Tourist destination

Phu Quy Island - Phan Thiet

Phu Quy, also known as Thu Islet, Khoai Xu Islet, is a small island located about 120 km southeast of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. In addition to the main island, around Phu Quy island there are Hon Da Cao, Hon Do, Hon Tranh and Hon Hai. Phu Quy Island's area is just over 18km2 but has enough beautiful scenery, landscapes, experiences... for visitors to explore for a few days. The climate on the island is fresh and cool all year round. The appropriate time to explore Phu Quy island is from December to June of the following year, because the storm season usually falls from September to November. In the spring and summer, the sea is calm, clear, with light winds, making it easy to move out. small islands. However, sometimes there will be rough seas, you should check the weather forecast in advance. As the most remote island district of Binh Thuan province, Phu Quy island has a wild and beautiful scenery but tourism has not really developed. Currently, the only means to get to the island is by boat from Phan Thiet city, a distance of more than 110 km. The boats going to Phu Quy are Superdong-PQI, Superdong-PQII, Phu Quy Express, Phu Quy Island... Normally the boat leaves Phan Thiet at about 6:30 to 7:30, depending on the day there will be an earlier trip at 5:30 or at the latest 3:00 p.m. . Travel time is 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on the type of train, including beds and seats, fan room and air-conditioned room. The 2.5-hour high-speed train ticket costs 350,000 VND per person. There are no taxis on the island, you can rent a motorbike right at the hotel to get around. The roads on the island are quite spacious, there is one main road so it is easy to travel. You can also chat with locals to ask for directions, if you feel "stuck". Normally, it takes 4-5 days to explore the entire island district. If you don't want to take a boat to the surrounding small islands, you can choose a 3-day, 2-night itinerary, including two days of travel and one day of fun, to explore all the big islands. Places that you can consider adding to your itinerary include: Trieu Duong Bay, Bai Nho, Ganh Hang, Cao Cat Peak, Ong Van An Thanh Fish Temple, Phu Quy Lighthouse, Ban Princess Temple Paintings, Thay Nai Palace, Phu Quy Wind Power Field, Long Hai Fish Market, Lang Duong Aquarium,... Eating and drinking on the island is very cheap. You can eat seafood in rafting villages. Must-try dishes are king crab and moon crab. If you want to buy, you must book in advance. You can ask the hotel owner to help you book. A specialty of Phu Quy is hot beef, with some reference addresses being Hoa Thuong, Ngoc Tinh, Thanh Binh, Thu Vien... If you don't eat at the restaurant, you can dine at rafts such as Dai Nam, Anh Sang, Hai Thien, Hai Phat, Ba Sinh... to enjoy fresh seafood. In addition, you need to note a few things when visiting the island. Ships to and from the island run on a fixed schedule each month, so visitors should book in advance because tickets sell out very quickly. You can follow more train schedules at the information page of the Binh Thuan Department of Transport in the announcement section. On average, there are only 1-2 departures per day in each direction. If the train is late, you will have to wait for the next departure the next day. According to veteran boat drivers, from Phan Thiet port to Phu Quy island is considered the second most difficult sea route in the country. The road has horizontal waves and many eddies, making it impossible for boats to go downstream and have to overcome the waves to go. Therefore, the ship often shakes, making even healthy people susceptible to seasickness, especially on rough sea days. Because the sea route is difficult, the ship staff will hand out plastic bags in case of seasickness before departure. People with a history of motion sickness should take medicine and prepare many plastic bags. The wind on the island is very strong, so wear neat clothes and keep personal belongings secure when going out. If you want to camp overnight, ask the motel owner for permission in advance to complete residency procedures. The island allows foreigners to visit the island, but the number is limited, so the licensing procedure is quite long.

Binh Thuan

From December to June

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Cu Lao Cau – Tuy Phong

Cu Lao Cau (or Cau Islet) is a small island located in Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan. This island is about 110km from Phan Thiet city, about 240km from Saigon. From the mainland, if you want to go to the island, you need to take a boat or a large ship or canoe. The area of ​​this island is quite small, only about 10km. Currently, Cau Island is still a fairly pristine island, so it still retains its beauty and especially very little trash. The island is surrounded by blue sea water and the water color changes at different times of the day. In addition, under the sea there is also an extremely unique coral ecosystem. The time when the sea is beautiful and the waves are calm on Cau Island lasts from about March to August every year. Before going out, you should also check the weather forecast to have a more complete trip or contact the boat driver on the island directly for more accurate information. The area of ​​Cau Island is quite small, only about 1.5km, so it will only take you about 1 - 2 hours to walk around the island. Cu Lao Cau still retains its wild appearance, with no houses, only 1 border guard station and 2 restaurant shacks. Surrounded on all four sides is a vast sea of ​​water. This place is really suitable for those who love the blue sea and want to enjoy a quiet space. Walking around the island, you will easily see large cliffs with many unique shapes reaching out to touch the sea. Choose a beautiful corner for yourself to relax and listen to the sound of the waves crashing, inhaling the cool breeze carrying the breath of the sea. Don't forget to prepare some snacks and drinks. The sea is always a suitable place for you to watch the changing colors of the sky. On Cau Island, there are many high rocky outcrops. You can choose a suitable location to watch the sunrise and sunset. The sunset on the island will make you extremely excited as you admire the open blue sky, the rolling clouds create a shimmering curtain of light. The sea stretching out in front of me sparkles when the sun shines directly on it. The sea is always a suitable place for you to watch the changing colors of the sky. On Cau Island, there are many high rocky outcrops. You can choose a suitable location to watch the sunrise and sunset. The sunset on the island will make you extremely excited as you admire the open blue sky, the rolling clouds create a shimmering curtain of light. The sea stretching out in front of me sparkles when the sun shines directly on it. The most exciting time of the day is probably when the sun goes down, the space starts to cool and we gather together to prepare for dinner. If time is leisurely and you don't need to return to the mainland during the day, you can ask permission from the border station to set up camp on the beach. When going to the beach, of course the dishes that cannot be missed are seafood. Seafood dishes available on Cau Island are also very rich with red fish, oysters, snails... You can go to two shacks on the island to pre-order food for camping or buy fresh seafood on the way down. island.

Binh Thuan

From March to August

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Coco Beach Camp

Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan belongs to a high-class camping area in Cam Binh beach and is about 160km from Ho Chi Minh City. This is a new beach that has been exploited to serve the tourism industry in recent years. Although this Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan resort is not isolated from the surrounding world, it can still give you the feeling of being in another world. Say goodbye to the image of hotels, rows of houses,... like other resorts, coming here you will experience the feeling of sleeping in tents or resting in lovely small houses. In addition, Coco Beach Camp also has another large beach, a small white villa located on the beach, a large library, and a bar that makes you feel like you are on vacation in Hawaii. With the integration of so many interesting things, you can enjoy a 2 days 1 night trip here without going anywhere else. For passenger vehicles: To get to Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan, you can call a bus with fares from only 120,000 VND - 150,000 VND/person. You can refer to some bus companies with good service quality such as Ngoc My, Vinh Hoa, My Loan or A Liem sleeper bus... These are the bus companies that go directly to Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan, so Very convenient for moving. If you use a self-driving car or motorbike, you can choose one of these two routes. Route 1: Runs along Highway 55, direction from Ba Ria to Lagi, to Cam Binh intersection. Then turn right, one block from Cam Binh beach is Le Minh Cong street. From this location, you just follow that road for about 700m to reach Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan. Route 2: Go from National Highway 1 in the direction of Ho Chi Minh City - Long Khanh - Ham Tan. When you get to intersection 46, turn right and go straight to Nga Tu Quan Canh roundabout. Then turn right onto Highway 55 about 5km you will reach Cam Binh intersection, you turn onto Le Minh Cong street. Coming here, you only need to go about 700 meters further to reach Coco Beach Camp. If Cu Lao Thu has wild beauty, then Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan is a masterpiece of the combination of nature and artificiality. Golden sand, blue sea and cool weather here make you relax and stay away from the noisy city. That's why Coco Beach Camp is considered a resort paradise. This tourist area pursues a wild decoration style like Hawaii with interesting items such as swings, colorfully painted wooden houses, white hammocks, especially images of small but full mobile housing vehicles. enough amenities. These are things that you can only find at Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan. Do you believe that there is only one tourist area but you can experience all kinds of services? Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan is just such a place. Here, you will experience sleeping in a tent, drinking coffee and chatting with friends and family, taking virtual photos, lighting a campfire, shining a lamp to catch handcuffs at night, organizing a BBQ party, and watching the sunrise and sunset. , rent a motorbike to explore La Gi Binh Thuan, learn to pull nets with fishermen, buy seafood from fishermen in the early morning, enjoy sports activities at sea... Make a list of activities you want to experience at Put this place in your travel guide so you don't miss it! You can take advantage of the swings and hammocks that Coco has arranged to watch the sunrise and sunset. By the way, you can also create virtual photos that will last a lifetime. Sip some cocktails and chat with the sisters, you will feel like you are relaxing at a luxury resort. Other activities such as rowing an inflatable boat, pulling nets with people, windsurfing, cycling around the Coco area, etc. are also enthusiastically participated by many active young people. In particular, young people should come here on Saturday to have fun with the Beach Party.

Binh Thuan

From January to December

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Mui Ne tourist area

Visitors can come to Mui Ne all year round, each season the "sea paradise" brings a different beauty. From April to August is the best time to travel to Mui Ne, at this time the sea water is clear and cool. August to December will be suitable for those who like surfing and adventure sports because of the timing. In December, it can rain, visitors should bring an umbrella if going out. From Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can now easily travel to Mui Ne by motorbike, bus or train. Travelers often follow coastal routes. From Ho Chi Minh City, you can follow the Cat Lai ferry direction, go to Long Thanh, then go to Ba Ria town, continue towards Ho Tram through Loc An, then follow the coastal road towards Phan Thiet. Total distance is about 230 km. If you don't ride a motorbike, you can also go to Mien Dong bus station to buy a ticket to Phan Thiet, travel time is about 5 hours, ticket price is 130,000 VND per person, depending on the bus company. Visitors can also take the SPT1/SPT4 train from Saigon station. Ticket price is 110,000 VND per person, departing in the morning. From Hanoi, visitors can fly to Ho Chi Minh City and move to Phan Thiet or fly to Cam Ranh, Nha Trang and then catch a bus to Mui Ne (nearly 200 km). From April 29, 2023, the Dau Giay - Phan Thiet expressway will come into operation, shortening travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to about 2 hours by car. It is expected that by the end of 2023, Phan Thiet airport will be put into use in phase 1. Mui Ne is not only an "entertainment paradise" with a beautiful stretch of coastline, it is also famous for many historical relics and rich Champa culture. Below are the 10 most famous destinations in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet. Below are 11 attractions you should visit when traveling to Mui Ne: Hon Rom, Red Sand Dunes, Hon Ghenh, Bau Trang - Bau Sen, Suoi Tien, Mui Ne Fishing Village, Duc Thanh School, Van Thuy Tu Palace, Bay Mui Ne, Poshanu Tower, Fish Sauce Museum of Ancient Fishing Village. In Mui Ne, there are many specialties that you can try such as: Seafood salad, Dong dishes, King crab, Sticky rice paper rolls, shrimp paste rice paper, Hot pot. Tourism is developing rapidly, so accommodation services in Mui Ne are also very diverse. Visitors can choose from affordable homestays to high-end hotels and resorts. Homestays are often located far from the sea and serve mainly young people and groups of foreigners who like new experiences, with an average price of 500,000 VND per night. Motels are often located deep in niches, concentrated mainly on Huynh Thuc Khang street extending towards Hon Rom. There are many hotels in Mui Ne, concentrated mainly on Nguyen Dinh Chieu street, with average prices ranging from 700,000 to 1 million VND per night. If you come to Mui Ne to relax, you should choose resorts. This type of accommodation here is very diverse, from budget to luxury. Visitors can consider depending on each person's needs and budget. Resorts in Mui Ne were built a long time ago. Recently, there have been a number of new resorts, including The Anam Mui Ne, the newest 5-star resort put into operation in early 2023, with more than 120 rooms. In addition, there is Anantara Mui Ne, with 89 rooms or other resorts such as Pandanus Resort, Muine Bay Resort, The Cliff Resort & Residences... These places all have modern amenities, located on the beach, spa and health care centers, private beaches, marine sports areas, outdoor BBQ gardens, convenient supermarkets, and children's play areas. .. From here, visitors can see the entire bay of Mui Ne. When coming to Mui Ne, you need to pay attention to the following points to have a complete vacation. The waves are not too big but will be stronger than usual. You should find beaches that are calm and have safety signs for swimming. In the evening, at Hon Rom tourist area, there is an afternoon market with many grilled seafood dishes, very affordable prices. In the evening, there are many foreign guests in Mui Ne, most of them are Russian and Korean. Some hotels only let foreign guests rent cars, so don't be too surprised.

Binh Thuan

August to December

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Co Thach Sea

Co Thach Beach captivates the footsteps of travelers with its clear blue water and rocks of different sizes and colors, so it is also known as the 7-color rock beach, formed naturally by the impact of the tide. and sea water. Rocks rise and waves wash ashore, accumulating year after year, over hundreds of years, to create unique and strangely beautiful rocky beaches. However, if you do not find out information about Co Thach beach before coming, many tourists will have to extremely regret missing out on one of the extremely breathtaking natural beauty in their lives. It is a scene where all the rocks are covered with green moss. Every time the sunlight shines on it, this green moss changes color, making those lucky enough to witness it think they are in a fairyland. When the sun rises at noon, the moss will turn completely yellow, which is also very beautiful. People call this moss season at Co Thach beach. Trekkers who come here on this occasion will be called moss hunters. Moss hunting time usually falls in mid-February of the solar calendar. However, this year the climate is much sunnier and hotter, the moss is also greener, more abundant and covered earlier. Depending on the weather, moss season may start a little earlier or later. Layers of moss covering rocks can usually last for about a month and a maximum of two months. Therefore, if you are lucky enough to have friends or relatives living in Binh Thuan, contact them in advance to check if moss season is really over, then pack your backpack and go. If you don't come here in the right season, you will regret it. Standing on a high rock, inhaling the salty taste of the sea breeze, looking out into the distance to the boats bobbing on the waves, the working people with tough black skin are diligently floating. fishing net. Although this place has been exploited for a long time, it still retains its inherent wildness. At one time, people did not know about the existence of Co Thach Beach, but thanks to backpackers from other places who were constantly searching to go and experience places that were as obscure as possible, they were discovered. The long-forgotten beauty of this beach. Co Thach Beach is quite crowded at times, but most of the time it is quite deserted and quiet. Many times you will feel like you are the only one, standing in front of this vast and majestic natural space. This place only becomes vibrant during moss season. Co Thach Beach in moss season is as beautiful as paradise. Or the Nghinh Ong festival is held in the middle of the 8th lunar month by the Chinese community living in Binh Thuan to pray for a year of good rain and wind. The green moss of Co Thach sea has also created a lot of inspiration for both amateur and professional photographers to produce many beautiful photo sets that just by looking at them, they feel like their limbs are itching and they just want to carry a backpack. go in time. If you live in Hanoi and want to come to Co Thach during moss season, you can fly directly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Then take a bus or rent a motorbike to get to Co Thach. When you come here, what you should definitely bring is a good quality camera or phone and a tripod, because no one can help but fall in love with Co Thach paradise in moss season. Only through photos or witnessing with their own eyes can people see all the beauty of the scenery here that no words can accurately describe, the beauty of this place must be called beauty. of heaven. But to hunt for beautiful photos of Co Thach moss season also takes quite a bit of effort. Because it has a lot to do with whether the sea level rises or falls. If the water level is too high, it will cover the moss-covered rocks, but if the water level is too low, it will make the moss look dry and lose its smooth beauty. Moss will have the best color when the sea is calm in the early morning or at sunset. Regarding the accompanying food, sleeping, and resting services, backpackers will definitely not have to worry about anything because you can absolutely use the above services right at Co Thach with extremely reasonable prices and high quality. Service quality is quite good. In addition to Co Thach beach, this place has many other places that you can conveniently visit such as Nam Hai's Tomb, Hang Pagoda - an ancient pagoda hundreds of years old, or Ganh Son for those who are passionate about climbing and like to Explore natural caves.

Binh Thuan

From January to December

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