On the way to the central provinces of Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan, tourists can catch a view of deserted sand dunes and peaceful villages. One of the most famous destinations which amaze tourists is the Nam Cuong sand dunes, deserted and wavy as a miniature replica of the Sahara Desert.
As the driest province in the country with annual rainfall between 700 and 1,100 millimeters, Ninh Thuan is endowed with a coastline, deltas, mountains, rivers, and sand dunes.
After stopping to admire the splendid scenery, relics and traditional craft villages of Ninh Thuan, such as the Po Klong Garai Towers to know more about Cham culture and architecture, Vinh Hy Bay to enjoy the waves crashing onto shore, Ninh Chu Beach to admire the sunset and spend the night by the sea or Bau Truc Pottery Village to contemplate the dexterity involved in ceramics, visitors can go on to the Nam Cuong sand dunes to enjoy the peace and quiet and endless space.
About 20 kilometers southeast of Phan Rang City heading to Ninh Phuoc District’s An Hai Commune, the 700 hectare Nam Cuong sand dunes lie by the East Sea as peacefully as a gold silk carpet under the glistening sun.
On the way to the sand dunes, travelers will see cactus with red and yellow flowers which are tough enough to survive the sterile land.
Among the dunes, one’s eyes are dazzled by the hills that slope gently down to valleys and seem to be without footprints.
In some valleys, crouching behind the sand dunes, are oases which provide fresh water for herdsmen to water, feed and rest their goats or sheep.
Standing on top of a dune, tourists get a panoramic view of the imposing Cha Bang mountain range which is described as a giant hammer. There is a shrimp farming village that tourists can observe to learn about the daily life of the local villagers.
At Nam Cuong, visitors can see the colors of the sand change as the sun sets. Sometimes travelers can meet charming Cham girls with their traditional costumes, head balanced water jars and lissome walks.
