Phan Thiet

Phan Thiet travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Weather in the days ahead2233 °CPatchy rain nearbyFull forecast

What to see in Phan Thiet in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Phan Thiet

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Up to 33 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City is 163 km from Phan Thiet, about 2h 17m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Phan Thiet
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

  • All day

    Cam Ranh

    Cam Ranh is 226 km from Phan Thiet, about 3h 15m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Phan Thiet
day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

Day trips

Within a ~2.5h drive of Phan Thiet.

Route map

Where you can drive from Phan Thiet.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Phan Thiet

Tap a place for photos, opening hours and reviews

Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

What travellers say about places in Phan Thiet

Source — Tripadvisor

5 Anantara Mui Ne ResortFamily

Perfect family holidays

We had an absolutely perfect family stay at Anantara Mui Ne. From the moment we arrived until our departure, everything exceeded our expectations. The greatest strength of this resort is undoubtedly its people. Every member of the staff was welcoming, genuinely kind, attentive and incredibly responsive. A very special…
Canardlaqu2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 The Cliff Resort ResidencesFamily

second time here

the rooms are bright, clean and adorable. the buffet and dining menu here are amazing and the price is reasonable too. highly recommend to bring your family here.
Excursion302399745882026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 The Cliff Resort ResidencesFamily

Prepare for a photoshoot

The atmostphere is great, the vibe is super tropical and amazing. The temperature is not like super hot since its right next to the beach, and there are hundreds of insta-worth corners. The room have everything you could possibly need :)
Meander106067678862026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Vista RestaurantFamily

Great place for summer vacation

Ms. Thu Hiep is very nice to our family. Breakfast is excellence with many varieties and always refill
699hok2026-08-06on Tripadvisor