Mui Ne is famous for its enormous red and white sand dunes. The 'red dunes' (doi hong) are conveniently located north of the main strip, but the 'white…
Mui Ne
Once upon a time, Mui Ne was an isolated stretch of shoreline where pioneering travellers camped on the sand. Times have changed and it's now a string of beach resorts, which have fused into one long coastal strip. These resorts are, for the most part, mercifully low-rise and set amid pretty gardens by the sea. The original fishing village is still here, but tourists outnumber locals these days. There are a handful of luxury hotels (and a smattering of cheap guesthouses) but Mui Ne is mainly a midrange resort.
Kitesurfing is a huge draw – there are several excellent schools and world-class wind conditions between late October and April. One major problem the area faces is the steady creep of coastal erosion, particularly around Km 12.
It’s almost impossible to get lost in Mui Ne, as everything is spread out along a 10km stretch of highway.
Explore Mui Ne
- Sand Dunes
Mui Ne is famous for its enormous red and white sand dunes. The 'red dunes' (doi hong) are conveniently located north of the main strip, but the 'white…
- FFishing Village Museum
This new attraction is dedicated to the fishing industry in the Mui Ne and Phan Thiet region, and has 14 interactive exhibits depicting its 300-year…
- Po Shanu Cham Towers
Around 6km west of Mui Ne, these Cham towers occupy a hillside with sweeping views of nearby Phan Thiet and a cemetery filled with candy-like tombstones…
- FFairy Spring
This stream flows through a patch of dunes and past some interesting sand and rock formations. It’s a pleasant walk wading from the sea up the creek to…
- MMarket
Mui Ne's main market is a traditional nontouristy affair where locals shop for food and essentials.
- HHoi Tinh Pagoda
This Buddhist pagoda is above the road on the eastern end of the Mui Ne strip.
- PPhuoc Thien Pagoda
Phuoc Thien pagoda is centrally located in Mui Ne.
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Mui Ne.
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Sand Dunes
Mui Ne is famous for its enormous red and white sand dunes. The 'red dunes' (doi hong) are conveniently located north of the main strip, but the 'white…
See
Fishing Village Museum
This new attraction is dedicated to the fishing industry in the Mui Ne and Phan Thiet region, and has 14 interactive exhibits depicting its 300-year…
See
Po Shanu Cham Towers
Around 6km west of Mui Ne, these Cham towers occupy a hillside with sweeping views of nearby Phan Thiet and a cemetery filled with candy-like tombstones…
See
Fairy Spring
This stream flows through a patch of dunes and past some interesting sand and rock formations. It’s a pleasant walk wading from the sea up the creek to…
See
Market
Mui Ne's main market is a traditional nontouristy affair where locals shop for food and essentials.
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