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Northeast of [wiki=d1e100e75a3913c662fa785995dc97c0]Phan Thiet[/wiki] the coastal road climbs over the slope of a Cham-Tower-topped hill and descends onto the long, sandy crescent of Mui Ne Bay. The formerly little-inhabited beach south of the fishing village of Mui Ne proper has seen some serious development in the last 15 years. Now it is a 15 km long strip of resorts that line up like pearls on Nguyen Dinh Chieu street, shaded by coconut palms. The main resort strip lies between the addresses of 2 and 98 Nguyen Dinh Chieu and is actually named Ham Tien.
Given the choice, nature would move the sand around, much to the dismay of some developers. Beach sand tends to migrate up and down the coast seasonally, leaving some (but not all) spots with just a concrete breakwater rather than sandy beach. There is always a good sandy beach somewhere along this 10 km beach. Accommodations at higher addresses tend to be smaller and less expensive, somewhat removed from the main tourist section and more mixed in with local life. If a sandy beach is important to you, some research is called for before booking in that area.
A few bargain hotels have popped up on the inland side of the road, across from the beach-side resorts. If you stay on the inland side, you will need to pass though one of the resorts to reach the beach, which might or might not result in some hassle from the guards. The resorts jealously guard their lounge chairs and palapas, though the beach itself is open to everyone. If all else fails, you can always access a nice sandy stretch of beach via the Joe's Cafe with a drink purchase at 86 Nguyen Dinh Chieu.
The town is very popular with Russian package tour tourists which means most of the restaurants have signs, names, menus in Russian. In recent years, with the decline of the Russian Ruble, Russian tourist numbers have dropped.
However, the area is becoming increasingly boisterous because of the antics of green Mai Linh taxis. Especially in the evenings, showing a complete lack of sensitivity and respect, the taxis barrel up and down the coast road, constantly honking their horns.
Increasingly, the cabbies' macho mania, which is completely at odds with Mui Ne's laid-back character is destroying its charm. The town could well be doomed to deteriorate into another Nha Trang.
Do your bit by not taking taxis. Walk or cycle as much as possible and keep Mui Ne civil.
After the eclipse event October 25, 1995, Mui Ne seems to be shined by scientists and astronomy enthusiasts around the world who flocked to here to admire the eclipse. From that romantic landmarks of Mui Ne are explored, including Mui Ne Fairy Stream. [url=http://travelvietnamtoday.net/index.php/mui-ne-fairy-stream-a-sculptural-relief-of-nature-part-1/]Mui Ne Fairy Stream[/url] is a favorite destination of both domestic and foreign tourists. With three main colors: white, red and orange, Mui Ne Fairy Stream becomes unique and mysterious. The water flow of [url=http://travelvietnamtoday.net/index.php/mui-ne-fairy-stream-a-sculptural-relief-of-nature-part-1/]Mui Ne Fairy Stream[/url] is not pure as other stream; it is described with orange red color.
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By bus
Many overseas visitors reach Mui Ne via "Open Tour" buses that run between [wiki=e584f78d3cccdd5071a8b5ae30e0f6ae]Ho Chi Minh City[/wiki] and [wiki=0f50d971b765f6506fe4c1656cdce104]Nha Trang[/wiki]. Most depart from HCMC between 7:30 and 9:00AM or PM (7:30AM for [url=http://www.yourlocalbooking.com/bus/bus-from-mui-ne-to-ho-chi-minh-8-2.html]Sinh cafe[/url]in air-conditioned bus and arrive at Mui Ne at about 1:00 PM, same for night schedule). In the opposite direction, buses typically depart from Mui Ne around 2:00PM or AM and arrive in HCMC at 7:00PM or AM~ five hours at night or in the morning. Joe's Cafe is a good place to catch an outgoing night bus as it offers full service all night and you never know how late the bus will be. Outside HCMC, the coach will stop at a petrol station with a pretty large shop and stalls selling snacks, drinks and fruit.
The buses stop in the heart of the tourist strip in Mui Ne, so there is no need to take a taxi. The cost is about US$6 (105,000VND - [wiki=470af036074c62f3dd0086c0d677cd26]Vietnamese dong[/wiki]) each way, and tickets are sold all over the tourist districts of both HCMC and Nha Trang. If you are traveling to HCMC from Mui Ne, you will most likely be put on an already full bus traveling from Nha Trang. Since you are not assigned a seat you may not be able to sit with any traveling companions, and at some of the less scrupulous travel agents you may not even get a real seat (we were put on a mat at the back of the bus with four other people).
Several companies run buses directly to Mui Ne, popular with both locals and travellers alike. In HCMC they depart from the Pham Ngu Lao area (where you can also find their ticket office) and in Mui Ne they'll drop you off and pick you up from your hotel. Prices around 120,000 - 140,000 VND (March 2013), buses depart several times a day and the journey takes 6-7 hours. Both seats and sleeper buses are available, depending on the company.
Public buses from both destinations also travel to Mui Ne, though finding the departure stations and figuring out the schedule might be difficult for visitors. It's not worth the trouble unless you have a strong need to depart at a different time of day than when the Open Tour bus leaves. Travel agencies play dumb because they don't earn anything from helping you find a public bus.
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By train
A train runs daily from HCMC to Phan Thiet, departing at 6:40AM and arriving four hours later. The return trip leaves Phan Thiet around 1:30PM. The cost is 136,000VND per person each way for the air-conditioned chair car. The train station in HCMC (Saigon Railway Station) is in District 3, about 3 km from the center. The railway station in Phan Thiet is about five km (80,000VND taxi ride) from the beginning of the Mui Ne resort strip, and taxis are abundant to take you there. Keep in mind that a ride all the way to Hàm Tiến costs up to 400,000VND from the train station. There is a mid-sized red-color local bus from the station to Mui Ne for which tickets are sold on the train for 35,000VND per person. The announcement will likely be made in Vietnamese only, so you need to watch carefully for the uniformed staff selling the tickets to pass by. You can most likely purchase the ticket on the bus itself.
The train has regular carriages operated by the state railways, and sometimes other carriages booked and operated by private companies. The latter have somewhat larger seats for a higher price, but fall short of luxury. The regular carriages are a bit cramped for the western-sized body. When the train is not full, railway staff usually pack everyone into one carriage, leaving another one empty, and then run a side business selling "upgrades" to the quiet, empty carriage. The entire train will be jammed on on holidays.
The train gives a great view of the countryside and avoids the endless honking of horns and seemingly erratic driving. The dining car sells food and beverages, including hot soup and is comfortable to hang out.
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By taxi
You might considering coming from Saigon to Mui Ne by Taxi, instead of Open Bus. Not only the departure times of the Open Buses might not suit your schedule, they are also slow sometimes, because the driver makes various stops at rather bad restaurants where he receives commission. The ride by taxi takes 4 to 5 hours, depending of the road condition, and will cost 70-100 US-Dollar, depending on your ability to bargain. Talk with all taxi drivers in airport to get best prices.
There are few paid roads on the way to Mui Ne, so taking extra money is common way to increase the bill. Tell the driver, that you want fixed price with all fees included. Using taxi counter will usually increase the bill to more than 110$.
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Private car
It takes about 4 hours driving from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne (198 km.If departing from Ho Chi Minh City center, you can take train, bus, taxi or private car. However, there are availability taxi and private car for your departing from Ho Chi Minh airport only
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You can't get lost in Mui Ne, since the whole place consists of one long strip along a main street, Nguyen Dinh Chieu. Motobike ta xi (xe om) are everywhere and their drivers will bug you each time you leave the hotel. Bargain hard to get appropriate prices (10,000 to 15,000VND is more than enough to pay for a ride from one place to another along the main strip). Taxis are also abundant, with fares slightly higher than HCMC but still reasonable (starting at 12,000 dong and going to around 20,000 dong).
You can also rent motorbikes and bicycles at many resorts and tour agencies. Since traffic is light, motorbikes or bicycles are a pleasant way to explore the surroundings. Motorbikes cost anywhere from 60,000 to 150,000 dong per day depending on how late in the day you start, how many hours you need, and age / type of motorbike (automatics can cost 230,000 dong). The locals say it's getting harder to rent because of bike thefts and police enforcement of Vietnamese driving license. Your hotel may rent to you, which may be a bit more convenient since they already have your passport.
By law you need to be in possession of a Vietnamese driving licence to drive a motorbike and all people on the motorbike have to wear a helmet. The police is friendly but quite straight forward in enforcing the helmet obligation. If failing to wear a helmet you will be stopped most probably. Because most tourist, besides not wearing a helmet, are also not having a Vietnamese driving licence, your personal data will be taken down, the motorbike will taken into police custody immediately for about 6 weeks along with a fine of about 1,500,000 dong (about $75 USD). Besides the fine, if you are renting a motorbike, the rental company or your hotel might will make you to reimburse you for the loss of the six weeks the motor bike will be in custody. Some owners claim, that they have agreement with police. So if police have taken your bike, they will get it out by themselves. If the police stop you, you should stop immediately and be cooperative and friendly - that will the best reaction. In contrast, if all people on the motorbike wear a helmet, you normally will be not stopped by the police.
Be very careful when riding a bike in Mui Ne. Traffic is light, but nobody is aware of traffic rules, so you can find yourself in bike accident in no time. Even fatalities aren't rare here, rumors are telling that up to 30 people die a month. For example, its normal and common to see Vietnamese riders turning left from right lane. Also Vietnamese riders don't stop or even look when entering main road from secondary one. If you plan to ride a bike here, investment in medical insurance will be a wise move.
Even-numbered addresses are on the sea-side of the street, and odd numbers on the inland side. Even and odd addresses do not line up closely in the main resort strip, so (for example), 39 on the odd side is several hundred meters from 40 on the even side.
You can rent a jeep to visit Red dune, sand dune, fairy stream, fishing village. This can be done in any travel agency.
There are local buses that can take you to Phan Thiet - blue bus (#1) and red bus (#9). The frequency is around 15-20 minutes, including weekends. You don't have to wait at the bus stop, just wait on the main street and wave at it. The ticket to take you to Co.Op supermarket (bus #1) or LotteMart shopping mall (bus #9) in Phan Thiet costs 13000 dong (October 2015). The change is given on the bus. There are also tickets for 15000 dong and 17000 dong which can take you further. The bus can be also used to travel within Mui Ne, however the cheapest ticket still costs 13000 dong. The last bus back leaves from bus stop opposite to Co.Op supermarket around 8:30pm/8:40pm.
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Po Sha Inu tower is a derelict remainder of the ancient Cham culture that was built in the 8th century.
* Fish Sauce Plants, where the famous nuoc mam (fish sauce) is produced. Big jars harbour the concoction that, after months in the blazing sun, is sold all over Vietnam to add some spice to the food.
* The famous Sand Dunes (Doi Cat), on the main coastal road a short distance north of the fishing town at the north end of Mui Ne bay, about 10 km from the main resort strip. The whole region is fairly sandy, with orange sand threatening to blow onto the coastal road in some spots. The dunes that visitors visit are about 50ha (1/2km²) of open sand on a hillside with ten-meter undulations, staffed by dusty children with plastic slides, who will offer instruction and assistance if you want to slide on the sand. Avoid these children at all costs. The plastic slides that they offer are simply an excuse to to steal your belongings when you are not looking. They will offer to carry your bag for you as you go sliding, then steal your phone of wallet, and there are so many boys that you wont be able to tell who did it. The dunes also offer nice views of the sea coast to the north. In all, it's worth a half-hour visit, especially if you have rented your own motorbike for the day. On the opposite side of the road are a series of small cafes, where you can park your motorbike for a small fee if you ride there on your own. Most day tours sold by local tour operators include a stop at the dunes. The trip by taxi from the main resort strip would be about 150,000VND each way, and less by xe om. It is reachable by bicycle in 30-45 minutes, passing the Fairy Stream on the way.
* Mui Ne market and fishing harbour (Lang chai Mui Ne). Don't miss out on an excursion to this quiet little village, at the north end of Mui Ne bay. The coastal road leads straight into the town (with a left turn required to continue up the coast). At the entrance to town is an overlook with a splendid view of hundreds of colorful fishing boats moored in the bay. Further along into town, just off the main road, there is a small but colorful market. If you take your transport just down to the water, you will reach the fishing harbour, where you can purchase fresh seafood (if you have any means to cook it) or purchase steamed crabs, shellfish, etc. to eat on the spot from local vendors. Walking along the beach, you'll pass by fishermen sorting out their catch, ship-wharfs and, at the southern end of town, a section where clams have been ridded of their shells for many years, so the sand on the beach is by now substituted with littered shells.
* The Fairy Stream (Suoi Tien) is a little river that winds its way through bamboo forests, boulders and the dunes behind the village, in parts resembling a miniature version of the Grand Canyon. Local kids will want to accompany you to show you the way (and of course earn a dollar or so), but since you're just following the stream, there's little need. For the most part, the stream is about ankle-deep and no more than knee-deep even at its deepest. It is sandy with few stones and can be walked comfortably barefooted. You can climb up the red sand hills overlooking the river valley and even walk there parallel to the river, however, the sand may be hot on a sunny day, so bring some footwear. Walking upstream for about 20 minutes, you will reach a small waterfall into at most waist-deep water, great to take a refreshing bath before heading back! To reach the stream, head along the main road towards the east until you cross a small bridge. The stream is underneath, you will see a sign pointing towards a path to the left, go that way to reach an easy place to enter the stream. By bicycle it's about 15min from the main resort strip and shouldn't be more than 20,000 by xe om. As of October 2014, there are signs that demand payment to enter the stream. These are accompanied by Vietnamese boys who will ask you to pay. Do not pay; all beaches and rivers are free to access in Vietnam.
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Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing is offered by many outfitters and hotels. Kite surfing instruction is available, starting at $60USD/hour, beginners package of 7 lessons start at $350 USD. From November till March you generally will have strong winds every day. The Winds in Mui Ne emerge by thermical movements, after the shores got warmed by the sun. You will have perfect wind everyday from 11 a.m. on until the late evening. Gusty winds are seldom. With strong winds, the sometimes choppy waves can be as high as 4 meters and more. The water is free of rocks, which makes it relatively safe to kite. However in the peak season there up to 300 kiters in the water at the same time. Beginners and Students, who mainly practice close to the beach front makes things a bit more dangerous. So watch out for other kitersufers and swimmers and control the speed, in particularly because swimmers are difficult to see when waves are high. Accidents between kitesurfers or between kitesurfers and Swimmers happen from time to time and medical facilities are limited in terms of their equipment and abilities.
There are several kitesurfing Schools along the beach, which all employ Beach Boys who will help you to start and launch the kite. It is widely common to tip the Beach Boys with 1 USD/Day. If you bring your own equipment and don´t want to carry it from and to your hotel every day, you can store it at one of the Kitesurfing Schools for $20 USD/week or $60 USD/month, including usage of their compressors and shower facilities.
If you are a beginner but already can practice independent without an instructor, you might avoid the area around Sunshine Beach Hotel/Sakara/Wax, because their are too many Kite Surfers and swimmers which may lead to accidents, particularly if you can not fully control the kite. Try the western part of beach front around the Kitesurfing School Windchimes. There are less kiters over there and you can practice without bringing you and others into danger.
There is a place called "wave spot" or "Malibu beach" (10.92676, 108.29500). It is suitable only for intermediate/advanced kiters, but its much less crowded there. Source Kiteboarding (details in accommodation section below) run lessons and hire equipment at this beach if you fancy a less crowded spot than Mui Ne beach.
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All-terrain vehicle. You can ride one on White sand dunes.
* Cooking class. If you want to learn to cook Vietnamese food, check cooking classes near C2SKY kitesurfing school (opposite Kim Shop). You will learn to cook pancakes, Pho Bo soup, shrimp salad and fresh spring rolls. All ingredients are ready, you'll just mix them under supervision of Vietnamese cook. 400,000 VND per person (1 hour long)
* Day Tours. Travel agents and restaurants abound with day tour offerings. The standard half day tour ($10-13 USD) takes in the fishing village, fairy stream, and the red and while sand dunes. Tours normally start at either 5:00AM or 2:30PM so you can watch the sunrise/sunset over the sand dunes.
* Sailing was newly founded in 2010 in Mui Ne. This water sport has been gaining popularity since Mui Ne is considered one of the best places in the world to sail. Classes are available and offered by Manta Sail Training Centre[http://www.mantasailing.org] on 108 Huynh Thuc Khang at $50USD/hour for individuals with certified international and local instructors. This foreign-owned centre is the only sailing school in Vietnam. The sailing area is safe, quiet, with no swimmers and a few advanced kitesufers.
* Swimming. The sea is wonderfully warm, but it can be quite rough, with large waves and a strong rip tide. When the tide is in, there is not much of a beach to speak of. When wind is blowing it can be quite chilly to even think of swimming. The area between kilometer markers 11 and 13 has the largest stretch of enduring sandy beach. Since large waves normally emerge after 11AM you might prefer to swim in the early morning hours, when the water is flat and free of Kitesufers. Most mid-range and top-end resorts have swimming pools for their guests. Some are open for day users starting at 80,000VND per day. But you can always behave as guest from this hotel and buy a few drinks for these 80,000 dong.
* Running. Run the annual Mui Ne Half Marathon held on the gorgeous grounds of Sea Links Beach Hotel every September. Racers and spectators can enjoy a family friendly event with distances of 5k, 10k and 21k to choose from.
* Surfing. Sometimes you get good waves in mornings of windy season. Lessons, day trips and rentals are available, don't hesitate to ask around. While Mui Ne is not the best destination for surfing, it can be good place to give it a try.
* Windsurfing. If you like to do some windsurfing, go to eastern part of Mui Ne. Starting from Hai Au resort, there are some hotels that are offering good place to water start, rent or store your gear.
* Water Sports. Most outfitters offer a host of water sports including kayaking, paddle surfing, and jet ski rental.
* Gym. Vegeta gym is located on 212 Nguyen Dinh Chieu. It is well equipped. Single entry costs 20000 dong (Oct 2015). Mainly visited by locals, gets busy in the evenings but it's rather empty during a day. It closes for midday break. The main drawback is very loud music.
* Nail Bar -"beauty salon is located on 25B Nguyen Dinh Chieu, hotel "Nam Nai", lobby. It is well.
It is a place designed for relaxation and beauty. Here you can do many treatments: manicure, pedicure, eyelash extensions, waxing, Barber, tattoo, mehndi, braiding and dreadlocks, eyebrow shaping, face care and many more. Professional and sterile equipment. The average cost of 200 Dong. Cocktails and cakes.
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Along the Mui Ne strip are several small nameless shops; all selling the same sundries and souvenirs. You can find packaged snacks (Oreos, cakes, biscuits, ice cream, etc), liquor, clothing, and souvenirs.
Anything beyond very basic necessities should be brought with you. There is a small pharmacy, but it would be wise to bring your own first aid kit.
Standard souvenirs offered include wooden and laquered bowls, wooden statues, snake whiskey, and pearl necklaces. Compared with Ho Chi Minh City, souvenirs are almost five times more expensive in Mui Ne. The same small wooden bowl selling for $3USD in HCMC is priced at $14USD in Mui Ne.
Several travel agencies along the strip also double as used book stores. Most have a few shelves of English books, along with a small selection in German and French. Books cost 80,000 - 100,000VND and most shops will cut the cost in half if you trade in a book.
*A large, Western-style grocery store that also sells books, jewelry, and necessities. If you can't find what you're looking for in Mui Ne, you may have better luck here.
*a nice 18 holes mini golf in a Tropical garden with french restaurant and loundge bar.
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Every resort area is surrounded by restaurants specializing in seafood. The food is invariably fresh, well-prepared, and served in friendly and interesting surroundings. By all means get out of your hotel and try one of the local restaurants. The best restaurants are a moto ride away, found outside of the tourist/resort district on the ocean.
* Smoky House, 125 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street. Offers large, high-quality meals, and offers all customers free ice cream.
*Joe's is the only place that stays busy in low season... with live music every night all year round, they moved to a cozy resort in 2011 and remodeled. There are half a dozen of tge nicest bungalows in muine and some budget rooms as well, but the cafe dominates the pkace with huge canopies above the gardens and sofas. It still has the cosy feeling of their old cafe offering Western fare, from cheap sandwiches and breakfasts to steaks and fajitas. They have a two group Italian espresso machine and Bobby Brewers coffees as well as a full ice cream bar and a 24 hour convenience store in front. The sandwiches with home cut (60,000 dong) are also recommended. There are a couple of big tvs with HD service for sports and movies, free pool table and foosball. The laid back music and seating goes great with Free WiFi. It's a great spot to find out what else is going on later so a lot of people go for the early happy hour to meet. It's a great place to access the beach or to have your bus pick you up at 2 a.m. when you head out. Check out the 99,000d pizzas in happy hour, 15,000d big saigon beers and the great selection of wines too.
*Snow Restaurant and Club and Sushi Bar, 109 Nguyen Dinh Chieu St. Snow Restaurant famous for its coolness air-conditioned hall. European, Japanese, Russian and Vietnamese cuisines. All dishes are adapted under European taste and this is give you opportunity to try exotic dishes such as filet of crocodile or unusual fish and don't lose your enthusiastic for Asian food. After 10PM cocktail bar. Evening cinema-sessions. Free Wi-Fi Internet, free pool and free transfer from Taxi Malin to the restaurant and back to the hotel. Friendly staff.
*Don't miss this famous spot. This is a street full of local cafes, that making seafood BBQ of all kinds. Prices are very cheap and choice is wide. Scallops with onion and garlic sauce are must-to-have here. Exterior is modest, so if you can be shocked of cockroaches or rats running by, don't go here.
*You can find good beef/chicken/veggie kebabs, shawarma and tsasiki here. Open until 1am.
*The best pizzas in town. Italian cousin at its best - pizzas, pastas, salads and wine. Place is nice looking, with good atmosphere. Locals and long stayers enjoy 10% discount - ask for you membership card. Owner is often in place, so expect fast and enjoyable service.
*The only place to have food in the nights (since Joe's don't serve food at night anymore). Go by Bo Ke street in Pogo direction and you will see small pavilion on the right. They serve nice sandwiches with chicken and scrambled eggs (30,000 VND). Also you can have Pho Bo here.
* Lâm Tòng, 92 Nguyễn Đinh Chiêu, T:062-3847598. is right on the beach next to Jibes and 2 doors down from Joe's Cafe under some shady palms. You can even sit at tables in the sand. There's a little hut with hammocks strung. Try one of the pancakes (bánh xèo) with condensed milk (sữa đặc), the fried fish with lemon, and the chicken fried in fish sauce. Cheapest seafood around, squid or shrimps for around 55.000 VND. Don't expect friendliness from the waiters, tough.
*Everyday live music, a cozy shisha room on the roof, a cute garden with summer houses, and a playground for children are all a part of the experience at Deja Vu. The works of co-owner Tuna who was trained in the Soviet Union are also displayed inside the restaurant. The cuisine includes Vietnamese, European, seafood, and exotic dishes.
Every Wednesday, Deja Vu features different attractions such as a Kung Fu Presentation and a Vietnamese Culture evening.
*Chillout cafe - comfortable and cute atmosphere for companies and couples. Soft sofas, games and perfect music. Great and already legend Frozen exotic cocktails and absolutely the best water pipe (shisha) in town. And of course don`t foreget to try pastas and burritos. Most popular dish.
*Probably the only Indian restaurant and yet very good Indian dishes, e.g. must try their naans and butter chicken! May be suitable for those looking for a restaurant that does not serve pork.
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If you're in the middle of the Mui Ne strand and want to wring out as much of the day and night as you can then you might consider the Wax Bar if you're a beach party type or The Club if you like casino, disco, karaoke, billiards etc. For after you party~ Joe's Cafe is a quiet stop open 24 hours a day and good for late drinks even in low season.
*"Fun Key Bar",[http://www.funkeybarmuine.com ] 124 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Easy to recognize with is enlighted palm tree, great place to chill at the end of the afternoon , and later on have a great party with some good sound, they make some good crepes and waffle if your a little hungry, sandwiches are also very good. Free wifi, swinging hammock on the sea side make it a perfect place to be! Open Tuesday to Sunday from 16H00 to 03h00. Be careful, shots bar can make you done very fast.
* Wax Bar, on the beach at 68 Nguyen Dinh Chieu (beside Rach Dua Tropico Resort; take the alley on the NE side to the beach, pool on your right, bar on your left). By day, it's a fairly empty spot for hanging out in the shade, watching the kite surfers, playing a little sand soccer or beach ultimate, and enjoying the pool or waves if you are not attached to a resort. It's a delightful spot at sundown, with pleasant breeze and pastel sky and your choice of beach-side tables, since the cool crowd does not arrive until late. Mats, pillows and torches are set out on the beach below with a pleasant mix of music coming from above. Located north of Coco Beach Resort. As for 2012 only locals are here.
*The Club, 56-97 Nguyen Dinh Chieu across from Saigon Mui Ne Resort. For the casino, discothèque, billiard, karaoke suite type. Has all the casual elegance you could want. The casino uses all computerized tables, meaning there are no live dealers. The touch-screens are, by admission of the manager, "very sensitive." If you make bets, even accidental (such as accidentally pressing the 'repeat bet' button), they are binding. Gambling here, particularly more so than any other casino, is done at your own risk. Vietnam has no regulations governing these sorts of enterprises, and ultimately a dispute will come down to who can bribe the police more.
*DJ Station (El Vagabundo), 120C Nguyen Dinh Chieu (300 m right when facing Sinh Cafe). Open 9AM-3AM. With an ocean view terrace area, dining area and large dancefloor, it's the perfect place to relax and get something to eat by day, and the hottest place to party at night. Ice cold Saigon beers for just a dollar, cheap but delicious food, friendly welcoming staff and an unrivalled sound system, it's the number one backpacker bar in Mui Ne. Happy hour 6-9 means selected cocktails are just 30,000 dong, and regular priced cocktails are all buy one get one free. Usually very crowded at weekend nights. Bucket cocktails served here are best in town.
*Very popular place, in 2012 it was almost empty. You can expect surfers and expats here. Cocktails and buckets are cheap and very tasty.
*Lam runs this great place which serves delicious pho and cheap beer and cocktails.
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Mui Ne has dozens of properties to choose from, in every price category (US$5-200), along the main ocean strip.
Accommodations at higher addresses tend to be smaller and less expensive, somewhat removed from the main tourist section and more mixed in more with local life. If a sandy beach is important to you, some research is called for before booking in that area. Many "beach side" resorts are actually against a sloping cement wall that leads into the sea. The sand itself migrates up and down the long coast seasonally leaving some areas with expansive beaches and others with little at any given time.
A few bargain hotels have popped up on the inland side of the road, across from the beach-side resorts. If you stay on the inland side, you will need to pass though one of the resorts to reach the beach, which might or might not result in some hassle from the guards. The resorts jealously guard their lounge chairs and palapas, though the beach itself is open to everyone. If all else fails, you can always access a nice sandy stretch of beach via the Wax Bar at 68 Nguyen Dinh Chieu.
Remember that during Tet (Vietnamese New Year), hotels are booked way in advance.
NOTE: Beware, mosquitoes are a big nuisance in Mui Ne. So bring or buy either insect repellent or long-sleeved shirts and pants for the evening. You may also consider bringing/buying the fun mosquito-killing racket (maybe 50,000 dong) to "sanitize" your room before sleeping soundly to the break of ocean waves, all available in Mui Ne.
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Budget
Go after Pogo bar in fishing village direction to find best budget offers (as low as 5$ a day for double room with AC).
* Long Son Mui Ne Campgrounds and backpackers square.[url=https://www.facebook.com/longsonmuinebeachclub?fref=ts]Website[/url] 706 St., Hon Rom, Long Son, Mũi Né. Tel. 84 90 268 64 89 Campgrounds with dorm and bungalow option, $4 for single tent, $4 for a double tent, $7 for the dorm. Tents come with mattress, pillows and blankets. 15kms North east from Mui Ne, The local white bus will drop you at the door for 16.000vnd. Clean beach, activities, bike hire, bar, Resort living at backpacker prices. $1 menu, $1 cocktails. Free-Wifi.
* Lan Anh, Huynh Tân Phát, Mui Né. Coming from Phan Thiet, turn left when entering the village, in the corner where there's a business called Nhà Tho. Local guesthouse in the village, a couple of kilometers far from the resorts and beaches but close to shops, market and street food stalls. Perfect for experiencing local life. Owner family can barely understand english but are nice. Room with 2 double beds, fan, fridge, toilet and tv. Free WiFi. 150.000 VND / $7,5.
* Hon Di Bungalows, 70 Nguyen Dinh Chieu (km 13), Trl: 062-847014, hdhongdi@yahoo.com. Has simple but nice bungalows with fan and attached bath for US$10-12. There is a shady courtyard strung with hammocks, and four of the bungalows are directly facing the beachfront. A small restaurant and Internet-access cater for your needs.
* Bao Trang A nice small bungalow with a beach frontage a few doors away from Sinh Cafe ( turn right when exiting from Sinh Cafe office) Rooms are US$10 and $15 for fan and air-conditioned rooms respectively.
* Simple and clean guest house with all the usual facilities on the quiet end of the main strip, about 15min walk to the bar and restaurant area. Very fair prices for food, fruit, or drinks. The owner can speak decent English and is very friendly, she will try to help you with whatever you may need.
* Thien Son. 102 Nguyen Dinh Chieu. Tel. 062 3847187 / 0918 610727(mob) Guest house just down the road from Joe's cafe with clean, large rooms with fan or a/c($2 extra). Double rooms $12.Can get breakfast for about $1. Very friendly people though English is limited. Also organise the cheapest tours to sand dunes in town(depends on size of group, but from $4-$9) as well as buses to Saigon and Nha Trang.
*Guest House 20 20 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Tel 062 3741440 email guesthouse20@yahoo.com.vn. Very nice guest house on main strip with beach access, double rooms start at just $15 and they also organise tours and transport for you. Very friendly staff, family owned and run and great rooms.
*Mai Am Guesthouse 148 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street Beachfront bungalows with AC, working shower, and mesquito net - which is needed - and nothing more. Clean pool. Beach seating with chairs and mats, although some of furniture is falling apart. Can hear next door bar to 3AM nightly which may bother some. Also, they have these monkey cages in the courtyard for some reason. 30-45$ a night.
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Mid-range
Ngoc Suong Marina Hotel, directly across the road from TM Brothers Cafe, beside Tien Dat Resort. On the beach, with a swimming pool. Rooms have mosquito nets, A/C, satellite tv, and ensuite bathroom. Seaside room with private balcony is $40USD including breakfast.
* [url=http://www.xinchaohotel.com]Xin Chao Hotel[/url] at 129 Nguyen Dinh Chieu. Newly renovated in 2012 this 20 room Hotel offers guests a choice of rooms in either the Villa or Poolside .The Villa ,a French Style Colonial building has been renovated and now offers guest a choice of rooms , all have A/C and ensuite facilities and TV. The Pool rooms are set out around a courtyard style pool with tropical gardens ,all rooms are ensuite, A/C and TV . Prices vary with the seasons but range from $15 -$60.For more information and to book please use the web site.
* [url=http://www.novelaresort.vn/]Novela Muine Resort & Spa[/url] is located on the center of Muine Resort, about 13km from Phan Thiet City , and 8km from Red Sand hill, 200km from Ho chi Minh City, 200km from Nha Trang.
* A new (opened 2015) hotel and kiteboarding school run by the very friendly Julian and Siobhan. Room rates include brilliant breakfast and offers best sunset views in Mui Ne from rooftop terrace. At the east end of the beach just before Mui Ne fishing village. Also runs kite school based on Malibu beach.
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Luxury
Grace Boutique Resort at 144A Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street has the looks of a Mediterranean Villa from the street. This is definitely a mid to high end 'boutique' hotel. There are only 14 rooms, all very well appointed and with seaviews. The resort strong points are its well-trained staff, efficient and friendly service, a beautiful garden and a charming infinity pool. Rates include daily breakfasts. Discounts are offered during the low season and for long term stays. It is advisable to book well ahead during the holidays.
* Shades Resort across from Joe's Cafe at 98a Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street Has 8 lovely studios/apartments complete with kitchens, jaccuzzi or rainshower, preloaded computers and 42 inch sony flatscreen TVs and a lovely view. The site includes a lovely swimming pool and a bar with Bon Cafe coffees made with fresh milk from Dalat. Prices drop to less than half in low season and there are also long term rates available, but generally you can think of it as 45-200 USD a night. Rates include daily breakfast, daily bottled water, laundry service. Great view, the beach is wider or narrower according to the season.
* Blue Ocean Resort at 54 Nguyen Dinh Chieu has rooms and bungalows starting at $80 for a single room and up to $256 for an ocean-side family bungalow. The rooms are beautiful, the food is exquisite and the property is serenely beautiful. Only meters from many of the kitesurfing schools, particularly Windchimes, which is directly outside the property.
* Cham Villas Boutique Luxury Resort at 32 Nguyen Dinh Chieu has 6 Villas with beach front view and 12 villas with garden view. Each villa has a king size bed, bathtub overlooking a small private garden and a large private patio with comfortable club chairs and a day bed to reflect and relax.
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Free WiFi connections can be found in several resorts and restaurants. Joe's - The Arts Cafe has a good WiFi connection.
There are a few Internet Cafes along the strip with ASDL connections and charging 5,000VND/hour.
Access to Facebook is blocked (as beginning of 2012) by certain Internet Service Providers. You need to use proxy server to overcome this.
If you are staying for long time, upgrading your ADSL plan at VNPT office could be a good idea.
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Laundry services are offered by several restaurants and hotels. Upscale hotels charge 1,000 - 5,000VND per piece of clothing. Budget hotels and restaurants charge 15,000VND/kg. Confirm they will machine wash and dry your clothes (and if not, go elsewhere). Be sure to check your clothes immediately when you pick them up: t-shirts have gone missing and if you don't realize until the next day it is almost pointless to go back and ask.
There are a couple ATM machines along the strip. Vietcombank has a 24hr ATM near 12.3km marker, with another ATM located just past it. "BIDV" ATM opposite Kim Shop will give you maximum 3,000,000 VND at once (others will limit to 2,000,000 VND only).
Sand flies on beach can cause allergic reaction on your legs. If you experience this, just use anti-mosquito spray all over your legs before you enter the beach, it will minimize amount of bites you'll have.
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There are dozens of small [url=http://www.yourlocalbooking.com/tours/mui-ne-phan-thiet/mui-ne-sand-dunes-tour-59.html]travel agencies[/url] along the Mui Ne strip that sell daily excursions around Mui Ne, as well as airline, rail, or open tour bus tickets to other cities. Be sure to shop around since some unscrupulous agents will often overcharge the unwary buyer.
Note of Warning on one tour company: Victor Tourist Company (part of Victor Cafe) charges a cheap price 300,000 - 340,000 dong to Hoi An, however, the overnight bus was severely overloaded with people sleeping on the floors and make shift beds placed over the bathroom. Not what you get from other tourist companies like Sinh Cafe.
The bus journey to Nha Trang takes about 5 hours. Departure for Nha Trang is at about 1 PM and 1AM.
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