What are you looking for for your upcoming travel? A vibrant coastal city but there is no shortage of peaceful moments for you to relax after hard working days? A little sunshine, a little wind, and the blue sea and yellow sand let you freely immerse yourself in the cool water?
Phan Thiet has it all: from the diverse natural landscape of Mui Ne flying sand dunes, large and small islands; to the historical sites that testify to the flourishing Champa civilization for a while… Perhaps because of these interesting things, Phan Thiet tourism has never ceased to be hot and certainly more exciting every summer.
1. Time to go to Phan Thiet - Mui Ne
Located in the South Central region, Binh Thuan in particular and Phan Thiet in general are considered the most sunny and hot areas in the country. But that's not something visitors should worry about because this climate will make a beach trip more enjoyable and complete, right?
Phan Thiet still has two seasons, rainy and sunny, but the rainy time of this city is not long. The city is also less affected by storms, so you can safely travel to Phan Thiet at any time of the year. However, there are still some weather notes to pay attention to before coming to Phan Thiet as follows:
Phan Thiet Beach
Phan Thiet beach attracts all visitors @sebazpictures
April and May are the peak hot time of Phan Thiet. The temperature can be more than 30 degrees and a lot of heat. June - July or the period from December to February is the most ideal time for Phan Thiet tourism to develop. At this time, the weather is less hot, the temperature is relatively cool; The sea water is also bluer and calmer. In July and August (about June - July of the lunar calendar) there will be red tide, seaweed blooms, making the sea water turbid, not suitable for swimming. However, this annual event is not too serious, visitors just need to monitor the weather information before the trip is fine.
2. How to get to Phan Thiet?
One thing to note is that Phan Thiet tourism also has an equally famous place, Mui Ne. Phan Thiet is a city in Binh Thuan province, about 210 km from Saigon. And Mui Ne is a town in Phan Thiet city, where the concentration of resorts stretches across the town. From the center of Phan Thiet city, if you want to go to Mui Ne, you need to go about 12 km more.
With a location near the city, the most convenient way to get to Phan Thiet from remote provinces is to fly to Ho Chi Minh City and then move to Phan Thiet by three main means of bus, train, or backpacking by vehicle. individual.
By coach
It's very easy to buy a "escape" ticket to Phan Thiet @tressichl.g
This is a way of transportation chosen by many people because of its flexibility and affordable price. There are many high-quality bus companies serving the route Ho Chi Minh City - Phan Thiet - Mui Ne, travel time from 4-5 hours. Almost every day there are more than 10 trips, spoiled for you to choose.
Route Saigon⇔ Phan Thiet ⇔ Mui Ne: Hanh Cafe, The Sinh Cafe, Phuong Trang, Kumho.
** Note: With departure from Phan Thiet, the car companies all have a pick-up service right at the resort (and it's free). Therefore, before booking tickets, you should ask the bus operator about this issue.
By train
Phan Thiet station is always crowded with tourists @thp.hi
Train is also an interesting means for you to travel to Phan Thiet. From Ho Chi Minh City, there is a 5-star train with the number SPT2 that only serves this route. Equal to the travel time by bus (about 4 hours), you will own a comfortable seat, enjoy luxurious services at an extremely affordable price, only 137,000 - 187,000 VND/ticket, depending on the type. chair.
If you depart from Hanoi, you can take the North - South train lines with codes SE7, TN1. The journey will last about 30 hours, which is a good opportunity for you to see the scenery along the way. The price ranges from 600,000 - 1,400,000 VND/way.
Or if you come to Mui Ne from Cam Ranh airport, you can refer to Traveloka's transfer service from Cam Ranh to Mui Ne!
You can check prices and book tickets at the official website of Vietnam Railways: http://www.dsvn.vn/
By personal means
The road to Phan Thiet is full of "virtual living" scenes @kimquynhh_
A more active way to travel is by motorbike or car. This is probably the favorite choice for those who are passionate about backpacking and love to conquer new roads.
In addition, along the way from Saigon to Phan Thiet - Mui Ne, there are countless large and small stops for you to choose from.
For readers who choose this way of travel, you can refer to the routes to Phan Thiet - Mui Ne here!
3. Means of transportation in Phan Thiet
Motorbikes are always the most convenient choice for exploring trips @_____la.ie
Motorcycle: The most convenient and fastest is always a motorbike. Visitors can contact motorbike rental with hotels in Phan Thiet or private car rental service with the price of about 120,000 - 200,000 VND/day.
Taxi: Taxi will be the ideal vehicle for those traveling with family, in large groups, or to locations far from the city. Some popular taxi companies in Phan Thiet are Mai Linh (Tel: 0252.3.88.38.38), Vinasun (Tel: 0252.3.888.888), Sun Taxi (Tel: 0252.3.66.77.88), International Taxi (Tel: 0252.3) .52.52.52)
Hot air balloon: A rare opportunity for visitors to admire the panoramic view of the coastal city from above. The price for a flight lasts about 1 hour, about 4,000,000 VND/person.
Cyclo and boat: In addition to the familiar means of transportation above, visitors can also experience the feeling of cyclo and boating in some tours to popular places in the city. Package price for a 4-hour tour is 950,000 VND/person.
4. Where to go when traveling in Phan Thiet Phan Thiet city area
Doi Duong Sea
Phan Thiet sea hidden behind the blue poplars @_mariskakuiper
Located in the heart of the city, Doi Duong beach is hidden under the blue poplars breaking the waves, like a mysterious land waiting for visitors to discover. Doi Duong Beach not only has a clear blue sea but also has a wide sandy beach, suitable for sea sports activities such as volleyball, sand embankment...
Location: From Nguyen Tat Thanh Boulevard go another 1km
Duc Thanh School
Duc Thanh School is where Uncle Ho stopped to study @jamescao91
As an important historical site associated with a part of President Ho Chi Minh's life, the small school is still preserved quite intact. Coming to Duc Thanh School, visitors will feel the serious atmosphere of the old classes taught by Uncle Ho, along with the peaceful scenery of the rest rooms and luxuriant gardens.
Address: 39 Trung Nhi, City. Phan Thiet Opening hours: 7:00 - 17:00
Poshanu . Cham Tower
Poshanu Cham Tower is a testament to the ancient Champa civilization @vladavovk
Built early in the 9th century, the Poshanu tower cluster was originally a place to worship Shiva, then built an area to worship Princess Po Sha Inu.
Poshanu Cham Tower is a famous Cham cultural and historical relic of Binh Thuan province. The unique architectural features such as red brick walls and other meticulous sculptures, all testify to the once flourishing civilization.
Address: Ba Nai Hill, Phu Hai Ward, City. Phan Thiet