Ninh Thuan

Overview

Ninh Thuan is a province in the Central Coast of Vietnam. Referring to Ninh Thuan, it must be mentioned that it is the land of sunshine and wind, where it is full of sunshine and wind all year round. It is a land associated with Cham history belonging to the Panduranga land of the old Champa empire. Therefore, in addition to the beauty favored by nature such as the blue sea, sand dunes, Rocky Mountains, semi-desert climate, cross-cultural beauty of the Cham people is a highlight attracting the attention of tourists.

Top attractions

Po Klong Garai temple towers

Po Klong Garai Temple, was built in honor of the legendary king Po Klaung Garai, is a Hindu Cham religious complex located in the Cham principality of Panduranga. Cham Tower is a sacred place of worship and pride of the Cham people by unique architecture.

Vinh Hy Bay

Vinh Hy Bay is a natural bay that retains its peaceful, unspoiled beauty and is one of the most beautiful bays in Vietnam. Coming here, you can enjoy swimming, taking a glass bottom boat to visit the surrounding area, diving to see corals, fishing, etc.

Vineyard

Grapes are a type of fruit that is grown a lot in Ninh Thuan province. When coming to this land, you should visit the vineyard. In addition, you can also taste the products made from grapes such as grape wine, grape syrup, grape molasses, and raisins.

Rai caves

Rai caves are likened to a waterfall on the sea. Rai caves also have a coral reef millions of years old. This is one of the rare ancient coral reefs of Vietnam that still retains its original wild look. The strange shape of Hang Rai makes you admire it.

Ninh Chu beach

The most beautiful beach in Ninh Thuan is Ninh Chu beach with a long stretch of beach with a unique crescent-shaped curve and fine white sand. There are not many big waves, you can relax and swim in the sea.

Recommended foods

Banh can

The mixture for making “banh can” is made from rice flour and eggs, poured into molds and baked on a charcoal stove. The top is covered with a variety of toppings such as squid, fish, shrimp, served with lettuce, grated papaya and cucumber.

Fish salad

Mai fish salad is a popular dish in many waters of Vietnam. Eating with raw vegetables will not feel the fishy smell anymore because there is already the smell of vegetables, lemon, chili and peanuts mixed in.

Noodles jellyfish

Jellyfish used to make jellyfish vermicelli is a type of jellyfish as small as a big toe or thumb, milky white, thick wall, looks like coconut rice. This jellyfish is caught by fishermen on offshore islands.

Travel tips

From April to August is the right time to go swimming. From September to November is the ripe grape season and the biggest Kate festival of the Cham people in Ninh Thuan.

Don’t forget to pay attention to the outfit. Choose comfortable clothes for swimming. If you go trekking in Nui Chua National Park, prepare specialized clothes. When visiting temples, make sure to dress modestly.