Top 5 Alluring Tourist Spots in Ninh Thuan

Beyond exploring cultural landmarks of the Cham people, Ninh Thuan tourism also boasts a land of vineyards and is home to one of the 10 most beautiful bays in Vietnam.

1. Po Klong Garai Tower Relics

Situated on Bac Ai Street in Phan Rang city, the Po Klong Garai Tower complex includes the main tower, gate tower, subsidiary tower, and brick walls. Built in the late 13th century during the reign of King Simhavarman III (Che Man) to worship King Po Klaong Garai (1151 – 1205).

The distinctive feature of Po Klong Garai is its well-preserved towers, making it the most beautiful cluster of Cham towers still existing today. This is a pilgrimage site for the Cham community during the Katê festival in October every year.

Approximately 300 meters from National Highway 27, Po Klong Garai Tower is conveniently located for tourists to visit and has become the most well-known tourist attraction in Ninh Thuan.

2. Bau Truc Traditional Pottery Village

Bau Truc Pottery Village, located in Ward 7, Phuoc Dan Town, Ninh Phuoc District, adjacent to National Highway 1A and 10 km south of Phan Rang city, is considered the oldest pottery village in Southeast Asia and is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage. Bau Truc consistently captivates explorers whenever they visit Ninh Thuan.

According to legend, Po Klaong Chanh is the founder of the pottery craft. Every year after the Kate festival at Po Klaong Garai tower, the people of Bau Truc enthusiastically prepare a memorial ceremony for the craft founder Po Klaong Chanh.

With entirely manual shaping methods, using mainly clay from the Quao River mixed with tools like bamboo rings, seashells, and snail shells, Cham women craft objects full of soul and vitality. The products are fired in the traditional open-air kiln, using a double firing technique that creates characteristic black and gray patterns, with plant-based dyes from various tree barks abundant in the mountainous region of Ninh Thuan. This results in a distinctive traditional craft style of Ninh Thuan tourism.

3. My Nghiep Traditional Weaving Village

My Nghiep Weaving Village, located in Phuoc Dan Town, Ninh Phuoc District, over 1 km from National Highway 1A and 10 km south of Phan Rang city, is one of the fascinating attractions of Ninh Thuan tourism.

5. Vinh Hy Bay

Located in Vinh Hai village, Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district, Vinh Hy Bay is situated 42 km northeast of Phan Rang city. Regarded as one of the most beautiful bays in Vietnam, alongside Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh, Van Phong Bay, and Cam Ranh Bay in Khanh Hoa.

Vinh Hy Bay serves as the central hub connecting the ecosystem of the Nui Chua National Park, featuring numerous rivers, streams flowing into the sea, pristine white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and attractions such as Lo O stream, Ba Dien beach, Ca Tien, Coc beach, Hoi beach, Thung beach, Lon beach, and Da Vach cape. Ideal for beach resort enthusiasts.

The coastal areas of Thai An and Vinh Hy Bay harbor rare coral species and sea turtles under conservation efforts. Surrounding the bay is the Nui Chua mountain range, with an elevation of 1,040 meters above sea level, a unique and characteristic forest in the dry ecosystem of Southeast Asia.

With remarkable values in terms of terrain, topography, climate, and high biodiversity, the rich flora and fauna ecosystem makes Vinh Hy Bay an ideal destination for Ninh Thuan tourism, especially for those who love exploring the depths of the ocean and vast nature.

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Source: Travel guide by Mytour – As reported by Vnexpress