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Phan Thiet Holidays

A popular destination on this part of the Vietnamese coastline, Phan Thiet is known for its lighthouse and its red sand dunes.

Visit Phan Thiet

Nature, Adventure & Sport
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Phan Thiet : How to get there?

3 hrs 30 mins by scooter from Long Hai

Phan Thiet : See when to go?

From December to May

Phan Thiet : For how long?

2 to 3 days

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Phan Thiet : What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Marion Darde

Travel writer

A popular destination on this part of the Vietnamese coastline, Phan Thiet is known for its lighthouse and its red sand dunes.

My suggestion

If, like me, you prefer to go to Long Hai (less touristic) and hire a scooter to see the lighthouse, plan to wear long sleeves and take water and suncream! And a full day too!

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