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Planning a trip to Vietnam and craving for photos reminiscent of the Western scenery? Pack your bags and head straight to these 3 enchanting windmill fields recommended by Mytour!
Unveiling 3 captivating windmill fields for Instagram-worthy shots in Vietnam
Bac Lieu Windmill Field
Located in the Mekong Delta region, Bac Lieu might not be the top tourist destination, often overshadowed by its folklore surrounding the 'Bac Lieu Young Master.' However, its vast windmill fields, the largest in Vietnam, beckon you for an early visit.
Bac Lieu is approximately 290 km away from Ho Chi Minh City, taking around 5 hours by car. Travelers can opt for reputable bus services such as Phuong Trang, Hoang Yen, or Kim Yen, with ticket prices ranging from 190,000 to 210,000 VND.
From northern Vietnam, you can take a flight from Hanoi to Can Tho, then hop on a bus to Bac Lieu with companies like Phuong Trang, Tuan Hung, Vu Linh... Bus tickets range from 80,000 to 100,000 VND, while plane tickets cost 1,900,000 to 2,700,000 VND. The total travel time is about 4 hours and 30 minutes.
From the city center of Bac Lieu, take Cao Van Lau Street towards the sea. In the area of Biển Đông A, Vinh Trach Dong commune, you'll reach the windmill field. It's around 20km from the city center, but even from a distance of several kilometers, you can spot the turbines spinning evenly like giant pinwheels against the sky.
Travelers should note that not all areas of the windmill field are open to visitors. Some spots allow easy photography, while others are guarded, requiring permission for entry.
For the best photo opportunities, visit in the late afternoon around 4 PM. At this time, the afternoon sun shines on the turbines, providing great lighting without being too harsh.
Windmill Field on Phu Quy Island, Binh Thuan
Known as 'Wind Power,' these windmills are built to generate electricity for the residents of Phu Quy Island. There are currently 3 windmills on the island, each standing at 60m tall with 37m-long blades. From the lighthouse and the peak of Linh Son Pagoda, you can easily spot these giant windmills. Moreover, the pathway to visit these windmills is beautiful, with the sea on one side and rows of pine trees planted along the road, creating a picturesque scene.
Tuy Phong Wind Power Plant, Binh Thuan
Located in Binh Thanh commune, Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province, the Tuy Phong Wind Power Plant is the largest wind power project in Vietnam, boasting 60 turbines. Viewed from afar, it rivals the grandeur of the world's largest windmill fields.
The wind power turbines, resembling gigantic windmills, leave an unforgettable impression on every visitor to this land. Amidst the wind-swept fields adorned with thousands of red artichoke flowers and the rhythmic rotation of the blades, one could easily mistake it for a Western paradise.
These turbine blades not only create majestic scenery but also produce stunning photographs, making it feel like you're traveling in some European country.
Phong Chau
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourDecember 12, 2017
