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Situated in the South Central coastal region, Ninh Thuan is renowned for its year-round sunshine and wind. With the 10 recommended spots by Traveltimes.vn, Ninh Thuan is undoubtedly an intriguing destination during the Tet holiday in 2015.
1. Ninh Chu Beach
Ninh Chu is a beach located in Binh Son village, Khanh Hai town, Ninh Thuan province, 5 km east of Phan Rang city. Ninh Chu Beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Central region, attracting numerous domestic and international tourists.
Ninh Chu Beach is one of the top 9 beautiful beaches in Vietnam, stretching 10 km with a crescent-shaped flat coastline, clear blue water, fine white sand, fresh air, and rhythmic waves all year round. After periods of hard work, visitors to Ninh Chu will feel incredibly relaxed, immersing themselves in the clear water and playing with the waves, washing away all fatigue and stress.
2. Nai Lagoon
Visiting Dam Nai, travelers not only immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the water waves region but also have the opportunity to explore and discover the peaceful life of a countryside by the dam. You can stroll through Phuong Cuu amidst a vast garden of white-winged herons across the area. Rowing to Thien Island, Tinh Island releases its soul in the rhythmic waves. Or you can head to Khanh Tuong to visit the salt fields, where you may encounter the simple life of the locals.
Coming to Dam Nai, visitors will enjoy moments of tranquility, serenity, and can relieve stress after days of work. Dam Nai is a recent attractive destination in Ninh Thuan.
3. Nam Cuong Sand Dunes
Nam Cuong Sand Dunes has long been known to travelers and gradually become an essential stop on the journey to the sunny land of Phan Rang – Ninh Thuan. About 7km from Phan Rang, Cham Tower towards the southeast, this place belongs to Tuan Tu hamlet, An Hai commune, Ninh Phuoc district. Coming to Nam Cuong, visitors feel like they are lost in a vast desert world with an area of over 700 hectares, surrounded only by sand. Not as prominent as Mui Ne, Nam Cuong Sand Dunes hide deep behind the trails, nestled in bamboo groves, and surrounded by villages. The road here surprises travelers as they discover the unexpected.
4. Ca Na Lagoon
Ca Na route is a section of National Highway 1A, in Thuan Nam district, Ninh Thuan province, 30 km south of the center of Phan Rang city. If you can't catch the sunrise, you can still come here to deeply inhale the salty sea flavor. From early morning, the Ca Na fishing port is bustling with boats docking. You can explore every nook and cranny and have breakfast with the locals with dishes like pancake, and squid ink poured pancakes, fresh shrimp. After filling your stomach with breakfast and understanding more about the fishermen's way of life, go to the sea to gaze at the rushing waves. Look out at the vast open spaces to see the endless blue sea of the homeland.
5. An Hoa Sheep Farm
Finding the way to An Hoa village, An Xuan Commune, about 5 - 7 km from Phan Rang city is not difficult. The place is home to many sheep, with households raising a few, some dozens, and wealthier families raising up to a thousand. Watching the sheep on the grassy field, it suddenly brings to mind a story on the prairie that captivates the heart. The prairie symbolizes freedom, where various animals like wolves, eagles, horses, and sheep coexist. Unlike the steppes in Mongolia, Vietnam only has sheep left in Phan Rang, the only place where the breed thrives due to adaptation to the ecological impact of nature and human intervention.
6. Bau Truc Pottery Village
Bau Truc Village is one of the two oldest ancient pottery villages in Southeast Asia, located 10km south of Phan Rang town, Thap Cham. This small village has over 400 households, with 85% engaged in traditional pottery. Locals say that Pô klong Chan is the one who passed on the craft; he is one of the founding masters of the pottery craft from ancient times. The material used to create a pottery product in Bau Truc is a special type of clay. This clay is taken from the Quao River bank, and when fired, it becomes both flexible and durable. The skill of mixing sand with clay is also quite distinctive. The amount of sand mixed into the material depends on the purpose and size of each type of pottery.
7. Truc Lam Vien Ngo Zen Monastery
The Zen monastery is located at the historical site of Chong Rock Mountain. This is the spiritual land of Ninh Thuan province, known as Phung Son. Previously, there was a temple on the mountain dedicated to Confucius, but it has become ruins. The monastery was built on the basis of renovating and rebuilding the previous land and temple parts. For the people of Khanh Hai town, this is a place to unload all everyday worries and anxieties. The scenic location of the monastery is incredibly picturesque, with fields and water below, and mountains above, reflecting the dominant economy for the people living in that area. For tourists visiting this land of sun and wind, Truc Lam Vien Ngo Monastery is a place to captivate anyone once they set foot in Ninh Thuan, with beautiful scenery, architecture, friendly people, and many fascinating and attractive aspects for such a sacred place.
8. Po Rome Cham Tower
Po Rome Tower is situated on a hill in Hau Sanh hamlet, Phuoc Huu commune, Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan province (15km south of Phan Rang – Thap Cham City). Built in the late 16th to early 17th century, Po Rome Tower is considered an imperfect replica of Poklongarai Tower. The complex consists of two towers: the main tower dedicated to King Po Rome – one of the Cham kings revered as a deity, and the auxiliary tower dedicated to the queen. Although not as elegant as older towers, Po Rome Tower is still a grand brick structure, a splendid representation of Cham people's architecture, holding significant value in architectural art and being one of the few Cham towers still intact to this day.
9. Vinh Hy Bay
Vinh Hy Bay is located 42 km northeast of Phan Rang – Thap Cham City, in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district. It retains much pristine beauty bestowed by generous nature, featuring a beautiful and majestic natural landscape with white sandy beaches all around, often likened to the picturesque landscape of Ninh Thuan province. Adjacent to it is Vinh Hy archipelago, charming with its treacherous terrain, one side facing the sea and three sides surrounded by vast forests and mountains. Vinh Hy Bay is currently home to around 307 coral species. Many visitors who have been to Vinh Hy Bay note that, compared to Halong Bay in the North, Vinh Hy Bay may lack many mountains and caves, but compensates with numerous stunning beaches like Ba Dien and Binh Tien.
10. Dinh Cape Lighthouse
Located in Phuoc Dinh commune (Thuan Nam – Ninh Thuan), 45 km from Phan Rang, Dinh Cape Lighthouse stands on a quite secluded mountain. To reach here, you traverse a long stretch of sand dunes under intense sunlight, but upon arrival, you won't regret it for the breathtakingly beautiful, untouched scenery. Nestled quietly by the beach at the foot of the lighthouse, with crystal blue seawater and fine white sand, Hon Chong is formed from large rocks with various beautiful shapes. The road from the base of the mountain to the lighthouse is steep and distant; it may take more than 30 minutes to climb. However, on the way, you'll enjoy the splendid scenery from various heights.
According to Traveltimes.vn
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourMarch 25, 2016
