafood
You can find different types of dried seafood from, squid, shrimp and many kinds of fish...The price of seafood fluctuates according to the season. It’s better to go to the market with a local if you can, or talk to a local about the price range before you go. Then you will have some idea about how much money you should pay for certain seafood in order to avoid overpaying.
Salangane Nests – Yen sao
Khanh Hoa province and Nha Trang city are well-known for having good quality edible salaganes’ nest. The salangane nest is made of swiftlets’ solidified saliva. It can be turned into different kinds of dishes; but 2 of the most popular dishes are salangane nest drink and salangane nest soup.
Souvenirs
Pearls are a popular souvenir that visitors usually buy when travelling to Nha Trang because they symbolize the wildness of the ocean and they grow naturally in the nearby waters.
Artwork
Bring the charms of Vietnam into your living room with stunning pictures made by local talented artisans.
Pottery
why don’t you bring home some bowls, plates, vases, or a simple cup made by traditional artists in Nha Trang? These pieces have a pretty decoration with a simple design. You can also find unique products made of natural bamboo, burned eggshells, and lacquer. All of these crafts are sold at a reasonable price.
Clothing
Clothing in Vietnam is cheap and it’s even cheaper in Nha Trang. In case you are in the mood to do some shopping for fashion, here are some options for tailoring and off-the-rack clothing.
Tailored clothing has gained a reputation in Nha Trang among travellers. You can have an adorable dress made or a full suit done within a day with a competitive price. You can either choose the design on the mannequin or in the catalogue. If you’re feeling creative, you can also come up with your own design and bring your fabric of choice to the tailor. They will make your dream pieces of clothing come true.
Where To Buy In Nha Trang
1. A-Mart, 27 Biet Thi St (Corner just beyond Crazy Kim's if walking away from the sea). There are a couple of well-stocked modern mini-supermarkets in the main tourist area called A-Mart. These are very much aimed at the tourist market and few locals will be seen shopping here.
2. Maximark Supermarket, 60 Thai Nguyen (Near the train station), ☎ +84 58 3818727. Large Western-style supermarket. It covers 4,000 m2 in area, in a four-storey building. The supermarket itself is on the 1st floor, a cinema on the 5th floor and a food court on the 4th floor that includes Jollibee fast food restaurant. There is also an arcade games area on the 4th floor, 2,000 dong per token.
3. Nha Trang Center, 20 Tran Phu. New shopping and entertainment complex on the main beach road. On the 3rd floor is a multiplex cinema, 10 pin bowling alley, a games arcade, mini 5D cinema and a food court. On the 2nd floor is the Citimart supermarket. On the ground floor are KFC and Highlands Coffee. edit
4. Shop Herman, 142 Ngo Gia Tu (Next to small market). Clothes from back home at half the cost.
5. Sunsport Sportwear Stores, 97 56A Nguyen Thien Thuat St, ☎ +84 97 7221295. Major brands available: Nike, Adidas, North Face, Speedo, Greg Norman.
6. Big C. Large supermarket from Thailand.
