A coastal complex of more than 1,000 hectares in Tien Thanh. There is no shortage of things to do here — the hard part is knowing when to do each one. Pick a time of day below and we will show you what suits that hour.
NovaWorld Phan Thiet is a beachfront resort in Tien Thanh, Phan Thiet — on Vietnam's south-central coast next to Mui Ne, about 2–2.5 hours by expressway from Ho Chi Minh City.
🌅 Sunrise (5–8h) — The coolest part of the day — calm sea, few people.
☀️ Morning (8–11h) — Prime time for the parks — just opened, not yet crowded.
🔥 Midday (11–14h) — Harsh sun. Choose somewhere shaded, or get in the water.
🌤️ Afternoon (14–17h) — The sun eases, the sea breeze picks up — the most comfortable time to be outside.
🌇 Sunset (17–19h) — The best 30 minutes of the day. Do not miss it because you are busy somewhere else.
🌙 Evening (19–22h) — The lights come on and the eateries open. Cool enough to walk.
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Bikini Beach7 km of coastline along Lac Long Quan St
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The longest stretch of beach in the complex, about 16 hectares. It's open to all visitors, not a residents-only beach — anyone can go in.
⏱ As long as you like — half a session is about right🎟 No entry ticket for the beach
Tips to make it worth itAvoid 11 am–2 pm — hot sand and burning sun. Early morning or after 3 pm works best.
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About 7 km of coastline, roughly 16 hectares in total
Water sports: windsurfing, kite flying, beach volleyball
Ocean Lagoon, an open-air stage and restaurants right on the sand
Circus Land and Wonderland Water Park are both right next to it
📍 Along Lac Long Quan St, the main road through the project
Source: MIA.vn · Donatourist · Mövenpick Resort Phan Thiết
Cầu Kỳ QuanWonder Bridge — a steel ring on the hilltop
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A closed steel loop set on Wonder Hill, about 49 m above sea level. Walk the full circle and you return to where you started. Day and night are two completely different views.
⏱ 1–2 hours🎟 Shares the Wonder Hill park ticket with the Wonder Ark
Tips to make it worth itIf you can only come once, come at sunset — you catch the sun going down, and if you linger a little the LED lights switch on, so you see both.
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A closed circle, roughly 276–300 m around depending on the source
About 49 m above sea level, a 360° view over the whole Tien Thanh coast
Around 430 tonnes of steel, about 930 m² of timber decking
LED lighting runs along the handrail — the whole ring is lit at night
📍 Wonder Hill Park (~3 ha), 194A Lac Long Quan St, Tien Thanh
Source: atad.vn (đơn vị thi công) · tổng hợp trang thông tin du lịch Phan Thiết
Wonderland Water Park7 hectares, 14 water-play zones
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An ocean-themed water park built into the hillside, from a lazy river to high-speed slides. There's a separate zone for small children so families are comfortable.
⏱ Half a day to a full day🎟 Ask us for the current ticket price before you go
Tips to make it worth itOne of the few places that is still fun at midday, since you are in the water anyway. Do wear sunscreen though — wet skin still burns.
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7 hectares, an ocean theme throughout
14 zones: Kraken Challenge, Blue Wave, Typhoon Bay, Lost River, Ocean Kingdom and more
A separate kids' area: Sailor Camp, Bubble Battle, Seahorse Racing
Lockers, showers and restaurants on site
📍 Inside the Bikini Beach area
Source: Sơ đồ chính thức Wonderland Water Park · wonderlandwaterparks.com
Dino ParkVietnam's largest dinosaur park
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2.5 hectares split into indoor and outdoor sections, with over 100 life-size dinosaur models. There's a dig site where children can excavate fossils themselves.
⏱ 2–3 hours🎟 Ask us for the current ticket price before you go
Tips to make it worth itIt has an indoor section, so it is the backup when it rains or the sun is too strong — other places have to wait, this one still works.
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2.5 hectares — the largest dinosaur park in Vietnam
More than 100 life-size dinosaur models
A moving T-Rex model over 27 m long — the largest in Vietnam
9 sections, including a dig site where children excavate fossils themselves
1.5 hectares right by the beach, built in American carnival style with 7 thrill rides. The Ferris wheel facing the sea is the shot most people recognise.
⏱ 1.5–2 hours🎟 Entry from around VND 100,000; buy tokens per ride
Tips to make it worth itWhen you are done, the sea is a few dozen metres away. Ride the Ferris wheel at sunset and you watch the whole coastline change colour.
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1.5 hectares with 7 rides: Happy Wheel, Power Swinger, Dream Carousel, Let's Fly, UFO Frenzy, Kraken, Space Train
Entry from around VND 100,000; tokens VND 50,000 for 1 ride, 100,000 for 3, 145,000 for 5, 175,000 for 7
Right inside the Bikini Beach area
📍 In the Bikini Beach area, right by the sand
Source: Novaland · Klook · Traveloka
Con Tàu Cứu ThếWonder Ark — a 3-storey wooden ship on the hilltop
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A wooden recreation of Noah's Ark, 3 storeys, about 3,000 m² of floor space. The lower level holds 50-plus life-size animal models; the top level is a café with a sea view.
⏱ 1–2 hours🎟 One entry ticket also covers the Wonder Bridge
Tips to make it worth itDo it in one go with the Wonder Bridge since the ticket is shared — do not split it across two sessions. Sitting in the third-floor café to wait for sunset is the easiest plan.
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Roughly 60 × 20 × 15 m, about 4,900 tonnes in total
Level 1: over 50 life-size animal models, some of them moving
Level 2: sets recreating life aboard during the voyage
Level 3: Wonder Hill Café, indoor and outdoor seating, the most open sea view in the park
📍 The same Wonder Hill grounds as the Wonder Bridge
Source: Tài liệu giới thiệu công trình · tổng hợp trang thông tin du lịch Phan Thiết
Two 18-hole courses designed by Greg Norman. This is the only course cluster in Vietnam that meets PGA standards and can host major PGA events.
⏱ Half a day for an 18-hole round🎟 Book a tee time in advance through Nova Golf Clubs
Tips to make it worth itThe Ocean Course is 7,400 yards — walking the full round in the midday sun is exhausting. Book an early or late-afternoon tee time.
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Ocean Course: 18 holes, 7,400 yards, par 72 — among the longest courses in Vietnam
The Garden Course is where PGA trainees are coached in Vietnam
📍 Inside the NovaWorld Phan Thiet complex
Source: Nova Golf Clubs · dulichgolf.com · sangolf.vn
Casa Café, Golf Academy & Nova PickleballBeachfront café and sports cluster
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A now-operating cluster: a beachfront café, a golf academy and a set of pickleball courts.
⏱ 1–2 hours🎟 Café priced per item; ask for the hourly rate for the pickleball courts
Tips to make it worth itA good spot for anyone who does not want the thrill rides — sit with a coffee and a sea view while the rest of the family is at the water park.
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Casa Café — a relaxed beachfront space
Golf Academy — a golf academy inside the complex
Nova Pickleball — courts for the fast-growing sport
📍 Inside the NovaWorld Phan Thiet complex
Source: Bản tin dự án: Casa Café, Golf Academy và Nova Pickleball chính thức vận hành
Làng Hải Sản Trùng Dương & Festival StreetDinner and an evening stroll
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A seafood dining area built in fishing-village style, next to the beachfront commercial street. This is where the food stalls gather after dark.
⏱ 1–2 hours🎟 Priced per item
Tips to make it worth itFor cheaper seafood, head to the Mui Ne night market. For convenience — dinner and then a walk back to the villa — stay inside the complex.
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Trung Duong Seafood Village, home to Trung Duong Kitchen
Festival Street — a beachfront commercial street
Outside the complex, the Mui Ne night market has local dishes at everyday prices
📍 On the beachfront inside the complex
Source: Ảnh tư liệu tại chỗ · NovaWorld Phan Thiết
Mövenpick Resort Phan ThiếtRestaurants and 5-star resort grounds
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A 5-star resort inspired by Port Royal castle, 248 rooms, with restaurants serving Asian and European cuisine. You can drop in to eat or drink without staying here.
⏱ 1–2 hours if you are only there to eat🎟 Priced per item, or per night if you stay
Tips to make it worth itA villa is roomier and much cheaper for a large group, but for one proper dinner, an evening here is enough.
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248 rooms, international 5-star standard
The Bounty and Black Pearl restaurants
Room rates roughly VND 3–10 million per night depending on season and room type
📍 Inside the NovaWorld Phan Thiet complex
Source: Chudu24 · Viethouzz · Agoda
Aloha Beach ClubA beach club right on Bikini Beach
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A calm tropical oasis facing the sea, minimalist modern design, mellow acoustic music. Right next door is Yoyo Beach Club with the opposite character — a beachfront beer garden, DJs and a lit stage.
⏱ An afternoon into the evening🎟 Free entry, priced by what you drink
Tips to make it worth itSunset is the best time. A large group that wants noise will prefer Yoyo, right next door.
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Minimalist modern design, facing straight out to sea
Mellow acoustic music — quite different from Yoyo Beach Club next door
On the Bikini Beach stretch, walkable from a beachfront villa
Choose Aloha for quiet, Yoyo for a livelier scene
📍 The Bikini Beach stretch, along Lac Long Quan St
Source: Bài "Aloha hay Yoyo? Chọn beach club đúng gu ở Bikini Beach"
Phố Ẩm Thực & Phố ĐêmOver 50 F&B brands in the complex
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Eating at NovaWorld comes at three price levels: branded restaurants inside the complex, resort restaurants and buffets, and the roadside eateries just outside the gate for days you want to spend less.
⏱ Per meal🎟 Priced per item
Tips to make it worth itOn a longer stay, alternate: meals inside the complex for convenience, meals outside the gate to spend less.
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Over 50 restaurant, café and beach-club brands inside the complex
Three main strips: Bikini Beach, Festival Town and the resort area
A row of everyday eateries outside the gate: set meals, clay-pot rice, cakes
Dragon Hotpot on Bikini Beach square — divided hotpot, good for a large group
📍 Spread across the complex and the coastal road outside the gate
Source: Bài "Ăn gì ở NovaWorld Phan Thiết? Bản đồ ẩm thực & phố đêm"
Hải Cảng SeafoodA seafood restaurant inside the complex
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A thatched-roof seafood restaurant by the beach, open-air. The same group also runs Trung Duong Village (a beachfront seafood village with vegetarian options) and Bo Seafood, where you pick live seafood from the tanks.
⏱ One meal🎟 Priced per item; seafood priced by weight
Tips to make it worth itA large group should ask the per-kilo price before ordering — live seafood varies a lot by season.
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A thatched-roof seafood restaurant, open-air and facing the sea
Trung Duong Village, open 10:00–22:00: lobster, steamed crab, with vegetarian options
Bo Seafood in the shophouse row: pick live seafood from the tank and have it cooked to order
📍 The beachfront area inside the complex
Source: Bài "Ăn gì ở NovaWorld Phan Thiết? Bản đồ ẩm thực & phố đêm"
Three cafés in three very different styles: Pinky Garden in pastel pink, billed as Vietnam's largest sea-view café; Chillhouse with sun-catching glass walls doing European dishes and oven pizza; Coco Thai with golden-temple murals and warm string lights right by Bikini Beach.
⏱ 1–2 hours🎟 Priced by what you drink
Tips to make it worth itChillhouse suits a relaxed breakfast or a sunset; Pinky Garden is the one for photos.
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Pinky Garden — pastel pink, billed as the largest sea-view café in Vietnam
Chillhouse — an open design by the sea, European dishes and hand-made oven pizza
Coco Thai — golden-temple murals, warm string lights, right by Bikini Beach
📍 Around the Bikini Beach stretch
Source: Bài "Ăn gì ở NovaWorld Phan Thiết? Bản đồ ẩm thực & phố đêm"
Làng Chài XưaA fishing-village-style garden on a high hill
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Set on a high hill facing the sea, a rustic fishing-village garden with a flower boat at the gate — for groups who want a homespun feel rather than a polished restaurant.
⏱ One meal🎟 Priced per item
Tips to make it worth itGo in the late afternoon to catch the sea view from the hill before dark.
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Set on a high hill facing the sea
A rustic fishing-village garden with a flower boat at the gate
A homespun feel, good for a large group
📍 Tien Thanh area, outside the complex
Source: Bài "Ăn gì ở NovaWorld Phan Thiết? Bản đồ ẩm thực & phố đêm"
Radisson Resort Phan ThiếtA 4-star resort in Tien Thanh
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Right beside NovaWorld for easy access to the fun, but separate enough to rest — a choice for a quiet holiday. Spacious grounds; the resort pool and café are open to outside guests.
⏱ Half a day🎟 Outside guests pay separately for services used
Tips to make it worth itIf you are staying in a villa and want a change of scene for an afternoon, the café on the grounds is enough — no need to book a room.
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In Tien Thanh, right beside the NovaWorld complex
Spacious grounds, a quiet setting — suited to a restful stay
A pool and a café within the resort
📍 Tien Thanh, next to NovaWorld
Source: Bài "Review Radisson Resort Phan Thiết"
Mũi Kê Gà & Hải Đăng CổVietnam's oldest lighthouse, built in 1897
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The oldest lighthouse in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, begun in 1897 — before the Long Bien Bridge. It stands 65 m above sea level on a rocky island of about 5 hectares, some 500 m offshore.
⏱ Half a day including travel🎟 The boat fare to the island is charged separately
Tips to make it worth itGo early for cooler air and calmer sea; later in the day the swell picks up and the island boats often stop running.
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Begun in 1897 — the oldest lighthouse in Vietnam and Southeast Asia
65 m above sea level
A rocky island of about 5 hectares, some 500 m offshore
Reach the island by boat or speedboat from the shore
📍 Outside the complex — south along the coastal road
Source: Bài "Mũi Kê Gà — hải đăng cổ nhất Việt Nam, đảo đá hoang sơ"
Bãi Biển Tiến Thành Hoang SơOvernight camping and sunrise watching
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A still-wild stretch of coast outside the complex, sparsely visited — where locals camp overnight to wait for sunrise. Early morning, you still see fishermen' basket boats coming ashore.
⏱ An early session, or overnight if camping🎟 Không mất vé
Tips to make it worth itThis is an undeveloped beach with no lifeguards — do not swim far from shore, especially while it is still dark.
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A sparsely visited stretch of coast, still undeveloped
Camp overnight to watch the sunrise over the sea
Early morning, you see fishermen's basket boats coming ashore
📍 The Tien Thanh coast, outside the complex
Source: Bài "Kinh nghiệm cắm trại qua đêm, ngắm bình minh trên biển Tiến Thành"
Nothing we would recommend at this hour
The sun is harsh, or nothing suits the group you selected. Rest at the villa, wait for the sun to ease, then head out — or tap All day above to see everything.
Suggested itineraries
Planned by the hour so you do not have to. Follow this and you will not miss anything worth doing.
Day 1
14:00
Check in, drop your bags, freshen up
15:30
Head to Bikini Beach — the sun has eased, good for a swim
17:00
Over to Circus Land, ride the Ferris wheel right at sunset
19:00
Dinner at Trung Duong Seafood Village
20:30
Up to the Wonder Bridge for the LED lights, walk the full circle
Day 2
06:00
Up early for sunrise on the beach — the coolest part of the day
08:00
Breakfast and a rest at the villa
09:30
Wonderland Water Park — still fun into midday since you are in the water
12:30
Lunch inside the park
14:00
Back to the villa to pack, then check out
Day 1
14:00
Check in and rest
16:00
To Bikini Beach — children play in the sand, adults sit in the breeze
18:00
Stop at Casa Café for the sunset
19:30
Dinner on Festival Street
Day 2
08:30
Dino Park — children love this most, with a fossil dig
11:30
Lunch, then back to the villa for the children's nap
15:00
Wonderland Water Park, until closing time
19:00
A proper dinner at Mövenpick
Day 3
05:30
Anyone who can get up: the Wonder Bridge for sunrise
08:00
The Wonder Ark — same ticket, do it now while you are here
10:30
Back to the villa to pack
12:00
Check out
Where to stay after a full day out?
Villas inside this same complex — a walk or a few minutes by buggy from everything above. For a large group, a villa is roomier and cheaper than several hotel rooms.
