Phan Thiet & Ta Cu Mountain tour: Cable car to Buddha

Ride the cable car to Ta Cu’s giant Buddha and explore bustling fishing harbors and dragon fruit farms.

A half-day tour of Phan Thiet combines cultural sites with Ta Cu Mountain, where a cable car carries you up to a 49-meter lying Buddha statue surrounded by smaller temples and statues. The route includes the Poshanu Cham Tower (a Champa Kingdom structure), Phan Thiet's fishing harbor, Van Thuy Tu Palace (which houses a 200-year-old whale skeleton), and a dragon fruit farm. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Mui Ne or Phan Thiet are included, along with a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Phan Thiet and Ta Cu Mountain

• Hotel pick up in Mui Ne or Phan Thiet
• Visit Po Sa Nuh Cham Tower
• Stop at Phan Thiet fishing harbour
• Explore Van Thuy Tu Palace and whale skeleton
• Take cable car up Ta Cu Mountain
• Climb steps to lying Buddha statue
• Enjoy views and statues on mountain
• Visit Dragon fruit farm
• Hotel drop off

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Mui Ne or Phan Thiet and moves through the city's working waterfront. You'll stop at the fishing harbor to watch local boats and see how the port operates, then visit Van Thuy Tu Palace on Ngu Ong Street, where the largest whale skeleton in Southeast Asia, over 200 years old, is kept and worshiped. The palace sits directly next to the harbor and draws crowds especially during June's Nghinh Ong festival, when fishermen gather to pray for good harvests.

The centerpiece is Ta Cu Mountain. After arriving at the cable car station, you ride up to the highest point, where a 49-meter lying Buddha dominates the peak. The ascent passes about 100 steps and smaller temple statues along the way, with views down across the city. The cable car round trip is included, as is a bottle of water per person and all entrance tickets.

On the return to your hotel, the tour stops at a local dragon fruit farm so you can see how the fruit is grown and harvested. The full route takes about five hours and ends with drop-off at your hotel.

What’s included

• Visit to the Poshanu Cham Tower, Phan Thiet fishing harbor, and Van Thuy Tu Palace with its historic whale skeleton.
• cable car round trip at Ta Cu Mountain including access to the 49-meter lying Buddha.
• dragon fruit farm stop.
• one bottle of water per person.
• all entrance tickets.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Mui Ne or Phan Thiet.
• English-speaking tour guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Authentic HALONG

Is this one for you?The cable car and included entrance tickets mean you reach Ta Cu Mountain's highest points without arranging separate transport or buying tickets on arrival. The fixed five-hour route covers Phan Thiet's main cultural and natural sites in a single morning or afternoon, which suits travelers with limited time who want both city heritage and mountain views without planning multiple stops.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Poshanu Cham Tower and why does it matter to Phan Thiet?

The Poshanu Cham Tower is an architectural work from the Champa Kingdom, built with artistic, historical and cultural significance. It stands in Phan Thiet as a reminder of the Cham civilization and has become a key tourist attraction in the region.

How do you get to the top of Ta Cu Mountain?

A cable car carries you up to the highest point, where the 49-meter lying Buddha sits. The ascent includes about 100 steps and passes smaller temple statues along the way, with panoramic views of the city below.

What is Van Thuy Tu Palace used for today?

Van Thuy Tu Palace, located on Ngu Ong Street next to the fishing port, houses and honors the largest whale skeleton in Southeast Asia, which is over 200 years old. The palace hosts the annual Nghinh Ong festival each June, when fishermen gather to pray for peace and good harvests.

Does the tour include meals or drinks beyond water?

Each person receives one bottle of water. Beverages and meals are not included, so you may want to bring snacks or plan to eat before or after the tour.