Hostels in PHAN THIET CITY, VIETNAM

Phan Thiet City, One of the Best Resort Destination in Vietnam

Phan Thiet, also known as Phan Thiet City or city of Phan Thiet is a developing city in the south-eastern part of Vietnam. As the capital of Bình Thuận Province, the city houses many politically important buildings along with a host of historically important monuments. Divided into urban wards and suburban communes, Phan Thiet City has also transformed itself into a resort destination post 1995. Due to its location near the South China Sea, the city has been one of the premier fishing centres of Vietnam.

History
Once ruled by Champa and Đại Việt empires, Vietnamese conquest of this land began as early as the 17th century. The city was founded in the year 1898 as Phan Thiết town; though it was incorporated in 1933 as the Commune of Phan Thiết. The city gets its name in the honour of Hamu Lithit. Hamu was changed to Phan to sound it more Vietnamese while lithit got converted into Thiet, and both words combined to form the present name. Modern history has it that Hồ Chí Minh, the famous revolutionary leader once called Phan Thiết city his home (though only for a small period).

Accommodation Options
Discount and budget hotels are available very easily while high end hotels require booking prior to arrival here. Guesthouse and youth hostels facilities are available within a wide range of budgets.

Popular Places
The whale god ceremony for good luck in nautical based pursuits is popular here and travellers lucky enough to see the ceremony will find the experience captivating. Popular places here include religious sites like Linh Son Truong Tho pagoda, The Shrine of Our Lady of Tapao etc.  Geological formations like red dunes also attract a lot of visitors all throughout the year. In addition, the Ocean Dunes Golf Club is visited by a large number of golf enthusiasts. Mui Ne fishing village nearby can also play host to visitors interested to see nature from close ranges.

Getting Around
The express train running between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has a stop here. Ho Chi Minh City, Long Khanh, Bien Hoa and Mui Ne are well connected via the road, so buses ply to and fro daily. The bus station is situated near the Tu Van Street. Local guides are hard to find but travel agencies can arrange a guide with a small commission.

Places of Entertainment
Sankara bars and clubs in the city form the base of entertainment, especially in decorating the night life with good food, music etc. The exterior of the city has some beautiful beaches lined up with coconut trees and red sand dunes where various fun-filled events offer entertainment.

Languages Spoken
Vietnamese is the official language spoken here with some other dialects also popular with locals.

Currency
Dong or Vietnamese dong is the official currency here. It is recommended to confirm the latest news and conversion rates in terms of currency conversion.