While the city of Nha Trang boasts a lively atmosphere with vibrant lights and bustling traffic day and night, the offshore Tri Nguyen Island has its own ‘city that never sleeps.’ This city is Bai Tranh, offering exciting activities that captivate many young people who experience the most beautiful beach in the central coastal region, bathed in sunshine and wind.
Bai Tranh has many provinces with the same name, so you will hardly know where Bai Tranh is the most famous and beautiful. This article can help you learn about the beauty of an attractive beach. Located in Nha Trang Bay, located on the romantic island of Hon Mieu, with a coastline of 500m, the beach stands out with blue water; one is pristine white sand, and one is a gravel beach amidst the cloudy scenery. The surrounding mountains and sky create a wild but no less poetic feature.
Location: Tri Nguyen Island, Nha Trang City
Diverging from the energetic ambiance of other beaches in the coastal city of Nha Trang, Bai Tranh boasts a coastline stretching over 500m, surrounded by pristine mountains embracing it with open arms. However, what makes Bai Tranh truly unique is undoubtedly its specially divided stretch of sand—on one side, there is fine, pure white sand, while on the other, pebbles lie closely together. Moreover, the diverse and abundant marine ecosystem adds to its charm, making Bai Tranh the top choice for young travelers exploring the coastal region.
Watch the sunrise and sunset at Nha Trang Beach; you are so beautiful! When the sun’s rays on the vast ocean began to appear, it was also when the fishing boats began to set sail, the sky was clear, the waves were very gentle, or the ship returned after a long day of sailing. On the high seas, the sun was tinged with red and gradually descended to the bottom of the sea; a peaceful scene appeared, making you want to look forever; no camera could describe it all. Beautiful nature.
If you’re traveling from the center of Nha Trang city, the most reasonable way to reach Bai Tranh is by driving to the area near Cau Da port. You can reach Bai Tranh by canoe or wooden boat from the port, with many ships and canoes ready to dock here. Typically, the one-way transportation fee for a wooden vessel is 150,000 VND/person, and high-speed canoes may cost more. You can choose the appropriate type of canoe based on your needs or the size of your group.
– Price for a 12-seater high-speed canoe: 800,000 VND/boat
– Price for a 16-seater high-speed canoe: 900,000 VND/boat
– Price for a 20-seater high-speed canoe: 1,000,000 VND/boat
– Price for a 24-seater high-speed canoe: 1,200,000 VND/boat
Bai Tranh Nha Trang is one of the beaches that charges an entrance fee. You can rest assured that the ticket prices are relatively affordable, with only 30,000 VND/adult and 20,000 VND/child, allowing you to begin exploring this beautiful beach. Additionally, children under 1 meter tall enjoy free admission.
However, if you wish to participate in water sports and enjoy entertainment services at the beach, you must purchase separate tickets for each activity. Generally, ticket prices for these activities range from 500,000 VND to 1,000,000 VND/person.
– Price for jet skiing: 650,000 VND/vehicle or 800,000 VND/15 minutes
– Price for parasailing: 650,000 VND/person
– Banana boat ride for five people: 700,000 VND/boat/10 minutes
Rest assured that any activity you choose will have guides at the respective points, providing you with ready-to-use safety equipment, including life jackets, without any additional charges.
Possessing a unique beauty rarely matched by other local beaches, Bai Tranh captivates enthusiasts of the vast ocean with its crystal-clear water and rhythmic waves crashing or peacefully lapping at the shore. The sky stretches high above, and the swaying coconut palms dance with the wind, creating an everlasting allure for those passionate about the boundless ocean.
Furthermore, the distinctive feature of Bai Tranh lies in its ideal location, nestled between the vast ocean waves and the backdrop of untouched mountain ranges. The beach’s split personality—smooth white sand on one side and adjacent pebbles on the other—creates a captivating and intriguing aesthetic for those who visit this beautiful beach.
Bai Tranh benefits from the captivating natural beauty that touches the soul and the local fishermen’s warmth, generosity, and friendliness in this simple and charming fishing village. This additional charm endears Bai Tranh to people despite the numerous islands and beautiful beaches scattered throughout the central coastal region.
With its crystal-clear waters resembling a precious gem, you can immerse yourself in moments of waving amidst the vast ocean. It’s as if Mother Nature’s arms are embracing you, allowing the waves to dance like a soothing lullaby. In front of you, pristine white sand stretches out; above is the towering sky, and all around is the expansive sea. What sorrows could remain?
Moreover, if you can visit Bai Tranh at the beginning and end of the day, you’ll witness the magnificent sunrise on the horizon or the sun gracefully setting behind the mountains. On clear days, as the sun first peeks out in the distance, fishing boats set sail, and as the sunset gradually descends over the beautiful beach, you might catch sight of vessels laden with a day’s catch returning home amidst the vast ocean. At this moment, Bai Tranh glows with a radiant red, both warm and tranquil.
Who could resist the incredibly tempting invitation from the beautiful beach with its seemingly transparent water, allowing you to see the bottom and explore the diverse marine ecosystem? It’s hard to say no whether the waves are playfully crashing or gently lapping at the shore. All you need is a life jacket (if you don’t know how to swim) and snorkeling gear, and you’re ready to enjoy the refreshing waters.
With a diverse marine ecosystem, if you want to delve deeper into the underwater world and understand the life beneath the sea, you can swim a bit farther out (but always prioritize safety) and slowly dive down to admire the coral reefs and small fish swimming around. Isn’t it fantastic?
If you’re not a fan of swimming (or need to learn how to), you can still explore the beauty of Bai Tranh on your way. Walking along the long coastline and feeling the soft sand and the firm pebbles beneath your feet is an intriguing experience.
On clear days, let the sound of swaying coconut palms resonate with the sea breeze, carrying the distinctive salty scent. The gentle lapping of the waves echoes like a peaceful lullaby, soothing you after the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Take a deep breath, feel the complete immersion of the sea’s saltiness throughout your body, and leave everything behind—it’s enough.
Or, if you have an endless passion for diverse marine ecosystems and want to understand them better, Ho Tri Nguyen—currently home to hundreds of rare aquatic species, including sea turtles—is an ideal destination near Bai Tranh that you shouldn’t miss.
Alternatively, the Tri Nguyen Aquarium, with its arched glass ceiling and colorful marine life swimming gracefully, is another place to pay attention to.
If you want to challenge your courage or try things you’ve never dared, head to Bai Tranh Tourist Area. You will have delightful and relaxing moments with various water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, and banana boat rides.
The dish might seem simple, but Bun Cha Ca at Bai Tranh Nha Trang is surprisingly unforgettable. The broth, simmered from fresh fish bones, has a sweet and refreshing taste that delights the palate. A bowl of Bun Cha Ca is complete with broth, noodles, fish cake, and fresh herbs, satisfying your hungry stomach with its delicious flavors.
If you’ve spent the entire day at Bai Tranh and are wondering what to eat in Nha Trang, head to a roadside eatery and indulge in a plate of Banh Uot, a simple dish loved by the people of Khanh Hoa province. The key to the deliciousness of Banh Uot lies in the dipping sauce. It must be a flavorful fish sauce or a dipping sauce made from fish guts. Enjoying Banh Uot with grilled meat, pork sausage, sour pork rolls, and fresh vegetables and dipping it into a fragrant dipping sauce makes it irresistibly delicious.