Joanna James
Mui Ne, located in Phan Thiet, is a beautiful coastal village in Vietnam. The area is a top holiday destination offering plenty of opportunities for windsurfing and kiteboarding. Go there to enjoy fun on the water and relax your soul. Check out these awesome things you can do in Mui Ne.
Mui Ne is famous for its red and white sand dunes. The red dunes are easy to reach right off the main road and are a stunning sight to see glistening against the blue sea. A popular activity there is sandboarding, which you do with the aid of a plastic sheet. Get yours from one of the vendors there and have a go at sliding down the slopes with the wind in your hair and the rustle of sand adding to that feeling of holiday fun.
The white sand dunes are more popular than the red ones and for good reason too. One of the top attractions and listed among the best things to do in Mui Ne, exploring the dunes can be done in a 4X4 vehicle, which you can book through your hotel in Mui Ne. The popular resorts there like Anantara Mui Ne Resort will help you plan the four-hour tour across the dunes for a very immersive adventure; generally starting at around 4:30 a.m., if you choose the rewarding sunrise tour. There are several options available at the dunes; rent a quad bike and enjoy the adrenaline rush as you zip across the sand or take on the half-hour walk to the top of the large dunes from where you can enjoy stunning views across the area. Don't forget the cameras, folks, because this attraction offers plenty of Instagram-worthy shots to create a buzz on your social media page.
The fairy stream is a shallow waterway that makes its way across limestone cliffs. Its environs are unique and look as though you are walking through the desert lands of North America. The stream is shallow enough to walk through while the lush foliage offers shade from the sun. The tour consists of walking through the stream and is a 2-mile round trip for which you need to buy entrance tickets.
If you are already adept at kitesurfing, then you know that Mui Ne offers the best conditions for enjoying the sport. If you are not and want to try your hand at floating across the ocean, visit the aquatic centre of your Mui Ne resort or drop by one of the kitesurfing schools located right on the beach. A few steps are all you need to learn to manoeuvre the craft, and before long, you will be skimming across the ocean enjoying the exhilarating feeling of floating on the water.
Most locals in Mui Ne are fishermen and a visit to the Mui Ne Fishing Village is quite a treat, especially when fresh catch has been brought in and auctions are taking place. It's the perfect environment to learn about the local way of life. Watch as women in local dress, including the trademark conical hat of Vietnam, prepare the fish for sale. Enjoy being a part of the hubbub and mingling among the crowds just like a local.
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