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Playing house to an amalgamation of heated sand dunes, lush mountains filled with greenery, golden beaches with blue water and gurgling streams, Phan Thiet is the perfect escape into the beauty of Mother Nature.

Phan Thiet is the best holiday location for those who connect with Nature. But, it also has its fair share of History and Culture to engage those who are passionate about it. The spectacular Red Sand Dunes and White Sand dunes are perfect locations to go Quad biking or Sand Sledding, grab a bite from a local food stall or just marvel at the pure and smooth texture and distinct appearance of the dunes. The Fairy Stream is an embodiment of Phan Thiet, from where you can see the sand dunes, the lush rainforests and the flowing stream. You can even wade through the stream. The Mui Ne Beach is the perfect place to relax, go kite-surfing, surfing or bathe in the ocean. The surrounding fishing village will give you great information about the local lives of fishermen who live by the coast. The prince’s Castle and Po Shanu Cham towers not only offer an insight into the history of the region but also offer breathtaking views of the entire city. The Ta Cu Mountain and the Pagoda on top houses some well-cut statues of the Buddha. Phan Thiet also has great seafood for the food enthusiasts.

1. Fairy Stream

Rocks of yellow, white and tan stand in stark contrast to the surrounding green in Fairy stream, which is a small creek of water flowing through the heart of Huynh Thuc Khang in Phan Thiet. Since the (Read More)depth of water is not much here, you can easily walk through the red-coloured waters here, which is especially enjoyable during the summer months.

The Ta Cu Mountain comprises of an amalgamation of lush rainforests, rare wildlife and ornate Buddha statuettes.

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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Phan Thiet

Phan Thiet is the only place in Vietnam where you can fly hot air balloons. Most of the flights include flights over the white sand dunes or the red sand dunes, but in case of sandstorms the flights take place over the city. A hot air balloon ride is the best way to observe the dunes or the city as it offers an uninhibited view of the area. A hot air balloon ride is undoubtedly the most special way to celebrate a date or a romantic holiday and will definitely be the highlight of your vacation.

Shopping in Phan Thiet

Phan Thiet does not specifically cater to tourists and so you will not find many souvenir shops. The LOTTE Supermarket and the Coop market are two places where you can buy essentials (if necessary). But apart from that, there are not really any places to shop.

Nightlife in Phan Thiet

Phan Thietâ€™s nightlife has significantly evolved over the years. Some of the best places to visit at night include â€“ Paris Night Club Bar (dance club with high energy music), The Las Vegas Beer Club (disco club with minimal seating), MTV Huyen Trang Club (club located on the river and sometimes hosts dance parties and fashion shows), Joeâ€™s CafÃ© (eclectic furniture and live music), Twins Coffee and Lounge (beach disco bar), Lineup Beach Bar (upscale Russian owned Bar) and Dragon Beach Lounge and Club (One indoor disco and one outdoor with entirely different DJs and Bars).

History of Phan Thiet

Phan Thiet is one of Vietnamâ€™s oldest cities, older than even Nha Trang and Phan Rang. The oldest record is the city belonging to the ancient kingdom of Champa. It later merged into the Dai Viet kingdom. In 1697, Phan Thiet was recognized as an administrative area of its own. During the period of 1773-1801 AD, Phan Thiet was the centre for a fierce battle between the Nguyen Dynasty and the Tay Son Dynasty.

Language of Phan Thiet

The language most commonly spoken is Vietnamese.

Phan Thiet Customs

Phan Thiet is popular for the Cham Culture, where the people worship the Marine God of Fishing Villages. Folk Songs play a central role in their culture. Phan Thiet also has a number of Chinese people and these people pray at the Ong Temple.

Religion of Phan Thiet

Apart from the Cham People, the religion followed here is largely similar to that followed throughout Vietnam.

Festivals of Phan Thiet

Phan Thiet's Traditional festivals include the Boat Racing Festival in Ca Ty River, Nghinh Ong Festival, and Thay Thim Festival. The Boat Racing festival is held in celebration of the New Year, on the second day of the year. Nghinh Ong festival is held by the Chinese people, once every two years. This festival is celebrated in commemoration of the deity Quan Thanh De Quan. During this festival, they pray for peace, happiness and a wealthy life. Thay Thim festival takes place in the ninth lunar month and celebrates the unique natural beauty of Phan Thiet.

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How to Reach Phan Thiet

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Phan Thiet has great connectivity to Ho Chi Minh City, Mui Ne and Nha Trang. It also has great rail services that connect to the surrounding area. The roads in the Mekong Delta region are spectacular and these roads provide effective commuting areas between Phan Thiet and the surrounding area.

How to reach Phan Thiet by flight

The closest international airport to Phan Thiet is the Tan Son Nhat International Airport at Ho Chi Minh City, located about 200 kilometres away. From Ho Chi Minh City, you will have to catch a bus, train or taxi to reach Phan Thiet.

How to reach Phan Thiet by road

Taxis are available to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet., The taxis are quite expensive and not worth it unless you have small children or lots of luggage. The journey takes about 5 hours and costs around VND 1,800,000. If you have booked through a travel agency, the agency will send a car to the airport to pick you up.

How to reach Phan Thiet by train

Phan Thiet is not along the direct path of any train line. However, the SPT2 train departs every morning from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet. The train takes about 4 hours and costs VND 400,000 per person

How to reach Phan Thiet by bus

There are a number of buses to Phan Thiet from Ho Chi Minh City. These buses ply both during the day and at night. The daytime buses comprise of ordinary seats but the nighttime buses have folding seats. The journey is about 5 – 7 hours long and costs about VND 350,000 per person. There are also buses plying from Mui Ne and Nha Trang.

Local transport in Phan Thiet

Getting around Phan Thiet is fairly simple. Xe Om and Metered taxis can easily be rented. A motorbike can be rented for about VND 150,000 per day. Buses to the neighbouring Mui Ne costs VND 20,000.

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What is not so good about Phan thiet?

Remote Area, Not very easy to navigate around

What are the places near Phan thiet?

The top places near to Phan thiet are Ho chi minh city which is 179 km from Phan thiet, Nha trang which is located 173 km from Phan thiet, Mui ne which is located 5 km from Phan thiet, Hoi an which is located 545 km from Phan thiet, Hue which is located 613 km from Phan thiet

What are the top hotels in Phan thiet?

There are 375 in Phan thiet which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Phan thiet are Bella Villa, Matrusaden Residence, Kim Long Hostel, Apartment in the city center for 6 people, Sea View Condominium - Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Ocean Vista Phan Thiet. You can see all the hotels in Phan thiet here

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What is the local food in Phan thiet?

Phan Thiet has an array of dishes that can leave your mouth watering. Phan Thiet Beach City's best food includes - Banh trang nuong mam ruoc (Rice paper grilled with shrimp sauce and rolled with boiled eggs, roast pork, vegetables and butter inside), Banh Mi Cho (A hot loaf of bread served only between 7:00 PM and 12:00 AM along with a side of fried rolls, sausage, meat or boiled eggs), Lau ca (Phan Thiet is famous for the cobia fish hotpot), Rang Muc (Bakes, Steamed, stir-fried or fried squid’s teeth served with pickles and laksa leaves), Banh Can (Rice cakes served with fish sauce) and Quang Noodles cooked with Duck meat. Phan Thiet also has numerous 'seafood pubs' where fresh seafood is grilled and served.
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What is famous about Phan thiet?

Spectacular Scenery, Natural Beauty, Historical Ruins in decent condition

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