| Mui Ne ward | 118.59 km² and 50,166 people at the end of 2024, after the 2025 reorganization |
|---|---|
| Density | 423 people per km² |
| Phan Thiet | became a city in 1999 and a type-II urban area in 2009 (Decision 890/QD-TTg) |
| Name | two popular theories: fishermen sheltering from storms at the cape, or a local word origin |
Mui Ne & Phan Thiet
Phan Thiet and Mui Ne lie on the coast east of Ho Chi Minh City; confirm the current drive time. Here, endless stretches of sugar-white sand meet jade-green waters, while towering red and white dunes ripple inland like a desert mirage. These coastal villages are a beach break from the city.
Start your day with a bicycle ride along palm-lined lanes, pausing to watch fishermen haul in their catch at the dawn market. Then, cool off with a swim in your resort’s infinity pool or beneath the shade of a beachfront bungalow. Don’t miss the chance to climb the fiery dunes at sunrise or sand-board down their steep slopes as the sun turns the sand to molten gold.
Phan Thiet itself is renowned for its fish-sauce workshops drop by to see how this kitchen cornerstone is made. For a change of pace, tee off on an ocean-view golf course or linger over a seafood feast at one of the “bờ kè” grills, choosing your own lobsters and clams straight from the tanks. Whether you’re after adrenaline-fuelled dune adventures or simply want to unwind with a tropical breeze overhead, Mui Ne and Phan Thiet deliver a uniquely coastal Vietnamese experience.
Mui Ne and Phan Thiet
Vietnamese Wikipedia notes that after the 2025 reorganization Mui Ne ward covers 118.59 square kilometers and had 50,166 people at the end of 2024. Mui Ne and Phan Thiet formed part of Binh Thuan province, with Phan Thiet becoming a city in 1999 and a type-II urban area in 2009. Binh Thuan province was reorganized by Resolution 202/2025/QH15 of 12 June 2025. The name Mui Ne has two popular explanations, one of which is that fishermen caught in storms at sea would shelter at the cape. We have not verified the dunes, kitesurfing season or drive time in the older text, so check them before you go.
Sources (read in Vietnamese, Vietnamese Wikipedia): Mũi Né. Last checked November 2026.
Mui Ne: FAQ
What is Mui Ne?
A ward on the south-central coast near Phan Thiet, known as a beach and dune destination.
How big is Mui Ne ward?
118.59 square kilometers with 50,166 people at the end of 2024.
When did Phan Thiet become a city?
In 1999.
How is the name Mui Ne explained?
One theory says fishermen sheltered at the cape when storms hit.
How many days do you need in Mui Ne?
Two nights for a beach stay.