Phan Thiet & Mui Ne map 2026 — areas, hotels, beaches
The resort strip runs 15 km along the coast, and it's hard to make sense of without a map. An interactive map with the key points, a breakdown of the areas, and practical navigation tips for foreign travellers.
The Phan Thiet – Mui Ne resort strip runs about 15 km along the coast, and most people arrive without grasping one simple thing: Phan Thiet and Mui Ne are not the same place. Phan Thiet is a city. Mui Ne is a cape with a fishing village 15 km to the east. Between the two lies the resort strip everyone actually flies in for.
This page has an interactive map with the key points, a breakdown of the areas (and who each suits), where the hotels sit by zone, and practical navigation tips. Prices are in Vietnamese dong (VND) with a rough US-dollar conversion at ~25,000 VND = $1.
Information current as of July 2026.
Where Phan Thiet sits on the map of Vietnam
Phan Thiết is the capital of Bình Thuậnprovince, on Vietnam's south-east coast. It's 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City by road (4–5 hours by bus), around 250 km from Nha Trang, and 150 km from Da Lat over a mountain pass.
The city faces the South China Sea. The centre sits at 10.9289, 108.1021. Binh Thuan is one of the sunniest provinces in Vietnam: it gets less rain than Nha Trang or Phu Quoc.
Phan Thiet Airportopened in 2024, but there are still no regular commercial flights as of mid-2026. Almost everyone comes via Ho Chi Minh City — by bus (4–5 hours, 150,000–200,000 VND, ~$6–8), by private transfer, or in a rental car. From Nha Trang you can take a sleeper bus in 6–7 hours.
The naming confusion is constant. When a traveller says "I'm going to Mui Ne," they usually mean the resort strip between Phan Thiet and the Mũi Néfishing village. The village itself is the cape at the eastern end of the strip. And Phan Thiet is a full-on Vietnamese city with markets, government offices and residential blocks, where you'll barely see a tourist.
In 2020 Mui Ne was designated a national tourism zone: from Phu Hai ward to Hoa Phu commune, 14,760 hectares. The province aims to draw up to 9 million visitors a year. For more on Mui Ne itself, see the Mui Ne guide.
Interactive map of Phan Thiet and Mui Ne
- Po Shanu Cham Towers (Tháp Chàm Phố Hài): 7th century, entry 15,000 VND (~$0.60) — 7:00–17:30
- Ong Dia Rock (Bãi Đá Ông Địa): Rocks with a small pagoda, free
- Red Sand Dunes (Đồi Cát Đỏ): Free, best at sunset
- Fairy Stream (Suối Tiên): Free, 1.5 km wade along the stream
- Mui Ne Fishing Village (Làng Chài Mũi Né): Morning market from 5:00 — Fresh seafood off the boats
- White Sand Dunes (Bàu Trắng): 65 km from Phan Thiet — Entry 10,000 VND (~$0.40), quad bikes
- Ta Cu Mountain (Núi Tà Cú): 40 km from Phan Thiet — Cable car, 49 m reclining Buddha
- Ke Ga Lighthouse (Hải Đăng Kê Gà): Built 1899, 65 m tall, on an islet
- Whale Temple (Vạn Thuỷ Tú): 22 m whale skeleton, 300+ years old — Free
- Ham Tien Market (Chợ Hàm Tiến): Fruit, spices, souvenirs
The map marks 10 key points — from the Cham Towers in the west to the White Dunes in the east. Tap a marker for the address, entry price and opening hours. The whole resort strip fits between two extremes: central Phan Thiet and the Mui Ne cape.
The distance from the western edge (Phan Thiet) to the eastern one (Mui Ne village) is about 15 km along the coast road. Add a trip out to the White Dunes and that's another 50 km east.
Areas of Phan Thiet and Mui Ne — where to stay
The resort strip runs in a band along the coast. The character shifts every 3–4 kilometres: from premium resorts to fishermen's bungalows for about $8.
Central Phan Thiet — for long stays
The city of Phan Thiếtitself is not a resort. This is where locals live, where the markets are and where Lotte Mart and Co.op Mart sit. The in-town beach isn't made for swimming.
It only makes sense to base here if you're staying a month or more. An apartment runs 5,000,000–8,000,000 VND (~$200–320) a month. The resort strip is 10–15 km away, with regular buses. The downside: zero beach infrastructure and a daily commute to the sea.
Phu Hai — quiet time by the sea
Phú Hài ward is the western edge of the resort strip. The big resorts sit here: Mia Resort, Novela Muine. The beach is wide and noticeably emptier than Ham Tien. Nearby are the Cham Towers, Tháp Chàm Phố Hài.
Outside the resorts there's almost no infrastructure: a couple of cafés, not one ATM within walking distance. But after 21:00 all you hear is the sea. Ideal for families with kids and for couples.
Ham Tien — the main resort zone
The heart of the resort. Everything revolves around Nguyễn Đình Chiểustreet — 10+ kilometres of cafés, restaurants, bars, massage places and kitesurfing schools. Rang Beach (often wrongly called "Mui Ne Beach") runs for 5 km.
Fair warning: Ham Tien has a serious erosion problem. Many hotels shore up their beach with sandbags. Before booking, check recent photos of the specific stretch in front of your hotel. This is especially true of the eastern part of Ham Tien.
"You don't need Phan Thiet city and you don't need the Mui Ne fishing village. What you want is the resort strip between them" — from Tripadvisor reviews, 2025
Mui Ne village — the authentic side
The real fishing village of Mũi Nésits at the eastern end of the resort strip. The morning market opens at 5:00 — fresh seafood straight off the boats. The Red Dunes and Fairy Stream are close by.
Tourist infrastructure is minimal. Few hotels, cafés you can count on one hand. But the atmosphere: fishermen mending nets, coracle boats drying on the sand, the smell of sea and fish sauce.
Hon Rom — the budget beach
North of Mui Ne village. A wide beach, minimal development, bungalows and guesthouses from 200,000 VND (~$8) a night. Quiet. Empty. Beautiful. The nearest restaurant or shop is a motorbike ride away.
Which area to pick — at a glance
| Area | Best for | Room from | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Phan Thiet | Long stays | 5,000,000 VND/mo (~$200) | Low prices, supermarkets | No beach |
| Phu Hai | Families, couples | 1,500,000 VND/night (~$60) | Quiet, premium resorts | Little infrastructure |
| Ham Tien | Younger crowd, kiters | 400,000 VND/night (~$16) | Everything nearby, nightlife | Beach erosion |
| Mui Ne (village) | Travellers | 300,000 VND/night (~$12) | Atmosphere, market | Few hotels |
| Hon Rom | Backpackers | 200,000 VND/night (~$8) | Clean beach, quiet | Far from everything |
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Nearly all the hotels are concentrated in two zones: Ham Tien and Phu Hai. Outside those two areas the choice thins out fast.
Hotels by area
| Area | Category | Examples | Price/night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phu Hai | 4–5★ | Mia Resort, Novela Muine, Anantara | 3,000,000–7,000,000 VND (~$120–280) |
| Ham Tien (west) | 3–4★ | Bamboo Village, Seahorse, Coco Beach | 800,000–2,000,000 VND (~$32–80) |
| Ham Tien (east) | 2–3★ | Ocean Star, Four Oceans | 400,000–1,000,000 VND (~$16–40) |
| Mui Ne / Hon Rom | 1–2★, bungalows | Guesthouses, mini-hotels | 200,000–500,000 VND (~$8–20) |
One thing to watch when booking: hotels beyond the fishing cape (Pandanus Resort, Centara Mirage, Muine Bay Resort) are officially in Mui Ne but sit isolated from the resort strip. Reaching restaurants and shops means a taxi every time.
Another quirk: prices on Booking and Agoda for the exact same hotel can differ by 20–30%. Compare both before you book.
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The coastline from Phan Thiet to Hon Rom is nearly 20 km, but not all of it is good for swimming.
| Beach | Area | Length | Notes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phu Hai Beach | Phu Hai | ~3 km | Wide, clean, few people | Families, quiet stays |
| Rang Beach | Ham Tien | ~5 km | Infrastructure, loungers, waves | Kitesurfing, active trips |
| Cape beach | Mui Ne village | ~1 km | Fishing boats, morning market | Atmosphere, photos |
| Hon Rom | Hon Rom | ~4 km | Wide, empty, clean | Backpackers, solitude |
| Tien Thanh | West of Phan Thiet | ~2 km | Quiet, few tourists | Total peace |
On the Ham Tien erosion: it's real, but not uniform. The western part (closer to Phu Hai) holds up better. The eastern part is worse — in places you can only swim at low tide.
For kitesurfing the wind here is among the best in South-East Asia. The season runs November to March, when it's steady. Kite schools line the whole of Ham Tien, with lessons from 1,500,000 VND (~$60).
For a detailed look at each beach, see the guide to Mui Ne beaches.
Sights map
Every point is on the interactive map above. Below is a quick rundown: what to see, what it costs, how far it is.
In the resort strip (up to 5 km)
Cham Towers Tháp Chàm Phố Hài — three 7th-century towers on a hill in Phu Hai ward. Entry 15,000 VND (~$0.60), open 7:00–17:30. The viewpoint looks over the coast and the city. About 15 minutes to see.
Bãi Đá Ông Địa rock — a cluster of rocks on the shore with a small pagoda. Free entry. A popular sunset photo spot.
Ham Tien Market Chợ Hàm Tiến — a local market with fruit, spices and souvenirs. Busy in the morning, quiet by lunchtime.
Whale Temple Vạn Thuỷ Tú — in central Phan Thiet. A 22-metre whale skeleton; the temple is over 300 years old. Free entry.
3–10 km from the resort strip
Red Sand Dunes Đồi Cát Đỏ — 3 km north of Mui Ne village. Free entry. Come at sunset, when the sand turns bright orange. Local kids will offer you a plastic sled for 20,000–50,000 VND (~$0.80–2).
Fairy Stream Suối Tiên — 1.5 km of wading up a shallow stream between red and white rock formations. Free. Take your shoes off and walk through the water. 30–40 minutes for the stroll.
Day trips (40–65 km)
White Sand Dunes Bàu Trắng — 65 km north-east of Phan Thiet. White sand, dunes up to 80 metres high, a lotus lake alongside. Entry 10,000 VND (~$0.40). Quad-bike hire is 150,000–400,000 VND (~$6–16). Come early — by 10:00 it's brutally hot.
Ta Cu Mountain Núi Tà Cú — 40 km south of Phan Thiet. A 1,600-metre cable car takes you up 500 m. At the top: the Linh Sơn Trường Thọpagoda and a 49-metre reclining Buddha (the largest in Vietnam). Cable car ~200,000 VND (~$8). Budget half a day for the whole trip.
Ke Ga Lighthouse Hải Đăng Kê Gà — 40 km south-west. Built by the French in 1899, it stands on a small island. With the hill, it's 65 m above sea level. You can reach it by boat from the shore for 30,000–50,000 VND (~$1.20–2).
What you can combine in one day
A typical motorbike loop: Fairy Stream → Red Dunes (sunset) → dinner in the fishing village. You'll do it in 3–4 hours and spend under 100,000 VND (~$4) on entry fees.
White Dunes + Ke Ga Lighthouse in one day is a stretch. They're in opposite directions and eat up 5–6 hours of driving. Better to split them over two days, or take a "Ta Cu + Ke Ga + Cham Towers" tour for about $165–177 for two.
Getting around — transport on the map
The whole resort strip stretches along a single road: Nguyễn Đình Chiểu in the west becomes Huỳnh Thúc Khángin the east. You can't get lost. But the distances deceive: it's 15 km end to end, too far to walk.
Buses
Routes No. 1 and No. 9 run the length of the resort strip to Lotte Mart in Phan Thiet. The fare is 13,000 VND (~$0.50). They run 6:00 to 18:00, every 15–20 minutes. No air conditioning.
Taxi and Grab
Grab works here. A ride from Ham Tien to central Phan Thiet is 200,000–300,000 VND (~$8–12), 15–20 minutes. A taxi is a touch more. If you flag a car on the street, insist on the meter — the negotiated price is always higher.
Motorbike
Hire runs 150,000–200,000 VND/day (~$6–8). Technically you need an International Driving Permit (IDP); in practice it's rarely checked. But if you crash without one, your insurance won't pay out. Petrol is about 25,000 VND/litre, and a full tank covers 200+ km. Without a motorbike you won't comfortably reach the White Dunes or Ke Ga Lighthouse.
Bicycle
Some hotels lend bikes for free. Fine for short hops along the strip, but in the heat, pedalling more than 3 km is a slog. The temperature rarely drops below +28°C.
Distances on the map — at a glance
| From | To | Distance | Time | Taxi fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Tien | Central Phan Thiet | 12 km | 15–20 min | 200,000–300,000 VND (~$8–12) |
| Ham Tien | Mui Ne village | 8 km | 10–15 min | 120,000–180,000 VND (~$5–7) |
| Ham Tien | Red Dunes | 10 km | 15 min | 150,000–200,000 VND (~$6–8) |
| Ham Tien | White Dunes | 55 km | 1–1.5 hrs | 800,000–1,000,000 VND (~$32–40) |
| Phan Thiet | Ta Cu Mountain | 40 km | 50 min | 600,000–800,000 VND (~$24–32) |
| Phan Thiet | Ke Ga Lighthouse | 40 km | 50 min | 600,000–800,000 VND (~$24–32) |
Practical navigation tips
Download Organic Maps or OsmAnd before you travel.Both work offline and show even the smaller tracks. Google Maps works too, but half its features disappear without a connection — save an offline area of Vietnam ahead of time.
Write your hotel address in Vietnamese. Drivers often struggle with English. Show the address with its diacritics — Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, not "Nguyen Dinh Chieu." The difference in pronunciation is enormous.
Sort out data on arrival.An eSIM you buy before you fly (Airalo, Holafly) has you online the moment you land — no shop, no passport queue. Prefer a physical SIM? Viettel or Mobifone cost 100,000–150,000 VND (~$4–6) for 30 days with 4–5 GB/day, and you'll need your passport to register it. Either way, navigation gets far easier.
A handy trick: before you set off, open Google Maps and star every place you want to visit. The stars sync across devices and show up even offline.
Don't rely on hotel Wi-Fi for navigation.Out on the road the hotel signal is gone, and there's no public Wi-Fi in Mui Ne. A SIM or eSIM solves this for a couple of dollars.
FAQ
Where is Phan Thiet on the map of Vietnam?
Phan Thiet sits on Vietnam's south-east coast, about 200 km north-east of Ho Chi Minh City. It's the capital of Binh Thuan province — on the South China Sea coast, roughly halfway between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang. Coordinates: 10.93° N, 108.10° E.
What's the difference between Phan Thiet and Mui Ne?
Phan Thiet is a city of 350,000 with markets and residential blocks. Mui Ne is a cape with a fishing village 15 km to the east. The resort strip sits between them, along the coast. When agencies advertise "a Mui Ne holiday," they mean that resort strip, not the village.
Which area is best to stay in?
For an active trip and kitesurfing — Ham Tien. For a quiet family stay — Phu Hai. For budget travel — Hon Rom. For atmosphere and photos — Mui Ne village. The most common mistake is booking in Phan Thiet city itself or beyond the fishing cape.
How do you get from Phan Thiet to Mui Ne?
Buses No. 1 and No. 9 run every 15–20 minutes, ticket 13,000 VND (~$0.50). A taxi or Grab is 200,000–300,000 VND (~$8–12), 15–20 minutes. A motorbike is the most flexible option if you can ride.
Is there an airport in Phan Thiet?
Phan Thiet Airport opened in 2024, but as of mid-2026 there are no regular international flights. Most travellers fly into Ho Chi Minh City (Tân Sơn Nhấtairport) and reach Phan Thiet by bus or transfer in 4–5 hours.
Which offline map should I download for Phan Thiet?
Organic Maps is the best pick for offline navigation — download the Vietnam map ahead of time and it includes every road and track in the resort strip. OsmAnd is a solid alternative. Google Maps also lets you save an offline area, but with limited features.
Information current as of July 2026. Prices and conditions change — double-check before you travel.
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