Yang Bay Waterfall stands out with its magnificent and picturesque scenery. The unspoiled beautiful wilderness here can help you easily get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Read this article for more detailed information about Yang Bay and some tourism services you should try at least once.
1. The location of Yang Bay Waterfall
45 kilometers away from the center of Nha Trang City, Yang Bay Waterfall is located in the middle of a 570-hectare valley in Khanh Vinh District. This waterfall is 80 meters high and 100 meters above sea level.
According to the Raglai people’s language, the name “Yang Bay” means “heavenly waterfall” because it lies in mountain ranges and dense primitive forests where the weather is cool all year round. Therefore, tourists can go there at any time of the year. However, the best time to visit this place is from March to September.
2. The entrance fee of Yang Bay Waterfall
The entrance fee of this place is sorted into four packages with the corresponding services, specifically as follows:
- Economy Package: 100,000 VND/child and 150,000 VND/adult
- Package 1: 160,000 VND/child and 240,000 VND/adult
- Package 2: 220,000 VND/child and 420,000 VND/adult
- Package 3: 700,000 VND/child and 1,000,000 VND/adult
Note: All children under 90 centimeters enter for free.
3. The majestic nature of Yang Bay Waterfall
Unlike the intense waterfalls in other destinations, Yang Bay Nha Trang Waterfall is famous for its gentle look which gives tourists a feeling of peace and comfort. Therefore, the locals usually compare it to the smooth hair of a Raglai ethnic girl.
At the foot of the waterfall, there are some natural swimming pools where tourists choose to relax on their trips to Nha Trang. The water here is so clear and fresh that you can see the rocks at the bottom. In addition, herein exists innumerable tropical insects, multi-colored butterflies and limpid small springs partly hiding under the shadow of thick jungles. All of these help you temporarily get away from the fatigue and hardships of daily life.
For those who like to conquer nature, you can follow the mountain trails to climb the craggy cliffs and reach the top of the waterfall. Standing there and looking around, you can totally grasp the immensity of the waterfall, especially at sunset.
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4. Top 5 fascinating activities you should try in Yang Bay Waterfall
Don’t forget to put the 5 activities below into your to-do list when visiting Yang Bay Waterfall:
4.1. Praying under the Wishing Tree
Coming to Yang Bay, you can have the opportunity to make your wishes of health, love, peace, luck, career,... under the Wishing Tree (Moc Than). The tree is estimated to be more than 500 years old, recognized as a spiritual symbol associated with the religious life of the Raglai people. People believe that hanging the red and yellow silk ribbons on the tree is a way you make your wish come true.
4.2. Visiting the National Musical Instrument Museum
Visiting the National Musical Instrument Museum in Yang Bay can be an eye-opener with the culture of the Raglai people. Not only will you enjoy great performances by the ethnic people but you will also see ethnic musical instruments such as the zither, the T'rung, the stone instruments and the gongs of the Central Highlands.
4.3. Crocodile fishing
This is one of the most interesting experiences when visiting Yang Bay Waterfall. During this activity, you can fish the crocodile by yourself with the bait prepared by the tourism park. At the first time, you might be scared, yet it will quickly make you feel excited. After fishing crocodiles, you should take some pictures to preserve the memories at this wonderful place.
4.4. Feeding Koi fish with a baby bottle
The next interesting experience in Yang Bay is feeding Koi fish in the lake with a baby bottle. It’s a strange service which is rare in other places. Not as fussy as newborn babies, the fish here are very adept at how to get the most milk. It certainly brings pleasure to all tourists, especially children.
4.5. Ostrich riding
Ostrich riding is another amusing activity you should try when visiting Yang Bay Waterfall. You can have a chance to sit on the ostrich and go around to admire the stunning landscape here. Before riding the ostrich, you will be guided in detail to have a wonderful experience safely.
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5. Yang Bay Waterfall's travel guides
Here are some tips for your trip to this well-known Nha Trang waterfall:
5.1. The means of transportation to get to Yang Bay
Depending on personal interests and purposes, you can choose to visit Yang Bay by the following means of transportation:
- By motorbike: If you love exploring nature on your own, you should rent a motorbike in Nha Trang City to go to Yang Bay. The rental fee ranges from 100,000 VND/day to 150,000 VND/day.
- By car: By this way, you can take advantage of the time in the car to admire the scenery along the way.
- By bus: Currently, there is a bus route from Nha Trang City to Yang Bay with a reasonable price, which is only 120,000 VND/person.
5.2. The foods you should enjoy while visiting Yang Bay
In the Yang Bay Tourist Park, there is a restaurant with many delicious dishes imbued with traditional Vietnamese flavors. You can enjoy many exotic dishes, especially ostrich meat and crocodile meat cooked in many ways. These dishes are usually eaten with forest bananas, lotus roots, pineapples,... All of these are the must-try foods in Yang Bay Waterfall.
As for accommodation, you should choose a hotel or a resort in the center of Nha Trang in order to visit Yang Bay Waterfall. In this case, Vinpearl Nha Trang is a perfect suggestion for you.
Vinpearl Nha Trang is a large-scale resort complex, with 6 resorts, high-class hotels on Hon Tre Island, 1 resort in the north of Cam Ranh Peninsula, and 2 hotels in the inner city. Also, when staying there, you can join fascinating entertainment activities in VinWonders Nha Trang which is one of the largest theme parks in Vietnam.
>>> Don’t hesitate to book rooms in Vinpearl Nha Trang to experience many worthwhile tourism services!
Yang Bay Waterfall attracts a lot of tourists annually thanks to its splendid weather, beautiful landscapes and interesting services. This destination will make your Nha Trang trip with your family and friends more exciting and memorable. We hope the information above will be useful for your upcoming tour to Yang Bay in Nha Trang. Remember to book services in advance to get the best experience!