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Welcome to Phan Thiet — a coastal gem waiting for you to explore its vibrant charms.

Phan Thiet is a coastal city offering a diverse journey through culture and nature. Visitors can explore the Fish Sauce Village, Ham Tien Market, and Mui Ne Fishing Village to experience local life; admire Po Sah Inu Cham Towers, Duc Thanh School, Ho Chi Minh Museum – Binh Thuan Branch, and the Phan Thiet Water Tower for historical insights. Natural wonders await at Fairy Stream, Red Sand Dunes, White Lake (Bau Trang), Ong Dia Rock Beach, Ke Ga Lighthouse, and Ta Cu Mountain. In addition, the Wine Castle and Ong Hoang Tower stand out as unique landmarks blending architecture and culture.

Fish Sauce Factory

3 mins

The profession of making fish sauce has been attached to the people of Phan Thiet since the early days of local establishment and until today it is still preserved and developed. When coming to Phan Thiet, especially on the days of the change of seasons, you can easily feel the salty taste of salt, the characteristic flavor of fish and fish sauce.

Phan Thiet fish sauce waves, fragrant will be a great gift that you can buy to give to relatives and friends. Even more wonderful if you have the opportunity to visit the fish sauce making village and see the processes to bring out such quality products.

The main ingredient to make Phan Thiet fish sauce is anchovies. There are many types of anchovies but the most delicious is rice and pepper. There can also be several different types of small and medium sized fish.

The reason for anchovies to be prioritized is because the fish is small, only the size of a little finger or a stool, but it quickly turns into fish sauce, so the time it takes to make fish sauce is also short combined with the skills of professionals. produce delicious, standard products.

“Lam Chuop”: Is the fish that has been mixed with the recipe of 3 fish 1 salt, mix the fish well.

“Vao Chuop”: Put the chuop in turn into the container folder, draining the water just enough. When finished, cover the surface with a layer of salt.

“Gai Nen Chuop”: Using braces, pulse stones to compress, make the fish press into a block. Then pour additional water to cover the top of the bowl but do not fill the bowl, in case the fish does not have steam to overflow. During the first 15 days, pull continuously to change the water addition in and out to encourage simultaneous salt dissolution to add water of required salinity.

“Cham Soi Chuop”: After 15 days, to preserve the status quo, the excess water should be placed in a separate container without the lid being too tight. Remember to minimize the penetration of flies and bugs, maintain this state for up to 12 months.

“Keo Rut”: In the first 3 months, you should pull out occasionally to avoid overflow, but also avoid draining the water to the point of leaving the face inert. When pulling, the pull rod flows from medium to small; do not let the water reach into the “Chuop”.

Currently, in Phan Thiet you can visit Thanh Hai, Phu Hai, Duc Thang and Ham Tien – Mui Ne craft villages. Or visit the museum Làng Chài Xưa nearby to learn a bit about the long-earning tradition of the people here. Phan Thiet fish sauce is easy to recognize by its clear, and comparable yellow color, its distinctive aroma that cannot be confused with other fish sauces.

Làng Chài Xưa museum
Address: 360 Nguyen Thong, Phu Hai ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province
Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00 daily
Tickets: 100,000 VND/ Adult; Free for children under 1 meter

Po Sah Inu Tower

7 mins

Po Sha Inu Tower is a group of remnants of Cham temples and towers of the ancient Champa Kingdom, located on Ba Nai hill, in Phu Hai ward, 1km from Phu Hai Beach Resort & Spa. This group of towers has Hoa Lai architectural style – one of the ancient art styles of Champa.

Although it is only small and medium in size, it distilled the quintessence of architectural techniques and decorative arts of the ancient Cham people to create a majestic and mysterious look. The Po Sah Inu group of temples and towers is one of the relatively intact Cham towers. Around the end of the 8th century and the beginning of the 9th century, the Cham people built this group of temples and towers for the purpose of worshiping the god Shiva – one of the Hindu gods worshiped and revered. built a number of temples with simple architecture to worship Princess Po Sha Inu. Princess Po Sha Inu (son of King Para Chanh) was a person of talent and behavior, so she was loved by contemporary Cham people.

In 1992-1995, ancient surveys at this place discovered many foundations of temples that had collapsed and been covered for hundreds of years, along with bricks and tiles and a number of artifacts inside the temples. worshiping tower dating from the 15th century. From here the tower is called Po Sah Inu. Every year in the first lunar month, at the foot of the tower, there are festivals such as Rija Nùga, Poh Mbang Yang… Cham people pray for rain and peace…

Opening hours: 08:00 – 17:00
Fees: 10,000 – 50,000 VND/person

Wine Castle

6 mins

Wine Castle has ancient architecture alternating with modern, with a large square, ancient dome making this place like a magnificent castle like in a fairy tale, a Impactful masterpieces created by architects and creative craftsmen. With a luxurious and beautiful speckled design, you will be attracted to that beauty. The flavors of fine wines attract visitors to taste, and the quality and aroma are preserved. Besides, when visitors come to visit the wine castle, visitors also experience the moments of transforming into aristocracy, or beautiful princesses like famous European movies.

Phan Thiet Wine Castle is designed with 3 floors including: basement, ground floor, 1st floor with 3 interconnected houses. On each floor, you will experience a different and unmistakable space.

At Mui Ne Wine Cellar, you will experience learning and discovering about the production process of high-class wines according to an extremely professional closed chain. With the ground floor, this place is focused on displaying fine wines for you to try. The space here is very formal and cozy, you will enjoy the fullness of each wine by opening each glass, melting leaving an unforgettable aftertaste.

Operating hours: 07:30 – 16:30

Tickets:
100,000 VND/person (including 1 wine class)
250,000 VND/person (5 wines tasting)

Bai Da Ong Dia Beach

4 mins

Ong Dia rock formation and existence is not merely a natural phenomenon. It is also a vivid everyday life story, present with the years. The people of Phan Thiet in general and Ham Tien in particular are very appreciative of this place, because it is like a sacred place of worship. People here say that in the past, there was a large rock shaped like a man with his back to the sea and looking at the mainland.

Since then, the rocky beach with the image of Ong Dia and his cheerful face has brought great spiritual value to the people of the fishing village here.

Then over time, the waves have eroded the rocks here, making it no longer the same shape as the original… The people here have built shrines, carved statues of him to burn incense to express their heart every day.

Ong Dia rock beach is an ideal place to watch the sunset and sunrise for tourists. With stone benches lining the sidewalk.

At night, along the area of Ong Dia rocky beach, visitors can both sit on a chair and enjoy snacks: Rice paper dipped in fish sauce, seafood, coconut ice cream…This is also a suitable place for tourists to take photos such as: embankment, roadside bougainvillea and small fishing village with colorful baskets.

Prince’s Castle

8 mins

The bygone era has never stop mentioned about the Prince’s castle, once was part of the leading plot in the love story of Hàn Mặc Tử and lady Mộng Cầm.

Prince’s Castle Phan Thiet covers a complex of mountains, rivers and towers creating the spectacular scenic spot. The most prominent is the relatively high mountain and 4 undulating hills adjacent the sea.

Ba Nai Hill, Phu Hai estuary, the coast along with the ancient fishing villages 7 km far from Phan Thiet to the northeast are touches attracting tourists to go to Prince’s Castle Phan Thiet. Located on top of Ba Nai Hill – Phan Thiet, Prince’s Castle Phan Thiet is considered as the highlight for the beautiful natural scenery famous in South Central Vietnam.

It preserves the ancient taciturn features deserving one of the appealing tourist attractions in Phan Thiet – Mui Ne.

Ho Chi Minh museum – Binh Thuan branch

19 mins

Located in Phan Thiet downtown by the Ca Ty riverbank, the structure compounds historical and cultural buildings, including: Duc Thanh school remains, where Nguyen Tat Thanh (President Ho Chi Minh) have taught from september 1910 till February 1911; the Ho Chi Minh museum and the statue of the Person.

The museum rise among the remains heritage site with modernism, presenting Ho Chi Minh’s milestones in career and personal life; the love from the President and the enternal gratefulness from the people to Binh Thuan to move forward on the journey the Great Leader has open through.

The statue of President Ho Chi Minh surrounding by the children of the various tribes stands at the front of the museum. The Ho Chi Minh museum in Binh Thuan is a large cutural architecture of the provice, where education of the Binh Thuan fighting heritage is presented.

Opening hours: Weekdays: 08:00 – 12:00; 14:00 – 16:30 Closed on Mondays

Tickets: Free for Vietnamese, for foreigners: 40,000 VND/ pax

Address: 39 Trung Nhi, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province

Phan Thiet Water Tower

18 mins

Opening hours: Weekdays: 08:00 – 12:00; 14:00 – 16:30 Closed on Mondays

Tickets: Free for Vietnamese, for foreigners: 40,000 VND/ pax

Address: 39 Trung Nhi, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province

Duc Thanh School

19 mins

Located in Thanh Duc Village, now is 39 Trung Nhi Street, Duc Nghia Ward, Phan Thiet City. The school is located peacefully over the years next to Ca Ty River.

This school has a unique ancient architecture, including wooden houses, interspersed with neatly trimmed green trees. In particular, the “Ngự” house is the place where Ho Chi Minh President use to live, “Ngọa Du Sào” was a desk where the President often talks about poetry, the star fruit tree that President used to take care of, and the breezing well were the remains still live till this day. In addition, in the Duc Thanh school site, there are many old trees, nestled behind the rows of houses that have been cared for since Ho Chi Minh President was alive to this day.

Duc Thanh School is not just an ordinary school, but Binh Thuan people also consider this place as the cradle of studious spirit and love for the country.

Opening hours 07:00 – 17:00 (daily)
Fees: Free entrance

Ham Tien Market

19 mins

Ham Tien Market is a busy shopping place and extremely popular with locals and tourists to Phan Thiet.

Ham Tien Market is a place to sell a variety of goods, fresh seafood, dried seafood, specialty and traditional dishes of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan and other Vietnamese-flavored dishes.

Operating hours: 05:00 – 19:30

Van Thuy Tu Temple

19 mins

Van Thuy Tu Temple is known as one of the oldest and largest temples of Binh Thuan marine industry. Built in the year of Nham Ngo 1762 to worship “Ca Ong” (Whale), inside is a place to worship nearly 100 whale skeletons. In addition, there are many Han-Nom cultural heritages related to sea craft, which are expressed through the content of worship in the diaphragms, worshiping objects, statues and inscriptions of Dai Hong Chung. Van Thuy Tu Temple is located on Ngu Ong Street, Duc Thang Ward, Phan Thiet City. 8km from Phu Hai Beach Resort & Spa. Admire the ancient beauty crafted through hundreds thousands of years while explore further customs and beliefs from the people of local fishermans.

From the outside to the inside, in the middle of the communal house will be the place of worship to worship the Nam Hai Cu ethnic group Ngoc Lan Ton god ie Mr. Nam Hai. The right side worships the Thai Emperor, the title of Tien Su Ton Than, the ancestor of agriculture and fishery. The left side worships Thuy Long Thanh consort Nuong Niang Ton god or Goddess of Water. In the back is a place to worship those who have openly destroyed the village and established the Van. In addition, next to the main hall, there is a shrine to worship Quan Thanh.

The custom of worshiping the fish has long become a beauty of folk beliefs in the central and southern coastal regions of Vietnam from Thanh Hoa to the entire southern coastal provinces. This is a long-standing belief of fishermen in the sea, also known as ten thousand fishes. Fishermen often worship Ca Ong and other gods who have helped and blessed the fishermen.

According to the old custom, fisherman who discovered a stranded whale or the custom called “he’s on the bank” had the duty to bury and mourn him like his own parents. Ca Ong’s body was bathed with wine and then wrapped in a red cloth. Then Ca Ong’s body was buried in the sand dunes near the sea. In the Nguyen Dynasty, anyone who discovered a stranded whale was worshiped by the people and exempted from collection for 3 years.

Every year, the villagers will choose a day to celebrate the death anniversary according to Nghinh Ong rite. After 3 years from the date of burial, the whale remains are washed and buried at Van Thuy Tu Temple according to a great traditional ritual. When offering “Ong”, the villagers also offer sacrifices to the fishermen who died at sea. After the ceremony ended, it was also time for cultural performances such as rowing boats, basket boat racing, tug of war, tuong singing and other games.

Van Thuy Tu Temple is also known for the largest “Ca Ong” skeleton in Southeast Asia. According to folklore, after the construction was completed, Van Thuy Tu Temple had a very large whale ashore in front of the Temple. Only the fishermen in the village and other members of the community were mobilized to bring him to be buried in the grounds of Van Thuy Tu Temple.

“Ca Ong” skeleton is preserved intact with a length of 22m and weighs 65 tons, identified as a grayback whale. Currently, this skeleton is up to 100 years old.

Operating hours: 07:00 – 17:30
Parking fees: 5,000 – 30,000 VND/vehicle

Phan Thiet Market

20 mins

When coming to Mui Ne – Phan Thiet, it is difficult for anyone to ignore the experience of going to the market to learn the good and strange of the life of the people in the sea. And Phan Thiet market is also an ideal place for you to buy fresh seafood or enjoy Mui Ne specialties. The market is a place to sell countless seafood, especially the squid also has a few types of fresh squid, frozen squid, dried squid, one-sun squid… for you to choose from. If bought as a gift, dried seafood is the most suitable and convenient type, easy to carry, and the price is not too high.

Phan Thiet market is located right on the Ca Ty river, so the trade exchange is also quite convenient. If you take a walk around the market, you will have the opportunity to enjoy famous specialties of Mui Ne – Phan Thiet such as “Banh Uot”, Banh Canh”… More specifically, Phan Thiet market is not Not only selling a variety of cheap fresh seafood, but this place is also a place for those who like to eat late at night with a lot of attractive dishes such as tea, Quang noodles, shumai bread…

The land here is both bustling and idyllic, the cuisine is extremely fresh, which has captivated many visitors. If you have the opportunity, visit one of these famous markets of Mui Ne – Phan Thiet to make the journey more complete.

Operating hours: 05:30 – 16:00

Mui Ne Fairy Stream

17 mins

It’s called a stream, but it’s actually a small stream, because it’s hidden behind a sand hill, so not everyone knows it. In recent years, this stream has been spread by many people because of its beauty, which is likened to a fairyland. Indeed, unlike any stream in our country, Tien Mui Ne stream is distinguished by its orange-red water dyed with sand.

After the first 300m, the fairyland seems to appear in front of your eyes. Adorning the stream more red are the columns of sand hewn and sharpened by the hand of a “waterman” creating stalactites with strange shapes, sometimes like giant reliefs, changing with the water flow. So, if you have the opportunity to come back to Suoi Tien, you will have a very fresh feeling like the first time you come here. Upstream of the red water, visitors will encounter a small waterfall. From here, travelers can return to the old way. Or keep going and explore the sandy roads along the mountainside. Belonging to the land endowed with nature, this place attracts tourists from near and far to visit during the seasons.

The spring water does not flow quickly, high above the ankles, the deepest place is not more than the knee. Therefore, tourists coming here often carry shoes and walk barefoot in the streambed with orange sparkles. To feel cool even when it’s hot. At the foot is a fine white sand beach, each water gently patting, a different feeling in the surrounding sandy desert.

Along the stream there are many paths leading up to the dunes. You can follow it to see the whole view of Suoi Tien from above. On one side is a row of immense green coconut trees, on the other side is a wall of sand with two colors. Rain and wind help to expose the sand stalactites to the sun, pointing straight up to the sky like iridescent castles. Many tourists enjoy taking photos next to these giant sand stalactites. Although it only takes about an hour for the journey to discover Suoi Tien Mui Ne. But many people still spend a whole day having fun in this fairyland. “Coconut 3 puffs” is a specialty beverage of Suoi Tien Mui Ne. After a tiring wading trip. Drink a coconut to feel cool and refreshing. Initially I wondered why it is called “coconut 3 puffs”? After watching it, I realized that just using a knife 3 times to have coconut water to drink.

Entrance fee: 15,000 – 50,000 VND/ Adult

Fishing Village

22 mins

Mui Ne fishing village is one of the attractions in Phan Thiet not to be missed. Because this is a place for you to discover the life of the people of Phan Thiet. The fishing village in the morning is like a market on a busy sea of ships. People buying and selling fish gather to bring fish to the market to sell. A scene that looked like some festival. But buyers and sellers here are very sociable and bustling, taking place as a daily sequence.

Located along a coastline of about 1,000 m, the beach here is especially calm and quiet all year round. So this place is also the place to bring back the spoils from the sea. At the same time, it is also the place where the bustling trade of fishermen takes place every morning.

Coming to the fishing village, you will experience the life and fishing profession of the fishermen. You can choose to buy yourself fresh seafood such as squid, fish, shrimp, crab, crab, and snail here.
Fees: Free Entrance

Red Sand Dunes

20 mins

Mui Ne red sand dunes stretch from Binh Thuan to Ninh Thuan. But the most beautiful is located in Mui Ne.

This is considered a unique sand hill in Vietnam, originating from an ancient iron mine that existed for hundreds of years. The sand is carpeted like the desolate desert of Africa.The sand here has nearly a few different colors. Used to captivate sand painting artists.

In addition to the beautiful scenery, there is an interesting experience here that everyone loves, which is sandboarding. A skateboard can seat up to 3 people.

Visitors can go to Mui Ne flying sand dunes by booking a Jeep tour at Phu Hai Beach Resort & Spa at extremely attractive prices.
Entrance fee: Free

Ke Ga Lighthouse

1 hr 5 mins

Located in Thuan Quy commune, Ham Thuan Nam district, 40km from Phu Hai Beach Resort & Spa. The reason for this name is because the lighthouse is located on a cape protruding about 500m from the coast, shaped like a chicken’s head. Tourists also call it Ke Ga Island.

In the dry season (summer), visitors can walk to the Ke Ga lighthouse. If you go to the big water season, you have to use the Canoe service to go to the Ke Ga lighthouse. And when going to the lighthouse, visitors will lose 10,000 VND/pax for the cost of climbing to the top of the lighthouse. On the mainland, there are many canoe services that take visitors to the lighthouse.

This canoe service is very safe, equipped with life jackets for visitors, so you can rest assured. This tourist attraction is attracting a lot of tourists who love to explore the unique architecture. I just want to relax in the middle of a romantic and charming natural scene. Located on KeGa island, the island is considered to have the most beautiful scenery in the Ham Thuan Nam sea. With such majestic scenery, of course, you cannot ignore the beautiful moments next to the lighthouse. From the surrounding area is Ke Ga “Da Nhay” Bay to climbing to the top of the lighthouse. Everywhere there are breathtaking photo angles.

Operating hours: 07:30 – 17:30
Tickets: 30,000đ – 100,000 VND/person

Tà Cú Mountain

56 mins

Ta Cu Mountain (Tàkou) was originally a volcano with covered primeval forests and lush vegetation. The mountain is located along National Highway 1A, in Tan Lap commune, Ham Thuan Nam district, 40km from Phu Hai Beach Resort & Spa.

The road to the top of the mountain is about 2,290m long, with stone steps on steep, winding slopes. The highest slope, inclined 45 degrees, is called Bang Lang, where the landscape is charming with ancient tombs on both sides. The path is less challenging when visitors are still about 1,200m from the top, from here the blue sky is hidden in the trees and visitors can see the valley below dimly in the mist.

Take a deep breath of the refreshingly breezing air on Ta Cu mountain. The mineral rich terrain was once a volcano of the First Epoch, containing two mineral spring mines. The first one in Bung Thi, bordering 3 communes Tan Thanh, Thuan Quy and Tan Thuan. While the other is located in Phong Dien, Tan Thuan commune.

Visitors can also take the cable car to enjoy the view of Ta Cu mountain forest from above in 15 minutes.

– Adult ticket: 250,000 VND/round-trip ticket.

– Child ticket 150,000 VND / round trip ticket.

Two famous pagodas are Linh Son Truong Tho and Long Doan located at an altitude of about 400m on Ta Cu mountain. The two temples are collectively known as the Mountain Pagoda.

Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda was built in 1879, but many years before that, there was a pagoda worshiping Buddha with thatched roofs and earthen walls. The pagoda is abducted by monk Tran Huu Duc, a place lost in a charming mountain, all year round there are green trees, flowing streams, birds chirping. Long Doan Pagoda was built later.

Mountain Pagoda also has a giant Buddha statue: “Shakyamuni Entered Nirvana” located at the highest position about 100m from the temple. This Buddha statue belonged to a rare Buddha image in Vietnamese Buddhist history and was the largest statue in Vietnam at that time. About 50m from the reclining Buddha statue is the group of Tam The Buddha: Amitabha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, Dai The Chi, all three statues have a height of about 7m.

White Sand Dunes

49 mins

If you have come to the Red Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, surely you will not be able to ignore the White Sand Dunes – Bau Trang Mui Ne.

50 km from Phu Hai Beach Resort & Spa, Bau Trang (Binh Thuan) is a freshwater lake covered by sand dunes stretching in Binh Thuan.

Bau Trang is covered with vast sandy beaches, stretching all over the region, with few trees. Therefore, the dry season will be the best time to conquer the “Saraha” road of Binh Thuan. You can stop by the Bau Trang – Bau Sen area to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery with wide, clear lakes, white sand beaches stretching endlessly. Here, you will admire endless sand deserts that change color continuously from yellow, to red and then to white.

The scenery on the road will make you overwhelmed by the ingenious arrangement of the Creator bestowed on this place. Going on the road that is known as the most beautiful in Vietnam, you will see Mui Ne Fishing Village from above, the famous Red Sand Dunes tourist area and the beautiful Hon Rom Bay. Don’t forget to pose with your friends to save beautiful moments along the way.

Fees: Free Entrance

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