1. Relax on the beaches

The best thing to do in Mui Ne is enjoy the beaches. It is the main reason for going here for most travelers. Mui Ne’s has 15 kilometers of sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees, a fishing village, an array of restaurants and shops, as well as luxury resorts.

Because of the length of the beach and how extensive the town is, you don’t have to worry that the whole beach is overcrowded with tourists. During the day you can swim, read a book or sunbathe and in the evening you can dine or drink a cocktail while you watch the sun go down.

2. Visit the sand dunes

The sand dunes in Mui ne are the biggest attraction here after the beaches.
You have the impressive red and white sand dunes that are compared to the Sahara of Vietnam. This is because the dunes are so big that when you are in the middle of them it feels like you are in a desert.

Besides the fact that the dunes are nice for a desert-like photo, there are also a lot of activities that you can do here. In the red dunes, near Mui Ne, you can slide down the dunes with a sled. Locals, especially children, walk around here to rent their sleighs to you. You can ride a jeep or quad in the white sand dunes.

3. Wind or kite surfing

The constant strong wind is ideal for kite surfing, windsurfing and other water sports. There are lessons in one of the surf schools scattered around the beach at extremely competitive prices.

4. Fairy Stream

The Fairy Stream is a popular stop for the Mui Ne jeep tours. It is a stream that runs through the red-orange dunes. The landscape is therefore also compared to a kind of miniature of the Grand Canyon. The stream is ankle deep so you can walk through it without any problem.

5. Mui Ne fishing harbor

In Mui Ne harbor you can see the fishermen coming back with their catches and you can observe the real local life in Mui Ne. The hundreds of colorful fishing boats that lie in the harbor are a beautiful sight.

6. The local fish market

The chaotic morning market offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of local fishermen. Every morning they bring their catch to the coast. Expect fishing nets full of seafood, buckets full of fish and strewn with shells everywhere.

7. Visit the Cham tower

Like many other towers of the Cham culture in Vietnam, the Po Shanu Cham Towers can also be found on top of a hill. They are from the time of the Champa empire, just like the temple complex of My Son, near Hoi An. They are located next to the city of Phan Thiet and on top of the hill you have a beautiful view of the area.

8. Ke Ga lighthouse

South of Mui Ne along the coast is an area that is best known for a beautiful beach with an island with an old lighthouse on the other side. The tower was built in 1897 and came into use in 1900, making it the oldest lighthouse in southeast Asia.

You can take a boat from the harbor to the island, but you are no longer allowed in the lighthouse. In addition, you can enjoy the beach here and the trip along the coast to Ke Ga is already worth it.

9. Ta Cu mountain and the reclining Buddha

Ta Cu Mountain consists of a vast area of lush jungle, rare flora and fauna, limestone caves and beautiful Buddhist structures, the highlight of which is the reclining Buddha. It is about 1 hour’s drive from Mui Ne. It is a nice day trip that you can combine with driving a loop via Ke Ga.

You can choose to climb the mountain or go up with a cable car. If you choose the former you walk through the woods and you will encounter a number of small temples on the way.

10. Sunrise and sunset

Sunsets and sunrises in Mui Ne are among the best in Vietnam. Choose to sit on the beach, from the fishing village or on the white or red sand dunes for incredible skies.