Nha Trang: Vietnam's insider tip conquers the top 15 in the travel world!

Nha Trang: Vietnam's insider tip conquers the top 15 in the travel world!

Nha Trang, a coastal city in central Vietnam, has established itself as one of the world's leading tourist destinations. According to a report by the Mastercard Economics Institute, the city ranks 11th in the list of 15 most popular travel destinations, based on flight booking data for summer 2024 and 2025. Nha Trang is the only representative of Vietnam in this international ranking, which testifies to increasing interest in Asian cities, driven by tourists from Asia, Europe and North America. At the top of the list are Tokyo and Osaka (Japan), followed by Paris (France), Shanghai and Beijing (China) reports Vietnam.vn.

The continued high demand for trips to Nha Trang is also reflected in the figures for the year so far. In the first four months of 2025, Khanh Hoa Province received over 3.6 million tourists, an increase of 22.7% compared to last year. Of these, more than 1.8 million were domestic visitors, an increase of 35.5%, and almost 1.8 million were international visitors, an increase of 11.6% adds VnExpress.

Growth in tourism

Nha Trang not only secured a place on the global list, but also ranked third among the top 10 destinations with the highest tourism growth in the Asia-Pacific region. This is according to an analysis by global travel analytics firm ForwardKeys. Last year 2024 brought Nha Trang a remarkable tourism growth rate of 80% year-on-year, surpassed only by Beijing and Guangzhou reported the analysts from VnExpress.

These impressive growth figures indicate a strong recovery in tourism after the Corona pandemic. Across Khanh Hoa Province, more than 10.8 million overnight guests visited the region in 2024, an increase of 49% compared to the previous year. Of particular note are the almost 4.8 million international arrivals, a significant increase of 98% according to the sources.

Ecotourism and festivals

An increase in ecotourism and community tourism in Nha Trang is predicted for the future. To meet this demand, the Nha Trang Sea Culture – Tourism Festival 2025 will be held in June, which is expected to be a significant event that will attract many tourists. The city is known not only for its stunning beaches, but also for its convenient flight connections, making access to this popular destination easy notes Vietnam.vn.