The capital of the province of Binthuan, a fantiete, small (a little more than 200 thousand people live), but a prosperous Vietnamese city and a good place for tourists. It is located 200 km from Ho Chi Minhine.
From Ho Chi Minhonta to Phanteta, you can take a bus or train, but there is no airport in the city. And it is very, very annoying. In principle, for the Russian ear, the name of the city is a bit familiar. But, oddly enough, almost 80% of our travel agencies do not send tourists to this city (perhaps because of the remoteness from the airport and the reluctance of additional transfers' problems). Nevertheless, it is familiar to us by this area more in the beach district Muin (which is a 15-minute drive from the center of Pantheet and which is part of the city), where the Russian-Ukrainian comrades tourists are at 80%, and part of shops and restaurants are at all In the possession of our fellow citizens. And in general, Muyne is called "Russian Village", and in this you will be sure as soon as you step on this land.
In general, there are not many foreigners in the fanta, with the exception of those who visit the town for shopping from Muin or stops at Open Tour minibus during an excursion around the surrounding area. For the Vietnamese tourist, however, the fanta is a good compromise: hotels are not too expensive here, and not cheap gesthauses, as in Muin, and seafood restaurants here are plenty. In addition, the beaches here are the same good, as in Muin - just their smaller here.
It can be noted that on the seaside site from Phantet to Muin is one of the most popular holidays among tourists. Nha Trang is still considered the largest resort town in the country, well, a fanta (together with Muin), it seems like, the second. But this is still.
Nevertheless, if Nha Trang is developed very well - here and entertainment, and roads, and bars working until the morning, then in a fantiary, the excursion program is quite poorly developed, and moreover, many establishments are closed by 10 pm. That is, the bars clubs are, but it is most likely to be sat down until dawn. It turns out that the fantaet is not more likely for desperate party members, but for those who are looking for a relaxing holiday or a droplet of romance, for example, perfect for families with children.
The lively fishing harbor, around which the city was formed, clogged with multi-colored boats. Come here at sunset admire the stunning types of the red sky and rocking on the waves of the boat.
And descend to the communions themselves to see how the fish market works, and maybe even something to buy.
In principle, several markets are scattered throughout the city, with reasonable prices, funny, slightly dirty, but offering an excellent spectrum of goods, fruits and vegetables (in particular, be sure to try, "Dragon Fruit", because the fanta is considered "the ground of Pighta", and These fruits are exported from here to China, Europe, Japan and the USA), as well as ready-made traditional dishes. Next to the beaches you will find pastry fish restaurants.
Several sights will be brightened by your vacation - you can visit the Chamskaya Towers to the fierce (the territory of the city and the region also belonged to the ancient state of Trimpa), lying Buddha in Mount Taku, Lighthouse Kega, Red Canyon, White Dunes and Lake with Lotus. With a guide or independently (from Phanthet or from Muin). True, in the city you will find only these towers, and to admire the rest of the sights, you will have to travel (but kilometers of 40 -Maximum).
In addition, in the city a pleasant dry and hot climate - the most for a beach holiday. From October to February, it is quite windy here, and therefore surfrs and lovers of water sports (although, again, more in Muin, are striving to the city (although, again). By the way, if you have never tried these interesting classes, a couple of surf schools and kiting schools are provided for you on the coast - from $ 35 per hour along with learning. Moreover, many coaches speak Russian, which is very convenient.
From the point of view of the cost of living, a variety of restaurants and attractions and entertainment, still fantasy is inferior to Muin. The fantas is, yet, the usual Vietnamese city, and not a tourist place. On the other hand, there are too many tourists in Muin, especially our (almost all staff speak Russian, hang signs in Russian, well, purely our Gelendzhik), which is also somehow not very, agree. Completely rubbed Muin very much do not like many.
Summing up all of the above, you can withdraw the main Pluses of fantaet:
1) low prices for hotels and Gasthauses
2) many souvenir benches, where souvenirs are very cheap compared to other resorts of the country
3) Many massage salons with low prices (a good and short massage machine can be stirred in just 5-15 dollars)
4) excellent beaches
5) Signs in Russian and staff who can express a little in Russian (let it still be a plus, knowing how our fellow citizens, for the most part, speak poorly in English)
6) Historical Attractions within walking distance
7) a calm and pleasant atmosphere, not too much tourists
8) Conditions for surfing and other types of water sports
And here minuses This resort is as follows:
1) Uncomfortable access to the city - you will have to go from the airport of Hozyine clock 5-6, which is hard, especially if you consider that the road here is so-so in some places, and the air conditioner does not have to work. With children ride problematic.
2) It happens a bit windy on the beach, so that the city administration sometimes prohibits bathing
3) sometimes there are influx of Russian tourists who do not always behave well (well, you know how it happens often)
As you can see, the pros still more than the minuses, so, go with a calm soul and forget about all small troubles, like a long expense, all this will accurately pay off excellent and inexpensive holidays.
If you have already bought a ticket in Muin, highlight one or two days, and even half a day for a walk through a fantiete - it is quite an adequate option. And you will definitely do not regret it, and, since it is good, to go very close. Or be sure to make it in the lists of the cities you are going to visit during your long-term Vietnamese travel.