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Mui Ne fishing village
Mui Ne Fishing Village - A Pure Seaside Gem
Located along Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, this fishing village sits snugly by the coast, stretching over 1km. With its calm waves and gentle breeze all year round, this village has been chosen as a docking spot for boats and a seafood trading hub since ancient times.
Through generations, the humble fishing village nestled amidst towering coconut palms has witnessed the ebb and flow of fishermen's lives, with days spent at sea and nights back ashore, amidst both calm seas and raging storms. It's the raw, simple, and deeply authentic essence of coastal life that exerts a peculiar charm on travelers.
The quaint homes of Mui Ne fishing village's fishermen. @ravenalaresort.com
Getting to Mui Ne fishing village
Travelers from northern provinces will need to fly to Saigon, then make their way to Binh Thuan. From Saigon to Phan Thiet, you'll need an additional 2 hours and 30 minutes by road. Starting from Saigon, you can opt for a rental car or take a coach to save on costs.
Map for traveling from Phan Thiet city to Mui Ne fishing village. @collected
If opting for a coach, you can choose from 2 renowned bus companies running the Saigon - Mui Ne route: Phuong Trang or Sinh Cafe. The buses will stop at Mui Ne bus station, just 200m from the fishing village. Upon arrival, you can take a motorbike taxi or rent a bicycle or motorbike to reach the fishing village.
Mui Ne fishing village
When is the best time to visit Mui Ne fishing village?
Mui Ne fishing village
Any time of the day is interesting to visit the fishing village. However, if you want to explore the fishermen's life and enjoy all the gifts that the fishing village has to offer, try to be here early in the morning!
Sunrise over the fishing village sea. @ravenalaresort.com
What makes Mui Ne fishing village appealing to tourists?
Capturing the serene scenery of the fishing village.
Mui Ne fishing village
The tranquil scenery of this pristine fishing village will serve as the perfect backdrop for your Instagram shots, untouched by any editing app. The azure sea, golden sands, the hues of blue and red from the boats, and the colors of makeshift tarpaulins on the shore are enough to create vibrant snapshots.
Exploring the fish market in the fishing village.
Along the roadside, there are steps leading down to the fish market by the beach. This is where the fishing boats gather their bounty after a night of sailing the open seas. Fish, shrimp, and seafood are brought ashore in baskets. Sellers and buyers alike bustle around, starting as early as 5:30 AM until 10 AM.
Early morning scene at the fish market. @ravenalaresort.com
The fish market here primarily caters to the needs of the local people. However, many tourists are fascinated by the lively trading scene with an abundance of fresh and cheap seafood. Whether it's squid, fish, shrimp, crab, mantis shrimp, or snails... there's everything. Unable to resist the freshness, everyone wants to pick up a bunch of seafood for the locals to prepare and eat on the spot. Tourists who want to buy seafood as gifts can rent the service of cooking seafood on the spot for 10,000 - 20,000 VND per time. Pre-cooking the fresh seafood before taking it home will preserve its inherent sweetness and freshness.
Indulge in delicious fresh seafood by the sea.
Mui Ne fishing village
Savoring seafood by the sea. @freepik
Exploring local cuisine
Not only delicious fresh seafood, but also when you visit the fishing village, you'll have the chance to indulge in countless Mui Ne delicacies. Huynh Thuc Khang Street is lined with many restaurants and eateries offering diverse menus and clean premises. Tourists should choose a favorite restaurant and don't forget to taste the local specialties here such as:
Phan Thiet Hotpot: This name comes from the way of cooking by dropping various ingredients such as meat, seafood, and vegetables into a boiling broth. The hotpot here is similar to those in other regions. The only difference is that because it's near the sea, the seafood in the hotpot is always fresh and plentiful.
Grilled squid teeth is also a snack worth trying. From the squid teeth, people use them to make various dishes such as stir-fried or deep-fried. But perhaps the most beloved dish is grilled squid teeth skewers like these.
Grilled squid teeth in Phan Thiet. @yong.vn
Mui Ne fishing village
Fried fat-back herring is a famous specialty of Phan Thiet. The flesh of the fat-back herring is sweet and firm but not too chewy. Rolled with herbs and noodles, then dipped in the sweet and sour sauce made from authentic Phan Thiet fish sauce, it's mouthwatering.
Fat-back herring dish. @collected
Exploring the craft of making dried fish and fish sauce
According to Mui Ne travel experiences, if you venture deep into the fishing village, the residential area of fishermen, you will have the opportunity to learn about the craft of making dried fish, dried squid, and handmade fish sauce. One special thing is that fishing here is only done by men. As for the job of making various types of dried seafood, it is only done by women.
Seafood will be processed, marinated, and then sun-dried. Under the Mui Ne sun, various dried seafood retains the full flavor and saltiness of the sea. This is a suitable gift for you to buy for your relatives and friends.
Dried fish being dried in Mui Ne fishing village. @collected
Hotels near Mui Ne fishing village
It's a waste of effort and time if you only visit the fishing village and then return. Rent a hotel near Mui Ne fishing village to explore famous nearby attractions and tourist spots the next day such as:
Pandanus Resort:
Centara Mirage Resort
The Sailing Bay Beach Resort
Muine Bay Resort
Some hotel categories here that you shouldn't miss include:
Attractions near Mui Ne fishing village
Suoi Tien Mui Ne
Suoi Tien Mui Ne is also located on Huynh Thuc Khang Street like the fishing village, so it's most convenient to travel to. This is a special red-orange water stream that flows through the golden sand dunes and red sand of Mui Ne. On one side of the stream is a forest, on the other side are the sandstone walls sculpted like giant sand castles.
Ancient Fishing Village Fish Sauce Museum
The museum is located at 360 Nguyen Thong, Phu Hai, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. The museum's area of 1,600m2 is divided into 14 different spaces. Each space reenacts the stages of 300 years of Phan Thiet fishing village history from the Cham Pa period, the Nguyen dynasty, the French colonial period, and the 1940s-60s. Visitors here can learn about history through artifacts, transform into real fishermen or salt makers, explore the 300-year-old Phan Thiet ancient town, or discover the fish sauce making process.
Sand Dunes Bay
Sand Dunes Bay is located at Zone 5, Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet. Its name comes from the fact that the shape of the sand dunes changes whenever there is wind. In a day, Sand Dunes Bay has countless different shapes and colors. These sand dunes are formed from ancient iron mines hundreds of years old, so they have a very special color and are the 'one and only' sand dunes in Vietnam. The vast and endless sand dunes landscape like a desert will be an excellent backdrop for virtual living for tourists. There are also many interesting sand activities waiting for you to explore here.
Travelers are fascinated by the image of Sand Dunes Bay.
Mui Ne fishing village
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