Telephone
code : 062
The
main city of Binh Thuan province, Phan Thiet has the long coastline
with a hot and mainly dry climate and average temperatures of a little
more than 27 degrees . The population includes descendants of the
Cham, who ruled the area until 1692. It was popular summer resort
under the French.Phan Thiet is famed throughout the country for its
fish sauce-Vietnams favourite brand.
Highlights
Duc Thanh School
Ho Chi Minh was taught here in 1910 before he left for Saigon and
set in motion the momentous events which finally ended in the countrys
liberation from the colonial yoke.
Po Sha Nu Tower
An ancient site now recognised as the crowning glory of Cham architecture.
The cpmplex lies on a hill 6km north east of Phan Thiet, and has three
towers still standing and the ruins of many more , some dating back
to the 8th century.
Novotel Ocean Dunes
The leading resort in town, its right on the ocean at
1D Ton Duc Thang(tel:822-393) and includes a masters
golf course and star hotel.
Getting There
Bus
Buses leave every hour from HCM City Bus Station , 217 Le Hong Phong;
tickets VND 30,000.
Train
Two train leave from HCM City ; tickets VND 70,000. Phan Thiet railway
station is at 1 Hoang Hoa Tham, tel : 821-161.
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