Vietnam's kitesurfing capital and the nearest resort beach with real tourist infrastructure, best as a one- or two-night trip.
Mui Ne is a long strip of resort hotels and guesthouses facing a wind-swept beach east of Phan Thiet, and it is the most developed beach destination within a day's travel of Ho Chi Minh City. Steady winds from November to April make it a centre for kitesurfing and windsurfing, with schools along the road.
The red and white sand dunes, the Fairy Stream and the Po Shanu Cham towers are the usual non-beach add-ons. Limousine vans from Pham Ngu Lao take about four to five hours, which makes Mui Ne an overnight rather than a day-trip destination.
Beach sections in front of some resorts are narrow because of erosion, so check the current state of the sand before booking.
| Distance | About 220 km / 137 miles (4-5 hours by road; also by train to Phan Thiet plus a taxi) |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Limousine van or open-tour bus from Pham Ngu Lao; train to Phan Thiet Station then a 30-minute taxi |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Best season | November to April for kitesurfing and sun; the sea is rougher from June to September |
| Address | Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province |
Amenities
- Kitesurfing and windsurfing schools
- Resorts and guesthouses
- Restaurants and bars
- Sun loungers
Good to know
- Best for
- surfers, couples, sunbathers, solo
Location
Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province
10.9380, 108.2870 View on map
Highlights
- Kitesurfing and windsurfing schools along a wind-swept beach
- Red and white sand dunes nearby
- Fairy Stream and the Po Shanu Cham towers
- Strip of resorts, restaurants and bars east of Phan Thiet
Tips for visiting
- Plan one or two nights; limousine vans take four to five hours from Pham Ngu Lao.
- Check the current state of the sand before booking, as some resort sections are narrow from erosion.
- Visit November to April for steady winds if kitesurfing.
- Take the train to Phan Thiet Station and a 30-minute taxi as an alternative to the van.
- Combine the beach with the dunes and Fairy Stream rather than treating it as a beach-only trip.
When to visit
November to April for steady winds and sun; the sea is rougher from June to September.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get to Mui Ne from Ho Chi Minh City?
It is about 220 km and takes four to five hours by limousine van or open-tour bus. Visitors can also take the train to Phan Thiet and a 30-minute taxi.
When is the best time for kitesurfing at Mui Ne?
Steady winds from November to April make it Vietnam's kitesurfing centre. The sea is rougher from June to September.
Is Mui Ne a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City?
It is better as an overnight or two-night trip because of the four-to-five-hour journey each way.
What else is there to see?
The red and white sand dunes, the Fairy Stream and the Po Shanu Cham towers are the usual additions to a beach stay.