Hon Ba - Yersin Historic Reserve

 

Located on Hon Ba Peak, altitude 1578m, and 56km SE of Nha Trang, this newly developed site includes a reconstruction of Dr Alexandre Yersin's outstation. The building contains items of original furniture transported from the Dr Yersin Museum in Nha Trang, and reproductions of several period photographs. Entrance fee to the historical site is 30,000 dong. On site parking is free.

Outstation interior

Dr Alexander Yersin's outstation

 The peak offers splendid views to Nha Trang and Cam Ranh Bay on clear days. On other days it can be covered in 5000 feet of fog and be cold, wet and miserable, especially in winter.

View from Hon Ba Peak

Also on site are: an open sided canteen, and five small chalets for rent at 500,000 dong per night per couple (100,000 dong per additional guest). The electrical grid has been extended at great expense to Hon Ba Peak, but as yet the lines carry no electricity. Hence (1) the canteen menu is limited to light meals made from noodles with dried fish, dried squid, fresh vegetables grown on site and fresh chicken, killed just for you. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and non-refidgerated beer are available, without ice; (2) the chalets are unheated and without hot water; and (3) small kerosene hurrican lamps are used for lighting.

Two double beds, and ensuite toilet, but no hot water

 To get to Hon Ba Peak, go 17km from Nha Trang towards Saigon, turn right at Suoi Cat commune at a blue and white tourist sign “Hồ Chứa Nước Suối Dâu”, after one km and turn left a market onto the Hon Ba road. Follow this road 38km to Hon Ba peak.

 

The winding Hon Ba Road.

 A visit to this site would suit history buffs and those just wishing an escape from summer heat in Nha Trang. Good swimming holes are available in the stream at the bottom of the mountain, especially near the Foresty Inspection Station boom gate, 13km from the Suoi Cat turn off.

This site is not mentioned in any tourist information yet. The only outdated reference I could find was at:

http://vietbao.vn/Du-lich/Khu-du-lich-Hon-Ba-mang-ten-nha-bac-hoc-A-Yersin/40026921/254/