The Tien Phong Newspaper Marathon and Long Distance Championship is one of the most prestigious and long-standing tournaments in Vietnam. After the meaningful race in Quang Tri in 2025, the 67th tournament in 2026 will officially take place in Khanh Hoa - a land famous for its blue sea, white sand and heroic historical imprints.

Ponagar Tower

Ponagar Tower was built from the 8th to 13th centuries, is one of the largest ancient Cham architectural complexes in Vietnam. This work stands out with towers built of baked bricks, intricately carved, demonstrating the skillful construction techniques of the ancient Vietnamese. Standing here, visitors can not only admire the unique architecture but also see the panoramic view of Cai River winding through the heart of Nha Trang city.

Photo: Nha Trang People

Ponagar Tower Temple - a prominent ancient architecture of the ancient Cham people. Photo: Duong Phuc.

Address: 2/4 Street, Vinh Phuoc, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province.

Ninh Van Bay

Not only is it one of the most beautiful “resort paradises” in Vietnam, Ninh Van Bay is also associated with the story of the Ho Chi Minh trail at sea. There is a memorial stele for the unnumbered ship C235, marking the event when the ship carrying weapons to support the southern battlefield was discovered and attacked by the enemy in 1968.

Ninh Van Bay is likened to a "fairyland". Photo: Six Sense Ninh Van Bay

Address: Ninh Van Commune, Ninh Hoa Town, Khanh Hoa Province.

Hon Tre Island

As the largest island in Nha Trang Bay, Hon Tre attracts tourists not only by its luxurious resorts but also by its pristine natural beauty. With white sand beaches, clear water and colorful coral reefs, this island is also known as the "Pearl in the heart of Nha Trang Bay".

This is one of the destinations that welcomes the largest number of visitors in Nha Trang. Photo: Heritage - Inflight Magazine of Vietnam Airlines.

Not only a tourist destination, Hon Tre was also a strategic base during the resistance war against the US. Today, although it has been renovated into a tourist area, the vestiges of the fighting days still remind young people of the resilient spirit of the army and people of Khanh Hoa.

Address: Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa Province.

Stone Church

Not only does it have beautiful beaches, Nha Trang also possesses impressive architectural works, typically the Stone Church. Built in 1928 in the Gothic style, the church impresses with its gray stone walls, soaring domes and ancient sanctuary.

The European-style structure of the Stone Church. Photo: Nha Trang Today

The Stone Church has a solid layout with small cubic stone blocks gradually rising from low to the blue sky. Inside the church, there is a spacious, airy space, divided into the sanctuary area and the area behind the sanctuary, which is very peaceful and solemn.

Address: No. 01 Thai Nguyen, Phuoc Tan, Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province.

Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography

For those who love to explore the ocean, Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography is a destination not to be missed. It preserves more than 20,000 specimens of thousands of marine creatures, from corals to sharks and rare marine animals. In particular, the display area of ​​a giant whale skeleton nearly 18m long is always a highlight attracting visitors.

Many beautiful check-in corners for teens who love virtual life. Photo: Beautiful Nha Trang

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In addition, the museum also displays many specimens of freshwater creatures collected in the Gulf of Thailand, the East Sea, and Cambodia.

Address: No. 1 Cau Da, Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province.

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