Road to Vietnam’s largest sand dune
(VNF) - Mui Ne is not just famous for its wonderful beaches and other unique Cham towers, but also White Sand Dunes and Red Sand Dunes.
Tiptoeing along Sand Dunes in Mui Ne is one of should-not-miss things to do in Mui Ne, apart from enjoying great time in cool seawater. (Photo: emily_minjung)
The road from Phan Thiet city to Vietnam’s largest sand dune of Bau Trang (White Sand Dune) in Hong Lam Hamlet, Hoa Thang commune, Bac Binh district, Binh Thuan province is about 65 km long.
It passes tourists attractions such as the vancient Po Sa Inu Cham tower, Ong Dia rock beach, the Flying Sand Dunes, the Red Sand Dune and Bau Trang (White Lake or White Sand Dune). (Photo: tina89trang)
White Sand Dunes is the most outstanding sandy hills in Binh Thuan in particular and Vietnam in general. It is considered very impressive with natural factors like flowers, blue sea and sky, sunshine and wind.
It is about 62km from Phan Thiet City to White Sand Dunes to the northeast, and about 30km from Mui Ne. (Photo: tynguyen0405)
The name of White Sand Dunes originates from its sand's color. The white sand hills are also named Bau Trang (White Lake). (Photo: linhduon9)
The Bau Trang has three lakes: Bau Ong (Gentleman Lake), Bau Ba (Lady Lake), and Bau Xoai (Mango Lake). Among three lakes, Lady Lake is the largest one, while Mango Lake is the smallest one. Between Bau Ong and Bau Ba is Bau Sen (or Lotus Lake).
Bau Sen is a cool oasis amid the hot sand dunes. Bau Sen is not just a place of providing fresh water, but it is also one of beautiful attractions in Mui Ne.
In summer, lotuses bloom dazzlingly around this lake, coloring the beauty of White Sand Dunes. (Photo: our_endless_journey)
Leaving Bau Trang with endless white sand dunes and vast lakes with lotus flowers, travellers can explore another amazing sand dune. Without outstanding scenery like White Sand Dunes, Red Sand Dunes fascinates tourists by its convenient resorts, and beautiful beach view.
Mui Ne Red Sand Dunes is located in the North of Mui Ne Village, about 20 km from Phan Thiet City.
The scenery here is painted with a red pink color under the influence of monsoon seasons all year round. (Photo: thisisstaylorhill)
The stunning beauty of sand dunes appeals both domestic and international tourists. (Photo: priebephotographie)
Coming to Red Sand Dunes, tourists have a chance to admire this "natural wonder" which changes day by day and hour by hour in the harmony with beautiful sunlight. (Photo: nguyen.ho.tan)
Travellers can hire jeeps to conquer this cross-desert road which is called by backpackers the most beautiful coastal road in Vietnam. (Photo: jaggi)
Near Red Sand Dunes, you can choose to stay at Pandanus Resort near Hong Spring tourist site. In addition, you have the opportunity to visit Phan Thiet Red Mountain in the northeast of Red Sand Dunes, or Mui Ne Market in the southwest. All of these interesting games and activities in these sand dunes will bring unforgettable experiences to tourists./.
( Compiled by VNF )