Mui Ne
Mũi Né is a seaside fishing village in the central-south Vietnamese province of Bnh Thuan. The town, with approximately 25,000 inhabitants, is an administrative district within Phan Thiet. Spanning about 50 kilometers of coastline from Mui Ne to the other wards of Phan Thiet and taking shape into resort area since the end of the year 1995 when many people came here to see sun eclipse that occurred on October 24th that time.
From Phan Thiet city center to Mui Ne, where there are over hundred beach resorts, restaurants, bars, shops and cafes…tourism has bloomed.
These include Ganh Beach and Suoi Nuoc Beach as well as many holiday establishments. But most tourists are familiar with Rang Beach (or “Mui Ne Beach” as it is often called by Westerners) located in Ham Tien ward westwards from Mui Ne.
The tourist season lasts throughout December-April. The average temperature is 27 degrees Celsius, and remains hot and dry for most parts of the year.
One unique feature that marks Mui Ne out among all other places are its sand dunes: they are white dunes containing not only lakes but also marshy areas amidst them
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Mui Ne Travel Guide
Best Time To Visit Mui Ne
The best months for Phan Thiet and Mui Ne are November through March. This is usually when the skies are clear and the winds are high, leading to perfect temperatures and wave conditions. Unlike other beaches, Mui Ne has no rocks in its waters thus making it great for swimming, kayaking, surfing or kiting.
Numerous food carts and local restaurants with cheap prices sell traditional Vietnamese food and fresh sea food along the beach at this time.
In Phan Thiet and Mui Ne, April to October marks the rainy season. During this period, the mean humidity of the resort towns is 79%. In terms of rainfall, afternoon thundershowers prevail throughout this time where they last for approximately one hour. September is a month of common flash floods and erosion in both cities.
How To Travel To Mui Ne
There is near airport in Ho Chi Minh City, which is about 200 kilometers away. From there, you can take shuttle buses to Mui Ne or a taxi. You can request the bus driver to drop you off right at your hotel; considering that the main street where most hotels are concentrated stretches over 10 kilometers long, this would be great.
Most international tourists go to Ham Tien and Mui Ne via “open tour” buses operating between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang. In general most of the buses left Ho Chi Minh city from 07:30 and 09:00 (Sinh Café’s air-conditioned bus leaves at 07:30) and will arrive in Ham Tien and Mui Ne around 13:00.
Backwards from this, buses leave Mui Ne and Ham Tien at either 14:00 or 02:00 and reach Ho Chi Minh City after five hours approximately. Joe’s café is an ideal place to catch the night bus as it remains open all night long waiting for any late arriving buses.
How To Travel Around Mui Ne
Motorcycle taxis are everywhere, anytime you get out of your hotel or walk along the street these drivers would pester you. By bargaining, one can save a lot of money on motorbike rides in the tourist area. It is very hard for Western tourists to get fair prices (10-15 thousand dong will more than suffice for a ride from point A to point B through the main strip). There isn’t a shortage of taxis either; they charge slightly more than in Ho Chi Minh City but still have reasonable prices(starting at 20.000 dong).
Some hotels and travel companies rent motorcycles and bicycles. This part of Vietnam has little traffic so bikes are great to explore it by. Motorcycles cost between 60 and 150 thousand Vietnamese dongs per day, depending on what time is it, how many hours are needed and age/type of bike (automatics may reach 230 thousand dongs).
Attractions & Things To See
Phan Thiet and Mui Ne beach main activities are geological wonders, old fishing villages, beautiful beaches and green hills. Also notable are some of the oldest buildings that were built during the 9th century. That is why you will have enough things to do and places to visit in Binh Thuan province capital city during your stay there as well as a nearby beach resort.
Yet Phan Thiet and Mui Ne remain comparatively unaffected by this urbanisation even though they are two of Vietnam’s most populous coastal cities. The most famous sites include Red Sand Dunes and White Sand Dunes which are ideal for a day on ATVs or sliding down the slopes on broken sledges. However, Phan Thiet and Mui Ne have much more than majestic desert plains so we made an inventory of the city’s most visited sites.
Activities & Things to do
The beach is dotted with numerous schools where one can learn how to kite surf and that have men on the beach ready to help you fly the kite. $1 USD per day, this is a customary tip for the beaches guys. You can keep your equipment at one of the kitesurfing schools if you have your own gear and do not want to drag it back and forth between your hotel for just $20 per week or $60 per month, including access to compressors and showers.
Beginners who can already self train without a coach should stay clear from Sunshine Beach Hotel/Sankara/Wax since there are too many people doing kite surfing and swimming, which may result in accidents if you don’t know how to control the kite completely.
These are called “wave spot” spots where there is Malibu beach.
Beaches in Mui Ne
Speaking of white sand beaches, Mui Ne is the epitome. A traveler can find everything needed in a beach resort including water sports, drinks with friends, reading under palm tree shade and romantic walks along a long not too crowded beach. On the main strip of Mui Ne there is a highly developed beach zone with many bars and resorts, as well as kitesurfing schools; this part of beach is located on the road running through the resort areas. This beach section tends to be overcrowded especially during November through April which is known for its strong winds. There are some people who kitesurf in waves or teach others how this sport works on that same sandy coastline. The cost per hour for training starting from $50 includes equipment, insurance and an instructor if you decide to take it up for a trial round. In case you do not stay in one of these hotels, you could rent out sunbeds at very affordable prices while eating at their cheap restaurants.
Food & Restaurants in Mui Ne
- Chillout Cafe, 155 Nguyen Dinh Chieu. 5pm-late. Chillout cafe – cozy and charming setting for businesses and couples. Plush couches, games, and excellent music. Amazing and already legendary Exotic frozen cocktails and the finest water pipe (shisha) in town. Also, don’t forget to sample pastas and burritos. Popularest dish.
- Deja Vu, Vietnam, 21 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet. 11.00-24.00. The Deja Vu experience includes daily live music, a small shisha area on the roof, a charming garden with summer homes, and a playground for children. Inside the restaurant are also shown the works of co-owner Tuna, who was educated in the Soviet Union. Vietnamese, European, seafood, and unique meals are served. Every Wednesday, Deja Vu hosts various events, such as a Kung Fu demonstration and a Vietnamese culture night.
Shopping in Mui Ne
The Ham Tien strip is full of numerous small, nameless businesses all trading almost the same knick-knacks and souvenirs. Foodstuffs like Oreos, cakes, cookies and ice-cream are available; there are also alcoholic beverages, clothes and many other items connected with tourism. But you should bring everything else apart from basics. There are a few pharmacies but you must also pack your basic first aid kit.
Common souvenirs on sale include snake whiskey, wooden bowls lacquered on the inside, pearl necklaces and wooden statues. Prices for souvenirs in Ham Tien are over five times as high as those charged in Ho Chi Minh City. In HCMC itself the very same little wooden bowl costs $3 USD while in the town of Ham Tien it goes for $14 USD.
Moreover some travel agencies along this road serve as bookshops selling second-hand books. Most have a couple of shelves of English books besides a few German or French titles.
Nightlife in Mui Ne
Over the last two years, the ‘bar scene’ has been transformed significantly. Wax and Fun Key, the two oldest businesses, shut down in 2016. Pogo and Joe’s continue to be excellent places to spend your evening hours with, though Line Up Bar is what DJ Station now calls itself. In fact Dragon Beach is its biggest addition.
Jibe’s Beach Club – Suoi Nuoc is found on a private beach at Full Moon Village Phan Thiet and offers nightly rooftop parties and barbecue buffets. This bi-level venue overlooking the East Sea possesses traditional Vietnamese architecture, comfy cushioned seats as well as airy balcony. At five pm begins happy hour where one can get the usual collection of beers, drinks or wines. If weather permits windsurfing, paddleboard, sailing and kitesurfing lessons can also be taken at Jibe’s Beach Club.
