A few hours from Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet is quickly gaining a name for itself as Southeast Asia’s next big beach destination. The beach in question is the adjoining Mui Ne, lined with a growing number of boutique resorts and facilities.
Development only came to the area in the 90s, but Phan Thiet is catching up fast. Sports enthusiasts can test their kite surfing and windsurfing skills along the beach – if green is more your color, you can tee off at the Ocean Dunes Golf Club on a Nick Faldo-designed course.
Alternatively, you can rent a jeep and explore Lotus Lake nearby and the sand dunes surrounding it. (Don’t leave until you’ve tried dune-sledding down the sandy slopes.)
The weather is perfect for beach-lovers, as Mui Ne enjoys the lowest annual rainfall in Vietnam. While you won’t be able to grab a latte at a Starbucks in these parts, you can visit the Mui Ne Village Markets for cheap clothing, or venture into Phan Thiet City itself to indulge your craving for traditional Vietnamese crafts.
Travelers can reach Phan Thiet by bus from Ho Chi Minh City. More travel details are available on this site.
