When Lam Dong is mentioned, many people immediately think of well-known destinations such as Mui Ne Beach, sand dunes, Ta Cu Mountain, and more. However, if you are looking for a new, peaceful experience with beautiful wild scenery, Ke Ga Cape is the choice you cannot miss!
About an hour by motorbike from Phan Thiet Ward, Ke Ga Cape is an irresistible attraction for those who love wild and majestic beauty.
General information about Ke Ga Cape
Ke Ga Cape (Vietnamese: mũi Kê Gà, mũi means cape) is located in Tan Thanh Commune, about 30 km from Phan Thiet and 180km from Ho Chi Minh City. It has been a bright spot on the Binh Thuan tourism map in recent years. If Phan Thiet is famous for its beautiful beaches and long white-sand beaches, then Ke Ga Cape features strange rocks in all shapes that spark curiosity among tourists. Also not as bustling or crowded as the coastal city of Phan Thiet, Ke Ga Cape attracts tourists with its peaceful, wild beauty, featuring a blue sea and fine white sand.
Ke Ga Cape view from far away
A special feature of Ke Ga Cape is the unique rocks lying undulating towards the sea. Indigenous people have long compared these rocks to a rock garden. The name Ke Ga was born because those rocks gradually encroached into the sea, then somehow a magical hand accidentally arranged them into a shape that looked almost like a chicken head, although “Ke Ga” in the Vietnamese language means chicken testicles.
The best time to visit Ke Ga Cape is February – March, when the tide is at its lowest, revealing the entire unique cliff at the foot of the island. The sea is clear at this time, and the sun is not too harsh.
Experiential activities and interesting check-in locations at Ke Ga Cape
This place is not a familiar destination for Vietnamese tourists because Ke Ga is still quite wild and remote, but many young backpackers prefer to come here to experience the peaceful atmosphere and visit the sea. And most of them are coming here for:
Camping
Setting up a tent, sleeping near the beach, making a fire to grill food, “hunting” the sunrise, and welcoming the sunset are unique experiences you cannot miss at Ke Ga Cape.
You can bring your own tent or rent camping services at Lu Glamping – Beach Bar & Camp Ke Ga in the Golden Rock Beach tourist area. Camping equipment rental prices start at 100,000 VND/person.
Ke Ga lighthouse
When visiting Ke Ga Cape, you should not miss Ke Ga lighthouse, located no more than 500m from the shore. The lighthouse was designed by French engineer Chnavat and is the tallest and longest in Southeast Asia.
Not only is Ke Ga lighthouse important to maritime traffic, but it is also a unique tourist attraction. Tourists who want to visit the lighthouse can take a boat to Hon Ba, then climb to the lighthouse for panoramic views.
Inside the lighthouse, there are 183 spiral steel steps and dozens more leading to the top of the light. Built in 1897 and inaugurated in 1900, Ke Ga lighthouse has been recognized by the Vietnam Record Book Center as the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Vietnam.
Steps up to the top inside Ke Ga lighthouse
The “specialty” of Ke Ga Cape lighthouse is the 360-degree panoramic view. Visitors to this site can see far into the distance and admire the sun gradually sinking into the blue sea and waves.
a view from Ke Ga lighthouse
The road to the lighthouse is also very poetic, shaded by rows of ancient poplar trees and casuarina trees. Faintly along the way, there is also the scent of white frangipani flowers, mixed with the typical salty smell of the sea.
In particular, this lighthouse is lit 24/7 completely by solar energy! The people who guard the lighthouse offer basket boats or motorboats to take tourists to the lighthouse.
- Ticket price to visit the lighthouse: 10,000 VND/person.
- Round-trip canoe ticket price to the island: 50,000 VND/person.
What should you eat in Ke Ga Cape?
Seafood
When visiting Ke Ga, you cannot miss the seafood paradise that is both fresh and extremely affordable. You can visit and enjoy seafood at snail shops, restaurants, or buy seafood directly from fishing boats before sending it to the restaurant for processing.
Some popular seafood restaurants here include Trong Tam and Bien Nho, offering grilled ocean scallops with salt and chili and grilled scallops with onion fat.
Vietnamese thick noodle soup with grilled chopped fish
Vietnamese: bánh canh chả cá. This noodle soup has a distinctive flavor. The naturally sweet, clear broth is made from bones and meat of various fish species. The noodle soup has long fibers, larger than vermicelli noodles, and is opaque white in color.
When you order a portion of fish cake noodle soup, you will be served Phan Thiet fish sauce, salty and spicy, highly aromatic. Visit small markets in Phan Thiet or roadside restaurants to enjoy this dish.
Tamarind Squid
Tamarind squid is a popular snack for tourists to purchase as a gift when visiting Ke Ga, Phan Thiet. The squid is caught fresh, pre-processed, grilled, then rolled evenly, then simmered with many different flavors from spicy tamarind, non-spicy, burnt garlic,… for visitors to choose.
Some reputable places include:
- Khanh Huong Store: 137 Ton Duc Thang, Phu Thuy Ward.
- Hai Tuan Store: 35-37 Street 4, Ocean Dunes Beach City.
- Family Restaurant: 06 Dang Van Ngu, Phan Thiet Ward.
Some notes when coming to visit Ke Ga Cape
- Bring sunscreen, a jacket, a hat, an umbrella, sunglasses, and a mini fan to protect your skin.
- Bring comfortable, non-slip sports shoes or climbing shoes when visiting the rocky beach.
- Bring water and snacks when visiting the lighthouse, as this area does not permit commercial gatherings.
- Return to the hotel when it starts to get dark, as in some areas there are no streetlights, buses stop running, and taxis are scarce.
- Arrive at Ke Ga Cape before 5:00 p.m. because after this time, there are no canoes back to the mainland.
With the full experience of traveling to Ke Ga Cape above, hopefully, you have all the necessary “tips” to depart for your upcoming trip to Phan Thiet. Don’t forget to follow us for the best deals on Vietnam package tours and visa services!
