Beside the must visit place Mui Ne Beach, here are some other tourists destinations of Phan Thiet - Binh Thuan that visitors should not miss when traveling here.
Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda (or Ta Cu Mountain Pagoda)
The pagoda is perched at 400m on Ta Cu Mountain In Tan Lap Commune, Ham Thuan District, about 28km south of Phan Thiet. The pagoda was founded by Patriarch Huu Due in the late of 19th century, and was restored in 1963.
The site includes the Patriarch's Tower and, behind the pagoda, there is a 49m-long and 6m-high statue of Lord Buddha at his Parinirvana, built in 1963. The landscape here is majestic and romantic with a long beach, rock mountains, and lush green forests.
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| The Buddha statue on Ta Cu mountain |
Hang Pagoda (Co Thach)
Hang Pagoda, also called Co Thach Pagoda, is located on the beach of Binh Thanh Commune, Tuy Phong District, 105km north of Phan Thiet City.
It was built in a large cave by Buddhist monk Bao Tang in the middle of the 19*h century. The path and stairs that lead up to the pagoda are made of stone, and the two sides of the balcony are decorated with dragons. On the small rock mountain by the sea is a statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, and the pagoda contains a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha.
It was built in a large cave by Buddhist monk Bao Tang in the middle of the 19*h century. The path and stairs that lead up to the pagoda are made of stone, and the two sides of the balcony are decorated with dragons. On the small rock mountain by the sea is a statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, and the pagoda contains a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha.
Next to the pagoda is the Ca Duoc multicolored rocky expanse that stretches for nearly 1 km along the coast. Recently, a new Co Thach tourism village was constructed with many attractive stilt-houses available to both pilgrims and to those who come to enjoy the beautiful landscape.
Duc Thanh School
Van Thuy Tu
Duc Thanh School is where President Ho Chi Minh, called Nguyen Tat Thanh at the time, taught in 1910-1911. The school, situated in the centre of Phan Thiet, was transformed into a museum displaying exhibits about President Ho Chi Minh's life and his revolutionary ideas.
Van Thuy Tu
Van Thuy Tu Communal House was built in 1762 at Ngu Ong Street, Phan Thiet City. The Communal House is dedicated to Nam Hai God. About 100 skeletons of whale have been kept at the communal house, of which one is of great size and strictly preserved during the past 200 years.
The Communal House houses a bronze bell cast in 1872, under the reign of King Tu Due, and 24 royal edicts, one of which dates back to 150 years ago. This communal house has been recognized a national treasure in 1996. A festival takes place twice a year at the communal house, in the 2nd and 8th lunar months.
Po Sha Nu Towers
The complex is a masterpiece of the Cham nation, also called Phu Hai Tower, where three" towers can still been admire. These constructions of My Son E1 artistic style date back to the 8th century. They are located on Lau Ong Hoang Hill in Thanh Hai Ward, 6km north-east of Phan Thiet City, which is named the Prince Palace.
The area between Phan Thiet and the Prince Palace is a site that attracts many researchers and tourists. The rocky path going up to Prince Palace displays many ancient remains and beautiful landscapes.
Next to Po Sha Nu Complex is the Buu Son Pagoda and Co Mountain, where patriot poet Nguyen Thong was buried. Further along the beach are the Ong Dia Temple and Mui Ne Beach.
Po Klong Moh Nai Temple
Po Klong Moh Nai Temple
Po Klong Moh Nai was the last Cham king, who ruled at the beginning of 17th century.
The Po Klong Moh Nai Temple, also called Bac Binh Temple, is located on a hill close to National Highway 1A, in Bac Binh District, 60km north of Phan Thiet.
Three statues sculpted in dark blue stone representing Po Klong Moh Nai and his two wives, as well as numerous other meticulously sculpted statues, remain in the temple.
Cham Royal Family Collection
This collection is composed of precious articles that belonged to King Po Klong Moh Nai and other Cham kings. More than 100 original rare and precious objects are displayed in this exhibition, in Phan Thanh Commune, Bac Binh District, about 60km north of Phan Thiet. The most remarkable items are the gold jewellery and the clothing (royal coats and boots) of King Po Klong Moh Nai and Queen Popia Som. The collection reflects the well-developed handicrafts (sculpture, carving) of the Cham people.
Phu Quy Island
Phu Quy Island is 56 nautical miles (100km) from Phan Thiet. On the 16.5 sq.km island, there are large well-known pagodas, such as Linh Quang Pagoda and Cao Cat Pagoda, which have been listed as national heritage sites. The long coast line fine white sand beaches with clear blue water.
Phu Quy is surrounded by nine small islands, including Tranh, Den, and Trung islands, where there are many beautiful landscapes with potential for developing aquatic ecological tourism.
Bau Trang (or White Lake)
Bau Trang is located in Hoa Thang Commune, Bac Binh District, about 65km northeast of Phan Thiet City.
Bau Trang was formed a long time ago; as for its name, this is a fresh-water lake in the mid- die of the vast sand dune. Among the dune are groups of short trees. The lake water is very fresh and clear. It has the area of 70ha, the widest place is about 500m, the average depth is 5m, and the deepest is 19m. From the distance, visitors can see a cool green color covering the white sand dune.
A dune divides Bau Trang into two, Bau Ong (Man Lake) and Bau Ba (Lady Lake). With year-round fresh water, it relieves the scorching air of the immense sand dunes. Bau Trang is not only the place to enjoy fresh water but it is also a beautiful sight. Along the £ lake side, there are many lotuses. They grow naturally, and bloom in almost seasons that have complemented to the sand dune a blaze of color.
Visitors to Bau Trang can hire local boats for going on excursions, enjoying the lake view and fishing or camping at the lake side. In addition, visitors can go to the south of Bau Trang to see the remains of Yana Temple that the Cham people had built to worship the God who brought the water source for humans and animals in the dry season.
Suoi Tien
Suoi Tien
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| The environment untouched site of Suoi Tien |
Coming to Suoi Tien, visitors will have the chance to contemplate a natural beauty spot with a magnificent landscape of mountains and water, the color blending of nature of soil and sand, a primitive environment untouched by human beings.
Vinh Hao - Tuy Phong Resort
Tuy Phong is the northern district of Binh Thuan Province, bordering Ninh Thuan Province and lying along National Highway 1A. It is famous for Vinh Hao Mineral Spring. Its 50-km seashore is where Vinh Hao Resort, Lao Cau and Ganh Son islands are located and such historical and cultural sites as Co Thach tu (Hang Pagoda) and Podam Tower.
The route from Ho Chi Minh City, Dalat, or Nha Trang, to Tuy Phong is very convenient. Tuy Phong has comfortable hotels, villas, and inns.
You can visit Hang Pagoda and the exhibition house of Cham royal family's relics, or go to Lao Cau Island to view sea animals, to sea-bathe or go sailing, immersing yourselves in nature and the fresh atmosphere.
Hon Rom Tourist Area
Travel 22km from Phan Thiet to Mui Ne, then follow the 4-km coastal road, you will arrive at the Hon Rom Tourist Area. The beach here is clean and the water clear. Behind the beach are fruitful coco trees, and wavy dunes of yellow and white sand one after another. The dunes keep changing their shapes as a result of wind blowing. All this creates a wild, attractive scene. Tourists often come here to sight-see and discover the unique beauty of the sand dunes. Newly-built bamboo cottages on sand dunes and new forms of entertainment such as sand surfing, sea-bathing, fire burning outside camps, or boarding on fishing boats add greater charm to the resort
Where to go around for tourists of Binh Thuan
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