What is better to choose for a holiday: Nha Trang or Phan Thiet?

It would seem, what difference is Nha Trang or Phan Thiet? These Vietnamese resorts are not so far apart and are equally loved by Russian tourists (that is, there will be no salvation from compatriots either there or there). But still, reading reviews, you can come to the conclusion that between these cities are not two hundred and twenty-five kilometers, but about a thousand. And even in terms of climate, these resorts are not similar to each other. Nha Trang is often referred to as Central Vietnam. Phan Thiet is guaranteed to belong to the southern part of the country. We can say that the settlements are in different climatic zones. Therefore, the notorious "rainy season", which tour operators are so frightened about, comes to these cities at different times. In this article, we will try to compare two popular resorts in Vietnam - and not only in terms of weather conditions. We will analyze the tourist infrastructure, beaches, hotel offers.

Best season in Central Vietnam

In which month to go to the resorts of Nha Trang or Phan Thiet - in July, September or in general in winter? And is there any difference between these cities in weather conditions? It turns out that the distance of two hundred and thirty kilometers is very important and plays a big role - especially in some months. In principle, Central Vietnam, to which include Nha Trang, is comfortable for beach holidays all year round, except November and December. But it's worth to drive a hundred or two kilometers to the south, as the monsoon does not leave a trace - a clear sky, a calm sea ... Phan Thiet Resort lies in the north of the subequatorial zone. Therefore, its climate can be compared with the weather conditions on the famous island of Fukuok. The rainy season here falls on the summer months. More precisely, the showers begin already in May and continue until September, quietly subsiding in October. If you are wondering what to choose - Nha Trang or Phan Thiet - in November, stop your gaze at the latter - rest here will be more comfortable. But in the summer months, on the contrary, the northern direction should be preferred.

The best time to relax in Nha Trang and Phan Thiet

Of course, there are seasons when the weather conditions in these two cities are very similar. In Nha Trang, the tourist season is already beginning in the second half of January, although the resorts of North Vietnam are still quite cool and rainy. And on the beach area of Phan Thiet Mui Ne he is already in full swing. The air temperature in both resorts is approximately the same - about 30 ^o C. The sea is also everywhere very warm and calm. And this grace continues until the end of April. But in May, more southern Phan Thiet approaches rain. First they go an hour or two, and even then at night. But then the rainy season comes into its own, leaving the southern coast of Vietnam by the middle of autumn. Choosing Nha Trang or Phan Thiet in August, give preference to the first. Two hundred kilometers to the north is dominated by a dry tropical climate, which is very conducive to beach rest. But there is a season, during which both resorts are not very good weather. The choice between these cities (Nha Trang or Phan Thiet?) In September will be meaningless. At the first resort, it is already starting to rain, but on the second one the wet season has not yet ended.

Specificity of Nha Trang

This is a fairly large city. It stands on the beach, it has a beautiful promenade and extensive municipal beaches. By the way, quite clean and equipped. But at the same time, Vietnamese exotics will chase you from morning till evening. There are many hotels and entertainments in the city. What to choose, where to rest better? Nha Trang? Phanet? Comparing both cities, Russian tourists say that the more northern resort is somewhat similar to its native Sochi. Yes, it's trendy, there's a lot of glamor and brilliance here. But there is no such relaxation and a sense of relaxation, as in Mui Ne - Phan Thiet resort area. But there are many attractions that are worth seeing. And in the Phan Thiet tour desk does not give such a choice. Experienced tourists recommend: if you are an inquisitive person, want to join Vietnamese exoticism, feel the mentality of the people, and also want a stormy evening life with entertainment, you definitely should choose Nha Trang.

Specificity of Phan Thiet

This city is smaller than its northern fellow-rival. In addition, it has no access to the sea and, accordingly, beaches. The entire resort life extends beyond the city limits, in the beach area called Mui Ne. Those who compared Nha Trang with Sochi, draw parallels to Phan Thiet with Arkhipo-Osipovka, Dzhanhotom, Magri, Tuapse or other tiny villages on the Black Sea coast. Not by climatic conditions, of course. And according to the atmosphere of rest. It is quiet and peaceful. For many kilometers stretched immaculate beaches. If you go to Vietnam with your child and wonder where is better (Nha Trang? Phan Thiet?), Then, of course, you should choose the resort area of Mui Ne. Young and active tourists here may seem boring. The whole infrastructure of entertainment is concentrated in hotels. But here it is not a problem to find a suitable hotel on the first line - Mui Ne is stretched by a narrow strip along the sea.

Beaches

Nha Trang offers a large selection of coasts. There are municipal beaches, and those sites that belong to the hotels of the front page. But do not forget that the whole city is swimming in the bay of Nyachanga. Therefore, to require sterile cleanliness from its beaches is not worth it, although they are constantly and constantly cleaned. In the resort area of Mui Ne, which is five kilometers from Phan Thiet, the coast is cleaner. But it's also impossible to call it ideal, in the Bounty style. Beach entertainment is enough for both resorts. To the specificity of Mui Ne it is necessary to attribute the fact that there are a lot of Russian tourists here. There are as many here as representatives of all other nationalities combined. This leaves a certain imprint on the beach holiday in Mui Ne. In addition, the ten-kilometer zone of the resort is very heterogeneous. A fine sand can suddenly be replaced by a dull concrete platform on the cape. Therefore, when choosing Phan Thiet for rest, you should carefully study the hotel offers.

Entertainment: Nha Trang or Phan Thiet?

Fans of water sports see the huge difference between the two resorts. In the Mui Ne region there is a special wind rose. This makes the resort a Mecca for kiteurs, windsurfers and those wishing to saddle the crest of a wave while standing on a board. But this circumstance makes it impossible to snorkeling and diving. Waves above the sandy bottom make the water turbid in any season. In Nha Trang, despite the fact that one has to settle for city beaches, the sea is more transparent, with better visibility. And there are a lot of other entertainments in the big city. One of the main attractions of Nha Trang is the island of Hon Che with the unparalleled water park "Vinpearl Land". But Phan Thiet can not boast of such an infrastructure. If you are not an athlete, then the only entertainment on the water will be a trip on the "banana". And in the evening you are just waiting for that fine visit to the restaurant. Discos and nightclubs are only available at the hotels.

Hotels

If you are not a "package" tourist, then you should approach the search for housing responsibly. Question: "Nha Trang or Phan Thiet?" For an independent tourist costs an edge. The specificity of Vietnamese hotels is that, unlike Egypt and Turkey, it does not practice "all inclusive". The lion's share of hotels only offers breakfast. It is rare to find half board. All inclusive food program in the region is only in one very expensive hotel, which is located on the territory of the amusement park "Vinpearl Land" in Nha Trang. If you focus on a budget vacation, it is better to choose a more northern resort. Nha Trang is still a city, and there are more hotels. And, as the experienced travelers assure in their reviews, it is possible to find a three star hotel with excellent service, location and services. Phan Thiet is manned thanks to "package" tourists mainly from Russia.

Excursions from Nha Trang and Phan Thiet

As already mentioned above, Mui Ne is a ten-kilometer beach on which hotels are built. You can live two weeks in the resort area of Phan Thiet and not see a single Vietnamese (except hotel staff). But you will be surrounded by a crowd of compatriots. Someone likes it - there is no language barrier. But if you want a relaxing holiday, you should settle in more expensive hotels. If you are an ardent admirer of excursions, then the question: "What to choose - Nha Trang or Phan Thiet?" Is not worth it for you at all. Of course, the first resort! There is everything in Nha Trang: museums, Buddhist temples, exotic Vietnamese markets. And islands, waterfalls, mineral thermal springs and much, much more. And from the attractions of Phan Thiet you can only mention the Cham tower, which is located between the city and Mui Ne.

Summary

Suppose we plan a trip to Vietnam for the period from January to April, when both resorts dry season. So what to choose - Phan Thiet or Nha Trang? Reviews of tourists urge first to decide what the word "rest" means to you. If you are so tired at work that you dream to spend your entire vacation in Vietnam, lying starfish on the beach, sometimes plunging into the sea, then you definitely need Phan Thiet. But if you want to taste Vietnamese exotics, go on excursions, and in the sea not just cool down, but look at fish, then you need Nha Trang. During the evening (and daytime, too) entertainment again, you should go to the northern resort.