These are the best places to travel this summer

Phan Rang & Thap Cham

Shop

Get even more with a Lonely Planet guide.

Shop Book
Vietnam, Ninh Thuan Province, Phan Rang. Po Klong Garai Cham Towers.Brick built remnants of the Cham Kingdom of Panduranga, which dates back to 14th Century and the rule of King Jaya Simharvarman III. Not only are the towers famous for their architecture

Getty Images/AWL Images RM

LONELY PLANET’S RECOMMENDED eSIM

Stay connected in Phan Rang & Thap Cham

with

Saily is an affordable eSIM service that helps you stay connected and secure, anywhere in the world.

Get your eSIM

Overview

This really is a tale of two cities: Phan Rang hugging the shoulders of Hwy 1 and Thap Cham straddling Hwy 20 as it starts its long climb to Dalat. Anyone travelling Vietnam from north to south will notice a big change in the vegetation when approaching the joint capitals of Ninh Thuan province. The familiar lush green rice paddies are replaced with sandy soil supporting only scrubby plants. Local flora includes poinciana trees and prickly-pear cacti with vicious needles.

Must-see attractions

Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.

in partnership with getyourguide

Book popular activities in Phan Rang & Thap Cham