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The main city of Binh Thuan province, Phan
Thiet has the long coastline with a hot and
mainly dry climate and average temperatures
of a little more than 27 degrees. The
population includes descendants of the Cham,
who ruled the area until 1692. It was
popular summer resort under the French.
Phan
Thiet is famed throughout the country for
its fish sauce-Vietnam’s favourite
brand.
Duc Thanh
School
Ho Chi Minh was taught here in 1910 before
he left for Saigon and set in motion the
momentous events which finally ended in the
country’s liberation from the
colonial yoke.
Po Sha Nu Tower
An ancient site now recognised as the
crowning glory of Cham architecture. The
cpmplex lies on a hill 6km north east of
Phan Thiet, and has three towers still
standing and the ruins of many more , some
dating back to the 8th century.
Novotel Ocean Dunes
The leading resort in town, it’s
right on the ocean at 1D Ton Duc
Thang(tel:822-393) and includes a master’s
golf course and star hotel |
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