An Hoa Sheep Farm: Experience the grasslands and sheep

An Hoa sheep pasture is one of the largest free-range sheep grazing areas in the area, about 16km from the old Phan Rang - Thap Cham center. Go in the beautiful dry season (June - August), choose the time frame 6:30 - 7:30 or 16:00 - 17:00, you will see flocks of sheep leisurely grazing on the green grasslands, clear lakes and distant mountains - the ideal setting for walking, taking pictures and touching the simple nomadic life.

(*) Note: From July 1, 2025, Ninh Thuan province and Khanh Hoa province will merge into the new Khanh Hoa province.

Where is An Hoa sheep farm? Directions

An Hoa sheep field is located in An Hoa village, Xuan Hai commune, Ninh Hai district, Ninh Thuan province (now Xuan Hai commune, Khanh Hoa province). From the center of the old Phan Rang - Thap Cham city, go 16km to the Northwest, travel time is about 25 - 30 minutes by motorbike, private car or Ninh Thuan taxi.

Specific directions: from the city center, go straight on Thong Nhat Street to Highway 1A, or follow 21/8 Street to Phu Ha Intersection, then turn right onto Highway 1A heading North to Nha Trang. Continue straight on Highway 1A, passing Ca Du Mountain (Ninh Thuan Province Martyrs' Cemetery). From here, go about 3km more to reach An Xuan - An Hoa Intersection on Highway 1A, turn left onto An Xuan - An Hoa Street, continue about 4km to reach the sheep field.

đồng cừu An Hòa Ninh Thuận — An Hoa Ninh Thuan sheep field

When is a good time to go?

According to locals, the ideal time is from June to August: dry weather, warm sunshine, green grass. During the day, the two best times to visit and take photos are 6:30 - 7:30 and 16:00 - 17:00. If you want to see the shepherds bringing the sheep back to the pen, you can wait until 17:30 - 18:30 when the sunset covers the steppe in gold.

tham quan đồng cừu An Hòa — visit An Hoa sheep farm

Discover : 4 experiences to try

1) Admire the grasslands and lakes

Surrounded by rolling hills, the grasslands open up to clear lakes. In the morning, the air is cool and clear; in the afternoon, the slanted sunlight highlights the green of the grass and the gray-white of the sheep. Just walking slowly on the grass, watching the mountains reflected on the water, you will have a truly peaceful afternoon.

2) Take pictures and interact with the sheep

An Hoa sheep field has hundreds of sheep roaming freely – a great setting for countryside photos. Note that sheep are quite shy; to take photos smoothly, ask the shepherds to help gather the sheep or feed them with nem leaves. When the sheep gather, take quick photos to keep the close and natural moment.

chụp ảnh tại đồng cừu An Hòa — Take photos at An Hoa sheep farm

3) Hunting for the moment the sheep return to the pen

In the late afternoon, as the sun sets behind the mountains, shepherds herd their sheep back to the pen. The sound of bleating, the grass blowing gently, the golden light covering the scene – this is a particularly suitable time to capture emotional photos of nomadic life.

4) Learn about sheep herding

In addition to taking photos, take time to observe the local people's lifestyle: how they graze, call sheep, and bring them back to the pen; ask questions to learn more about sheep farming and the rustic lifestyle in the countryside. Locals are friendly, willing to guide and share when you respect their working space.

tìm hiểu nghề chăn cừu — learn about sheep herding

Practical information and important notes

Entrance fee: about 20,000 VND/person. If traveling in a group with a private car, the price is calculated per car: 100,000 - 150,000 VND/car (4 - 7 seater car); 200,000 VND/car (16 seater car); 300,000 VND/car (29 seater car); 400,000 VND/car (45 seater car).
Be respectful of the locals; it may be appropriate to leave a small thank you when a shepherd helps round up the sheep or poses for a photo.
Do not open the pen without permission, chase or shout at the sheep. Contact the shepherd first if you want to approach.
Bring a hat, water, and sunscreen because the sun is strong at noon; wear comfortable shoes because the terrain is wide and sometimes bumpy.
Keep clean, do not litter to preserve the landscape.

lưu ý tham quan đồng cừu An Hòa — Note when visiting An Hoa sheep farm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to touch or feed the sheep? Yes. You can pet or feed the sheep, being gentle so as not to frighten them.

What should you pay attention to when taking photos with sheep? Do not run or make loud noises. Wear comfortable shoes because the area is a large field, sometimes a bit rough.

How much is the entrance fee? About 20,000 VND/person. Groups with private vehicles: 100,000 - 400,000 VND/vehicle depending on the type of vehicle (including parking fees). Note that prices may change over time.

gia đình tham quan đồng cừu An Hòa — family visit An Hoa sheep farm

An Hoa sheep pasture is suitable for a half-day to one-day trip: walking in the grassland, taking pictures with the sheep, waiting for the sunset and chatting with the shepherds. A compact trip but full of experiences of nature and local culture.

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