A six-hour bus ride from Ho Chi Minh is a worthwhile discovery for travelers. As the bus takes you to heart of the tourist strip in Mui Ne, so there is no need to take a cab.

Getting there and getting around… In Mui Ne, you will never have trouble finding your way around. Traffic is light, the whole place consists of one long strip along a main street, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, and friendly locals are always ready to give you direction or suggest nice places to go, eat or shop. Motobike ta xi (xe om) are everywhere and at reasonable fares (around 12,000 to 20,000 dongs, depending on distance). And if you want to be a little more adventurous, you can rent motorbikes and bicycles from resorts, tour agencies or motorbike rental services and explore the surroundings at your own pace. Depending on how long you will use the bike and the type of bike, rental can cost anywhere from 60,000 to 150,000 dong per day.

Shop for accommodation, food and souvenirs with ease… Option for accommodations are plentiful, depending on your budget. From resorts with all the amenities you expect, guest houses, to room rental from locals’ residences, you can get yourself a night’s stay for as low as $5. Do not expect to be in a room facing the sea at a very low price. Getting a nice meal for a good price is as easy. Lam Tong Family Restaurant serves fresh seafood items for pretty reasonable price. Their fried squid in satay sauce (sells at 35,000 dong of USD $2) is a must-try. Diners here can even enjoy the view of kite-surfers while dining. Moon Restaurant is another popular favorite with very attentive and polite staff. Here, you can order w whole fried red snapper fish with rice and vegetables for just 45,000 dong (US $2.60) – talk about a really good deal for a good meal! But the feast doesn’t end there. Just like everywhere else in Vietnam, their street food is not just affordable, but is actually really good. A hearty bowl of Pho Bo (Beef rice noodle) can be bought for only 15,000 dong (US $.85).

Visiting the Fishing Village… This part of Mui Ne is a welcome reprieve from seeing being amidst a sea of motorbikes in the city. The Fishing Village is found way past the beach resorts and serves as a sign that this is where the “real” Vietnamese people in Mui Ne are living. Though unlike some 15 years ago, the number of tourists are as much as the locals. Tub-shaped boats which fishermen use in the sea are very fascinating to look at. These basket-looking boats have been used for a very long time to bring produce to the shore. No two are identical but the sky blue color is pretty much the color-code for most of the boats, the entire view is picture-perfect.

Po Shanu Cham towers, another must-see in Mui Ne.. Located roughly five kilometres to the south of Mui Ne, which may take around 2 hours by motorbike, the Pho Shanu Cham Towers may not be the finest examples of Cham architecture, but is worth-taking the trip. It makes for a nice excursion out of Mui Ne with a nice view of Phan Thiet. The tower complex consists of a collection of ruins from the Cham Kingdom dating from the 13th century. There are two high towers and one smaller building with very little historical information available at the site. The three towers were restored from 1994 to 2000. It is easy to see how the structures are not so well-preserved, yet imagine its magnificence back in those days. Po Shanu Cham Towers Complex has been ranked as a national relic in August 1991. There is also an interesting view of the cemetery just opposite the Cham Towers with their candy like tombstones.

Kite-surfing, Sand Dunes, and more to see.. The Fairy stream is a small body of water winding through huge sand dunes and boulders. The place is a lovely spot that a lot of people check out but nothing here is really about fairies, just a whimsical name. At the steps leading to the shallow water, you would likely meet 2 or 3 young boys who would offer their services to be your tour guide or volunteer to safe keep your shoes while you walk around the stream. A tour guide is not really necessary here. Mui Ne is mainly known for 2 things to travelers: Kite Surfing and Sand Dunes. In fact, Mui Ne is a top kitesurfing and windsurfing destination in Southeast Asia because of the really strong winds here. With a light vest wrapped around your body and a massive kite attached to the vest by a strong cable, you just need a bit of wind to effortlessly skip back and forth along the shore on a surfboard. Pretty fun! But may not really be as easy as it sounds.

The white sand dunes, 22 miles northeast of Mui Ne, is an immense sandbox. Sledding down from the top of these dunes is a popular tourist activity. Some 15 meters ride downhill is a lot of fun for anyone who doesn’t mind having much sand stuck all over him.

The Red Dunes are closer to Mui Ne but are not as steep as the White Dunes. Coupled with the erosion of the passage of time, the red dunes resemble a miniature version of the Grand Canyon. Mui Ne visitors can also enjoy the atmosphere of the Mui Ne Village Market, which sells lots of fresh fruits and inexpensive clothing. Best time to visit is early in the morning.