PO NAGAR TEMPLE
The Po Nagar Temple complex is a well-preserved example of Cham architecture from the 7th to 12th centuries. The largest tower is 23-metres high and was built in 817 AD. Originally consisting of eight towers, four impressive structures remain. The towers are surrounded by cactus, flowers and trees, and sit on a small hill overlooking the picturesque Nha Trang harbour.
OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE
Founded in 1923, the institute has an extensive library, some indoor and outdoor aquariums, and a huge whale skeleton. Interestingly, the world's most famous oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau, started his career here in 1933 when it was known as the French Institute d'Océanographique.
BAO DAI VILLA
This complex of five villas offers a panoramic view of Nha Trang Bay and is a relic of Vietnam's last emperor.
DAM MARKET
This bustling market offers a wide selection of dried seafood and precious birds' nests.
PASTEUR INSTITUTE
The Yersin Museum, housed within the Pasteur Institute, is a tribute to Dr. Alexandre Yersin. Yersin spent much of his life in Nha Trang and introduced rubber and coffee farming to Vietnam. The Museum contains lab equipment, a library, and slides of his visits to different regions of Vietnam in the late 19th century.
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