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Phan Thiet is the capital city of
Binh Thuan Province, Phan Thiet is about 190 kilometers (about 3 hour drive)
north of Ho Chi Minh City. It is located along Phan Thiet River that flows to
the China Sea. The city may have been known as a fishing town that produces good
quality fish sauce but its charm nowadays lies on white fine sand beaches. The
city offers a few attractions such as golf course, beaches and a fishing
village. However, most holiday makers head to a small seaside town named Mui Ne.
Mui Ne is a small beach town about 22 kilometres east of Phan Thiet. The town
has the reputation of long sandy palm-tree flanked beaches that stretch for
miles along the South China Sea. The most convenient way to get to Mui Ne is by
car from Ho Chi Minh - the road is in good condition with a variety of resorts
and restaurants scattering among fishing villages along the way. Despite its
increasing popularity and booming resorts, most of the beaches in Mui Ne are
considered pristine and exotic.
Besides sunbathing and swimming, the town has other interesting attractions
such as the sand dune, the Fairy Spring and the historical ruins of Cham Tower.
The first place is a large area of sand hill that stretch along the beach while
the second one is the stream that flows through the sand dune. The Cham Tower,
known locally as Thap Poshaknu, is one of the masterpieces of Cham Empire which
flourished during the 8th century. These Hindu towers are on a small hilltop
that overlooks the entire town.
Mui Ne is not too big to explore on foot but if you want to go to these
places mentioned above, you should consider renting a bicycle or motorcycle.
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