Traffic is convenient, so in recent years, Vinh Hy has become a very popular place on weekends. Visitors can get to Phan Rang city by bus or train. If you choose to fly, you will fly to Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), which is the nearest place, 62 km from Phan Rang. Ho Chi Minh City, there are many night buses running to Phan Rang city, the ticket price is 180,000 – 300,000 VND/person. You can choose to depart at night, arrive at dawn to the hotel rental.
Vinh Hy Bay
This is a small bay located in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district, northeast of Ninh Thuan (42km from Phan Rang-Thap Cham city). To the west of the bay is the peak of Nui Chua with a height of 1,040m, with the Lo O stream flowing all year round. Seen from above, Vinh Hy looks like giant turtles lying with their heads turned towards the sea.
In the calm waves of the sea, boats shelter safely every time there is a storm. Next to it is Vinh Hy oasis with a rugged terrain, on the one hand the sea and three vast mountains and forests. Unlike many bays in Vietnam, the Vinh Hy natural complex is both majestic and unspoiled. In recent years, this place has had the appearance of large investors exploiting tourism.
Mui Dinh
Mui Dinh is located in Son Hai village, Phuoc Dinh commune, Thuan Nam district, about 40km south of Phan Rang. This place is located in a rather remote location, where few residents live, so it is not too famous. Over the past few years, thanks to the discovery of young people, this tourist destination has gradually become famous.
In Mui Dinh, some restaurants use plows for transportation work because other vehicles cannot move on very thick sand. Tourists who are afraid to walk can rent this service for 100,000 VND/turn, each trip can carry from 8-10 people. The geology of Mui Dinh is inherently boulders and sand dunes. Rainfall here is very low, only about 600mm every year, in drought years it drops to 300mm, the land becomes arid.
Rai Cave Tourist Area (in Nui Chua National Park)
Experienced people say that this place is most beautiful at dawn, when the sun rises to create magical patches of color and light. Here, there are stones carved by nature, stacked on top of each other to create special shapes. At 5:30 a.m. every day, the sun begins to rise, blushing on the distant horizon, which is the most beautiful time for Rai cave.
The sea water magically changes color with the sun. At the location adjacent to the sea and the foot of the mountain, each wave takes turns crashing against the rocks and splashing water up, creating a resounding sound in the quiet scenery of the morning. Rai Cave is also special in that it has a waterfall located right out of the sea. The undulating stone slabs are submerged in the clear water, seeing the bottom. When the tide is high, the water flows down to form a small well or an enchanting waterfall.
Nangang Hill
This hill is located in the area of Tuan Tu village of the Cham people, spreading over an area of nearly 700 hectares. For those who don't like the noise and bustle of this tourist area, it must be a reasonable choice for both vacation and exploration.
Poklong Garai Tower
This is one of the unique sculptural architectural works of the Cham people. The tower was ranked as a National Monument by the Ministry of Culture in 1979 and ranked by the Government as a National Monument that needs to be preserved. PôKlong Garai Tower consists of a whole of three towers: the main tower (21.59m high), the fire tower (9.31m high), and the gate tower (8.56m high).
The highlight of this relic is the meticulous carvings by ceramic and stone motifs with the shape of a dragon's tail, leaves, the shape of a god cow... The work was built at the end of the thirteenth century and the beginning of the fourteenth century, located on the betel hill of Phan Rang city - Thap Cham.
Turtle Island
Turtle Island, also known as Tai Island, is located in Vinh Hai Commune, Ninh Hai District, Ninh Thuan Province. This place is located about 15 minutes from the center of Vinh Hy, with a wild beauty with white sand, bumpy cliffs, and jade-colored sea water. There are no people living here, no electricity, no phone waves or wifi.
The cost of renting a canoe to Hon Rua is 200,000 VND per trip (ticket price divided by the number of people). There are scuba diving activities here, but visitors need to pay attention to renting guides and safety equipment. October-December is the rough sea season, and February-May is the most beautiful time to visit Turtle Island.
Binh Tien coastal road
Vinh Hy - Binh Tien coastal road is one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Vietnam with the sea on one side and the majestic Chua Mountain Range on the other.
Dam Nai Wind Power
The wind power field in Phan Rang attracts many young people to visit and take photos thanks to the picturesque scenery. The area is about a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Each time, this place has its own beauty, sometimes green, sometimes golden with ripe rice, when it is desolate. The ideal time to visit this place is early in the morning or late afternoon.
Camping at Tong Beach and Banana Beach
You should experience camping right on the beaches on the shore to watch the starry sky, wait for the sun to rise, rising "from the sea" at dawn. Banana Beach is more beautiful, cleaner and less rocky, but the road is more difficult than Bai Tung.
Photo: Tai Pham/Hoang Ha/Ngoc Tonkin
Source: VNN