Established in 1923, it was one of the first centers for scientific research in Vietnam and is an important location for tropical oceanographic research. You can see some of the local marine life, along with a comprehensive collection of specimens of marine life.

the most impressive construction in Nha Trang is Long Son Pagoda founded in 19th century. After several renovations, the biggest one in 1963 when the huge white Buddha was built in the memory of The monks and nuns who burnt themselves to protest against religious persecution. On the high flat ground you will have a general view of the city far below. You can see the web-like a maze of streets and roads and houses and the river gently winding along.

These cham towers were built during 7th century to honor the goddess Ponagar considered to be the mother of mothers, the goddess of the country, who came to be identified with the Hindu goddesses Bhagavati and Mahishasuramardini. From the towers you see the panoramic views of the river meeting the blue Sea.