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Dec 25, 2024 · 5 min read
Mui Doi Nha Trang or Mui Doi Cuc Dong is located in the far East, is the earliest place to welcome the sunrise in Vietnam. Therefore, this place strongly attracts the attention of backpackers and tourists from all over.
Where is Mui Doi Nha Trang?
Mui Doi Nha Trang, also known as Mui Ba Dau, is located on Hon Gom peninsula, in Van Phong bay, Van Thanh commune, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province. This place has two large rocks drifting out to sea, facing the East, and that is why the locals named it Mui Doi. For those who love backpacking, Mui Doi is a destination not to be missed in life.
Mui Doi has its own beauty in each season of the year, but the best time is probably from January to June every year. During this time, the weather in Mui Doi is usually very pleasant, with little rain, creating favorable conditions for camping, backpacking and trekking. If you are wondering when to travel to Nha Trang, choose from January to June and don't forget to visit Mui Doi - the easternmost part of the country!
Instructions on how to get to Mui Doi Nha Trang
Moving to Nha Trang city
Train: Visitors can buy train tickets to Nha Trang station or Tuy Hoa station. However, the best option is to travel to Tuy Hoa station because the distance from this station to Mui Doi is much shorter than Nha Trang station.
Airplane: There are direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Tuy Hoa airport. Tourists should search and hunt for cheap air tickets to save costs.
Bus: In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, there are many bus companies going to Nha Trang. Tourists will stop at Van Gia town and then continue to Mui Doi.
Motorbike: For those who love to travel, motorbike is the most suitable vehicle. However, make sure you have enough health and necessary skills to ensure a safe and smooth trip.
From Nha Trang city to Mui Doi
First, visitors need to travel to Dam Mon. The distance from Tuy Hoa station to Dam Mon is about 60km, and from Nha Trang station to Dam Mon is about 135km. Visitors can rent a motorbike or take a taxi to Dam Mon.
From Dam Mon, visitors can continue to Mui Doi Nha Trang by boat or on foot. However, walking is the best option because this area has many sharp reefs that can crack boats and the number of people taking tourists by boat to Mui Doi is very small. In addition, traveling by boat is also expensive with a cost of about 1,200,000 - 2,000,000 VND/trip.
In addition to the above means, tourists can also rent a tourist car in Nha Trang if they do not have experience in independent travel. Using a tourist car rental service also helps tourists save energy throughout the journey.
Trekking Mui Doi Nha Trang - A unique experience not to be missed
With its easternmost location on the mainland and being the first place to welcome the sunrise in Vietnam, Mui Doi Nha Trang offers visitors special and attractive experiences. Exploring Mui Doi is an indispensable destination when you come to the beautiful coastal city of Nha Trang.
Trekking from Dam Mon to Mui Doi
The trekking route from Dam Mon to Mui Doi, Khanh Hoa is about 8km long. On this journey, visitors will experience challenges such as wading through streams, crossing forests, crossing vast sand dunes and passing through narrow roads. Although the route is quite difficult, this is a great opportunity to practice and explore your limits. Along the way, visitors can stop at a port, rest and enjoy delicious coconut water.
Welcome the earliest sunrise in Vietnam
When you arrive at Mui Doi - the easternmost point on the mainland, don't miss the sunrise. Sit on a high cliff, listen to the sounds of the sea and wait for the first rays of sunlight to shine red on this poetic S-shaped land.
Camping on the beach
Since there are no restaurants or bars, if you come to Mui Doi, you should find a place near the cave to camp overnight. Prepare the necessary food and tools to organize a barbecue party right on the beach. This will definitely be an interesting experience that brings a sense of peace and comfort, a state that is hard to find in everyday life.
Sea bathing
Tourists can stop and swim at Bai Na when coming to Mui Doi Nha Trang. In addition, there are many other beautiful and attractive Nha Trang beaches that tourists can refer to and choose to suit their schedule and personal preferences.
What to eat when coming to Mui Doi Nha Trang
Because Mui Doi Nha Trang still retains its wildness, finding a restaurant here is quite difficult. Therefore, on the way to Mui Doi, visitors should stop at Dam Mon area and visit roadside stalls to enjoy specialties or prepare food in advance for use when arriving at Mui Doi.
In Dam Mon, visitors can choose seafood dishes or order rice at the guide's house. The prices here are very affordable, so enjoy and indulge in delicious dishes so you won't feel hungry when continuing the journey!
"Mui Doi Nha Trang is a unique and attractive tourist destination, offering visitors unforgettable experiences. From trekking through arduous roads, welcoming the earliest sunrise in Vietnam, camping on the beach to enjoying special dishes, every activity at Mui Doi brings a sense of peace and comfort.
Enjoy wonderful moments and explore the wild beauty of Mui Doi Nha Trang. This is definitely an interesting destination to experience and discover new things in life.
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