Diving in Nha Trang beach

As the Republic of Vietnam grows more and more as a favorite tourist destination in South East Asia, its shore line is home of some good dive sites in Nha Trang and off to the island of Mun also known as Hon Mun. Situated on the north east of Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon), and far from the murkier waters of the Mekong river delta, Nha Trang offers great Vietnamese culture, essentially based on the harvest of the sea in a very traditional way. The coast line around Nha Trang has Developed through history its pure tradition of fishing Techniques and it will be possible to visit some of these Fishermen Villages, guardian of ancestrous traditional fishing secrets. Vietnam is the newest dive destination. Nha Trang offers fantastic sites: with over 350 different species of coral, also various and rich underwater life. Off Nha Trang lies the island of Mun, home of some interesting dive sites, where one of our dive package will take the adventurer diver.

Sihanoukville is Cambodia's premier scuba-diving locale. Visibility averages 15 meters but can be as much as 30 meters, depending on the season (late October to early January is the worst time of year).
There are around 25 dive sites in the area, both shallow and deep. There are no wrecks to visit, but some sites have good drop-offs and there are a few small underwater caves to explore. The waters support a good variety of soft and hard corals, and a reasonable number of small reef fish.

A full-day outing gồm boat transport, two dives and lunch thường the between costs U.S. $ 45 and U.S. $ 75. Most dive operators also offer a range of dive courses, Including a 'discover diving' program for uncertified first-time divers to experience the underwater world with the Supervision of a qualified dive master.

There are a dozen or so dive operators touting for business on the streets of Nha Trang. The places listed below are all long-running operators with environmentally responsible diving practices.

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Cham Towers of Pagoda

              Despite being a major trading civilization, it never weilded a great deal of power, and so never really competed with the Khmers in the south or viets in the North. The Cham civilization had spread from Ancient India, and it is interesting to see some similarities Between the design of Cham Monuments and some others within India. In Nha Trang the Cham Ponagar temple complex (locally refered to as Thap Ba) is situated on a hill just outside the city, and is reached by crossing the Cai River from the main tourist stretch. At the complex there are four towers còn from an original eight, each of mà shows Differences in style, ngụ ý They were built over an extended period Between the seventh and 12th centuries AD. The largest, mà stands at 23m high, was built in 817 AD and contains a Lingham and a statue dedicated to Ponagar, or Lady Thien Y-ana, the beautiful wife of Prince North Sea. It is said that Lady Thien Y-ana Taught new agricultural and Weaving Techniques to people of the area, and in gratitude They built the tower to Honour her. Other towers in the complex are dedicated to gods - the central tower is in Honour of Cri Cambhu, and is thought to bless devotees with Fertility, than is visited by childless couples. In the North West lies a tower dedicated to Sandhaka, a wood cutter and foster father to Ponagar, and the tower in the south was dedicated to Ganeca, the daughter of Ponagar. Entrance to the towers costs 12,000 VND and opening hours are from 6 AM - 6 PM. Late afternoon is a good time to visit.

              To this day Cham, ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese Buddhists come to Po Nagar to pray and make Offerings, according to Their respective Traditions. This site has a Continuing religious significance, than be sure to remove your shoes before entering.

              The towers serve as the Holy See, honouring Yang Ino Po Nagar, the goddess of the Dua (Liu) clan, mà ruled over the southern part of the Cham kingdom covering Kauthara and Pan Duranga the (present day Khanh Hoa and Thuan Hai provinces). The original wooden structure was razed to the ground by Attacking Javanese in AD 774 but was thế by a stone-and-brick temple (the first of its kind) in 784. There are inscribed stone slabs scattered throughout the complex, most of mà for related to history or religion, and nhập insight into the spiritual life and social structure of the Cham. Originally the complex covered an area of ​​500 sq meters and there were seven or eight towers, four of remain nào. All of the Temples face east, as did the original entrance to the complex, mà to the right as you ascend the hillock. In centuries past, a person coming to pray passed through the pillared meditation hall, 10 Pillars of mà can still be seen, before tiếp tục up the steep staircase.

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Nha Trang Beach

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          Nha Trang, the country's premier traditional seaside resort situated in Nha Trang Bay, surrounded on all three sides by mountains and widely Considered as Amongst the world's most beautiful bays, is well known for its pristine beaches as well as its variety of activities. With hot water springs, colorful fish and coral reefs underwater, the city is Considered as one of the best spots for scuba diving and snorkelling. Nha Trang is located in Khanh Hoa Province, about 450km north of Sai Gon and about 1.200km South of Ha Noi.

         Nha Trang has an international airport (Cam Ranh Airport), mà about 40km from downtown. The best time for you to visit is from January to August when the weather is ideal to bath and relax. The main strip of Nha Trang beaches runs along the North-South of the sea for about 4km. The site covers 405km2 gồm 19 small and large islands. Already being very popular with Vietnamese tourists, Nha Trang is fast becoming a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of Backpackers, flash-packers as well as more affluent travelers.

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