Famous attractions in Phan Thiet have their own unique identities, which will add a new spice to your journey. What to do in Phan Thiet? Let’s take a look at the favorite tourist destinations in Phan Thiet!
Where Is Phan Thiet?
Phan Thiet is a famous coastal city in Binh Thuan province, about 200 km east of Ho Chi Minh City and about 240 km southwest of Nha Trang city. If you are a veteran backpacker, you probably know that the journey to Phan Thiet will go through one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Vietnam.
I enjoyed not only the fresh sea air and sweet natural scenery. But also the countryside picture appearing next to the fruit-laden dragon fruit gardens, which is an exciting highlight.
The blue sea energy that Phan Thiet brings is not too vibrant. The cold weather, the slow pace of life, the harmony of nature, delicious food, and a series of high-end resorts with “low” prices have turned this place into a beach tourism paradise, not only for domestic tourists. But also welcome millions of international friends.
You can take photos of “virtual life” on the endless golden dunes, contemplate the ancient Champa kingdom of Po Sah Inu, or enjoy screaming while experiencing surfing. All the most exciting colors of a beautiful sea are present in Phan Thiet.
How to Go to Phan Thiet From Ho Chi Minh City
From Ho Chi Minh City, you can travel to Phan Thiet on your own by bus, motorbike, or train. While the train is a safe and convenient choice, the issue of general hygiene is still a complex problem that makes many tourists afraid. Don’t worry; the quality of Vietnam’s railway services has improved significantly over the years.
Attractions in Phan Thiet City Center that shoud not missed
1/ Duc Thanh School
Duc Thanh School Relic Site is a school founded by patriotic scholars in Phan Thiet in 1907 in response to the Duy Tan movement in Central Vietnam. President Ho Chi Minh also taught here in 1910 before going to Saigon to find a way to save the country. After more than 100 years, the school still retains its ancient architecture with rows of wooden houses interspersed with neatly trimmed green gardens.
Duc Thanh School
- Address: 39 Trung Nhi, Duc Nghia Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
2/ Van Thuy Tu Palace
It is a temple built in 1762 to worship the god Nam Hai – Ca Ong (whale), with giant whale skeletons in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Van Thuy Tu Palace also preserves many Han-Nom cultural heritages related to marine craft and many ordinations bestowed by the Nguyen Dynasty kings. Every year, on some lunar holidays, solemn ceremonies are held at the Palace, accompanied by unique folk cultural activities.
Van Thuy Tu Palace
- Address: 54 Ngu Ong, Duc Thang ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province
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3/ Ong Hoang’s Floor
Located at the top of the beautiful Ba Nai Hill, Ong Hoang’s Palace is a remnant of the villa of a former French official. In particular, this place is also the dating place of poet Han Mac Tu and Ms. Mong Cam, and the love scene gave birth to many poems from this place. Although much ruined, Ong Hoang’s floor still has appeal and become such attractions in Phan Thiet.
Ong Hoang’s Floor
- Address: Ba Nai Hill, Phu Hai Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
4/ Po Sah Inu Tower
Less than 2km from Ong Hoang’s Palace is the Po Sah Inu Tower, a Cham cultural relic. Po Sah Inu Tower has existed since the late 8th century. It was built as a place to worship the god Shiva but was later named after Princess Po Sah Inu, who was very loved by the Cham people at that time.
The tower has a Hoa Lai architectural style. Although not massive, it distills the quintessence of Champa architecture and art, creating a majestic and mysterious look, allowing you to explore and preserve valuable photos freely. Just 10,000/person/turn is enough for you to comfortably enter the gate to visit the Po Sah Inu Cham tower relic site.
Po Sah Inu Tower
- Address: Ba Nai Hill, Phu Hai Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Famous Attractions in Phan Thiet In Mui Ne Area
5/ Ong Dia Stone Beach
There is no charge; you have a beautiful check-in place right away at Ong Dia Rock Beach. This place attracts tourists by the blue sky, clouds, water waves, and undulating rocks with many strange shapes. You can swim, play beach sports, or capture beautiful moments at the cliffs.
Ong Dia Stone Beach
- Address: Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
6/ Bai Rang Phan Thiet
It is the most beautiful beach in Phan Thiet city, where there are thick, shady coconut groves along the coast. Coming to Rang Beach, you will admire luxury resorts next to the traditional fishing villages of the local people. There are often many people coming to Rang beach to swim in the afternoon and enjoy delicious grilled green flying fish.
Bai Rang
- Address: Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
7/ Hon Rom Phan Thiet
Hon Rom is the name of a small wild mountain. Around the Hon Rom area, there are many beaches, such as Hon Rom 1, Hon Rom 2, Thuy Trang, etc., with clear blue water, calm waves, and no reefs. Local people and self-sufficient backpackers often come to Hon Rom Beach to sightsee, swim, or organize an enjoyable night camping.
Hon Rom Phan Thiet
- Address: Long Son Hamlet, Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
8/ Hon Ghenh
Hon Ghenh, also known as Hon Lao, is likened to a deserted island. Because no people are living there; only wild birds, wild trees, and large and small rocky rapids overlap each other. Hon Ghenh are beautiful attractions in Phan Thiet to watch the sunset on Mui Ne beach.
To go to Ghenh island, you can inquire about services at your accommodation or rent a boat from a fisherman for about 200,000 VND/boat for a maximum of 10 people. After about 10 to 15 minutes, you will reach Ghenh island.
Hon Ghenh
- Address: Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
9/ Mui Ne Flying Sand Dunes, Phan Thiet
One of the attractions in Phan Thiet to be noticed is the flying dunes. This type of desert terrain is quite common in the area from Binh Thuan to Ninh Thuan. Still, it nowhere has the impressive and unique beauty as the flying dunes of Mui Ne – a place that can change shape continuously during the day for 18 hours—different colors.
There are countless activities at Sand Dunes, but sandboarding is the most popular and fun game. You need to rent skateboards for 10,000 VND/skate, and you can slide comfortably until you get bored.
Mui Ne Flying Sand Dunes, Phan Thiet
- Address: Quarter 5, Mui Ne ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
10/ Bau Trang – Bau Sen
Have you ever seen a lotus pond blooming in the middle of a vast dune? That is the unique beauty of Bau Trang, also known as Bau Sen. Bau Trang is like a miniature desert with beautiful space.
11/ Fairy Stream Phan Thiet
It’s just a tiny stream hidden behind dunes, but nature has turned this place into a scenic spot with a highly striking space due to the bright red color of the sand and the white-red stalactite hills undulating along both sides—stream bank. From a distance, Tien Stream looks like a colorful valley. Walking along the creek or soaking your feet in the cool stream water will help dispel the heat of the blowing sand.
Fairy Stream Phan Thiet
- Address: Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
12/ Mui Ne Fishing Village
If you want to encounter the peaceful image of a pure fishing village of the Vietnamese sea, then stop by Mui Ne fishing village. What’s more interesting than
- Waking up early to catch the sunrise in the fishing village
- Watching the fishing boats eagerly dock at the dock filled with fish and shrimp,
- Seeing floating fishing baskets moored on the sea every afternoon?
A visit to the fishing village, enjoying seafood, and learning about the lives of Mui Ne fishermen is truly a wonderful experience.
Mui Ne Fishing Village
- Address: Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
13/ Wine Castle
The wine castle is a unique project belonging to the Sea Links City complex resort. Coming here, you can not only admire medieval European architecture and enjoy famous wines but also access the secrets of the wine world.
In addition, you can combine sightseeing and relaxation or participate in entertainment activities on the premises of Sealinks City.
Wine Castle
- Address: Km9, Nguyen Thong, Phu Hai ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province
14/ Acacia Melaleuca Forest
Melaleuca acacia forest is a new “virtual living” place in Phan Thiet, especially in spring. During these days, acacia forests along the sea route from Phan Thiet to Phan Ri bloom in brilliant yellow, brightening up the entire sky. Cleverly choose the angle, and you’ll have beautiful photos like the overcast sky.
Acacia Melaleuca Forest
- Address: Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Phan Thiet Beach and Island Attractions in Phan Thiet You Should Not Miss
15/ Hon Ba Island
A small island shaped like a giant turtle reaching out to sea, covered with green trees. On the island, there is a worship of the goddess Thien Y Ana, the sacred mother of the ancient Cham people. Hon Ba has only one person taking care of the temple. In addition, there are no other households.
The journey to this island is quite arduous and takes about 40 minutes. From the Lagi coast, you can rent a boat, boat, or canoe to go to the island, with prices ranging from 150,000 VND to 200,000 VND/round trip.
Hon Ba Island
- Address: Binh Tan Ward, Ham Tan District, Binh Thuan Province
16/ Ke Ga Lighthouse
Known as the tallest and oldest lighthouse in Vietnam, Ke Ga lighthouse stands tall on Ke Ga cape in the middle of a pristine beach.
The fee to visit the lighthouse is 10,000 VND/person. In addition, you can contact the accommodation to rent a boat or rent canoes, crafts, and fishermen’s baskets to go to Ke Ga Cape, with prices ranging from 40,000 VND to 100,000 VND/round trip.
In particular, if you want to experience overnight camping here, you only need to pay an additional 50,000 VND/person for the lighthouse keeper. The moment of welcoming sunrise and sunset by the lighthouse is exciting.
Hai Dang Ke Ga
- Address: Ke Ga Cape, Tan Thanh commune, Ham Thuan Nam district, Binh Thuan province
17/ Ta Cu Mountain Pagoda
For those of you who love adventure and are in good health, take advantage of the activity of conquering Ta Cu mountain. The air here is fresh and cool all year round, with cold steam blowing from the rocky mountains, extremely pleasant in the summer.
The mountaintop is where two famous pagodas, Linh Son Truong Tho and Long Doan Pagoda, along with the most giant reclining Buddha statue in Southeast Asia. The quiet, majestic landscape of the mountains and forests makes the mountain temple complex even more attractive.
With only 50,000 VND, you can enter the gate of the Ta Cu Tourist Area to explore the diverse ecosystem and spirituality here. If you want to use the cable car service to get to the top of the mountain, the price will be 90,000 VND/round trip.
Ta Cu Mountain Pagoda
- Address: National Highway 1A, Tan Lap commune, Ham Thuan Nam district, Binh Thuan province
18/ Co Thach Stone Beach
In the middle of the vast Co Thach Sea, natural rocks of many different colors and shapes appear. The impact of tides, ocean currents, and seawater forms this rocky beach. Sometimes, it has a shimmering beauty like colorful pearls. Other times, it is rugged and rough or dark green and mossy.
Co Thach Stone Beach attracts many tourists to visit, admire the magical beauty of nature, and remember to take truly artistic landscape photos.
Co Thach Stone Beach
- Address: Binh Thanh commune, Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province
19/ Co Thach Tu – Hang Pagoda
If you have come to Co Thach stone field, you can combine visiting Co Thach Tu, also known as Phan Thiet Cave Pagoda, located in a large cave on Co Thach mountain. This ancient stone temple has existed for more than 100 years and is a famous spiritual attractions in Phan Thiet. From Hang Pagoda, you can see the beautiful 7-color Co Thach stone field below.
Ancient Thach Tu – Hang Pagoda
- Address: Binh Thanh commune, Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province
20/ Cu Lao Cau Island
Cu Lao Cau is a deserted island, capturing the hearts of tourists from all over the world because of the wild, fresh beauty of the beach with large rocks interspersed with green vegetation. This place has been planned as a marine conservation area. And it has become a beautiful marine eco-tourism attractions in Phan Thiet.
Cu Lao Cau is located quite far from shore. So you need to rent a boat or canoe to go to the island for about 250,000 VND/round trip. Camping, night squid fishing, or diving to see coral are exciting activities you can experience on Cau Island.
Cu Lao Cau
- Address: Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province
21/ Phu Quy Island
Anyone who sets foot on Phu Quy island is captivated by the wild, peaceful scenery with only a few people and surrounded by only mountains, sea, trees, and fresh nature, and without any exciting tourist services.
On Phu Quy island, there are pagodas recognized as historical and cultural relics and many beautiful beaches where you can “swim” in the blue sea. Remember to enjoy the moon crab dish right at the seafood raft houses on the island.
To get to Phu Quy island, you should go by modern medium and high-speed boats instead of traditional wooden boats. Ticket prices for these types of trains range from 300,000 VND/round-trip.
Phu Quy Island
- Address: Phu Quy district, Binh Thuan Province
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