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Poklong Garai Cham Tower, Bau Truc Pottery Village, Nam Cuong Sand Dunes... are the must-visit spots for travelers to explore in just one day in Phan Rang city.
Experience Grape Picking and Sandboarding in Phan Rang – Cham Towers
Ninh Thuan's sunny and windy land always attracts visitors with its long and charming coastlines, from Ca Na to Ninh Chu, Vinh Hy, Binh Tien... All of them carry a pristine, rustic beauty, relatively untouched by tourism activities.
However, if you only stop in Ninh Thuan for a day, you can fully explore the beauty of its land and people through the prominent spots of Phan Rang city.
Poklong Garai Tower
From the center of Phan Rang city, heading north, passing by Cham tower station, travelers will marvel at the Poklong Garai tower complex, consisting of the main tower dedicated to King Poklong Garai, the eastern gateway tower, and the fire god worship tower. Over 7 centuries, Poklong Garai marks the development of the Panduranga dynasty and serves as a major religious and spiritual hub for the Cham people.
The suitable time for visitors to visit Poklong Garai tower is from 7 am to 9 am in the morning when the sun is not too intense. Additionally, you can choose to visit Ninh Thuan in September to experience the atmosphere of the Kate festival. This is a significant annual event for the Cham people in this area.
The entrance fee is 30,000 VND per person. Besides the Cham tower system, visitors can also spend time visiting the Cham museum with many unique and valuable artifacts.
Bountiful Grape Orchards
When it comes to tourism in Ninh Thuan, visitors don't need to venture out of the city to explore bountiful grape orchards. You can visit 2 locations: Ba Moi grape orchard and Thai An grape orchard. Here, visitors can enjoy the sprawling vineyards and savor the exquisite taste of Ninh Thuan grapes.
For photography enthusiasts, grape orchards are also an ideal spot to capture beautiful pictures. The grape orchard owners are very friendly, so you can freely take photos without any additional fees.
Bau Truc Pottery Village
From Ba Moi grape orchard, drive along the provincial road for about 5 km to reach Bau Truc Pottery Village. As the oldest pottery village in Southeast Asia, this place has produced unique and sophisticated ceramic products, deeply imbued with Cham cultural style.
Visiting the pottery village, travelers can observe the process of traditional pottery making by the skilled hands of local craftsmen. Especially, you can try your hand at making ceramic products under the guidance of hospitable pottery kiln owners. After the tour, don't forget to purchase some unique ceramic items at affordable prices for your friends and family.
Nam Cuong Sand Dunes
The ideal stop for the end of your day exploring Phan Rang city is Nam Cuong Sand Dunes. From Bau Truc Pottery Village, head back towards the center of Phan Rang city and you will see a small road leading to Nam Cuong Sand Dunes.
Sunset descending over the sand dunes will be the perfect time for you after a long day of exploring this city.
With its stretches of red sand reaching out to the sea, Nam Cuong Sand Dunes appear even more mystical under the sunset. Travelers can gaze out to the coastline or towards the vineyards, apple orchards extending to the foothills of the sand dunes. Occasionally, you can enjoy the tranquil scene with herds of sheep, wandering and grazing at the foot of the dunes.
A day might seem insufficient to explore the beauty of a city; however, in Phan Rang, you can fully feel the allure of this sunny and windy city in just under 24 hours.
Source: Vnexpress.net
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourMarch 25, 2016
