1. Saigon to Mui Ne Road
From Saigon to Mui Ne by motorbike will take about 4-5 hours. You will need to maintain a speed of about 60 km/h to be in time to explore. It is better to consider choosing a gear car or a clutch car to run. There are 2 Mui Ne roads for you:
- National Highway 1A: Starting from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) HCMC) – Dong Nai Bridge – Dau Giay Post Office – Long Khanh town – along National Highway 1A – Phan Thiet – drive another 212 km to Mui Ne.
- Coastal road: Through Cat Lai ferry terminal – running along National Highway 51 – to Ba Ria City – continuing through National Highway 55 – Lagi town, Binh Thuan – Mui Ke Ga – Phan Thiet city – drive another 212 km to Mui Ne.
With the coastal road will be the most beautiful Mui Ne road because you will be driving along the sea road and seeing many beautiful scenery. But it is also quite dangerous because this is a road with many container trucks, passenger cars, and dump trucks, so you need to pay attention and concentrate when driving. Above all, remember to open Google Maps for proper directions, avoid wasting time to find your way.
2. Summary of the most beautiful places to visit when coming to Mui Ne
2.1. Mui Ne fishing village
Mui Ne fishing village is a place to visit in Phan Thiet that backpackers cannot ignore. This place is imbued with the cultural identity of the people of Phan Thiet fishing village.
Mui Ne fishing village is a place with poetic scenery, a place of harmony between heaven - earth - people, especially when sunset and sun fall, which is also the time when fishermen start to come ashore with hundreds of ships anchored offshore. Along with that, the afternoon light on the sea creates a beautiful scene.
Mui Ne Fishing Village - A peaceful beauty in the middle of prosperity
2.2. Hon Straw Sea
As one of the most famous beaches in Phan Thiet, Hon Rom beach still retains its pristine features, has a magnificent beauty and does not hide the romantic part. Hon Rom is also the name of a mountain located in Long Son hamlet in Mui Ne land. The island has natural beauty, with a coastline of up to 17km, clear blue sea water and smooth waves creating a peaceful and harmonious scene with nature, earth and sky.
The wild beauty of Hon Straw beach makes many tourists excited
2.3. Gu Shi Sea and Seven Color Rock
On Mui Ne backpacking route, you will not be able to miss Co Thach beach and Seven color rock beach here.
The Ancient Stone Sea is a complex of rocks and sand with small, round, flat rocky beaches but glowing brightly and sparkling colorfully. The seven-colored stone is also a famous tourist destination that attracts many visitors, especially backpackers will not be able to ignore this place.
Co Thach Sea - The most unique beauty in Vietnam
2.4. Phan Thiet water tower is 90 years old
Phan Thiet water tower is located on the Ca Ty River, so far it is more than 90 years old and is considered the oldest building here. The tower was built by the French from 1928 to 1934 according to the urban planning policy at that time. This is also a water plant in Phan Thiet, as well as one of the historical symbols of Binh Thuan province.
An old building with 90 years old from the French colonial period
2.5. Ganh Son
Anyone who has ever been to Binh Thuan must be familiar with the name Ganh Son. Located in Chi Cong commune, Tuy Phong district, Ganh Son is a land with the beauty of a watercolor painting given by nature, making a strong impression on those who travel here. Therefore, Mui Ne trekking by motorbike must definitely visit here
Ganh Son - Water dress painting given by nature
2.6. Mui Ne flying sand dunes
Mui Ne flying sand dunes are located about 25km east of Phan Thiet city center and about 2.6km northeast of Ham Tien Ward People's Committee. Mui Ne flying sand dunes are known as a paradise of wind, sand and sunshine. With immense sand dunes, many winding roads create a shimmering beauty that captivates people.
Explore the majestic sand dunes full of sunshine and wind
3. Cheap hotels for backpackers in Mui Ne
3.1. Mid-range, good quality and comfortable hotel in Bau Trang
- Lighthouse Resort – Suoi Nuoc Quarter, Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City. Rates start at $15 per night.
- Suoi Nuoc Resort – Nguyen Co Thach, Suoi Nuoc Beach, Phan Thiet. From USD 19 per night
- Angle Sea – Corner Sea Guesthouse – 153 Che Lan Vien, Mui Ne Beach, Phan Thiet. From USD 19 per night
3.2. Luxury hotels and resorts in Bau Trang
- Van Nguyen Minihouse – 155 Che Lan Vien, Mui Ne Beach, Phan Thiet – rates from 60 USD/night
- East Sea Resort – Suoi Nuoc, Mui Ne, Spring Beach, Phan Thiet – rates from 100 USD/night
- Hoang Lan Resort – Long Son, Suoi Nuoc, Mui Ne, Hon Rom, Phan Thiet – rates from 113 USD/night
You should book a room at the center of Mui Ne or Phan Thiet City to facilitate moving to other tourist destinations such as: Golden Sand Dunes, Red Sand Dunes, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Embankment, Suoi Tien (entrance fee is 15k), Ong Dia Rock ... On the other hand, in the central area will be fully equipped and ready to meet all your needs.
4. Note when traveling Mui Ne by motorbike
- It is necessary to inspect the vehicle carefully and thoroughly before departure. In particular, it is recommended to check and maintain the brakes of the car, consider the wear of tires, engine oil, headlights, rear lights ...
- Prepare adequate road luggage, should be arranged neatly and simply as possible. Bulky objects will interfere with your movement.
- The weather in Mui Ne is usually hot, so be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses...
- Because you will travel a long distance with the hot sun when traveling by motorbike, so sneakers will be the wisest and most comfortable choice.
- Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Bau White road is considered the most beautiful road in Vietnam. Thereby, do not forget to invest in a camera to have the best photos.
Living long in busy days can be exhausting at times, so it's time to regain balance with memorable youth trips. Mui Ne road has also preserved the beautiful youth days of many young people. Migo wishes you a happy trip and lots of good memories.