At the beach resort of Nha Trang in central Vietnam, there’s an infinity pool with a glass floor underfoot at a height of 40 stories. Located on the top floor of the “Panorama Nha Trang” in the city center, one side looks out over the endless sea and the other over a panorama of the city and mountains. Swim over the transparent floor and it feels as if you’re floating at the height of the 40th floor. Among Japanese travelers, too, it’s becoming a must-see photo spot on a stay in Nha Trang.
A viewing pool 40 stories up, in the heart of the city
The pool is on the 40th floor of the Panorama Nha Trang. Facing the seaside main road across from the Lotus Tower, it’s easy to access from the city center. Even non-guests can use it by heading to the reception from the 1st-floor lobby. It’s an easy-to-reach location by Grab (ride-hailing), taxi, or rental car.
A glass floor and a 360-degree view
This pool’s biggest feature is that part of the bottom is glass. Through the transparent floor you can see the 40-story drop, giving you the sensation of “swimming while floating at height.” With a 360-degree view—the sea stretching to the horizon on one side and the cityscape and mountains on the other—it makes a picture whichever way you turn. The water is shallow overall, making it easy to get in even for those who aren’t strong swimmers, and for children.
Fees and hours (with yen conversion)
The basic swimming ticket is 280,000 VND. It includes the use of a large towel and a sun lounger. It’s open during the day, 7:30 to 16:00. A bar is also attached.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Facility | Panorama Nha Trang, 40th floor |
| Swimming ticket | 280,000 VND (about 1,596 yen) |
| What's included | Large towel and sun lounger |
| Hours | 7:30〜16:00 |
| Characteristics | Glass floor, 360-degree view, shallow water |
This is a rough estimate converting 10,000 VND at about 57 yen. Daytime use is assumed, and the view through the glass floor is clearer to enjoy during brighter hours.
What to know before visiting
There is only one shared changing room and restroom, so waits can form when it’s crowded. There are no showers. Shaded loungers are also limited in number. Since it’s an outdoor pool, twigs and leaves carried by the wind may float on the surface. That there aren’t so many visitors, making it easy to have a time with a sense of having the place to yourself, is also part of the appeal.
How to work it into a trip to Nha Trang
On a different axis from swimming at the beach, this pool’s value is being able to take in Nha Trang’s sea and city from a height. If you’re after photos, aim for the morning when there are fewer people and the light comes around. Since you can drop by even in the few hours around checkout, it’s easy to work into a gap between moves.
Summary
The glass-floor infinity pool on the 40th floor of Panorama Nha Trang is a rare spot where you can savor a panorama of sea and city through the transparent floor underfoot. Even non-guests can use it with a swimming ticket, and the fee is reasonable. If you’re after a “photogenic shot” and something out of the ordinary in Nha Trang, it’s well worth a visit.
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Source:Vietnam With Me / Rooftop pool glass bottom / SKY BLU Nha Trang / 40th-floor glass-floor infinity pool
