Binh Thuan

Binh Thuan is one of the best beach destinations in Vietnam. Luxury beach resorts, beach holidays, water sport activities, golf package are highlights of Binh Thuan. There are also a number of sites of archaeological significance.

The province is located on the country's South Central Coast. It is sometimes seen as part of the Southeast region. The provincial capital is Phan Thiet City. Other administrative divisions include La Gi, Tuy Phong, Bac Binh, Ham Thuan Bac, Ham Thuan Nam, Ham Tan, Duc Linh, Tanh Linh, Phu Quy.

Binh Thuan borders Lam Dong Province in the north, Ninh Thuan Province in the north-east, and Dong Nai and Ba Ria - Vung Tau provinces in the west. Much of the borders with Lam Dong and Ninh Thuan are mountainous, while much of the rest of the province is relatively flat. However, there are several hills with a height of at least 200m along the coast of the province. The highest peak in the province (1548m) is in northwestern Tanh Linh District, near Lam Dong. Phu Quy island is located around 120 km south-east of Phan Thiet. It is a separate district. There are several much smaller islands off the coast of Binh Thuan, including Cau Island in the east, Lao Island at Mui Ne, and Ba Island in the west.

50% of the province are covered with forests, which is high compared to most other provinces of the South Central Coast region. Forests are mostly located in the province's mountainous regions in the northwest and northeast. Despite its large forested area, the province also has a lot of agricultural land. 284,200ha were used for agriculture in 2007, which is the largest figure among all provinces of the central coast regions (both North Central and South Central).

Binh Thuan Weather

The province lies in the monsoon tropical area with two distinct seasons. The rainy season: from May to October and the dry season: from November to April following year. The average annual temperature varies between 27oC and the yearly rainfall is 800mm - 1,500mm.

Binh Thuan is one of the most arid provinces in Vietnam. Much of the province receives less than 800mm of rain per year. The months from November to April are particularly dry, with less 200mm of rain. It has reserves of arsenic in the north-western mountains and titanium along its western coast.

Binh Thuan Things to see

Binh Thuan attracts tourists by lovely landscapes. The mountains lie from west to east and reach beautiful beaches. Famous tourist sites include Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Doi Duong and Ham Tan. Coming to there, tourists are able to have leisure activities as swimming, fishing, climbing, yachting, golf playing in many beaches and resorts such as Vinh Hao - Tuy Phong, Hon Rom, Novotel Ocean Dunes, Malibu, Palmira resorts... Apart of that, there are many great architectural sites such as Po Sha Inu Tower, Ta Cu Mountain, Hang Pagoda, Cham Royal Family Collection etc.

Mui Ne Beach

Mui Ne is known for its dramatic mix of red and white sand dunes spanning dozens of kilometres in length. Mui Ne features are immense sand dunes meandering through kilometers of red, yellow and white, shady roads under coconut trees, beautiful rows of palm trees and cliffs battered by the waves of the sea. The beach is shallow and sloped, the water is clean and blue and the sun rarely hides behind clouds. The typical scenery of Mui Ne lies in the moving lines of golden sand caused by the wind and when they are seen from afar they look like moving waves. The scenery looks more fascinating at dawn, when young Cham girls in green dresses go to work. That's why no photographer fails to visit this area.

Mui Ne Mud Bath

Mui Ne Hot Mineral Mud Centre was invested and built by Viet Tin Joint Stock Company in total area of 4.5ha in 2005, surrounded by tropical garden and fragrant flowers. The centre takes advantage of natural mud resource in Tuy Phong District (Binh Thuan Province) and hot mineral water, around 800m from the centre. Here, visitors can choose many healthful services such as hot mineral mud soaking, warm mineral water soaking, water massage, yoga…

Ta Cu Pagoda

Ta Cu Pagoda, also called Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda, is perched at 400m on Ta Cu Mountain Behind the pagoda is the Lying Sakiyamuni Buddha, a 49m long, 6m high concrete Buddha. Here, the scenery is enchanting with a long coast, diverse rocks, and surrounding forest, which make Ta Cu Pagoda appear great and imposing.

Transportation

Binh Thuan is located along Vietnam's main north-south transport corridors. National Route 1A runs through the province, connecting 6 out of the province's 10 districts to the rest of the country. Binh Thuan's main railway station along the North–South Railway is Muong Man Railway Station, located around 10 km north-west of Phan Thiet. Four smaller railway station are in the city of Phan Thiet and the eastern part of the province.

The province is connected to the Central Highlands by two national roads: 28 from Phan Thiet to Di Linh, Lam Dong Province and Dak Nong Province and 55 from Vung Tau to La Gi and Bao Loc, Lam Dog Province. Binh Thuan does not have an airport; the nearest commercial airport is located near Da Lat.
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