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Rows of coconut trees in Phan Thiet
Posted by Huyen Tran in Destinations on January 28, 2010
On the route to Mui Ne in Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province, straight rows of coconut trees along the roadside appear to welcome tourists to the land of sand, wind and sunlight – the paradise of resorts in Vietnam
Many resorts in Mui Ne such as Terra Cotta, Seahorse and Victoria are decorated with coconut palms. The rustles of coconut leaves swaying in the wind in harmony with the sound of breaking waves seem to ease the stress of working life
In addition to swimming and playing in the waves, the seaside is a favorite place for camping under the shade of coconut trees. Tourist will be engulfed in pleasure when lying on the hammock, sunbathing in the airy atmosphere and enjoying the gusts of sea wind. Read the rest of this entry »
Sensing flavors of Phan Thiet Seafood
Posted by Huyen Tran in Travel Blog, Vietnam Cuisines on January 22, 2010
Phan Thiet City is famous for its stunning beaches, white sand dunes and many tourist attractions. It has also gained a reputation for its cuisine, especially seafood specialties, and for its trademark fish sauce.
Vietnam is internationally acknowledged for its diverse seafood, with squid being one of the most popular items on many menus. Phan Thiet City has built its image on a particular squid dish known as sun-dried squid, which has attracted many chefs and revelers to the city.
Muc mot nangis fresh squid that has been dried in the sun for one day. The squid, grilled with chilies and lemon and served in fish sauce, is available anywhere in the city but one of the best places to try this tasty specialty is Cay Bang Restaurant. Read the rest of this entry »
The hidden charm of Phan Thiet
Posted by Huyen Tran in Travel Blog on January 20, 2010
My recent trip to Phan Thiet City and especially the Sea Links Golf and Country Club made me discover the hidden charm of Vietnam. In recent years, Phan Thiet City, specifically the Mui Ne Beach, has been transformed into a resort destination.
October 24, 1995 is considered the birth of tourism in Phan Thiet, when thousands rushed to Mui Ne to see the total solar eclipse. The event was commemorated on the same day in 2005 as the tenth anniversary of tourism for the province.
At present, Phan Thiet sees more and more foreign faces, those visiting on a day trip from Mui Ne or traveling through on an Open Tour minibus. For the Vietnamese tourist, Phan Thiet is a good compromise, they don’t have to choose between expensive resorts and low-rent guest houses like in Mui Ne. Good, reasonably-priced seafood restaurants are just as fine as in Mui Ne. Domestic package tours tend to show up in Phan Thiet in force as well, no doubt cutting sweet deals with local hotels and taking advantage of the proximity to Mui Ne. In terms of the cost of accommodation, the variety of food and things to do, I have to recommend Phan Thiet as the better destination. But there are things to do and see in Mui Ne proper that make it worth a day trip, and a night or two here isn’t a bad idea if you have the time and budget for it. Read the rest of this entry »
Hal Phillips Gets Sideways in the Vietnamese Highlands
Posted by Huyen Tran in Travel Blog on December 21, 2009
We have been only a day in Phan Thiet, and frankly, I’d like to stay another two at least. The links at the Novotel Ocean Dunes & Golf Resort are superb (good enough to warrant another go-round) and only a fool would beg off one fully flaked-out day on the hotel’s quiet stretch of beach. But the itinerary can be a stern taskmaster, so I keep my peace and prepare for our scheduled departure.
Then, on the way to breakfast, I see them—the motorcycles and their attendant sidecars, all neatly lined up in front of the hotel—and my ambivalence melts away. No one in his or her right mind could resist the sheer romance of a couple hundred kilometers by sidecar from this tropical perch on the South China Sea to the mountain retreat of Dalat. I’m glad to see that my driver, Gilles Poggi, sports a krama, that distinctive, all-purpose Cambodian scarf. I want one too. And I’m hoping we can line up behind our respective machines and, at the sound of a gun, begin the journey rally-style.
Mui Ne beach
Posted by Huyen Tran in Destinations on December 10, 2009
Mui Ne is a coastal resort town in the Binh Thuan Province of southeastern Vietnam, located on an arm of East Sea to the South. Mui Ne Beach is a popular tropical beach and very popular for kitesurfing and windsurfing.
From Ho Chi Minh City, taking National Highway No.1A for 198 km to Phan Thiet City and then taking Route 706 for another 22km, tourists will reach Mui Ne Beach. Its features are immense sand dunes meandering through kilometers of red, yellow and white, shady roads under coconut trees, beautiful rows of palm trees and cliffs battered by the waves of the sea. Read the rest of this entry »
Phan Thiet
Posted by Huyen Tran in Destinations on December 10, 2009
Phan Thiet is the provincial capital of Binh Thuan Province. Situated in the South-Central coastal, Phan Thiet is an important junction of national highway No.1A , national highway No.55 , and national highway No.28. It is one of the most attractive tourism cities in Vietnam.
General information:
Area: 206 sq. km.
Population: 211,000 habitants (2007)
Administrative divisions:
- Ward: Mui Ne, Ham Tien, Phu Hai, Xuan An, Phu Tai, Phu Thuy, Phu Trinh, Thanh Hai, Binh Hung, Hung Long, Duc Nghia, Duc Thang, Lac Dao, Duc Long.
- Commune: Thien Nghiep, Phong Nam, Tien Loi, Tien Thanh.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Cham, Hoa… Read the rest of this entry »
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