Phan Thiet is a city located in the Binh Thuan province of Vietnam. It is the capital of the province and is situated on the coast of the South China Sea. Phan Thiet has a population of around 410,000 people and is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches, sand dunes, and year-round warm weather. The city is known for its fishing industry, producing and exporting seafood products such as fish sauce and shrimp paste. Tourists can visit attractions like the Phan Thiet Water Tower, Van Thuy Tu Temple, and the Red Sand Dunes. Phan Thiet is also renowned for its annual international sailing competition and kite surfing events.