[2024 Phan Rang-Thap Cham Attraction] Travel Guide for Tháp Chàm Phan Rang (Updated Oct)

Vietnam's lesser-known coastal resort city, Ta Tran City

Vietnam coastal city Pan Rang Province's Ta Tran City, a historic coastal city, features sandy beaches with coconut groves, ancient temples, delicious cuisine, and cultural city walks. Recommended Attractions Binh Song Beach A city beach in the southern coastal area of Ta Tran City, with coconut groves and white sandy beaches. It is open for free, with winding beaches and azure waters, making it a perfect spot to watch the sunset. Po Klong Garai Tower Located on the high mountains in the northern part of Ta Tran City, it has a history older than the Cham Towers in Nha Trang. Legend has it that the tower stood by the capital of the Champa Kingdom during its era. Architectural Features Climbing up to the Po Klong Garai Tower from the foot of the mountain requires ascending hundreds of stone steps. The main tower area consists of three towers: the 5.56-meter-high King's Main Tower, the 9.31-meter-high East Gate Tower, and the 20.5-meter-high Fire God Tower. Its architectural style is the traditional Mandapa style of the Champa Kingdom. The central part of the main tower has a wooden structure with carvings of Shiva reliefs. The entrance fee is 15 yuan. City Walk Ancient temples, local markets, and food tours. Coastal Pagoda A Buddhist temple with a hundred-year history, featuring a blend of Chinese and Vietnamese architectural styles. Free entrance. Accommodation Recommendation: Stay in the city center, close to the beach with good views. Standard rooms are around 100 yuan. Transportation: Take a train from Nha Trang, which takes about one and a half hours. The cost is around 40 yuan. Food Recommendation: Vietnamese rice paper rolls, pork leg noodles.