As a decent destination in South Vietnam, Phan Thiet possesses picture-perfect beaches, big sand dunes, and gorgeous sunshine. It is also well-known as a gateway to Mui Ne Town which has been a hidden paradise for beach holidays.
Best time to visit
Phan Thiet weather is influenced by oceanic climate and tropical monsoon with 2 distinct seasons: dry season and rainy season.
The rainy season lasts from May until October. The truth is, even during the rainy season, it doesn’t rain all day long, just 1 or 2 hours so you can still enjoy the good and sunny weather when coming here at this time. However, it is best to avoid visiting Phan Thiet in July and August – the 2 wettest months of the year.
November to April is the dry season in Phan Thiet when it is sunny and windy and rains do not chance to interrupt your trip. Thanks to the mild weather with the average annual temperature of 26-27°C and a few thunderstorms, Phan Thiet is a perfect destination to travel all year round. However, the ideal time to visit Phan Thiet is from January to May when the beaches are the most beautiful with clear sky, vast blue water, and yellow sand.
Tourist attractions in Phan Thiet
1. Mui Ne Beach
Mui Ne Beach features 15km of sandy beaches, gentle waves, and luxurious beachfront resorts. The northern end of Mui Ne Beach is home to a traditional fishing village while the southern caters to recreational activities, including swimming, kitesurfing, kayaking, and surfing. The period between November and March is ideal to enjoy these activities since the weather is sunny with strong winds. The area of Mui Ne Beach is filled with hundreds of resorts, hotels, guest houses, restaurants, and shops along Nguyen Dinh Chieu and Huynh Thuc Khang streets and is always full of tourists.
2. Mui Ne Fishing Village
Mui Ne Fishing Village boasts a splendid view of an expansive coastline lined with swaying palm trees and colorful fishing boats anchored on the water. It is very busy and bustling in the early mornings when the local fishermen sort out their catch of the day such as fresh scallops, stingrays, crabs, and groupers. This will be a great chance for you to explore the daily life of the locals here. Walking further into the village, you can give your eyes a great feast with the picture of locals meticulously making fish sauce or drying fish.
3. Ta Cu Mountain
Located about 50km from the center of Phan Thiet City, Ta Cu Mountain has an area of over 250,000 sq.m of lush rainforest, limestone caves, rare wildlife, and ornate Buddhist structures. To reach the top of the mountain, tourists can take a 10-minute cable car ride, offering offers some beautiful views of the surrounding lowlands, crisscrossed with rice fields and dragon fruit tree plantations, or spend 2 hours hiking through the jungle instead, but make sure that you wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. The main attraction in Ta Cu Mountain is one of the biggest reclining Buddhas in Vietnam, standing 49m long.
4. Sand Dunes
The Red Sand Dunes are around 11km out of Mui Ne and are best seen at sunset when the orange sand burns a fiery red. Sunrise may be even more beautiful and a little less busy if you can make it up in time. A farther 23km and you will come across the White Sand Dunes which stand taller and wider than their colorful neighbors. Sand-sledding, squad biking are interesting and fun activities you should not miss here.
