KITE SURFING AND FISHERMEN WATCHING IN MUI NE

Mui Ne (Mũi Né) is a coastal resort town in the Binh Tuanh Province of southeastern Vietnam. 

 

 

The town is close to the city of Phan Thiet Tourism has transformed Mui Ne into a resort destination since 1995, when many visited to view the total solar eclipse of October 24, 1995. Mui Ne has many resorts on the beach, as well as restaurants, bars and cafes.  This little beach town flaunts the reputation as the kite surfing capital of the world. In order to try it out, you need to take at least 10 hours lesson, but it still will not be an easy feat! Of course you would need at least ten more months (or years!) to perform a somersault in the air. While you are at it, don't forget to tour around a nearby sand dunes and fishing village called the Red Canyon. However the most lasting impression you will have of this place is probably watching the fishermen take these little bowl shaped boats out to sea. Leaning over the side of these round boats paddling with one big paddle they slowly made their way past the surf and out to sea to cast their nets. Drying their catch under the sun. Strange-shaped round boats. Slowly, surely, they would disappear into the rolling waves of the cerulean waters. Laid-back and easy-going, Mui Ne is so easily loveable and memorable. It is the perfect destination for a short weekend escapade in Vietnam. For more ideas on weekend escapades in Vietnam and around, visit weekendcom.sg.