Ninh Chu: blue sea, gentle breeze, and water sports all year round.
Ninh Chữ is located in Ninh Chữ ward, Khánh Hòa province, 5km from the former Phan Rang - Tháp Chàm. The best time to visit is between 6-8 and 10-12. It offers convenient transportation, abundant water sports, and is close to Vĩnh Hy Bay.
Ninh Chu Beach impresses with its approximately 10km long, curved coastline, fine white sand, and crystal-clear water. Thanks to stable winds and warm sunshine year-round, it's ideal for swimming, relaxation, and various water sports. From the center of Phan Rang - Thap Cham (formerly), it only takes about 11 minutes to reach the waves.
Location and directions
Ninh Chu Beach today belongs to Ninh Chu ward, Khanh Hoa province (formerly part of Binh Son village, Khanh Hai town, old Ninh Thuan province), about 5km east of the old Phan Rang - Thap Cham city.
Directions from Phan Rang - Thap Cham: Head north on Thong Nhat Street, go about 500m, turn right onto Hoa Binh Street, then turn left onto Nguyen Van Cu - Truong Chinh Street. Then turn left onto Tran Anh Tong Street, go another 600m to reach Ninh Chu Beach. The travel time is approximately 11 minutes.
Convenient ways to get around: rent a motorbike (120,000 – 150,000 VND/day; bring your ID card/citizen identification card and driver's license when renting), take a Ninh Thuan taxi, or use the local bus which runs every 30 minutes.
The ideal time
June – August: Sunny, calm sea, cool breeze – ideal for swimming and outdoor activities. October – December: Mild autumn weather, less intense sunshine, pleasant for strolling along the beach and participating in water activities. Note that waves may be stronger in early October; always swim in the flagged areas and follow the lifeguard's instructions.
Discover Ninh Chu
Immerse yourself in the turquoise water, watching the sunrise and sunset.
Gentle waves, clear water, and fresh air make swimming, sunbathing, or strolling along the sandy shore a relaxing experience. The beach is quiet in the early morning, ideal for some yoga on the sand and watching the sunrise. When the sun sets, the changing colors of the sky reflected on the sea create an unforgettable moment.
Water sports thrive thanks to favorable wind and sunshine.
Ninh Chu has long been known for water sports such as kitesurfing, sailing, and jet skiing, thanks to its stable winds, warm sunshine year-round, and beautiful sea. If you enjoy physical activity, you can spend time trying them out and feeling the wind filling the sails in the open space.
Combine nearby destinations
From the beach, you can conquer the rocky slopes of Da Chong Mountain, Tan An Mountain, or Ca Du Mountain; visit vineyards to take photos amidst the peaceful estate scenery; or take a boat trip to explore Vinh Hy Bay – one of the four beautiful natural bays, snorkel to admire the coral reefs, and visit Coc Beach.
Cuisine: fresh seafood and local specialties
The coastal area has many eateries and restaurants serving fresh seafood; you can also visit the local market to buy seafood and cook it yourself. Recommended dishes include: banh can (rice flour pancakes), chicken rice, sea cucumber, banh canh (rice noodle soup), squid banh xeo (squid pancakes); fish noodle soup, jellyfish noodle soup, mai fish salad; and dishes made with shrimp, crab, and sun-dried squid. Don't forget grapes, apples, lamb, and grilled rice paper.
Fact-checking information
- Transportation: Rent a motorbike for 120,000 – 150,000 VND/day (ID card/citizen identification card and driver's license required); Ninh Thuan taxi; local bus every 30 minutes.
- Directions: From Phan Rang - Thap Cham (old), follow Thong Nhat → Hoa Binh → Nguyen Van Cu - Truong Chinh → Tran Anh Tong (approximately 11 minutes).
- Suitable activities: swimming, strolling on the sand, watching the sunrise/sunset, kitesurfing, sailing, jet skiing.
Important tips
- Bring all necessary identification documents (ID card/citizen identification card, driver's license, or passport) for renting a vehicle, checking in, and completing procedures.
- Prepare your swimsuit, sunscreen, moisturizer, facial mist, sun-protective clothing, hat, and sunglasses.
- Bring a power bank so you don't miss any beautiful moments.
- If you're not a confident driver, drive slowly and pay attention to the curves.
- Complete set of basic medicines: cold medicine, fever reducer, mosquito repellent.
- Waves may be stronger in early October; swim only in flagged areas and follow lifeguard instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ninh Chu beach suitable for swimming?Yes. Gentle waves, clear water, fine sand, and fresh air make it perfect for swimming and relaxing.
- What to do at Ninh Chu beach?Swimming, beach volleyball, sepak takraw, surfing, fishing; evening strolls along the beach, enjoying fresh seafood and taking photos with ocean views.
- What to eat at Ninh Chu beach?Rice noodles with minced fish, rice noodles with jellyfish, scad fish salad, seafood rice cakes; dishes made with shrimp, crab, and sun-dried squid; grapes, apples, lamb, and grilled rice paper.
