Travel in Nha Trang on horse cart

Travel in Nha Trang on horse cart

The image of the horse cart with the small sound as back to the past, but in Nha Trang has a place where you can have this feeling of peace when walking around.

About 7 km from Nha Trang, the ancient village of Phu Vinh on the Cai River and there is only a horse cart like the tramline of this land.

Phu Vinh ancient village is located in Vinh Thanh commune, about 7 km west of Nha Trang city center. It is an indispensable stop for all travelers when exploring the Nha Trang suburbs.Here there are old houses over 200 years old hidden under the tree canopy and life of people extremely quiet.

The owner of the last carriage in the ancient village was Nguyen La. I believe this 60-year-old man is also a "historical figure" of the village, having spent more than 45 years working as a horse trainer and is currently the only trainer to welcome visitors on the old carriage.

Mr. Nguyen Lao and the only carriage in Phu Vinh ancient village.


"The life of my family depends mainly on the wages of the driver. Each day, depending on the needs of the travel company, but usually only about 2-3 trips, so the living standard is only below average, but I am very happy to have contact with many people, introduce them to my homeland".

The old carriage waiting quietly for clients.

Nguyen Dinh Muoi, a freelance tour guide, said: "Foreign tourists love to visit Phu Vinh ancient village by horse carriage. Feeling relaxed when sitting in a small car, counting the time elapsed in the sound of horses hooting on the village road, making many people enjoy again.

The cost of a carriage ride to the ancient village within half an hour ranges from 6 to 7 USD. Long distance guests are willing to spend a small amount of money to get a new perspective and strange feeling.