Walking Street & Night Market: Nha Trang Nightlife Activities

Nha Trang City of Vietnam has long been well-known for the magnificent sandy beaches as well as the world-class resorts that attract many domestic and international tourists from around the World. The city is also called “the sleepless city” because of the busy nightlife activities in Nha Trang. When the sun goes down, it is the time the city lights up with lively colorful streets and a hustle and bustle of people. From the night markets, walking streets or the clubs and bars, there are endless things to do at night time in Nha Trang to make your trip more enjoyable.

1. Nha Trang Walking Street:

Nha Trang Walking Street is a tourist attraction that attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists. Coming to this street, you will be immersed in the vibrant, bustling atmosphere and enjoy countless delicious food. Pedestrian Street is right on Hung Vuong – Tran Phu street. This one is the most bustling street in Nha Trang.

• Location: Hung Vuong – Tran Phu street
• Opening Hours: 15:00 to 23:30 daily

Traveling through these vibrant streets is an opportunity for you better to understand the cultural life of the Nha Trang people. Come here in the daytime; you will be able to visit famous markets such as Dam market, Xom Moi market, etc. When night falls, you will be immersed in the bustling trading atmosphere.

2.  Join Night Squid Fishing:

After the sun goes down, coming to the fishing port, you can find many local fishing boats for taking part in the night fishing activities. It costs you a certain amount of money to try this experience, but it is worth the money you had to pay. The activity as a fisherman, talking to them and knowing more about their life as well as the local custom are extremely intriguing experiences that you cannot forget in your journey to Nha Trang.

It would be flawed if traveling to Nha Trang city in the evening without feeling the sea at night. Walking in the sand, listening to the whisper of the waves and enjoying the taste of the sea will help you to unwind and escape from the worry of daily life. Unlike the hot and bustle day, Nha Trang beach after the sunset has its own beauty and tranquility. Having finished the trip on the sea, you can enjoy the grilled squids you have caught as well as a small barbeque party in the cool air of the beach at night, which leaves the long-lasting impression on your mind about the nightlife in Nha Trang.

3. Nha Trang Night Market:

Nha Trang Night Market is another stopover in the nightlife trip in Nha Trang. Going to this market, you will have an opportunity not only to find and buy a variety of products but also to know more about the local culture of Khanh Hoa as well as South Central Vietnam.

• Location: Trần Phú, Lộc Thọ, Nha Trang
• Opening Hours: 19:00 to 22:00 daily

When visiting the night market, you will have a feeling of immersion in the familiar features of Vietnamese countryside like the kiosks with thatched roofs, horse carriages,  coconut mattings, wooden chairs, earthenware and so on. This is simply a market for purchasing goods where you can find a variety of food, clothes, handicrafts and souvenirs which appear in a huge selection for brands, labels, styles and prices.

After a walk in the 140-meter street along the market, you had better drop in a street food stall and enjoy the mouth-watering dishes with affordable prices that you cannot find anywhere else in Nha Trang. The souvenir shops or grocery stores there are always available for you to buy some popular souvenirs of Nha Trang such as pearls, small sculptures, local handicrafts, photographs and postcards.

4. Enjoying Craft Beers and Local Food:

After an interesting day wil full of activities, your empty stomach for sure is urging you to drop in a food stall and grab a bite. Don’t hesitate to try these following delicious local specialties in Nha Trang Beach City.

• The Craft Beers:

Breweries are no longer strange for tourists when coming to big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. However, craft beers in Nha Trang have it own attraction that will immediately impress any person for the first experience. Nha Trang breweries are infused from the well-selected ingredients such as malts of Australia, seasonal hops of New Zealand as well as the local fruits and spices to create the best tastes matching the vibes.

Dark lager, red ale and wheat beer are available for those who enjoy the basic and familiar tastes. The more festive flavors are contained in the seasonal beers that are handcrafted by the skillful brew masters. What could be more thrilling than sitting in a pub, enjoying a cup of craft beer and seeing the colorful streets outside!

• The Jellyfish Noodles:

This is local dish and is one of the must-to-eat dishes for you when travelling to Nha Trang as you cannot find the similar taste anywhere. In spite of many kinds of seafood noodles in other cities, Nha Trang jellyfish noodles are unique due to the ingredients and the way it is cooked. Thanks to the fresh seafood, this specialty is so tasty that you may immediately say “This is exactly the taste of the sea!”.

The jellyfish that has crunchy texture must be caught off-shore, not the spiny itchy jellyfish that is often encountered near the seashore. The broth is not made from pork or beef bones, but from a type of boneless fish that gives absolutely sweet flavor. In addition to jellyfish as the main ingredient, you will also enjoy the famous fried fish in the coastal city of Nha Trang.

5. Enjoy Show at Nha Trang Water Puppet Theatre:

• Location: Tran Phu Cultural House at 46 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang
• Opening hours: 4 P.M to 8:45 P.M
• Ticket price: 100,000 VND/child, 150,000 VND/adult
• Tel: +84 58 352 7828

Considered as one of the most traditional activities at night time in Nha Trang, watching a show at the Nha Trang Water Puppet Theatre brings you a general view about daily life of Vietnamese people through traditional music, colorful puppets, and light shows.

Performances often run for approximately 45 minutes, covering 15 scenes, namely frog-catching, fishing, rice planting and children’s games. The activity is ideal for those keen on immersing themselves in local life.

6. Having Fun at Bars and Dancing Clubs

Exploring Nha Trang nightlife might be a shortcoming without going to Nha Trang bars and night clubs, where you can find the sleepless atmosphere of the youngsters as well as the dynamic city. To admire the entire night in Nha Trang, you can come to Tran Phu Street, where plenty of night bars and dancing clubs are welcoming you to join.

6.1. Nha Trang Sailing Club:

• Location: 72 74 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang
• Opening hours: 7.30 – 2.30 daily

Atmosphere: The space and interior of the club is a bit like the bars of the Mediterranean coast blending with Asian charm. Sailing Club is like an open space using music to bring together people you have never known, where you can immerse yourself in that vibrant atmosphere to forget the daily stress, fatigue, and have fun moments here.

Highlights: The club focuses a lot of diverse services such as restaurants, bars and a vibrant club attracting a large number of young people. When the sun goes down, the Sailing Club puts on a shimmering and fanciful look. The late night is the time for you to dance and swing with exciting tunes and EDM tracks from the multi-talented hands of famous DJs.

6.2. Skylight Skydeck & Rooftop Beach Club:

• Location: 38 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang
• Opening hours: 9.00 – 14.00 and 16.30 – 00.00 daily

Atmosphere: Skylight Skydeck & Rooftop Beach Club is one of the four main parts of Best Wester Premier Havana Nha Trang, the biggest hotel in Nha Trang. It is designed in a modern Latin style, in combination with Skydeck 360, Skywalk and Light House to become a perfect destination to enjoy Nha Trang nightlife.

Highlights: Located in the 43th-45th floors, Skylight Skydeck & Rooftop Beach Club  is an ideal place for you to enjoy the nightlife of the young and at the same time, admire the shimmering lights of Nha Trang city at night from above. Here you can recharge your batteries with the hectic performance of the leading singers and DJs in the music parties.

6.3. Yasaka 008 Club Nha Trang:

• Location: 18 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang
• Opening hours: 18.30 – 1.30 daily

Atmosphere: Owning a prime location in the heart of Nha Trang city, Yasaka 008 Club with the extremely flashy appearance has attracted all eyes of those who walk on Tran Phu Street. The outer space is also decorated with many flashing lights around the tree, quite romantic for those who like to watch the night street.

Highlights: Though there are many vibrant bars and clubs on Tran Phu Street, Yasaka 008 Club still has their own attraction that makes it different from the others. In the improvised arrangement of the numerous letters and numbers, the name Yasaka stands out in the pink light of the large-sized signboard. The furniture inside is arranged subtly and meticulously, especially the eye-catching colorful ceiling lights.

6.4. Lunar Lounge:

• Location: Nha Trang Center Tower, 20 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang
• Opening hours: 13.00 – 1.00 daily

Atmosphere: Along with the different styles of the bars in Tran Phu Street, Lunar Lounge makes it unique with the mid-century modern furniture and a large pool on the fourth floor of the building. This is a fascinating place where you can enjoy the food, music and the vibrant Nha Trang beach at night.

Highlights: Lunar Lounge provides you with the natural light of the sky and fully reflection on the beautiful view of the coastal city. Inside the bar are excellent entertainment services with a modern kitchen space surrounded by transparent glass, and you will be truly satisfied when seeing how the dishes prepared from the talented hands professional chefs, bringing new experiences to the culinary world by the creativity from decoration to taste.

6.5. Z Club (Zima Club):

• Location: Complex 4 Seasons, Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang
• Opening hours: 20.00 – 3.00 daily

Atmosphere: Zima Club, with a typical Russian name, is a place where you can experience the culture and custom of Russia from the architecture, music and cuisine. This place is not only an entertainment club but also a warm space, a convergence of many interesting things from culture, people, life, and new and exciting moments.

Highlights: Zima Club is located in a basement with a depth of up to six meters and has two floors with a capacity of more than 500 guests. The club has special shows with famous artists from Russia, adding new and interesting breeze to this playground. Zima Club, in addition to providing guests with relaxing moments, is also a small space to introduce a little of Russian cuisine, when you will have the opportunity to taste common delicacies in accordance with traditional Russian flavor.

6.6. The Rabbit Hole:

• Location: B1 Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang
• Opening hours: 21.00 – 03.00 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Atmosphere: Taking the inspiration from the famous film “Alice in Wonderland”, The Rabbit Hole brings a very different appearance in comparison with the nearby bars and club in Nha Trang. The decoration here follows the surrealism of Alice’s adventure, which brings you the feeling as getting lost in the wonderland.

Highlights: The Rabbit Hole is located underground at Story Beach, the largest beach on Tran Phu Street. The interior furniture is designed with a simple structure of copper pipes and bricked walls, then augmented by fluorescent colors, transparent floors and unusual lighting designs. This seems to be a little bit crazy but a really amazing atmosphere created by the various styles of music from all over the world.

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See Also:

• Nha Trang Vietnam Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
• Best Things to Do and Places to Visit in Nha Trang City, Vietnam