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Ke Ga Lighthouse, near Phan Thiet

The stone Ke Ga lighthouse rising behind orange granite boulders on Ke Ga cape, visitors on the rocks
Photo: Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
boat ≈ 40,000–100,000 VND, climb ≈ 10,000–35,000
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Hours
Daytime; no official schedule
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h 30 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Boat to the islet
About 40,000–100,000 VND per person, 7–10 minutes
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Climbing the tower
About 10,000–35,000 VND; 183 spiral steps
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Where
Ke Ga cape, Tan Thanh — ≈ 35 km south of central Phan Thiet
Weather
Boats don't run in storms or strong wind — check the forecast
Payment
Cash in VND to the boatman and at the desk
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Coordinates
10.69596, 107.99134YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

1897–1899the lighthouse was built to a French design and has shone since 1900
2 sourcesVietnamese WikipediaDoanh nghiệp Hội nhập (04.08.2026)
35 mthe height of the stone tower; the light sits 65 m above the sea
2 sourcesVietnamese WikipediaDoanh nghiệp Hội nhập
183 stepsof steel spiral staircase lead up to the lamp
2 sourcesVietnamese WikipediaDoanh nghiệp Hội nhập
Recordthe Vietnam Book of Records calls it the country's tallest and oldest lighthouse
2 sourcesVietnamese WikipediaDoanh nghiệp Hội nhập
No mortarthe granite blocks were pre-cut and fitted in order without binding
SourceVietnamese Wikipedia
≈ 40 kmthe light's range — 22 nautical miles; it still operates
2 sourcesVietnamese WikipediaDoanh nghiệp Hội nhập
5 hathe islet, Hon Ba, with hundreds of golden granite boulders and old frangipani trees
SourceVietnamese Wikipedia
≈ 35 kmby road from the Water Tower in central Phan Thiet; about 30 km from Ta Cu Mountain
2 sourcesWikidataOSRM route

Boat price, tower climb and hours

There's no official website or price list. According to guides, the boat to the islet costs about 40,000–100,000 VND per person return, and climbing the lighthouse 10,000–35,000 VND. Prices vary, so check on the spot and agree them in advance — especially the time of your return boat.

There are no official opening hours; people visit in the daytime while the boats are running. Pay in cash in dong.

What is Ke Ga Lighthouse?

Ke Ga (Hải đăng Kê Gà, also Khe Gà) is a lighthouse on an islet off Ke Ga cape, 35 km south of Phan Thiet. The French built it in 1897–1899 to a French architect's design, and since 1900 it has guided ships along a dangerous stretch of coast between Phan Rang and Vung Tau. The Vietnam Book of Records calls it the tallest and oldest lighthouse in the country.

The stone tower is 35 m tall, with the light 65 m above the sea and visible for about 40 km. The granite blocks were cut in advance and fitted in order without mortar. Inside, 183 steps of steel spiral staircase lead to the lamp. The islet itself, Hon Ba, is about 5 ha of golden granite boulders and old frangipani trees planted in French times.

What to see

  • The lighthouse — a 19th-century granite tower; climb the spiral staircase to the lamp.
  • The view from the top over the coast, the cape, islands and open sea.
  • Golden granite boulders around the lighthouse — the islet's main photo spot.
  • The frangipani avenue at the foot of the tower.
  • The stone slab dated 1899 by the tower door.
  • Beaches and fishermen on the shore by the cape — swim and have a seafood breakfast.

How to get to Ke Ga Lighthouse

Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.

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More tips

  1. From the Water Tower in central Phan Thiet it's about 35 km south — 40–50 minutes by Grab or taxi on coastal road ĐT719. Search for "Hải đăng Kê Gà".
  2. From Mui Ne it's about 50 km via Phan Thiet — around an hour by car.
  3. From Ta Cu Mountain it's about 30 km, 40 minutes — the two are often combined on one trip south.
  4. On the shore by the cape there's a landing for boats to the islet; agree the price and return time.
  5. On the islet, a path winds between the boulders to the lighthouse — about 10 minutes on foot.

How long do you need, and when to go?

With the crossing, allow 1.5–2 hours; half a day with a swim and lunch on the shore. Mornings are best — calmer sea, soft light on the golden granite and a cooler climb.

Guides recommend February to July and September to January, avoiding stormy days. In bad weather the boats may not run, so check the forecast and ask the boatmen on the shore.

Is Ke Ga Lighthouse worth visiting?

Yes, if you're heading south of Phan Thiet — say, to Ta Cu Mountain: a short boat ride, an old French lighthouse and golden boulders by the sea make an unusual, photogenic stop.

The YesGo take: it's a long drive from Mui Ne, about an hour each way, and boat prices aren't fixed, so haggle. On a windy day the trip may be called off. If you only have a couple of days in Mui Ne, the dunes and fishing village nearby are a better choice.

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Po Sah Inu Cham Towers3345 minAbout 10,000–15,000 VND31.6 km
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South of Phan Thiet in a day

Ta Cu Mountain and the reclining Buddha in the morning, Ke Ga lighthouse on its islet in the afternoon, then central Phan Thiet and the Water Tower towards evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Ta Cu Mountain3 h · Cable car about 250,000 VND
  2. 292 min walk from the previous stopKe Ga Lighthouseyou are here1 h 30 min · boat ≈ 40,000–100,000 VND, climb ≈ 10,000–35,000
  3. 494 min walk from the previous stopPhan Thiet Water Tower20 min · free (outside only)

3 places · about 17 h 56 min with walks · 786 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • The best shot is from the golden boulders by the water, looking up at the tower.
  • Climb in the morning — the tower gets stuffy by midday.
  • Photograph the 1899 slab by the door.
  • Agree an exact pick-up time with your boatman.
  • Combine the trip with Ta Cu Mountain, 40 minutes away.

Questions

How do I get to Ke Ga Lighthouse?

It's about 35 km south of central Phan Thiet — 40–50 minutes by car — then a 7–10 minute boat ride to the islet.

How much is the boat to Ke Ga Lighthouse?

Unofficially about 40,000–100,000 VND per person return. Agree the price before boarding.

Can you climb Ke Ga Lighthouse?

Yes, up 183 spiral steps; the climb costs about 10,000–35,000 VND (unofficial).

When was Ke Ga Lighthouse built?

In 1897–1899 by the French; it has operated since 1900.

How tall is Ke Ga Lighthouse?

The tower is 35 m, with the light 65 m above the sea.

How long do you need at Ke Ga?

1.5–2 hours with the crossing; half a day with a swim and lunch on the shore.

Do the boats run in bad weather?

Not in storms or strong wind — check the forecast before you go.

Is Ke Ga Lighthouse worth visiting?

Yes, combined with Ta Cu Mountain — for the old lighthouse and the granite boulders. It's a long drive from Mui Ne.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Vietnamese Wikipedia — Hải đăng Kê Gà: name, islet, construction dates, height, steps, mortar-free masonry, light range, record
  • Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập (04.08.2026) — construction dates, height, 183 steps, record, best months, boat crossing
  • MoMo, MIA.vn, MyTour — boat and climb prices, crossing time (unofficial)
  • Wikidata Q1496675 — coordinates; OSRM route — distances from Phan Thiet, Mui Ne and Ta Cu
  • YesGo general facts for Vietnam — cash and Grab
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 08.11.2026 ·
How we checkedThere's no official website or price list, so boat (40,000–100,000 VND) and climb (10,000–35,000 VND) prices and hours are marked unofficial — they come from undated MoMo, MIA.vn and MyTour listings. Construction dates: Wikipedia gives February 1897 to late 1898 with operation from 1900; Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập 1897–1899/1900; we use 1897–1899 and 1900. Tower dimensions, steps, masonry and light range are from Wikipedia. Sources give 20–30 km from Phan Thiet; an OSRM route from the Water Tower is about 35 km. Walking across to the islet at low tide isn't described in 2025–2026 sources, so we don't suggest it. In line with YesGo policy, construction accidents aren't mentioned.

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