# Ke Ga Lighthouse, near Phan Thiet > Ke Ga is a French granite lighthouse built in 1897–1899 on an islet off Ke Ga cape, 35 km south of central Phan Thiet, and is called the tallest and oldest in Vietnam. The boat to the islet takes 7–10 minutes (about 40,000–100,000 VND, unofficial), and climbing the 183 steps costs another 10,000–35,000. Golden granite boulders surround it. Allow 1.5–2 hours. Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/ke-ga-lighthouse - City: [Phan Thiet](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet), Vietnam - YesGo score: 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h 30 min - Entry: boat ≈ 40,000–100,000 VND, climb ≈ 10,000–35,000 - With kids: Fine with kids - Boat to the islet: About 40,000–100,000 VND per person, 7–10 minutes - Climbing the tower: About 10,000–35,000 VND; 183 spiral steps - Hours: Daytime; no official schedule - 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 - Coordinates: 10.69596, 107.99134 - Facts checked: 08.11.2026 ## Key facts - **1897–1899** — the lighthouse was built to a French design and has shone since 1900 (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia; Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập (04.08.2026)) - **35 m** — the height of the stone tower; the light sits 65 m above the sea (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia; Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập) - **183 steps** — of steel spiral staircase lead up to the lamp (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia; Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập) - **Record** — the Vietnam Book of Records calls it the country's tallest and oldest lighthouse (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia; Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập) - **No mortar** — the granite blocks were pre-cut and fitted in order without binding (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia) - **≈ 40 km** — the light's range — 22 nautical miles; it still operates (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia; Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập) - **5 ha** — the islet, Hon Ba, with hundreds of golden granite boulders and old frangipani trees (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia) - **≈ 35 km** — by road from the Water Tower in central Phan Thiet; about 30 km from Ta Cu Mountain (source: Wikidata; OSRM 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. > **You need a boat — watch the weather** The lighthouse stands on an islet, and boats and speedboats ferry visitors across from the shore in 7–10 minutes. In storms and strong wind there's no crossing, so check the forecast first. Agree the boat price before boarding and fix a pick-up time. The rocks by the water are slippery, so wear shoes with grip. ## 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 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. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Forecast checked — no storm or strong wind - [ ] Cash in dong for the boat and the climb - [ ] Boat price and return time agreed - [ ] Shoes with grip — the rocks are slippery - [ ] Water and a hat - [ ] Ta Cu Mountain on the same trip ## Viewpoints around Phan Thiet: compare and choose Viewpoints around Phan Thiet and Mui Ne rated by YesGo. - [Po Sah Inu Cham Towers](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/po-sah-inu-towers) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · About 10,000–15,000 VND - [Mui Ne Fishing Village](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/mui-ne-fishing-village) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free - [Red Sand Dunes](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/mui-ne-red-sand-dunes) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free; sledge ≈ 50,000 VND - [Ke Ga Lighthouse](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/ke-ga-lighthouse) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · boat ≈ 40,000–100,000 VND, climb ≈ 10,000–35,000 - [White Sand Dunes](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/mui-ne-white-sand-dunes) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · entry ≈ 15,000 VND; jeep or ATV ≈ 300,000–800,000 - [Ta Cu Mountain](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/ta-cu-mountain) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Cable car about 250,000 VND ## 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 Mountain](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/ta-cu-mountain) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Cable car about 250,000 VND 2. [Ke Ga Lighthouse](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/ke-ga-lighthouse) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · boat ≈ 40,000–100,000 VND, climb ≈ 10,000–35,000 3. [Phan Thiet Water Tower](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/phan-thiet-water-tower) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · free (outside only) ## Good to know Ke Ga Lighthouse is on an islet off Ke Ga cape south of Phan Thiet. It's spelled both Kê Gà and Khe Gà — the same place. "Mũi Điện" (Electric Cape) is a different place, in Phu Yen province. ## Tips - 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](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/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. ## How we checked There'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. ## Sources - 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 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.