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Sand Dunes
Bau Trang is a prominent freshwater lake located among vast white sand dunes, creating a harmonious landscape of sand and water. Previously, the lake was divided into two parts, Bau Ong and Bau Ba, due to sand barriers. During the lotus blooming season (April-May), the lake becomes charming with lotus flowers blooming on the water surface. Visitors can experience many activities such as taking photos, driving Jeeps, sand sliding, and rowing boats to see lotus flowers. The best time to visit Bau Trang is from April to August every year...
Dec 25, 2024 · 5 min read
Bau Trang is like a pearl in the desert, the most unique and attractive tourist destination of Phan Thiet. The freshwater lake located between the long sand dunes is an enchanting destination for many tourists when visiting this sunny and windy land.
Bau Trang: Symbol of harmony between sand and water
“Bau” is a word that means a pond or a puddle, while “Trang” is the color of the surrounding sand dunes. Bau Trang is a freshwater lake located among vast sand dunes. Previously, Bau Trang was a large lake, but after people placed sand barriers, it was divided into two smaller lakes, Bau Ong and Bau Ba.
Between the continuous sand dunes, the bright sunlight makes the landscape vaguely like the Sahara desert. However, just a few hundred meters away, there are green casuarina and acacia trees growing, resiliently resisting the wind and sand.
In the heart of the endless white sand, Bau Trang is like a green island in the middle of the arid desert, with cool, clear lakes. Especially, in April - May, lotus flowers bloom on the lake, adding magical beauty to the landscape.
The image of lotus flowers blooming in the desert is really worth overcoming the sun and heat of Binh Thuan, traveling 65 km from the center of Phan Thiet city to enjoy.
Fun activities at Bau Trang
Explore the virtual world
At Bau Trang, even if you are not a person who likes taking photos, taking a few shots is still inevitable to capture the wonderful beauty of this place. Whether you want to capture natural landscapes or create a virtual check-in point, Bau Trang meets all your needs.
With endless sand dunes, Bau Trang creates ideal conditions for you to create beautiful photos. Under the sunlight, you can enjoy the peaceful feeling and find the ideal angle to take photos without being disturbed by crowds of tourists.
Experience the speed of Jeep
A new tourist activity that is loved by many tourists in Bau Trang is driving a Jeep to explore the sand dunes. For those who love speed and thrills, this experience is not to be missed.
If you are traveling in a group, renting a Jeep will be the most suitable choice. You will enjoy high-speed and exciting sand rides. The cost of renting a Jeep and terrain at Bau Trang ranges from 300,000 to 800,000 VND per vehicle for about 20 - 30 minutes.
Sandboarding
At Bau Trang and other sand dunes in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, you can rent sandboards from the locals. From the top of the sand dune, you will sit on the board and slide down the sand slope until you reach the bottom.
Depending on the slope of the sand dunes, the humidity of the sand and your weight, the sliding speed will change. The feeling of sliding on the sand will bring you back to your childhood with happy memories. Therefore, sand sliding is always an attractive activity for tourists, especially children and families. The price to rent a sand board is from 15,000 to 20,000 VND for each turn for a period of 30 - 60 minutes.
Rowing on the lake
If you come to Bau Trang during the lotus blooming season, try the experience of rowing a boat across the lake. Gliding past the blooming lotuses on the lake surface and watching the white sand stretching around is a unique experience that cannot be found anywhere else. The price for the boating service is 100,000 VND per person.
How to get to Bau Trang
To get to Bau Trang, you first need to travel to Phan Thiet city. Buses are the most popular means of transport to Phan Thiet from Ho Chi Minh City, with a travel time of about 4 hours.
Bau Trang is located about 60 - 65km from Phan Thiet city center. There are two routes with two different landscapes:
Route 1: From Phan Thiet city, follow National Highway 1A towards Luong Son town. When arriving at the town, turn right at the intersection and continue for about 18km to reach Bau Trang. This road passes through the red clam forest and green coconut forest, with a section through the sandbank, creating a beautiful scene that attracts many tourists.
Route 2: From Phan Thiet city, follow Vo Nguyen Giap street, then turn onto Xuan Thuy street to reach Hon Rom. Continue straight to Mui Ne market and from there, go along the beach for about 12km to Bau Trang. This road has a romantic sea view, suitable for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the sea along the way.
Bau Trang travel experience
Appropriate time
The best time to visit Bau Trang is from April to August. The lotus blooming season in April - May is the ideal time for you to admire the beauty of lotus.
The time of day also affects the beauty of Bau Trang. From 5:00 - 9:00 and 16:00 - 18:00 are the best times when the weather is cool, the sand dunes become pleasant and you can enjoy the sunrise or sunset here.
Tools to prepare
Sunscreen, hats, sun-protective jackets and sunglasses are essential items when going to Bau Trang. With the harsh sunlight of Phan Thiet and the lack of shade, protecting your skin from the effects of UV rays is very important.
The image of a freshwater lake located among vast white sand dunes, interspersed with rows of casuarinas, is a typical symbol of Phan Thiet tourism.
Book your tickets and experience the journey through the wonderful routes, admire the beautiful scenery of the long sand dunes, to feel the natural beauty of Vietnam.
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