Nha Phu Bay, Nha Trang, Vietnam

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Beauty by the bay. Nha Phu Bay, Nha Trang

Nha Phu Bay is a hidden treasure near the Vietnamese city of Nha Trang. Visitors from all over the world come to this stunning bay to snorkel around gorgeous islands, savour delectable seafood, enjoy thrilling water sports, and much more. Hon Mun Island in Nha Trang Bay is home to the only official marine reserve in Vietnam. Here you can explore coral reefs teeming with a variety of tropical fish, such as clownfish, angelfish, and butterflyfish. Monkey Island and Orchid Island are also two popular Nha Phu Bay islands to visit. As the name suggests, Monkey Island is home to tens of thousands of monkeys such as grey-haired monkeys and red-faced monkeys, while Orchid Island has a great variety of orchid species.