Phuoc Hai fishing village: A peaceful and rustic beauty near Saigon

Peaceful place only 100km from Saigon

Located in Phuoc Hai commune, about 100km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Phuoc Hai fishing village is an ideal destination for those who want to find a quiet space, completely opposite to the hustle and bustle of urban life. This place conquers visitors with its rustic and everyday beauty: small houses nestled on the beach, long rows of basket boats resting on the sand, and the sound of waves blending with the working life of fishermen every morning.

Idyllic scene at Phuoc Hai fishing village with basket boats lying on the sandy shore. — The idyllic, poetic scenery at Phuoc Hai fishing village. Photo: hoanvu.vy

Unmissable experiences

Phuoc Hai not only has blue sea and white sand but also possesses many unique destinations, bringing impressive frames for tourists.

Loc An Stone Embankment - "Vietnamese version of Jeju"

Just a few kilometers from Phuoc Hai fishing village, Loc An stone embankment impresses with long, straight blocks of stone running along the coast. The scene of the waves lapping against the embankment, with the blue sky and sea in the background, creates a romantic scene not unlike that of a movie.

Loc An stone embankment with long stone blocks stretching out to the sea, is likened to Jeju Island of Korea. — A corner of "Vietnamese Jeju" at Loc An stone embankment. Photo: _min.kh

Phuoc Hai Square

Located right next to the beach, Phuoc Hai Square is a familiar entertainment and gathering place for locals and tourists. The highlight is the pretty round basket boats lying close together on the golden sand, creating a unique feature of the fishing village. On weekends, this area becomes more lively with many recreational activities, notably the colorful kite flying festival.

Typical basket boats of Phuoc Hai fishing village in the square area. — Basket boats are a characteristic of fishing villages. Photo: anchoivungtau

Minh Dam Mountain Road

The road leading up to Minh Dam Mountain has a poetic beauty with shady green trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves, shining down on the soft winding road between the mountains and forests, creating a fresh natural scene. Every stop on this road can become an ideal outdoor studio for those who love taking photos.

The road up Minh Dam mountain is cool and winding in the middle of nature. — The road up Minh Dam mountain is covered with trees. Photo: sunnie.ngg

Coastal culinary paradise

Not only possessing beautiful scenery, Phuoc Hai fishing village is also a culinary paradise with countless special dishes and reasonable prices. Tourists can hardly miss the opportunity to enjoy fresh seafood that has just been caught. Many coastal restaurants also provide on-site processing services, helping you enjoy the taste of the sea to the fullest.

Fresh seafood dishes are attractively displayed at Phuoc Hai. — Eye-catching dishes, stimulating the taste buds of food lovers.

Besides seafood, Phuoc Hai is also famous for rustic dishes such as banh khoai, cha ca, cha gio ca mare, and banh canh seafood, promising to satisfy even the most demanding diners.

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