But this story will be about what is remarkable here, and maybe that there is nothing remarkable here.

Warning

There will be no beautiful photos in this post, because almost everything is clicked on the phone.

General information about the city of Cam Ranh

Time: +4 from Moscow

Cam Ranh is located on the coast of the South China Sea.

There is a military base and a deep-water port on the territory.

Located 15 km from the airport and 52 km from the center of Nha Trang (see map below).

Mobifon office

Here you can buy a Vietnamese SIM card, put money into your account and connect to the Internet. The staff speaks some English.

I remind you that important places in the city are marked on the map of Cam Ranh at the beginning of the post.

Nature

Nature is wonderful. Mountains are visible from almost every lane. People live in such beauty! I wonder if they notice it or take it for granted?

Maximark and Coopmart shopping centers

They are on the same street. On the ground floors there are supermarkets where you can buy food, clothes, household items.

If you want to leave things in a storage room, keep in mind that the cells may not be closed. However, the guards will gladly stand by, ensuring the safety of your belongings :)

A funny thing happened at Coopmart: I wanted to buy a raincoat. As usual, I typed a word into Google translator, received a translation into Vietnamese, and showed the translation to the store employees. They explain to me with gestures that there is no such thing here. No raincoat in the rainy season? This cannot be. I go to the guards. They read the translation, speak on the radio, call the sellers to their place, give them instructions, and after 2 minutes they brought me raincoats of all sizes and colors of the rainbow. Service:)

Some prices at Maximark and Coopmart:

peeled pineapple, pcs. - 13,000

mango, kg. - 15,000

cucumbers, kg. - 6 000,

fresh-frozen tuna, kg. - 82 000

potatoes, kg. - 17,000

raincoat made of dense fabric - 43 000

On the first floor of Coopmart there is Lotteria - Vietnamese McDonald's. Not very expensive, not very tasty :)

On the upper floors of Maximark and Coopmart canteens, where a portion of boiled rice or noodles with vegetables, fish or meat for 20 - 30,000 VND. Cheap and delicious.

Coffee houses

We found 2 coffee shops with delicious coffee. They are marked on the Cam Ranh map at the beginning of the post.

Clothing stores

There are many. The prices are adequate.

gas stations

I don’t know what it is connected with, but there are too many of them in the city. Most are empty. There are few people.

By the way, about people: here you will not be addressed as “You, you!” You will be greeted. And every fifth will say hello. Hello! - shouts the grandmother, rubbing the window. Hello! - welcomes the driver of the car. Hello! - the girl exclaims, drinking coffee. In general, do not get bored :) Adults think that their children speak English well: they push, persuade to communicate with a foreigner. Children get embarrassed, squeeze out "How are you" and hide behind their parents. This man has several children, no one knows English.

Although, why speak English if you speak French. This man importantly asked "Parlez français?" Having received a negative answer, he took the table and left.

What else is there in Cam Ranh?

Military base

Port

Marked on the map of Cam Ranh at the beginning of the story.

Here, as in and in other cities of Vietnam, mini-barbershops are common where you will get a haircut, shave and clean your ears.

Coconuts for 7,000. They will clean them in front of you, open them, and they will also give you a straw.

Cafes where for 12-30,000 you can eat Pho soup and rice with side dishes. There is no need to be afraid of such establishments. Choose the cleanest, wipe the cutlery with a napkin and don't be afraid of anything :) For 2 years of living in Asia, we have never poisoned ourselves. Seriously, not once.

The Camranis have a terrible sweet tooth. Cakes and pastries are sold at every turn. We don't like Vietnamese sweets, they seem tasteless. Small cake for 60,000.

There are little grocery stores on every corner.

The city of Cam Ranh is located in the province of Khanh Hoa (Khanh Hoa) about 50 km from the famous seaside resort. The population of the city is 114 thousand people.

Cam Ranh Bay is one of the best deep water bays in the world. Its area is 60 sq. km, depth 18-20 m. It is well protected from the winds by the mountains. The climate here is the same as in nearby Nha Trang.

History of Cam Ranh military base

In 1905, during the Russo-Japanese War, a Russian squadron under the command of Admiral Rozhdestvensky entered Cam Ranh on the way to the theater of operations.

During World War II, the bay was used by the Japanese Navy.

During the Vietnam War, Cam Ranh was a major US logistics base. American engineers built a military airfield and a port. In Cam Ranh, the Americans also began to conduct the first experiments with trained dolphins armed with explosives and paralyzing gas cylinders to destroy enemy ships and divers. With the help of dolphins, the Americans managed to destroy up to 60 combat swimmers of the Vietnamese People's Army.
In 1972, in connection with the gradual withdrawal of its troops from South Vietnam, as part of the so-called "Vietnamization" of the war, the United States transferred all military facilities in Cam Ranh to its ally, the South Vietnamese army.
On April 3, 1975, during a large-scale offensive against Saigon, the Cam Ranh base was taken by the North Vietnamese army.

In 1979 the USSR and signed an agreement on the use of Cam Ranh as a logistics point for the Soviet Navy for a period of 25 years at no cost. Subsequently, the largest Soviet military base outside the USSR with a total area of ​​100 square meters was created in Cam Ranh. km.
In the fall of 2001, the Russian leadership decided not to renew the agreement on Cam Ranh and to evacuate the base ahead of schedule due to the fact that the Vietnamese government proposed to set a rather large rent. May 2, 2002 was the last day of the existence of the Russian naval base in Cam Ranh at that time.

Despite the fact that the base functioned in a peaceful period, it did not go without a large number of victims. As a result of several disasters in the Cam Ranh area, several dozen Soviet, Russian and Vietnamese military personnel and civilians died, whose activities were somehow connected with this base. Here are some catastrophes in which a large number of people died at once.
On February 13, 1985, in the South China Sea, 1230 km southeast of Cam Ranh, while performing a combat mission, the guards crew of a TU-95 RC based at the airfield in Cam Ranh, in the amount of 9 people, died.
On July 8, 1989, in a plane crash at the Cam Ranh airfield, the crew and passengers of the An-12 aircraft - 32 people, citizens of the USSR and Vietnam, died.
On December 12, 1995, four pilots of the aerobatic team "Russian Knights" of the 237th Aviation Technology Display Center named after V.I. I.N. Kozhedub.

On December 10, 2009, a memorial complex dedicated to the memory of Soviet, Russian and Vietnamese servicemen who gave their lives for peace and stability in the region was opened in Cam Ranh. The names of 44 Soviet/Russian and 176 Vietnamese servicemen are engraved on the memorial plaque of the obelisk.

For several years after the closure of the base, the facilities built in Cam Ranh with Russian help were not used by anyone. The issue of leasing the base to the United States or China instead of Russia turned out to be a dead end. If the United States were to lease the base, this would completely spoil relations between China and. Giving the base to China would be absurd in the context of the political struggle for the islands in the South China Sea.
In 2008, notes appeared in the media about the possible return of the Russian Navy to Cam Ranh. In 2010, the discussion was already held at the government level.

Economy

During the existence of an American and then a Russian naval base in Cam Ranh, the city's economy was based on the repair of ships and their logistics. Currently, a shipyard operates here. The first ship was launched in December 2008.

Inside the bay is the commercial port of Ba Ngoi.

prospects

According to many who have visited Cam Ranh Bay, it is one of the most beautiful in the world. There are no big waves in it, because it juts out into the land in a rather narrow strip and communicates with the sea through a narrow strait. There is beautiful nature around the bay. Bai Dai Beach is one of the most comfortable in Vietnam.
On the basis of such excellent conditions for recreation, a project was created to build a large seaside resort in Cam Ranh.

After the conclusion of a contract for the supply from Russia tosix submarines, Cam Ranh Bay has been considered as their home base, which reduces the likelihood of tourism development in this area.
It is likely that a logistical support base for Russian Navy ships carrying out maneuvers and operations in the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean will be restored in Cam Ranh. The Minister of Defense of Vietnam announced the possibility of using Cam Ranh as a logistics center and repairing warships and civilian ships not only in Russia, but also in other countries. In June 2012, US Secretary of Defense L. Panetta visited Cam Ranh, who stated on the spot about the importance of the possible use of this facility by the US Navy.

Rest

Despite the fact that Cam Ranh is primarily associated with a military base, there are several good places to stay here.
This is Bai Dai beach near Cam Ranh, which is still poorly equipped, but, according to its natural characteristics, is not in last place among the beaches of Vietnam.
From Cam Ranh Pier, you can get to Binh Ba Island in 40 minutes by boat. It has two small beaches, Nom (Nom) and Chuong (Chuong). Between them are the dilapidated buildings of the former French military post, which, according to local residents, are haunted. The few locals themselves are engaged in fishing. Rest on the island for more than one day will be of interest to those who love a secluded beach holiday and fishing. Since there are no hotels on the island, a police permit is required to live here with one of the local residents.

In the vicinity of Cam Ranh there are hot mineral springs and Bai Dai beach.

Transport

Cam Ranh Airport ranks 4th in Vietnam in terms of passenger traffic after Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang. Mostly tourists heading to the seaside resort fly here.which is located 30 km from the airport. In 2010, he began to receive flights from other countries, including from Russia.

National Highway No. 1A passes through Cam Ranh, along which many buses run, both regular intercity buses and tourist Open Bus with open departure dates.

There is a railway near the city. The nearest station is in Nha Trang.

Nha Trang airport

City's international airport, is located near the city of Cam Ranh, the former Russian naval base in Vietnam. The distance from the airport to Nha Trang is 30 km.
Passenger traffic passing through the airport is mainly tourists heading to.

The airport code is indicated as CXR (Cam Ranh), but sometimes in the old way as NHA (Nha Trang). The old Nha Trang airport, located directly in the city, does not accept passengers, but is educational.

Airport Features

The airport is located on a peninsula between the sea and Cam Ranh Bay. Previously, this place was a military airfield, since the US war.. In 2004, after the first reconstruction, a civil airport began to operate, which in 2007 received international status.

Geographical coordinates of Cam Ranh Airport: 11°59"53" N, 109°13"10" E. Altitude 12 meters above sea level.

The length of the runway is 3048 meters. The airport is capable of receiving IL-96, Boeing 767 and 777, Airbus 321 and 300-600 aircraft.

The terminal building was renovated in 2010.

flights

The first international flight from Cam Ranh was operated by Vietnam Airlines to Seoul (South Korea).
Since mid-2012, Asiana Airlines has operated two flights a week to Incheon, South Korea.
Almost all year round, charter flights are made to Nha Trang airport with tourists on board from different cities of Russia.
Since April 2013, Vietnam Airlines has operated flights every Wednesday on the route from Domodedovo airport (Moscow) to Cam Ranh airport (Nha Trang). From May 10, the frequency will increase to 2 flights per week.

Domestic flights operate from several major cities in Vietnam, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Aircraft of Vietnam Airlines, low-cost airline Vietjet Air and others fly here.

Transport

There are intercity buses and taxis from the airport to Nha Trang city. The cost of a transfer at the beginning of 2010 was to the center of Nha Trang, on average, for the entire car: $33 for a 4-seat car, $37 for a 7-seat bus, and $45 for a 24-seat bus. According to the distance, prices, for example, in Zok Let will be higher, and in the Diamond Hotel lower

Cam Ranh International Airport will continue to develop. There are several long-term plans for this. Switching international flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City directly to Nha Trang will unload the first two and reduce travel time for passengers.

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Vinh Hy. Photo credit: Hau Ha, Flickr

By itself, the city of Cam Ranh is not particularly remarkable. Once Cam Ranh was a major base of the American navy in Asia, which passed into the hands of the Vietnamese navy. The modern military base in Cam Ranh is strategically important and absolutely classified. And although more fishing boats than warships are moored in the city port, the military presence here is still felt and affects, first of all, the infrastructure of the region's underdevelopment.

BUT, the inhabitants of the city are very friendly and benevolent, the town is quiet and calm, and the surroundings of Cam Ranh are simply magical - large and small beaches and bays untouched by civilization, charming islands and a large national park, along which an endless and beautiful road stretches along the coast.

what to go for

Don't miss in Cam Ranh Bay

• Explore the coast for beautiful beaches and bays while riding your bike along one of Vietnam's most scenic roads.
• Admire the beautiful beaches of Binh Hung Island, swim in the crystal clear waters and taste the best lobsters on the coast.
• Buy from the local seafood market and have yourself a barbecue on the beach.
• Spend a couple of days doing nothing, just enjoying the beautiful deserted beach and crystal clear sea.

On a motorbike along the coast

This, in fact, is why it is worth going to Cam Ranh. You can try to rent a bike in the city or come with your own from. Beauty begins just outside the city on both sides - to the north of the city stretches the magnificent Bai Dai beach, to the south - the beaches of the Binh Lap peninsula.

About 25 km south of the city center is the large, idyllic, almost always deserted beach of Binh Tien. A very picturesque road leads from the beach along the coast to the small fishing village of Vinh Hy, on one side of which is the coast, on the other - the national park. On the way, you can drive down to small beaches/bays and stop at viewpoints.

The total length of the Binh Tien - Vinh Hy road is about 17 km. Fill up a full tank before traveling as There are no gas stations on the highway. If your starting point was the northern beach of Bai Dai (see below), then it makes sense to stay overnight at the pretty and very inexpensive Vinh Hy Resort. If you have the desire and enthusiasm, the next day you can continue your journey through the national park further south to the town of Phan Rang–Tháp Chàm (another 30 km), and return to Cam Ranh or Nha Trang along the big highway.

On a motorbike along the coast. Photo credit: gecko's photos, Flickr

Binh Hung and Binh Ba Islands

About 5 km from Binh Tien beach towards Vinh Hy village, there is a beach that is the starting point to the small very picturesque island of Binh Hung (this place can be recognized by restaurants and signs). Here you can rent a pleasure boat and go around the island with stops on the island and in the sea near the coral reefs. Such a boat trip will take at least 2-3 hours, plan accordingly. You can also come to the island for the whole day, walk, swim, sunbathe, eat lobster and enjoy life.

Binh Ba Island is the main attraction of Cam Ranh Bay. Located a short speedboat ride from the city's Ba Ngoi Pier, this island is a paradise for fans of an unusual and authentic experience. The island is famous for its beautiful beaches and delicious lobsters. But, unfortunately, at the moment, independent entry of foreigners to the island is prohibited, since the island is under the jurisdiction of the Cam Ranh naval base. In any case, check the current situation with permissions on the spot. The island can be visited with an organized tour from.

Binh Ba island beach. Photo credit: Cyber-shot™, Flickr

Sunset at Binh Hung Island. Photo credit: Hung Tran, Flickr

Vietnam is not against the return of Russia to the military base in Cam Ranh, but this cooperation should not be directed against third countries, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Nguyen Thanh Son said on May 17.

Vietnam's policy is not to enter into military alliances or ally with one state against another. In this context, the implementation of the ports of Cam Ranh for multilateral international cooperation in order to provide maritime transport services, repair of ships and the development of military equipment to ensure peace and stability in the region is an appropriate direction, the diplomat noted.

Nguyen Thanh Son said that Hanoi intends to develop cooperation with Moscow in the field of defense. He also added that Vietnam has always considered Russia "its close, traditional partner" and that "trust-based relations with Russia are a priority in Vietnam's foreign policy."

Recall that in 1979 the Socialist Republic of Vietnam gave Cam Ranh and its facilities to the Soviet Union for 25 years for free rent. The Soviet military rebuilt and expanded the base: modestly called the PMTO of the Navy, it was a powerful naval base for the 17th operational squadron. Here at the same time there were eight to ten surface ships, four to eight submarines and support vessels. The base at Cam Ranh allowed the Pacific Fleet to control the South Pacific and the entire Indian Ocean. In 2001, the Russian leadership decided not to renew the agreement with Vietnam and to evacuate the base ahead of schedule.

Cam Ranh Bay with the Soviet navy. Poster from 1985.

But what decision will Moscow make now? Is it ready to demonstrate geopolitical positions in the Asia-Pacific region along with the US and China?

Judging by the agreements reached at the highest level, one might get the impression that it is ready. Yes, November 12, 2013 Presidents of Russia and Vietnam An agreement was signed on the establishment of a joint base for the maintenance and repair of submarines in Cam Ranh.

February 2014 Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Russia will expand its military presence in the world: negotiations are underway to deploy military facilities with Vietnam and Cuba, and "active work is underway in the Seychelles, Singapore, Algeria, Cyprus, Venezuela, Nicaragua and a number of other countries" . Shoigu noted that at the equator and in other regions of the world it is necessary to ensure the refueling of long-range aircraft of the Russian Federation. Since the spring of 2014, the Cam Ranh airfield has been used for the first time to service Il-78 aircraft, which provide in-flight refueling for Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers.

And in November 2014, it became known that during a visit to the Russian Federation by the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, an agreement was signed on a simplified procedure for the entry of Russian ships into the Vietnamese port of Cam Ranh. As explained to TASS in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, after serving in the World Ocean, Russian ships and vessels only need to notify the port authorities in order to call at Cam Ranh. This was an important event, if only because Vietnam became the second country - after Syria - with which Russia agreed on a "conciliatory" procedure for the entry of naval ships. Even then, some military experts suggested that the signing with Vietnam of another agreement, which is also valid with Syria, is not far off - on the creation of a logistics center for the Russian Navy (PMTO) in Cam Ranh, or rather, its return.

Experts pointed out that the fact that Vietnam is Russia's traditional partner in the military-technical sphere also contributes to this. In recent years, the parties have signed contracts worth over $4.5 billion. To date, Russia has supplied Vietnam with 4 out of 6 Project 06361 Varshavyanka diesel submarines with the Club-S missile system. Deliveries of the Bastion mobile coastal missile system, as well as the Gorizont geoinformation system for the PBRK, were delivered. In addition to submarines, the list of military equipment ordered by Vietnam includes Molniya missile boats, Project 11661 Gepard-3.9 patrol frigates, and Su-30MK2 fighters…

Former head of the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, participant in the negotiations on Cam Ranh in 1998-2000, Colonel General Leonid Ivashov believes that the reports that have recently appeared in the media about the return of the Russian Federation to Vietnam and Cuba are not only rhetoric that can continue for years.

I believe that the Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia, Nguyen Thanh Son, did not express his personal point of view. Apparently, before that there were already some contacts between our and their military on the issue of basing in Cam Ranh. That is, he announced the official position of his country, and this can be regarded as an invitation, which, in my opinion, should never be refused.

You definitely need to return to Cam Ranh. Firstly, this is one of the most comfortable and deep-water bays not only on the coast of the South China Sea, but throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Secondly, there are not only six mooring walls for ships, but also an airfield, which was once equipped by the Soviet Union and which was once actively used by Soviet strategic and anti-submarine aviation, reconnaissance aircraft, there were electronic tracking stations ...

Now we have begun to enter the World Ocean more actively, we have our own strategic interests, which we defend. In this regard, a military presence in the Asia-Pacific region is simply necessary. But the issue is the price.

Under the terms of the agreement, until 2000, Russia - as the legal successor of the USSR - did not pay anything for this base. When in the late 1990s the Vietnamese side raised the question of signing a new agreement on the lease of the base, the Russian delegation, which I headed, and which then included Russian Defense Minister Marshal Igor Sergeev, agreed on preferential terms for our presence, which also suited the Vietnamese. For example, our side proposed to provide the Vietnamese Navy with two of the six mooring walls, to use the airfield for joint aviation basing, plus - to supply several ships that at that time were to be disposed of. Now we also have something to offer the Vietnamese authorities - for example, we continue to supply there a fairly wide range of military equipment.

In general, I must say “thank you” to the Vietnamese for Cam Ranh (as well as to the Cubans for Lourdes), because when we left there, the Americans immediately tried to conclude a lease on the former Soviet military-technical facilities with the prospect of adapting them to the military needs of the United States. However, despite all the attempts of the Pentagon, the Vietnamese did not give them the bay, continuing, in fact, to wait for our return. For Vietnam, the Russian presence in Cam Ranh is also beneficial - the level of their security in relations with their closest neighbors, China and the United States, increases many times over. We should not forget that Vietnam, despite its limited territories, is a fairly large country with a rapidly growing economy that is catching up with Russia in terms of population.

"SP": - But questions immediately arise - will the bay be used for temporary entry of ships serving in the Indian Ocean, how many ships can we permanently base in Cam Ranh at the moment?

Certainly. But if agreements are concluded on our return, then it is clear that there will be a small military facility in Cam Ranh, which cannot be compared in terms of the level of forces and means with what it was during the Soviet era. But this will be enough.

Let's say, before our active intervention in the Syrian conflict, the 720th logistic support point of the Russian Navy located in Tartus consisted of two floating berths 100 meters long with a couple of warehouses, a barracks and several buildings on the shore. Plus, there was one floating workshop of the Black Sea Fleet on a permanent rotation basis. However, this object also provided us with a permanent presence in the Mediterranean. Now we understand how important it was to resist the pressure and keep the PMTO there, which is now becoming our full-fledged base in the region. Although Chief of the General Staff Anatoly Kvashnin insisted that Russia leave Tartus as well as from Lourdes and Cam Ranh.

But if we want to play an influential role in world politics today, we need to increase our military presence on other continents.

In Soviet times, Kamran grew from PMTO into the largest military base of the USSR abroad - with a berthing complex, an airfield covered by air defense units, on which OSAP (a separate mixed air regiment) was based. It included Tu-95, Tu-142, squadrons of Tu-16 and MiG-25, transport An-24 and several helicopters, notes Deputy Director of the Institute for Political and Military Analysis Alexander Khramchikhin. - About 20 ships and vessels of the Navy, about 40 aircraft were constantly present in Cam Ranh. By June 2001, when Russia announced that it had decided not to renew the agreement with Vietnam on the lease of the base, most of the berthing fleet and port facilities had already been transferred to the use of the Vietnamese side, and, in fact, only the PMTO remained there.

It is quite clear that Vietnam agreed to transfer Cam Ranh to the USSR (during the Vietnam War, it was located on the territory of South Vietnam and was a major rear base for US troops) only after the aggression of Beijing in 1979. That is, Vietnam signed an agreement with the USSR for the Soviet Union to contain China. And if now the Vietnamese are again calling us back, then again with the same goal - to contain China. And this is an interesting question to what extent today's Russia is ready to come there in this particular context. From my point of view, it is necessary to return there, but it is difficult to say what the Kremlin thinks about this.

In general, it is not even necessary to keep ships in Cam Ranh on a permanent basis, especially since, with all our desire, we will not be able to do this now - we simply do not have enough ships. But it is enough to have the infrastructure, or, in the end, to use the Vietnamese infrastructure to ensure a military presence there. By the way, dozens of ships are not necessarily on the roadstead at American bases abroad. There may not even be a single one there, but the important fact is that there is a base where US military personnel are serving, aviation is located and where ships can safely enter for refueling, replenishing supplies, undergoing repairs.

On the one hand, talk about the return of the Russian Federation to Cam Ranh is still only rhetoric, on the other hand, this is a good opportunity to return the country to the status of a great power for relatively little money, says a researcher at the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, Andrey Frolov, editor-in-chief of Arms Export magazine. - Of course, the presence of a military facility in the Asia-Pacific region simplifies the tasks of strategic aviation and combat service ships of the Pacific Fleet, which go to the Indian Ocean to fight piracy or for exercises with the Indian Navy. But in my opinion, basing in Cam Ranh is not a matter of paramount importance at the moment. As they say, the devil is in the details: in any case, the rent will have to be paid, and it is one thing if the Vietnamese demand tens of millions of dollars, and another if a barter agreement is concluded.

At the moment, it is enough for Russia to have free entry to Cam Ranh - the corresponding agreement has been signed and is in effect. Over the past 10 years, Russia has not performed any serious tasks in this region, and the ships of the Pacific Fleet (as a rule, as part of a larger anti-submarine ship, a tanker and a rescue vessel) still have the opportunity to call at Cam Ranh and refuel.

Experienced tourists are already difficult to surprise with something. Various sights, of which there are many in all tourist meccas, become monotonous over time, and you want a simple human relaxing holiday without fuss and running after a guide. Such a quiet place is the city of Cam Ranh in. It is completely different from typical places where a lot of vacationers flock and therefore there are many advantages for those who want a calm and secluded vacation.

Previously, the Soviet and then the Russian military fleet was based in Cam Ranh Bay, but in 2002 the contract was terminated, and now Vietnamese military naval bases are located here, by the way, very powerful and secret. Therefore, tourists should not flatter themselves that they will be able to see them with at least one eye.

Hotels

In the town of Cam Ranh in Vietnam, there are no five-star hotels, and lovers of increased comfort will clearly not like it. And for unpretentious tourists there are small family pensions where you can relax at night, take a shower and go in search of adventure.

You can dine in two or three fairly decent restaurants for this area, which offer both Asian and European cuisine. But if it’s not for you to sit sedately at lunch or dinner, then numerous shops offering all kinds of food prepared right there are always at the service of vacationers.

Interestingly, here the prices for accommodation and meals are very democratic and no cheating is done for tourists - everything can be purchased at the same prices as for the population, which, by the way, is very friendly and responsive. You can rent a cheap room for local residents if you are not afraid of living conditions here.

Weather in Cam Ranh (Vietnam)

During the summer months, it is quite hot here and the air temperature can be between 30 and 45°C in the shade. But thanks to the fresh sea breeze, such heat is tolerated quite easily.

The most favorite tourist month here is December, when the temperature does not exceed 30 ° C and there is no rain. The sunny days of December allow you to relax on the beach, sunbathe without compromising your health.

Cam Ranh Airport (Vietnam)

Previously, the airport belonged to a military base and was not accessible to the general population. But in 2009, after repair and reconstruction, it received civil and international status and can now receive aircraft from all over the world. From the airport, regular intercity buses transport those who have arrived to all major cities of Vietnam.