Lost in the wild stone park in Khanh Hoa

Ninh Thuan Stone Park (also known as Ninh Thuan Stone Beach), located in Nui Chua National Park (Thai An village, Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district), about 30km east of Phan Rang - Thap Cham center. Photo: NVCC

Ninh Thuan Stone Park (also known as Ninh Thuan Stone Beach), located in Nui Chua National Park, Ninh Chu ward, Khanh Hoa province. Photo: NVCC

The park is a space where large and small naturally formed rocks are concentrated. After millions of years of weathering, the large and small rocks are stacked alternately to create interesting shapes such as elephants, cobras, teapots, chairs... Photo: NVCC

As a tour guide and freelance photographer, Mr. Nguyen Minh Hien (37 years old, Khanh Hoa) has experience leading many tourist groups to the stone park to visit and take photos. Photo: NVCC

“The first time I came to Ninh Thuan Stone Park was in 2021, thanks to the introduction of friends in Vinh Hy. After that, I came here more often for work reasons. It can be said that this is one of the most favorite tourist destinations when coming to Ninh Thuan,” said Mr. Hien. Photo: NVCC

From the first time he visited the Stone Park, Mr. Hien was overwhelmed by the wild, majestic, and impressive beauty:

From the first time he came to the Stone Park, Mr. Hien was overwhelmed by the wild, majestic, and impressive beauty: "Perhaps you have to come here to admire and feel all this beauty. From large rocks to small rocks, all have unique shapes. Behind is the surrounding undulating mountain, in front is the immense, endless blue sea." Photo: NVCC

Mr. Hien revealed that the most special thing here is the precariously placed rock cliff, jutting out into the sea. Not only does it create unique and adventurous photos for visitors, it is also a

The most special coordinate here is the precariously placed rock outcrop, jutting out into the sea. This is also a “legendary” check-in point at Ninh Thuan Stone Park. If you come here at sunset or sunrise, you will enjoy a beautiful landscape painting, when the sunlight highlights the orange-yellow color of the rocks, shining down on the sparkling blue sea. Photo: NVCC

The male tour guide said that if traveling by car, tourists will have to walk a distance of 500m. Therefore, the most convenient way is to rent a motorbike or use a motorbike taxi service at a price of 50,000 VND/person/round trip. Photo: NVCC

Entrance fee to Ninh Thuan Stone Park is 40,000 VND/person. For tourists who want to trek through the forest, they should hire a tour guide to avoid getting lost or having unexpected incidents. Photo: NVCC

Although the terrain is not too difficult to move, visitors should still prepare good climbing shoes, food, water, long-sleeved shirts or umbrellas to protect from the sun. Because starting from 8am, the Stone Park will start to be sunny and hot. The best time to explore this place is early in the morning or after 3pm.

Although the terrain is not too difficult to move, visitors should still prepare good climbing shoes, food, drinks, long-sleeved shirts or umbrellas to protect from the sun. Because starting from 8am, the Stone Park will start to be sunny and hot. Photo: NVCC

The best time to explore this place is early morning or after 3pm.

Mr. Hien suggests that tourists can visit Ninh Thuan Stone Park in late spring and early summer because at this time Ninh Thuan has little wind, dry weather, favorable for sightseeing. From late September to the end of January, there will be strong winds, which can be dangerous when taking photos. Photo: NVCC

Tourists can visit Ninh Thuan Stone Park in late spring and early summer because the local weather is less windy and dry, favorable for sightseeing. From late September to the end of January, there will be strong winds, which can be dangerous when taking photos. Photo: NVCC

“Ninh Thuan Stone Park has a unique ecosystem, beautiful scenery and countless impressive check-in corners, suitable for those who love trekking, exploring and being close to nature. This is an ideal place to visit if you are planning to travel in the Phan Rang and Vinh Hy areas,” said Mr. Hien. Photo: NVCC