Interesting things not to be missed when traveling to Mui Ne

Only 4 hours away by train, but Mui Ne - Phan Thiet is a completely different world from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.

Below are some interesting things not to be missed when traveling to Mui Ne:

Travel by motorbike

You have to be very careful because the traffic here is quite chaotic. A piece of advice for you is to always wear a helmet if you don't want to get fined by the traffic police.

Traveling by motorbike makes you feel quite comfortable and flexible to explore many strange places, many beautiful beaches and the daily life of the people here.

Motorbike riding in Bau Trang

If you have rented a motorbike, you must take a trip to Bau Trang. You will feel excited when riding on the beautiful asphalt road through the countryside.

If you have rented a motorbike, definitely take a trip to Bau Trang.

Once you arrive at Bau Trang, you can conquer the winding sand dunes with motorbikes for rent here. The sand dunes are only about 25km from the center of Mui Ne. After hours of fun gliding on the sand, you can walk around the lotus lake to watch the sunset.

Visit Mui Ne market at dawn

Mui Ne Market at dawn gives you a true glimpse into the lives of local fishermen.

Seafood market at dawn in Mui Ne.

Every morning, fishing boats come ashore, and family members sell their catch to local merchants, restaurant owners, and street vendors. The sight of nets filled with fish, fresh seafood, and the morning trading atmosphere will surely leave a lasting impression on you.

Watching sunrise and sunset in Mui Ne

The scenery of the small fishing village becomes incredibly magical at sunrise and sunset.

Colorful fishing boats at sea.

Dozens of colorful boats add color to the blue water surface. The scenery seems to be bathed in magical shimmering light. Admiring the scenery and enjoying relaxing moments for yourself here is an experience not to be missed.

Explore the red sand dunes

A great place to catch the beautiful sunset is the red sand dunes in Mui Ne. If you don’t have time to go to Bau Trang, you can walk to the red sand dunes about 2km from the city center.

The sand dunes are considered a local natural wonder, you will feel like you are standing in the middle of the desert right next to the beach.

Fish sauce

Phan Thiet is known as the hometown of fish sauce. This famous condiment can be listed as a food with unique Asian flavor, however its smell is not very pleasant to many people.

Fermenting fish in large vats to produce delicious bottles of fish sauce.

Fish is fermented in large vats. You can watch the fish sauce production process in the factories here.

Learn kitesurfing

Mui Ne – Phan Thiet boasts windy beaches perfect for kitesurfing. Mui Ne Beach is the most famous kitesurfing destination in Asia. Several local centers offer short-term kitesurfing courses for beginners at affordable prices.

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