Phan Thiet Tour: Ta Cu Mountain, Lying Buddha & Cham Tower

Ride the cable car up Ta Cu Mountain to the 49-meter Lying Buddha and panoramic views of Phan Thiet below.

A half-day tour of Phan Thiet and its surroundings visits the Poshanu Cham Tower (an ancient Champa Kingdom structure), the fishing harbour, and Ta Cu Mountain via cable car to see the Lying Buddha statue and local landscape. The tour includes hotel pickup in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet, a stop at a dragon fruit farm on the return, entrance tickets, a bottle of water, and an English-speaking guide. It runs about five hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Phan Thiet cultural and natural highlights

• Hotel pick up in Mui Ne or Phan Thiet
• Visit Poshanu Cham Tower
• Stop at Phan Thiet fishing harbour
• 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

What makes this tour work is the cable car ride up Ta Cu Mountain. You skip the long climb and go straight to the 49-meter Lying Buddha at the summit, with about 100 steps to walk once you're up there. On the way down you pass other statues and get views across the city and landscape. The mountain itself sits between natural features and spiritual sites, so the stop carries both the sightseeing and the quieter moments in one place.

Before the mountain, the tour hits three stops that frame Phan Thiet's daily life and history. The Poshanu Cham Tower is a Champa Kingdom structure with architectural detail that explains the region's past. The fishing harbour nearby shows how the town actually works: boats, nets, the rhythm of the catch. A dragon fruit farm rounds out the return journey, and the guide explains how the fruit grows and what makes it matter to the area. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet anchor the logistics, so you don't arrange transport yourself.

The tour runs five hours total, which means you're back by early afternoon. You get entrance tickets to each site, a bottle of water, and a guide who speaks English and knows the route. The operator notes it suits all fitness levels, though Ta Cu Mountain does involve the cable car ascent and the steps at the top.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet.
• entrance tickets to Poshanu Cham Tower, Ta Cu Mountain and other sites.
• cable car round trip at Ta Cu Mountain.
• one bottle of water per person.
• English-speaking tour guide.

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 to 50 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Local Tours Around Viet Nam

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a guide leading the group, so you're not navigating on your own. It suits travelers who want the stops explained and the route handled. The five-hour half-day format fits a morning or afternoon slot without consuming the whole day, which works if you have other plans in Mui Ne or want to rest at the hotel for part of the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What is the Lying Buddha on Ta Cu Mountain?

The Lying Buddha is a 49-meter statue at the summit of Ta Cu Mountain, reached by cable car and a short walk of about 100 steps. It's the main landmark on the mountain, and the walk up passes other statues and offers views down to the city and landscape.

Do I have to climb Ta Cu Mountain, or is there a cable car?

A cable car takes you most of the way up Ta Cu Mountain. Once at the top, you walk about 100 steps to reach the Lying Buddha and the highest viewpoint. The cable car is included in the tour.

What is the Poshanu Cham Tower?

Poshanu Cham Tower is an architectural work from the Champa Kingdom, located in Phan Thiet. It holds artistic, historical and cultural significance and is one of the main stops on the tour.

Does the tour include a stop at the fishing harbour?

Yes, the tour stops at Phan Thiet's fishing harbour on the way to Ta Cu Mountain, where you can see fishing boats and watch the daily life of local fishermen.

What happens at the dragon fruit farm?

On the return to your hotel, the tour stops at a local dragon fruit farm where the guide explains how the fruit is grown and cultivated in the region.

Does hotel pickup work from anywhere in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in Mui Ne Centre and Phan Thiet areas. The guide and driver meet you at your hotel lobby and return you there at the end of the tour.