Resort Phantheet (Muin) in Vietnam

Fanthiet – a small town-resort in the south of Vietnam off the coast of the South China Sea. It is the administrative center of the Vietnamese Province of Binthuana. With Ho Chi Minh City, it shares them just over 200 km.

Speaking about the resort, immediately explain to the readers that the resort area is located between two settlements: Phantheet and, in the past, Fisherman Muyne. This is one of the largest and most popular (especially among Russians) Vietnam resorts. The fact that Russian-speaking tourists actively visit the resort, speak signs and information stands, menu in cafes and restaurants in Russian.

But some other than 20-25 years ago, it was the usual Vietnamese town, in which Americans founded a military air base and in which Uncle Ho lived and worked for his departure to France. About this period of his life narrate the expositions of the Museum of the Vietnamese Chief.

The beginning of the "star" life of the resort was the solar eclipse on December 24, 1995, to see which many Vietnamese and foreign guests arrived. And "spinning" the turbulent resort tourist era in the life of Phathiete and Muin.

How to get to the resort

Own airport resort has no. Tour operators offer flights to Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang, and from there transfer to spa hotels.

As part of tours, travel companies offer flight from Moscow (Domodedovo Airport) at 19:15 in Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon). In place will arrive at 9:20 the next day.

From Ho Chi Minh Airport, we go to Phantheet on a taxi: the car is paid, so the more the company, the cheaper the trip. Go about 4-4.5 hours. Taxi catch the territory of the airfield, it will be cheaper.

We offer a budget option. Sit at the airport by bus number 152 and follow the street Pham Ngu Lao – Ho Chi Minh City Tourist Zone. Travel will be released about 5 thousand dong. Touristan Office buy a ticket to Muin, next to Phantheet. But if you flew in the second half of the day, then you will find yourself in the resort for midnight.

You can reach the same route No. 152 to the famous Market Ben Tan, then take a bus under No. 26, which walks with periodicity of 30 minutes. Will arrive immediately on the auto station of Phatetheet, where taxi drivers will already be sown. This option is suitable for those who come to Ho Chi Minh after lunch and plans to stay in the city.

On a tourist bus, you can drive in Muin and Phantheet and from Nha Trang, from Dalata. Time on the way – 5-7 hours.

From Hue, Hanoi, Dananga can also be reached by bus, but on the road, we will break about 20 hours. And the price of a ticket, of course, above several times. The resort is followed by tourist buses Open Bus and Sleeper Bus (day and night).

From Hanoi, you can get to Muin by plane: through Ho Chi Minh City or Nha. And then there is still terrestrial transport with transfers (see. Above) you reach the hotel.

It will also be a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Moscow. Departure at 11:00 and landing in the capital of Russia at 17:30 on the same day. But first it will be necessary to get from the resort by bus or taxi to Ho Chi Minh City.

By train, too, you can jerge from Ho Chi Minhina to Fantheet. Daily twice a day followed by the compositions in the center of the town. And then you will reach the motorcycle or taxi.

The cheapest option will still be a trip from Ho Chi Minh.

Driving from Phantheet to Muin will be by bus route number 1. He walks on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street with an interval of 20 minutes.

Drive on the lotus lakes can be taxi or mototxy. Rent transport It is advisable if you are actively traveling in the resort and its sights. Note that transport is given along with the driver: the rights of the international sample in Vietnam are not valid. Many tourists, not having Vietnamese rights, take a scooter or motorcycle. In the event of an accident, all the fault falls on a foreigner’s driver, regardless of who was a violator. Without right, you can rent only a bike.

Hotel areas of the resort

The resort has a little more than 20 hotels 2 *, about 70 hotels 3 *, more than 50 hotels 4 *. But with 5 * not checked and ten hotels. All hotels are offered a BB type.

Depending on the level of service, hotels provide all sorts of services. In stock Private parking, Wi-Fi (both in the room and throughout the hotel), restaurants, bars, excursions, outdoor pools, water entertainment.

Almost all local hotels are equipped, colorful, exotic places, territory with villas and bungalows. All hotels have their own beach: Beaches are free, umbrellas and sun beds are also issued.

Beaches on Muyne

7 km from the city center, Muin’s central beach is located, called "Rank". It is here that most hotels, cafes, restaurants, water entertainment centers. It’s always fun and noisy here.

Lovers of a quiet pastime by the sea we advise you to go to the beach of Ham Ryen, east of Muin, or on Pu High, that west of the village.

How to entertain yourself in Phanthet and in Muin

Among resort entertainment Leadership keep diving, kitesurfing, surfing, cycling, hiking, golf game. Almost all hotels have night bars, clubs, restaurants.

Attractions in the town itself are not so many.

Water Tower in Phanthet, who was brought to the appointment for a short time, but who became almost the main attraction of the town, is popular. Many tourists strive to take a picture with a 30-meter construction.

There is a fish sauce factory in the city, which can be visited with an excursion. But be prepared after visiting this unsanitary places to break out the fish and sauces for life.

There is a Phanthet and an unusual landmark – the Temple of China. It was built in 1762 in honor of the deceased on the coast of China. Vietnamese consider his sacred animals. The temple stores the skeleton of China. There is an altar in it, and the crypt with the bones of animals thrown on the coast.

On the outskirts of Phatette Tyma, professing Hinduism, in ancient times (8th century) built a temple complex. Of the entire architectural ensemble of the Cham’s towers, only three towers have survived. CHAME and are now praying in their temples (only lying) to God Shiva, Prshakhin (princess), Nihda (Bull Shiva).

The city’s attractions have local markets: carpet, fish, night.

Just 40 kilometers from Phanthet, and you will find yourself near the biggest statue of Buddha Shakyamuni in Vietnam. On Mount Taku, the lying Buddha was created in 1962-1965. On the way to this attraction you will see the dwellings of monks, Buddhist temples, the statues of Saints.

On the island near the city there is a lighthouse KE GA, dating from 1899. Creating it, the French architect Shenavat did not assume that his brainchild of 35 meters high, one of the most popular lighthouses in all Southeast Asia.

Near the village of Muin, Nature has created another miracle: Red Canyon. Colorful and unforgettable will be a trip to the lotus lake (their three: male, female and mango) and white dunes. Lake Lotos will enjoy romance.

Pyathayia Plantations – Another Pride of Phanthet. Europeans call fruit "Dragon Fruit" or "Dragonfruit". He externally resembles a cactus, and the fruit to taste is completely demolished.

Do not forget to visit the Creek Fay or Red Creek (Magic Creek).

Not far from the town is Vinhao, a famous mineral resort.