In November 2026, the authorities of Nha Trang, a resort city in southern Vietnam, established special rules of conduct for the central city beach and the parks along the main promenade, Tran Phu Street. The restrictions apply to the area from Bach Dang Park in the south to the Tran Phu Bridge in the north.
What is prohibited
The rules contain ten groups of prohibitions intended to ensure the safety of vacationers, cleanliness, and the preservation of public property.
Holding sports or entertainment events, as well as setting up camp, on the beach and in the parks is not allowed without written permission from the local administration. Lighting fires, flying kites, and holding feasts are prohibited. Street vending and providing services are only permitted with the consent of the authorized bodies.
Lying on benches, sitting or walking on the lawns, breaking branches, picking flowers, or damaging plants and park furniture in any other way is forbidden. Littering and relieving oneself are only allowed in designated areas. Animals are not allowed on the beach, and in the parks they must be supervised and not allowed to roam freely.
Swimming is permitted only within the buoyed-off area; swimming beyond the buoys or entering the water where prohibitory signs are posted is not allowed. Fishing in the swimming area is also forbidden. Playing soccer is not permitted on either the beach or in the parks. Local authorities explain that players take up a lot of space, and balls can hit other beachgoers.
Driving and parking any type of vehicle, including bicycles, is prohibited on park paths, lawns, and flowerbeds. An exception is made for service vehicles and specially designated parking lots. Leaving water sports equipment on the beach and in the parks and using it in the swimming area is also not allowed. This rule does not apply to rescue equipment.
Beach showers, drinking fountains, and foot-washing stations should be used for their intended purpose. Specifically, it is forbidden to use soap or shampoo or to wash clothes in the showers. Rinsing off with clean water after being in the sea is permitted.
Fines and enforcement
The announcement on the Nha Trang administration's website does not specify the fines for violating the new rules. However, Vietnamese law provides for penalties for some offenses. For example, a cigarette butt thrown in an undesignated place can result in a fine of 100,000 to 150,000 dong. The fine for household trash left in a public place is from 500,000 to 1 million dong. An individual faces a fine of 200,000 to 250,000 dong for street vending on roadways and sidewalks where it is prohibited.
Compliance with the rules will be monitored by local services and the police, who will patrol the area around the clock. Businesses that operate legally on the beach and in the parks may do so from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM. After finishing work, they are required to clean up their trash.
Violations, safety issues, or beach pollution can be reported to the Nha Trang district police at +84 258 3819 494 or to the Public Service Center at +84 357 917 760.
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