Mui Ne, located about 2-3 hours north of HCMC, is a popular beach location for Western tourists. It is relatively a short trip with reasonably affordable hotels or bungalows situated right on the beach. I happened to make a 3 day visit to Mui Ne with my friend, Sally, last November. It was the first time I ever visited a beach in Vietnam but well worth it. Many tourists may not realize, but there are many places to visit around the Mui Ne area such as the sand dunes and reclining Buddha.

(Steps leading to the white reclining Buddha)

(The white reclining Buddha is worth the visit)

(Cable-car ride down the Ta Cu Mountain where the white reclining Buddha is located)

(Po Shanu Cham Tower outside Phan Thiet)

(White sand dunes in Mui Ne)

(Another view of the white sand dunes)

(Red Canyon)

(View of the sea from the top of the Red Canyon)

(Fishing Village)

(Fairy Spring – Sally is in the background)

(Fairy Spring Falls)

(Mui Ne Beach from the Vienna Austria Hotel)

(I am relaxing – My bungalow is in the background)