LookAtVietnam – My recent trip to Phan Thiet City and especially the Sea Links Golf and Country Club made me discover the hidden charm of Vietnam. In recent years, Phan Thiet City, specifically the Mui Ne Beach district, has been transformed into a resort destination.

Tourists play surfing at Mui Ne Beach.

Traveling through the city, Phan Thiet has two parts. The older part of town and the eastern bank have more recent development, the beach and most of the accommodations. There are three bridges and the Phan Thiet water tower, which is considered the symbol of the city. The middle bridge leads to a promenade on the west bank and the centre of the old town. The southern-most bridge is just north of the fish market on the west bank. The beachfront is to the southeast of the city, where Le Loi St. runs along the water.

I imagine most visitors will opt to stay on or close to the beach. You won’t save much money on accommodation inland, though it does make it easier to find services and a wider variety of places to eat within easy walking distance. After you’ve exhausted the seafood places and cafes on the beachfront, the rest of Phan Thiet is a kilometer or so away.

I would recommend Phan Thiet to anyone visiting Vietnam. It is a ‘Hidden Charm’!

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