Thanh Citadel

Nha Trang


This citadel dates from the 17th-century Trinh dynasty. It was rebuilt by Prince Nguyen Anh (later Emperor Gia Long) in 1793 during his successful offensive against the Tay Son Rebels. Only a few sections of the walls and gates remain. Thanh Citadel is 11km west of Nha Trang, near Dien Khanh town.


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1. Long Son Pagoda

6.13 MILES

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2. Buddha

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On a hilltop behind the Long Son Pagoda, this huge white Buddha is seated on a lotus blossom and visible from all over the city. Around the statue’s base…

3. Long Thanh Gallery

6.58 MILES

This gallery exhibits the work of Long Thanh, one of Vietnam’s most prominent photographers, who shoots powerful black-and-white images of everyday…

4. Nha Trang Cathedral

6.66 MILES

Built between 1928 and 1933 in French Gothic style, complete with stained-glass windows, Nha Trang Cathedral stands on a small hill overlooking the train…

5. Do Dien Khanh Gallery

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Do Dien Khanh is a welcoming host and very talented photographer of Vietnamese landscapes and life – his portraits of minority people are captivating…

6. Po Nagar Cham Towers

7.18 MILES

Built between the 7th and 12th centuries, these impressive Cham towers are still actively used for worship by Cham, Chinese and Vietnamese Buddhists…

7. Alexandre Yersin Museum

7.18 MILES

This small museum is dedicated to the scientist Dr Alexandre Yersin (1863–1943), who founded Nha Trang’s Pasteur Institute in 1895. The Swiss-born Yersin…

8. Mai Loc Gallery

7.24 MILES

The fine monochrome photography of Mai Loc, a native of Nha Trang, is showcased at this gallery. Ask him about his life story (he's an ex-gold miner,…

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