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Built in 1897 by a French architect, the lighthouse lies 32 km (20 miles) south of Phan Thiet, a scenic drive along arid, windswept coast. Boats to the rocky islet 300 meters offshore cost 60,000d per person. The lighthouse interior is not open to the public, but DIY camping is allowed. As is the case with much of this region, trash is an issue.
Built by the French during colonial times to guide ships into the Saigon port, the still-operational 59-foot-high lighthouse sits at the top of Small Mountain, at the end of a steep and winding road, still protected by four old French cannons. If you take a taxi to the lighthouse, ask the driver to wait for you because there are not going to be any passing taxis to hail and it's a very long walk back down the mountain. The views on the way up are sensational, and there are a few cafés along the way for refreshment.
