Attractions
Vinh
Hao hot spring:
The hot spring at Vinh Hao is also called the spring of crystallization
because the hot water contains a high content of carbonated substance the
property of which is ideal for health rehabilitation purpose. In the old
days the hot water was used by the ancient Cham People to make Holy water
for the washing of statues of gods. Nowadays the hot water as warm as 30
degree Celsius has been purified and bottled to make a good mineral drink.
Duc
Thanh historic site and Ho chi Minh Museum:
The area is located in the centre of the town.
Cham Treasury House:
The treasury is kept by Nguyen Thi Them, the descendant of the last
lineage of the Cham King. The house is in Phan Thanh village in Bac Binh
district, about 60 kilometers north of Phan Thiet.
Chua Hang-Co Thach Tu
(Grotto pagoda - Co Thach Tu):
This area is located close to Binh Thanh swimming beach. The pagoda was
built inside a grotto surrounded by a beautiful greenery made up by the
mountain and the sea below. The whole area is in Binh Thanh village in Tuy
Phong district, about 115 kilometers north of Phan Thiet.
Pagoda on Ta Cu Mountain:
The pagoda perches on a mountain slope about 500
meters above sea level. The natural surroundings offer visitors rare
chances to enjoy the unique combination of the structure of the pagoda and
the local landscapes. The pagoda is about 30 kilometers south of Phan
Thiet.
The pavilion of Ong Hoang:
The pavilion is situated within lust beautiful surroundings, a harmonious
combination of the mountain and the sea. The pavilion is located within
the premises of the Cham tower complex Posainu, a Cham ancient
architectural style which often provokes poetic aspirations. This is the
place where is located the tomb of patriot Nguyen thong who died in the
late 19th century. Moreover, it is also the place surrounding which a
legendary painful love story has been made between the nationally famous
poet Han Mac Tu and his love, Mong Cam. This area is seven kilometers
Northeast of Phan Thiet.
Doi Duong Swimming
Beach:
The beach is a narrow strip of sand on the three-kilometer coastline in
the town of Phan Thiet.
Rang swimming beach:
This is a 10-kilometre beach which is famous for
its beautiful landscape at Da Ong Dia (Boulders of Earth God), suoi Tien
(Celestial Stream) and a coconut forest. The place, 15 kilometers
Northeast of many foreign tourists as a Paradise on Earth.
Co Thach Pagoda :
Co
Thach Pagoda is located in Binh Thanh village, Tuy Phong district, in Binh
Thuan province, on a 64-m-high mountain, next to Ca Duoc Beach.
It was first a
hatch-roof hut set up by venerable Master Bao Tang in the middle of the
19th century. Ho Cong Diem rebuilt the pagoda more majestically and named
it Co Thach. The pagoda, after the unification with Binh Phuoc Pagoda, was
again restored and enlarged. It was also renovated many times from 1956 to
1964.
Lao Cau
:
Lao Cau Islet belong to Phuoc The village, Tuy Phong district 7 kilometers
offshore. It is a quiet islet with total area of 10.000 square meters. In
the islet, thousands of diversified and original rocks alternate with
several lushly green "s.' The islet has been projected to be an aqua
conservation zone and an eco tourist site.
Mui Ne,
an attractve
tourist site
(Binh Thuan Province)
:
Mui
Ne is located 24 km north-east of the town of Phan Thiet. It is a fishing
village as well as a familiar tourism area in Binh Thuan Province.
It is
found on Highway No. 706, and features sweeping sand dunes and beautiful
rows of palm trees. The beach is shallow and sloped, the water is clean
and blue and the sun rarely hides behind clouds.
There are desolate and primeval beaches that have never witnessed human
exploitation as well as imposing landscapes. There is also Doi Cat (Sand
Hill), which has long been a creative subject of artistic photographs and
paintings. Besides beaches and sand dunes, there are also beautiful
landscapes such as Suoi Tien (Fairy Spring), the Ong Hoang Building and
the Poshanu Cham Tower.
Mui Ne has long been considered the "Hawaii" of Vietnam. It boasts shady
roads under coconut trees, a beautiful beach and cliffs battered by the
waves of the sea. The typical scenery of Mui Ne lies in the moving lines
of golden sand caused by the wind and when they are seen from afar they
look like moving waves. The scenery looks more fascinating at dawn, when
young Cham girls in green dresses go to work. That's why no photographer
fails to visit this area.
Mui Ne is an ideal place for rest and relaxation. Visitors can certainly
enjoy swimming in the blue water of the sea, climbing the sand dunes or
relaxing by a swimming pool. In fact this oasis entertainment people of
all ages, and furthermore, provides an endless inspiration to the artists'
creation.
Phu Quy Island
:
Phu Quy Island, 32 square kilometers, is 56 nautical miles off Phan Thiet
coast. In the island, several pagodas and temples such as Linh Quang, Cao
Cat, An Than have been recognized to be cultural -historic relics. The
island is surrounded with white sandy beaches and 9 islets, of which Hon
Tranh, Hon Den ( Black islet ), Hon Trung
(Egg islet) are attractive aqua tourist spots.
Po Klong Garai Towers :
The
Po Klong Garai Towers, located west of Phan Rang near the Thap Cham
railway station in Ninh Thuan province, consist of four towers, remainders
of a group of six towers constructed during the 13th century. From the top
of the hill where the towers were built, one can admire impressive views
of the entire valley and surrounding countryside.
The main tower was built to worship Po Klong Garai King, who, according to
the legend, suffered from leprosy. Despite the passage of time, the 21-m
tower has remained intact. During excavations of the tower, even recent
ones, archaeologists found jewellery inside the towers.
Ta Cu Pagoda :
Ta Cu
Pagoda, also called Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda, is located in Ta Cu
mountain, at 400 meters above sea level. Ta Cu mountain (649 meters above
sea level) is located in Tan Lap village, Ham Thuan Nam district, 30
kilometers south of Phan Thiet.
Behind the pagoda is the Lying Sakiyamuni Buddha, a 49 meter concrete
buddha. Here, the scenery is enchanting with a long coast, diverse rocks,
and surrounding forest, which make Ta Cu Pagoda appear great and imposing. |