This 2-day, 1-night trip to Nha Trang was closer to a trip that collected good scenes one by one, rather than a trip that followed a schedule. It was a short itinerary, arriving by early morning flight and returning by night flight, but the sea, accommodation, food, coffee, and spa were clearly left behind.

Original Korean article: Nha Trang 2-day, 1-night local tour: Beach, restaurant, and spa course visited by early morning flight

So, I will try to organize this article by category of memories from the trip rather than chronological order. If you are planning a short trip to Nha Trang, it would be a good idea to first think about what kind of atmosphere you would like to enjoy rather than a tight course.

Accommodation: Just being able to see the sea was enough

Accommodation was the most important reference point on this trip. The place I stayed on the first day was The Costa Nha Trang Apartment. Rather than writing down the detailed address or room conditions at length, I think it would be enough to just say what was actually good. It was in front of the sea and you could see the sea from the room.

On short trips, if your accommodation is far away, you spend a lot of energy moving around. This time, the accommodation was close to the beach, so it was nice to go out and come in for a quick rest. Thanks to the sunset and ocean view from the bed, my time at the accommodation felt like a trip.

Since I could see the sea from the living room, the time spent relaxing with my companions naturally became longer. When traveling for 2 days and 1 night, you should focus more on reducing fatigue than seeing a lot of things. In that respect, the accommodations in front of the sea greatly increased the satisfaction of this trip.

Restaurant: Memories of local food with restaurant links

The moment in Nha Trang that felt most like a travel destination was when I ate local food. The food I ate at Nem Nuong Dang Van Cuen was a little unfamiliar at first because it was wrapped and eaten with hands. However, the taste of eating vegetables, meat, and sauce together was not overwhelming, and it went well as the first meal of the trip.

In the morning, I ate warm soup like bunka haika. The squid fish cake and rice noodles really showed off the feeling that Nha Trang is a coastal city. It was different from the pho that I was used to eating in Korea, so I remembered it more like a local food.

The restaurants worth taking note of during this trip are listed below. Rather than a list of places where everyone has to go, it leaves you with good candidates that you can choose based on the location of your accommodation and the conditions that day.

• Nem Nuong Dang Van Cuen: Local food that is easy to eat in Nha Trang
• Other branches in Nem Nuong Dang Van Cuen: Candidates for the same menu that can be compared according to the route.
• Bunka Haika: Squid fish cake rice noodles that are perfect for breakfast
• Pho Hong: A good candidate when you want to eat familiar rice noodles.
• Banh Mi Restaurant: A great option for a light meal and on the go
• Nha Trang Mok Seafood Restaurant: A place to consider when you want to eat seafood for dinner
• Pizza Poppies Nha Trang: A convenient alternative when there is someone in your group who is unfamiliar with Vietnamese food.

On a short trip, trying to conquer all the delicious restaurants can be rather tiring. This time, I wasn't too greedy about each meal. When I was hungry, it was better to eat somewhere nearby and move on lightly.

Cafes and Coffee: How to Relax in a Hot City

In Nha Trang, cafe time was more important than I thought. It was a city that was too hot to keep walking, but it was disappointing to stay in the hotel. So, stopping by a cafe to drink coffee helped me adjust the pace of the trip.

I liked places that were familiar like Kong Cafe, and places where I could feel a more Vietnamese coffee atmosphere like La Viet Coffee. If you want to relax with dessert, THE BING BING could also be a candidate, and if the waiting time on the last day is long, a familiar place like Starbucks is also convenient.

In this article, I would like to leave out the story of souvenirs and only leave the feeling of having a short rest at the cafe. In a hot city, having a cup of coffee isn't just a break, it's a little preparation for your next move.

Travel atmosphere: Scene created by the beach and palm trees

Even if you don't have grand plans for Nha Trang, the sea continues to create a travel atmosphere. Just walking along the beach path, taking pictures under the palm trees, and looking out to sea was enough. Because it was a short schedule, there was actually more free time left.

Nha Trang is also a city where traces of the Champa culture of the past remain. If you have enough time, you can visit places like Ponagar Chamtap, but I didn't overdo it on this trip. Instead, I chose to experience the city through its beaches, markets, food, and cafes.

Spa and relaxation: don't overdo it on shorter trips

Since the trip started with an early morning flight, I quickly became tired. So the spa wasn't an option, but a time to balance my schedule. If you decide on a candidate in advance, like Onsi Spa or Liana Spa, you can save time worrying about it on site.

At night in Nha Trang, it was better to rest rather than wander around a lot. Since it is a night flight, if you push yourself until the end, the return home will be difficult. A spa treatment and a quiet end to the trip were a good fit for this trip.

Markets and Shopping: Lighten Up the Atmosphere

Dam Market was a great place to see the local market atmosphere. Rather than shopping for a long time, it was more fun to watch people coming and going and seeing things piled up. There is no place better than a market to get a feel of the lifestyle of a travel destination.

I remember Lotte Mart Nha Trang Gold Coast as a great place to buy what you need or take a break from the heat. Rather than providing information on shopping or souvenirs, I would like to leave this article only to say that the market and mart were a place to take a quick breather during the trip.

Looking back, Nha Trang was a city with enough space even though it was short.

This trip wasn't about seeing many places. I looked at the sea from the accommodation, ate local food, drank coffee, had a spa treatment, and walked a bit on the beach. But I actually liked its simplicity.

Nha Trang was a city where one night and two days would be enough to change your mood. If I go again next time, rather than adding more to the itinerary, I would like to take a little longer to spend time on accommodation, the sea, food, and spa.

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