Port Guide - Nha Trang

Nha trang
NHA TRANG
Adventures Ashore Port Guide
®
A Relaxing Oasis with White Sand Beaches,
Blue Seas, and an Endearing History
With its sparkling bays, coco palms,
warm waters and white sand beaches,
Nha Trang is one of Vietnam’s popular
beach getaways. The town itself is small,
with fishing as a primary industry.
Fishing boats painted bright red and blue
provide a splash of color to the rustic
harbors. A short drive into the countryside reveals rural farming villages nestled
in the verdant valleys of gently sloping
mountains.
VIETNAM
AT A GLANCE
SIZE: Approximately 125,246 square
miles, slightly larger than New Mexico.
POPULATION: 82,689,518
(July 2004 est.)
LANGUAGE: Vietnamese is the
official language, English is spoken,
some French, Chinese and Kmer.
CAPITAL: Hanoi
Nha Trang has a rich historical past,
and was formerly the center of the
ancient Kingdom of Champa, The kingdom dominated the region from the 2nd
century A.D. until the 15th century
when they were defeated by the Ly
Dynasty, founders of the independent
Vietnamese state. Tower ruins of this
civilization have survived the years,
and are located just north of town.
The Cham Towers, which represent
a holy place where many come to pray,
explore or relax while enjoying the
TYPE OF GOVERNMENT:
Communist State
CURRENCY: Dong (VND)
TIME ZONE: GMT + 7
ABOUT YOUR PORT GUIDE
This is your guide to Nha trang, specially prepared by Princess Cruises. This
guide is intended to assist you if you are
on a shore excursion, touring independently or doing both.
Please note that the information provided is
general in nature and is subject to change.
Nha trang_09/05_SHXPRTGDE_0002
Buddha at Long Son
views sit atop a hill overlooking
the Cai River estuary.
In 1891, Dr. Alexander Yersin, a French
immunologist, founded Xom Bau Village
where fishermen migrated, making it a
bustling and crowded village. Quickly,
more and more people began migrating to
the new town and a local government was
established. The small village, later named
Nha Trang, is now the capital of the
Khanh Hoa province and has a population
of approximately 300,000 inhabitants.
The town’s four-mile stretch of beach,
with white sand and warm Caribbean-like
waters, made this a popular spot for U.S.
servicemen stationed here during the
Vietnam war, and today attracts local
vacationers plus a handful of westerners.
Whether exploring downtown,
the countryside, or just relaxing at
the beach, you’re sure to enjoy the
warmth and friendliness of the people
and the simple and relaxed atmosphere
of this town.
Adventures Ashore Port Guide ~ Nha Trang
®
Places of Interest
Practical Information
PONAGAR CHAM TOWER
Dedicated to the goddess Uroja—revered as the
symbol of weaving and agriculture—the tower
boasts a fine black stone sculpture of the goddess.
DOCKING
Your Princess ship will either dock or anchor in
Nha Trang. The pier is approximately 7 miles
from downtown.
LONG SON PAGODA
Founded in the 19th-century, the pagoda’s
interior features murals and images of the
Buddha. An enormous white Buddha sits on
the hill behind. The pagoda, built in 1965,
it commemorates the Buddhist monks who
protested the abuses of the Diem regime in
the early 1960s by setting themselves on fire.
SHORE EXCURSION DEPARTURES
Passengers will meet at a specific location for each
shore excursion departure. Please refer to your tour
ticket and the Princess Patter for the correct place
and time. Your Shore Excursion staff will be at that
location to assist you.
CAU DA PORT & VILLAGE
The village’s main street, a short walk rom the
pier, offers basic souvenir shopping. The port
also offers views of Bao Dai Villa, the summer
home of Vietnam’s last monarch.
HON CHONG PROMONTORY
Small, rocky peninsula juts out into the South
China Sea and offers fine views of the bay, the
coast and the offshore islands.
SILK EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP
Silk embroideries illustrate subjects ranging from
scenes of everyday life to myths.
PRINCESS CRUISES AGENTS
In case of emergency while you are ashore,
please contact:
Hainam Shipping Agency
356/12 Bach Dang Street
Binh Thanh District
Hochiminh City
Vietnam
Telephone: 84-64-510769
Telefax: 84-64-510768
TAXIS
Taxis are available outside the port gate, approximately 330 yards from the gangway. Drivers speak
limited English and accept both local currency
and US dollars.
SHOPPING
Just outside the port gates, a walk along the main
street offers basic souvenir shopping. For a wider
selection of items, Dam Market in downtown
Nha Trang offers handicrafts, lacquerware,
silk and ceramics.
OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES
Banks: Generally open weekdays from 7:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shops: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
THESE SITES CAN BE FOUND ON THE
MAP AT THE BACK OF THIS GUIDE
Rice fields
Buddha at Long Son
Local artist
Post Office: Generally open weekdays from 7:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cham Tower
Beachfront
Note: The information in this port guide is subject to change without notice. We apologize for any inconvenience,
but Princess Cruises cannot accept responsibility for any such alterations. Thank you.
Adventures Ashore Port Guide ~ Nha Trang
®
Places of Interest
Practical Information
PONAGAR CHAM TOWER
Dedicated to the goddess Uroja—revered as the
symbol of weaving and agriculture—the tower
boasts a fine black stone sculpture of the goddess.
DOCKING
Your Princess ship will either dock or anchor in
Nha Trang. The pier is approximately 7 miles
from downtown.
LONG SON PAGODA
Founded in the 19th-century, the pagoda’s
interior features murals and images of the
Buddha. An enormous white Buddha sits on
the hill behind. The pagoda, built in 1965,
it commemorates the Buddhist monks who
protested the abuses of the Diem regime in
the early 1960s by setting themselves on fire.
SHORE EXCURSION DEPARTURES
Passengers will meet at a specific location for each
shore excursion departure. Please refer to your tour
ticket and the Princess Patter for the correct place
and time. Your Shore Excursion staff will be at that
location to assist you.
CAU DA PORT & VILLAGE
The village’s main street, a short walk rom the
pier, offers basic souvenir shopping. The port
also offers views of Bao Dai Villa, the summer
home of Vietnam’s last monarch.
HON CHONG PROMONTORY
Small, rocky peninsula juts out into the South
China Sea and offers fine views of the bay, the
coast and the offshore islands.
SILK EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP
Silk embroideries illustrate subjects ranging from
scenes of everyday life to myths.
PRINCESS CRUISES AGENTS
In case of emergency while you are ashore,
please contact:
Hainam Shipping Agency
356/12 Bach Dang Street
Binh Thanh District
Hochiminh City
Vietnam
Telephone: 84-64-510769
Telefax: 84-64-510768
TAXIS
Taxis are available outside the port gate, approximately 330 yards from the gangway. Drivers speak
limited English and accept both local currency
and US dollars.
SHOPPING
Just outside the port gates, a walk along the main
street offers basic souvenir shopping. For a wider
selection of items, Dam Market in downtown
Nha Trang offers handicrafts, lacquerware,
silk and ceramics.
OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES
Banks: Generally open weekdays from 7:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shops: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
THESE SITES CAN BE FOUND ON THE
MAP AT THE BACK OF THIS GUIDE
Rice fields
Buddha at Long Son
Local artist
Post Office: Generally open weekdays from 7:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cham Tower
Beachfront
Note: The information in this port guide is subject to change without notice. We apologize for any inconvenience,
but Princess Cruises cannot accept responsibility for any such alterations. Thank you.
Nha trang
NHA TRANG
Adventures Ashore Port Guide
®
A Relaxing Oasis with White Sand Beaches,
Blue Seas, and an Endearing History
With its sparkling bays, coco palms,
warm waters and white sand beaches,
Nha Trang is one of Vietnam’s popular
beach getaways. The town itself is small,
with fishing as a primary industry.
Fishing boats painted bright red and blue
provide a splash of color to the rustic
harbors. A short drive into the countryside reveals rural farming villages nestled
in the verdant valleys of gently sloping
mountains.
VIETNAM
AT A GLANCE
SIZE: Approximately 125,246 square
miles, slightly larger than New Mexico.
POPULATION: 82,689,518
(July 2004 est.)
LANGUAGE: Vietnamese is the
official language, English is spoken,
some French, Chinese and Kmer.
CAPITAL: Hanoi
Nha Trang has a rich historical past,
and was formerly the center of the
ancient Kingdom of Champa, The kingdom dominated the region from the 2nd
century A.D. until the 15th century
when they were defeated by the Ly
Dynasty, founders of the independent
Vietnamese state. Tower ruins of this
civilization have survived the years,
and are located just north of town.
The Cham Towers, which represent
a holy place where many come to pray,
explore or relax while enjoying the
TYPE OF GOVERNMENT:
Communist State
CURRENCY: Dong (VND)
TIME ZONE: GMT + 7
ABOUT YOUR PORT GUIDE
This is your guide to Nha trang, specially prepared by Princess Cruises. This
guide is intended to assist you if you are
on a shore excursion, touring independently or doing both.
Please note that the information provided is
general in nature and is subject to change.
Nha trang_09/05_SHXPRTGDE_0002
Buddha at Long Son
views sit atop a hill overlooking
the Cai River estuary.
In 1891, Dr. Alexander Yersin, a French
immunologist, founded Xom Bau Village
where fishermen migrated, making it a
bustling and crowded village. Quickly,
more and more people began migrating to
the new town and a local government was
established. The small village, later named
Nha Trang, is now the capital of the
Khanh Hoa province and has a population
of approximately 300,000 inhabitants.
The town’s four-mile stretch of beach,
with white sand and warm Caribbean-like
waters, made this a popular spot for U.S.
servicemen stationed here during the
Vietnam war, and today attracts local
vacationers plus a handful of westerners.
Whether exploring downtown,
the countryside, or just relaxing at
the beach, you’re sure to enjoy the
warmth and friendliness of the people
and the simple and relaxed atmosphere
of this town.