See what the experts are saying about Mui Ne. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Vietnam offers adventures and curiosities around every corner. Be ready for a wild ride in a colorful and chaotic land -- along the way, you'll discover tranquil places and opportunities to connect with local people. This section lists the be... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Eat on the Street: "Real" Vietnamese food is best at street side or in small market areas, and, though it might be a little grungy or off-putting to some, dining alfresco in old Indochina offers the most authentic and delicious meals. Prepare... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Vine (tel. 04/719-8001): This chic little bistro north of central Hanoi (on West Lake) is a find. The atmosphere is hip San Francisco-style, and the food is a cunning assortment of the familiar, from good pizzas to great fusion. Restaurant... Continue reading »
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The best architectural landmarks
The Cao Dai Holy See: The spiritual home base of the Cao Dai religion, a unique contemporary faith, the Holy See is a fantasyland of colored mosaics and elaborate painting. Followers are dressed in white turbans during the picturesque daily p... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
Nha Trang: Vietnam's Ocean City is very crowded in the summertime with domestic tourists, but it's a great escape. The city has a few worthy sights -- otherwise a cluttered market town -- but there are some great new resorts and the best seaf... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Caravelle (tel. 08/823-4999; www.caravellehotel.com): The best location and the best standard right at the vortex of Ho Chi Minh, on Dong Khoi at Lam Son Square. The town's top business address. Park Hyatt Saigon (tel. 08/824-1234; www.sai... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Victoria Sapa (tel. 020/871-522): In the hills above Sapa, this one's the best in town. Arrive by the hotel's luxury train, and enjoy a ski-lodge kind of ease and hospitality. Victoria Chau Doc and Can Tho: These two riverside classics are... Continue reading »
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The best museums
War Remnants Museum: Formerly called the Museum of American War Crimes, this ever-evolving collection is the face of Vietnam's war past. Exhibits are insightful and certainly rife with rhetoric, but a unique glimpse at propaganda from "the ot... Continue reading »
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The best places to experience culture & history
Halong Bay: Just a short few hours from Hanoi, the bay at Halong, with its craggy limestone towers dotting the wide open bay all the way to the horizon, has long inspired Vietnamese poets and philosophers. A ride on the bay these days is a ra... Continue reading »
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The best shopping
Ben Thanh Market: Ben Thanh is a city landmark and a great place to pick up cheap, ready-made clothing, souvenirs, and an authentic Vietnamese lunch. Hoi An: This is Vietnam's shopping mecca. Get clothes made to order for peanuts -- some t... Continue reading »
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The best outdoor adventures
Kayaking in Halong Bay: Often in conjunction with luxury cruises, kayaking in Halong Bay means going through low caves at low tide to get to the collapsed center of huge limestone and volcanic rings, where walls of jungle vegetation tower hun... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
In this section we've organized the most important details to help you begin painting the broad strokes of your trip. Just a bit of pretrip preparation, such as obtaining a prearranged visa and following some important medical guidelines, is... Continue reading »
Mui Ne Travel Experiences
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Sledding at the Sand Dunes
After morning beach time, Mom and I went to the sand dunes for some sledding. These wind swept sand dunes were amazing. The local boys... Continue reading »
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Vietnam, Mui Ne: White and Red Sand Dunes
Mui Ne (meaning “sheltered peninsula” in Vietnamese) Beach and the surrounding Binh Thuan province both have a lot to offer travellers. T... Continue reading »
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Briefly Back to the Beach
THE thing to do in Mui Ne, a beach town several hours north of Saigon, is kite and wind surfing. At least 300 days a year of powerf... Continue reading »
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Mui Ne
Okay, you jump off the bus to moto drivers desperate to whisk you off to one of their chosen accommodation, these being the accommodation... Continue reading »
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Enjoying the Elemental Pleasures of Vietnam
After the rather wet few days we had in Dalat it was such a pleasure to step off the bus into the balmy 27 degree-plus sunshine of Mui Ne... Continue reading »
