The UK’s Independent has suggested six places that international travellers should not miss when visiting Vietnam. The list highlights lesser-known destinations that offer rich experiences, bustling local markets, diverse cuisine, and untouched natural beauty such as terraced rice fields and pristine beaches. These spots promise a peaceful escape from noisy crowds—serene yet far from dull.
The recently approved master planning scheme for Mui Ne National Tourist Area in the south central province of Binh Thuan is set to transform it into an internationally recognised tourism hub, positioning it as a top destination in the Asia-Pacific by 2050.
The plan envisions developing Mui Ne into a global tourism centre, fueling economic growth and boosting the competitiveness of tourism in both Binh Thuan province and Vietnam. The area, spanning 14,760 ha, includes key locations in Phan Thiet city, Bac Binh district, and Tuy Phong district.
Mui Ne, located in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan province, has been chosen by Booking.com as one of the top 5 unique and surprising destinations in the Asia-Pacific region, offering world-class experiences.
Booking.com revealed a list in late March of unique and surprising destinations in the Asia-Pacific region that provide world-class experiences. Mui Ne in Phan Thiet district, Binh Thuan province, was among the list’s top 5.
In March, Booking.com, a leading travel app from the Netherlands, released a list of unique destinations in the Asia-Pacific region offering remarkable experiences and luxury. Mui Ne in Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province, secured a spot in the top 5.
Booking.com unveiled a list in late March of unique and surprising destinations in the Asia-Pacific region that provide world-class experiences. Mui Ne in Phan Thiet district, Binh Thuan province, was among the list’s top five.
There is no need to fly to Europe for a one-of-a-kind, sophisticated experience; even in the Asia-Pacific region, there are numerous destinations that will astonish and excite you.
Seafood hotpot is a special dish originating from the fishermen of Binh Thuan province. The hotpot’s main ingredient is deep herring, or “mai fish”. It is prepared with a yin & yang philosophy, bringing high nutritional value and health benefits. The dish is therefore not only a nutritious local speciality but also embodies a philosophy of life with profound meaning in Vietnamese cuisine.
Dutch-based online travel agency Booking.com has named the resort town of Mui Ne one of the six most ideal destinations in the world for hot air balloon rides.
Located in the southernmost part of the coastal central region, Binh Thuan is gradually gaining a firm foothold in tourism, promising a regional- and world-level attraction in the near future.
These destinations are not only rich in landscapes, culture and culinary experience but also voted by millions of travellers worldwide as the most welcoming places in Vietnam for 2022.
The south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan is endowed with sand hills and dunes dubbed as “little deserts,” which have supported the development of eco- and sport tourism.
Its tourist attractions, unique culinary culture and pleasant night weather are great assets that will enable Binh Thuan province to develop its night-time economy, experts have said.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the south central province of Binh Thuan is discussing plans to reopen Mui Ne to visitors on October 20 after a months-long shutdown.
A recognition decision for the Mui Ne national tourist site was announced in Phan Thiet city, the central province of Binh Thuan late last week. The site spreads across some 14,760ha of coastal land, with a core area of about 1,000ha for developing tourism facilities.
Authorities of the south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan on March 3 announced a tourism stimulus programme titled “Oh Wow! Mui Ne”, in a bid to attract more tourists to the province.
Mui Ne fishermen are famous for a typical hotpot with the main ingredients are various types of fish like ca duc (smelt-whitings), ca suot (atherinidae).
