Mui Ne Sand Dunes are also known as flying sand dunes because their shape changes by the hour and the day. The word “flying” can convey the vastness, the beautiful, unique scenery of the sand, and the wind blowing through the area. Sand in Mui Ne is often formed and moved by strong sea winds. When the wind blows, the sand is carried away, creating a smooth effect like flying. As one of the top destinations in Vietnam, Phan Thiet attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists each year. Visiting Phan Thiet without the Mui Ne Sand Dunes is a missed opportunity. Let’s join us in pocketing the Mui Ne Sand Dunes travel guide from A-Z to “explore” this attractive place!
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Where is Mui Ne Sand Dunes located?
Mui Ne Sand Dunes are also known by several familiar names, including Pink Sand Dunes, Golden Sand Dunes, and Bay (flying) Sand Dunes. This attractive Mui Ne tourist destination is located 25km from Phan Thiet center, a popular entertainment and check-in spot in the “tropical paradise” of Phan Thiet, a destination many tourists visit to relax.
The Mui Ne Sand Dunes do not have a single shape because wind-driven layers fly in many directions. From there, it produces regular changes daily and monthly. This change has created a variety of unique shapes in the Mui Ne Sand Dunes, attracting many tourists to visit and explore.
What is the best time to explore Mui Ne Sand Dunes?
Mui Ne Sand Dunes are not too affected by the Northeast monsoon, so the climate is relatively hot and dry. In return, this area experiences few storms, making it well-suited for tourism. Therefore, you can visit the hot hit location in Phan Thiet at any time of the year. However, remember the following rules to make your trip more complete.
April-May is the time when Mui Ne Sand Dunes are at their peak heat. Therefore, if you travel during this time, remember to prepare sunscreen and hats to protect your skin and maintain your health!
The period from April to August is considered the best time to visit the Mui Ne Sand Dunes. At this time, the sky is clear and cloudless, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as sand skiing, off-road driving, and hot air balloon flights.
From September to December, Mui Ne often rains, so taking photos and having fun at Mui Ne Sand Dunes will be more or less affected. It would be an amazing time help you witness the beautiful red and yellow colors mixed with a little white.
How to get to Mui Ne Sand Dunes?
Visitors can travel to the Mui Ne sand dunes by motorbike for backpackers, or book a Jeep tour with pickup at the resort or hotel. In addition, for convenience, visitors can travel by taxi from Phan Thiet or Mui Ne.
Futa – one of the famous bus companies to Mui Ne
In case you depart from Ho Chi Minh City, you can book a bus ticket to Mui Ne with Futa, Cao Lam, Lien Hung, or any bus company located in Eastern Bus Station (old one) or Eastern Bus Station (new one). Fares start at 200.000VND for a soft-seat bus with air conditioning from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet or Mui Ne. Then, you can continue to choose a taxi or a motorbike taxi to travel to Mui Ne Sand Dunes. This process will take more than 1 hour.
Another option is to book a private car with a driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne, which is well-suited for family or friends traveling to explore the Mui Ne sand dunes. It takes approximately 4 hours to drive, and you can admire the natural beauty along the way.
Sample of a private 7-seater car to Mui Ne
Typical attractions at Mui Ne sand dunes
Golden Sand Dunes
Golden Sand Dunes are also known as Forest Sand Dunes or Lien Huong Sand Dunes because of the bright yellow sand strips that cover a corner of the sky, which have inspired many artistic masterpieces by photographers. From the Golden Sand Dunes, you can enjoy a beautiful landscape of the sea and Mui Ne town every sunset.
Sunset over the golden sand dunes is like a magnificent, romantic scene. This is also a source of inspiration for many famous artists and a virtual check-in point for tourists to immerse themselves in the wonderful sunset. Tourists often visit the Golden Sand Dunes to participate in adventurous activities, such as sand skiing and sand cycling.
Pink sand dunes
Pink sand dunes – also known as red sand dunes, this place is covered with a light pink color of sand. The sand dunes here are high and winding.
When you come here, you will experience a melodious, peaceful scene. This attracts many tourists, especially young people and couples who love each other and enjoy immersing themselves in the romantic, sparkling sunset scenery.
Bau Trang sand dunes
Bau Trang (white sand dunes), also known as Bau Sen sand dunes because of the growing number of lotuses here (Vietnamese: Sen means lotus), are considered the heart of the Mui Ne sand dunes. With a long, wide white-sand beach, clear blue seawater, and gentle waves, it is also notable for its large lake area with many lotuses. This is an ideal location for relaxing and sunbathing.
The Bau Trang attracts tourists for its natural beauty. The lotus flowers in the middle of the lake look like a green oasis in the heart of the dry, windy desert. The route to Bau Trang is also a popular spot for tourists to take photos and is where many famous artists film music videos.
Things to do when traveling to Mui Ne Sand Dunes?
Mui Ne Sand Dunes are a beautiful natural sight, with white sand forming perfect lines that paint a scene full of color and vitality. Coming to these attractive sand dunes, you will have exciting and wonderful experiences.
Terrain racing
This game is suitable for active young people who love the thrill of adventure and want to satisfy their passion for speed.
Races include off-road racing on sand, grasslands, or through coastal forests. Car rental service from only 200,000 VND/hour. Customers who rent a car will receive dedicated instructions. However, when participating in this activity, follow safety rules and regulations to protect yourself and others.
Sandboarding game
Sandboarding in Mui Ne is also known as sandboarding. This game attracts many tourists. Sand skiing in Mui Ne often takes place on high vertical sand dunes right on the beach, with beautiful, attractive wave shapes.
This game requires no special skills and is suitable for all ages. You can rent a skateboard for 50,000 VND/turn and conquer the highest sand peaks. You have complete peace of mind, as the tour guide team will teach you to control your skateboard and ensure your safety throughout the game.
Explore Suoi Tien
Mui Ne sand dunes area is also famous for the poetic and magical Suoi Tien (Fairy stream). Suoi Tien is formed from water flowing over high mountains and passing through waterfalls, rocks, and meadows, creating a beautiful system of streams and lakes. The clear stream flowing through the red strip of land is illuminated by sunlight, creating a distinctive scene.
To explore Suoi Tien, you can walk along the stream, watch small waterfalls, and bathe in cool and transparent lakes. In addition, visitors can enjoy snacks and fruit sold right next to the stream. Currently, Suoi Tien tourist ticket prices are for people. Adult tickets are 15,000 VND/person, and children’s tickets are 6,000 VND/person.
Jeep to visit scenic spots
In Mui Ne, tourists can rent jeeps to visit and explore attractions, and live out virtual lives in this suburban area. Jeeps feature classic styling and bright colors such as yellow, blue, orange, and white, creating a prominent presence on the coastal road.
This is also an opportunity for you and your loved ones to experience off-road driving on white-sand strips.
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Some notes when coming to Mui Ne Sand Dunes
To fully enjoy the wonderful experiences at Mui Ne Sand Dunes, let’s see some notes and travel experiences below!
- When participating in entertainment services such as renting a jeep, renting a boat to cruise on the lotus lake or renting skis on sand dunes, visitors should note that the prices of these services will be determined by the service provider. Therefore, you should ask the price before experiencing it to avoid inconveniences later.
- If you plan to visit the sand dunes in the summer, be fully prepared with accessories such as wide-brimmed hats, thin scarves, eyeglasses, and sunscreen to protect your skin and health on hot days.
- In Bau Trang today, the number of shops serving soft drinks and renting motorbikes is relatively small, so you can proactively bring some food and drinks. If you enjoy sand-based riding activities, arrive early to rent a car and avoid long waits.
- Visitors should also note that the water level in the lotus pond is quite deep; therefore, you should not enter the pond arbitrarily.
Mui Ne Sand Dunes is a top destination for tourists seeking an adventurous, unique vacation. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy wonderful experiences and discover the amazing beauty of this land. Don’t forget to book a hotel room, transportation, or tour package with us to receive the most surprising offers.
Source: collected by An
