Location: Phan Thiet
Top Things to do in Phan Thiet
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Top 6 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province
Discover the best top things to do in Phan Thiet, Vietnam including Buu Son Temple, White Sand Dunes, Mui Ne Harbor, Po Sah Inu Towers, Van Thuy Tu Communal House, Forgotten Land Sand Sculpture Park.
Restaurants in Phan Thiet
1. Buu Son Temple
2. White Sand Dunes
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,262 reviews
Southeast Asia is usually associated with a wet, tropical environment, but, in the area of Mui Ne, Vietnam, lays a beautiful desert. white sandunes is 50km away from mui ne central ,the city of Mui Ne is four hours from Ho Chi Minh City, in the south of the a further 45 minutes,and you arrive at Bau Trang, Bau Trang, or the White Sand Dunes, is one of the only desert areas in Southeast Asia and is a beautiful expanse of dunes and sand. There are no camels here; instead, shepherds herd cows through the sandy expanse. Perhaps the most striking part of the area is a small lagoon covered in lotus flowers. Beside the lake, there is also a small pine forest that makes the wind cool, even in the hot Asian desert.
Reviewed By alimN1557LG - Hong Kong, China
I worked out an itinerary for visiting Central and South Vietnam with the help of Esther Tran an experienced travel consultant with Far East Tours . With a lot of input from her we were able to work our a rather tightly scheduled itinerary covering Ho Chi Minh, Mui Ne, Dalat, Nha Trang, Danang, Hoi An , Hue and finally back to Mui Ne. After arrival at Ho Chi Minh we left the next morning for a three hour drive to Mui Ne which is a very quiet and serene beach resort in SE Vietnam where we spent the day on the beach in preparation for a very early morning tour starting at 5am to the White sand dunes to catch the sunrise. The sand dunes were really an awersome sight and something you would never expect to find in a lush tropical country like Vietnam but in fact the dunes were there and very grand giving you visions of the sahara desert . From the foot of the dunes we changed from a jeep to sand buggies up to the top of the dunes and after sunrise which was a grand sight we moved to the red sand dunes and the fairy streem followed by a visit to the fishing village. The next destination was Dalat in the Central highlands where the scene was totall different with cool and dry weather and a very European feel to the city where we spent two nights visiting the sights and attractions and then moved on to Nha Trang with the beach spawning for as far as the eye could see . We visited some attractions and had a mud bath which was a speciality of the city Following on we took a flight to Danang and was driven to Hoi An, an ancient city which was very serene and peaceful and stayed at the Ancient House Resort a very cosy and small resort but with very friendly and sociable staff and a very cosy feel . From Hoi An we drove back to Danang in transit to Hue the Ancient Capital and a hub of culture and history . Finally from Hue we flew back to Ho Chi Minh and joined a Mekong Delta tour before ending our very hectic but rewarding tour of part of Vietnam. All this was made possible only with the hard work and dedication of Esther from Far East who took pains to get all hotels and tours set up despite being the most busy season for travel in Vietnam being the Tet New Year and also the Chinese New Year and an influx of Chinese and SE Asian tourists . Despite the fact that it was her holiday and that of the company she was following up on the tour progress daily from her home and made sure that I was informed in advance of the following day's schedule , the tour guide's contact and timing so that we had a hassle free vacation thanks to her hard work. I would feel that Far East Tour is a reliable and dependable tour operator in Vietnam and would recommend them to any of my friends or associates who plan to visit Vietnam or for that matter other parts of IndoChina . Likewise if I should plan another trip for the area they would be my first choice
3. Mui Ne Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 878 reviews
Reviewed By Jungfrauzara
Live lobsters for usd1.50 each. Fresh scallops and fresh fish. Thats what you can expect at this harbour. Buy it and bring up to the restaurants nearby and they will cook it for another usd3 per dish. The early morning is the best time to experience the bustling market activity right at the beach. The round boats traverse between the bigger trawler boats and the beach and carry the day's catch onshore. They are round in shape for 3 main reaaona. Because they are taxed based on the length of the vessel, they are also more stable than a traditional boat and they can be made of plastic. It is also the place to see the sunset. You will take postcard pictures of the colourful boats , experience the true local fishing community and fill your stomach with the freshest and cheapest seafood for miles. Highly recommended.
4. Po Sah Inu Towers
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By HooiHoon - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nice place to visit when you are in Mui Ne. Besides the towers, do walk towards the back & to climb up to enjoy the nice sea view. Highly recommend to visit during late afternoon to enjoy the sunset too,
5. Van Thuy Tu Communal House
6. Forgotten Land Sand Sculpture Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Stedley - Rotherham, United Kingdom
The Forgotten Land Sand Sculpture Park is an absolute must for any visitor to the area. We were skeptical before we visited due to the lack of reviews here on TA, believing the reason being so few people appeared to visit was due to it being a waste of time and money. We decided to check it out for ourselves and were so glad we did! The sand sculptures are awesome and feature a range of folk tales and fables from around the world and a number of disney favourites. The detail in each sculpture is remarkable and its hard to believe they were created using only sand and water! There are about thirty sculptures in total and there are even areas where you can try your hand at sand sculpting yourself. There is a play area for children, also with a do-it-yourself sand sculpting area, in addition to a small cafe where refreshments can be purchased at a reasonable price. The cafe also boasts wooden seating as oppose to the more usual plastic seating synonomous with Asia. The cafe is centrally located within the exhibition so you can sit, watch the children play and enjoy looking at the exhibits surrounding you. Entrance to the park is reasonable, about £3 for adults, about £2 for children and children below a certain height, free admission. You can easily spend an hour or two wandeing around, reading the synopsis on the exhibits or if you have children, watching them create their own sculptues.
