Vietnam
Mui Ne
The mini desert city
Mui Ne Travel Guide
Essentials
If you are short in time, maybe one day is enough to see the city. However the recommended time for a stay here is at least 2 days, to enjoy the night life that this city as to offer.
The best time to visit Mui Ne is from November to January. This is a hot zone of the country and the temperature could get to some huge values in the rainfall months.
Moving here is quite similar as the other remote Vietnam zones. Renting a motorcycle is always an option for good prices. Also, you can use Grab.
Getting to Mui Ne will depend from where you come. If you are arriving from Ho Chi Minh City we recommend the night bus or a train. From Dalat, the best option is bus. It will take almost 5 hours and costs around 5$. If you want to make some stops get a motorcycle instead of a bus. From Nha Trang you will have similar options as Dalat.
Mui Ne is a safe city to travel in. As in other places in Vietnam, scams are the most common issue that you will probably find here. Keep your personal belongings close to you, mostly at night.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Start your day with a visit to the Mui Ne Fishing Village and the Morning Market. Before lunch make a quick stop at Po Sha Inu Cham Towers. After a morning full of excitement get a local specialty for lunch, at Vietnam Home Restaurant. We recommend you try the Seven Dishes from Iguana. In the afternoon, embrace the beauty of the Fairy Stream. You will spend a good few hours here, and will get some nice pictures. For dinner you should try the signature dish of Mui Ne, the Hot Pot Feast. At night you really should visit and enjoy the party night of the Dragon Beach Bar.
Day 2:
We suggest to visit the Silky Sand Dunes in the early morning. It is a place that rarely is without tourists and in the early hours you will have a nice landscape without so many people. For lunch and afternoon we recommend you take some time to enjoy the street food and relax in the beautiful beaches that Mui Ne has to offer.
Highlights
Take an early ride to this village to get a glimpse of the local fishing life. The smell on the place is not great, but the view of all the colorful fishing boats and the sunrise are certainly worth the time spent. In the market area, you will see fish being sold to the restaurant owners, traders and so on.
On both sides of this path, the stream is surrounded by colorful limestone formations and greenery. The mix of colors makes this look a little like a fairy tail place. Make the path all the way on foot and in the end you will find a small but beautiful waterfall.
These dunes are the main attraction of Mui Ne. You can rent a bike here and explore all the areas of the place. Enjoy the sunset here, with a magnific mix of colors on the floor.
Food & Drinks
Goa Indian Restaurant |
Fast and friendly service, this restaurant serves you with good Indian cuisine.
Strawy Restaurant |
With a lovely view to the sea and good food, this restaurant is an attractive option.
Lacheln Restaurant |
Nice grilled food, good music environment and affordable prices makes this a good selection.
Modjo Bar & Restaurant |
Cheap options, most of them related to occidental cuisine make this a good choice if you want to taste this type of food.
Where to Stay
Mui Ne is a very touristic spot, with a huge option on hotels and resorts to stay. We recommend some stays we think are good options for a night in the city.Budget Accommodations
Situated in the centre of Mui Ne Village with a view to the ocean and free WiFi, it is a very good budget option.
Mid-Range Accommodations
With an indoor pool with salty water this Resort located close to the Mui Ne beach is a nice choice. Comes with included breakfast.
High-End Accommodations
Only two steps from the beach, Muine Bay Resort provides large rooms with private balconies. They also have an indoor swimming pool with a bar. The breakfast is included.