1. Saigon to Mui Ne route
From Saigon to Mui Ne by motorbike will take about 4-5 hours. You will need to maintain a travel speed of about 60 km/h in time to explore. It is better to consider choosing a gear car or a taper car to run. There are 2 Mui Ne backpacking routes for you, which are:
- The route of National Highway 1A: Starting from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Ho Chi Minh City) – Dong Nai Bridge – Dau Giay Post Office – Long Khanh town – along National Highway 1A – Phan Thiet – drive another 212 km to Mui Ne.
- Coastal route: Via Cat Lai ferry terminal – run along National Highway 51 – to Ba Ria City – continue through National Highway 55 – Lagi town, Binh Thuan – Ke Ga Cape – Phan Thiet City – drive another 212 km to Mui Ne.
With the coastal route, it will be the most beautiful Mui Ne hiking route, because you will be able to drive along the sea road and see many beautiful scenery. But it is also quite dangerous because this is a road with many container trucks, buses, and dump trucks in circulation, so you need to pay attention and concentrate when driving. Above all, remember to open Google Maps for the right directions, avoid wasting time looking for directions.
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 at the moment of sunset, the sun goes down, it is also the time when fishermen start to go ashore with hundreds of boats anchored offshore. Along with that, the evening light on the sea surface creates a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
Photo: @trinhhoaitri
2.2. Hon Rom Beach
As one of the most famous beaches in Phan Thiet, Hon Rom beach still retains its wild features, has a magnificent beauty and is not romantic. 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 long, clear blue sea water and gentle waves creating a peaceful and harmonious scene with nature, heaven and earth.
Photo: Huu Thanh
2.3. Ancient Stone Sea and Seven-colored Rock Beach
On the Mui Ne hiking route, you will not be able to miss Co Thach beach and Seven Colors Rock here.
Co Thach Sea is a complex of rocks and sand with small, round, flat rocks but glowing and sparkling colorfully. Seven-colored stone is also a famous tourist destination that attracts many visitors, especially backpackers who will not know about this place.
Photo: Chudu24
2.4. 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 a beauty like a watercolor painting given by nature, making a strong impression on those who travel here. Therefore, backpacking in Mui Ne by motorbike is definitely a must visit here
Photo: Gody
2.5. Mui Ne flying sand dunes
Mui Ne flying sand dunes are located about 25km east of Phan Thiet city center and about 2.6 km northeast of the People's Committee of Ham Tien ward. With vast sand dunes, many winding roads create a shimmering beauty that captivates people's hearts.
Photo: Mytour
3. Cheap hotels for backpackers in Mui Ne
3.1. Mid-range, good quality and comfortable hotels in Bau Trang
- Hai Dang Resort – Suoi Nuoc Quarter, Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City. Prices start from 15 USD/night.
- Suoi Nuoc Resort – Nguyen Co Thach, Suoi Nuoc Beach, Phan Thiet. Rates from 19 USD/night
- Angle Sea – Corner of the Sea Guesthouse – 153 Che Lan Vien, Mui Ne Beach, Phan Thiet. Rates from 19 USD/night
3.2. Luxury hotels and resorts in Bau Trang
- Van Nguyen Minihouse – 155 Che Lan Vien, Mui Ne Beach, Phan Thiet – price from 60 USD/night
- Bien Dong – East Sea Resort – Suoi Nuoc, Mui Ne, Suoi Nuoc Beach, Phan Thiet – price from 100 USD/night
- Hoang Lan Resort – Long Son, Suoi Nuoc, Mui Ne, Hon Rom, Phan Thiet – price from 113 USD/night
You should book a room in 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 ticket is 15k), Ong Di Rock... On the other hand, in the central area will be fully equipped and ready to meet all your needs.
Photo: Cocobeach
4. Notes when traveling Mui Ne by motorbike
- It is necessary to check the vehicle carefully and thoroughly before departure. In particular, it is recommended to check and maintain the brakes, consider the wear of tires, engine oil, headlights, rear lights...
- Prepare your luggage for the road, so arrange it as neatly and simply as possible. Bulky objects will hinder your movement.
- The weather in Mui Ne is usually hot, so remember to bring a hat and sunscreen, sunscreen, sunglasses...
- Because you will be traveling a long distance with the hot sun when traveling by motorcycle, sneakers will be the wisest and most comfortable choice.
- The Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Bau Trang backpacking route is considered the most beautiful road in Vietnam. Thereby, don't forget to invest in a camera to get the best photos.
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