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About Yang Bay
Yang Bay's waterfall drops into a natural jungle pool enclosed by limestone cliffs and lush vegetation, creating a swimming hole where visitors bathe beneath cascades that feed the Trai Hang Ngang river. This spot epitomizes Vietnam's karst beauty compressed into one aquatic jewel.
Best months to visit
January, February
Language
Vietnamese, English
Things to do in Yang Bay
Waterfall cave exploring and swimming
Kayaking on the Koi River below waterfalls
Cave passage trekking behind cascade curtains
Photography of jungle botanical specimens
Jungle guide natural history narration
Traditional fishing village boat visits
Weather by month
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Recommended
January
26C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
Recommended
February
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
March
31C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
April
32C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
May
33C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
June
33C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
July
33C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
August
33C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
September
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
October
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
November
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
December
26C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
Yang Bay is a forested eco-park in the hills west of Nha Trang, built around a series of waterfalls, natural swimming pools and a small wildlife sanctuary. It's a popular half-day escape from Nha Trang's beach resorts, offering jungle walks, mud baths and a cooler mountain climate within easy reach of the coast.
Best areas to stay in Yang Bay
Main waterfall area
The central falls and natural swimming pools, the main draw of the park.
Mud bath pools
Mineral mud pools popular for a relaxing soak after swimming or walking.
Wildlife enclosures
A small zoo-style area with various animals, popular with children.
Forest trails
Short walking paths through the surrounding jungle, offering shade and views of the falls.
Getting to Yang Bay
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Flights
Fly into Cam Ranh International Airport (Nha Trang), then around 1-1.5 hours by road to Yang Bay.
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From London
~16-18 hours from London including a connection in Asia.
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Getting around
Best reached by taxi, hired car or organised tour from Nha Trang; there's limited public transport directly to the park.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do at Yang Bay?
Swimming below waterfalls, mineral mud baths, short jungle trails, and a small zoo-style wildlife area with crocodiles, ostriches and other animals.
How far is Yang Bay from Nha Trang?
About 1-1.5 hours by road, making it a popular half-day or full-day trip.
Is Yang Bay suitable for families?
Yes — the combination of swimming pools, mud baths and animals make it a popular family day out from Nha Trang.
Do I need to bring swimwear?
Yes — many visitors swim in the natural pools and try the mud baths, so bring a swimsuit and a change of clothes.
Is Yang Bay busy?
It can get busy with domestic tour groups, especially on weekends and holidays — visiting on a weekday morning is quieter.
Traveler reviews
★★★★☆
Lovely cool escape from the heat of Nha Trang — the waterfall pools were refreshing and the mud bath was a fun extra.
Trang N. · July 2024
★★★★☆
Good half-day trip with kids — they loved the animals and swimming in the pools below the falls.
Oliver H. · June 2024
★★★☆☆
Nice scenery but quite busy with tour groups when we visited. Worth going early to enjoy the waterfalls before the crowds arrive.
Linh D. · August 2024
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