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Located just out at sea, the wind farm can be found in Bien Dong A hamlet of Vinh Trach Dong commune.

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The wind farm is home to 62 turbines, with each one standing approximately 82 metres in height with a weight over 200 tonnes.  The site is the only offshore wind farm located in Vietnam, in addition to being Southeast Asia’s first.

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Tourists enjoy visiting the path that leads to the turbines in the middle of the sea. Since first opening in 2016, the wind farm has become a popular check-in point for travelers during their visits to the southern province. 

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A ticket to gain entry to the site is priced at VND20,000 each.

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The location is the largest wind farm nationally, with the wind turbines covering an area of 500 hectares along the coastline.

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Along with the offshore wind farm itself, visitors are able to see the fish breeding cages of local fishermen when visiting the site.

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Bac Lieu’s calm beauty

Bac Lieu’s calm beauty

Travelling to Bac Lieu province, visitors cannot miss destinations such as the “wind power field” - one of the ten typical tourist spots of the province, and the system of Khmer pagodas with unique architecture. 

Ninh Thuan's wind farm proves a hit among young travelers

Ninh Thuan's wind farm proves a hit among young travelers

Located in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan, Dam Nai wind farm has become a popular check-in destination among young travelers, largely down to its picturesque scenery.