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- Ho Chi Minh City
- Mui Ne
Mui Ne
Mui Ne is Vietnam's most western style resort beach. The city
itself is typical Vietnamese fishing community sporting a fleet of
beautiful fishing boats but little to see or do in town. The beach
beside it, however, spreads in glitzy contrast. Expensive western
resorts and hotels line the beachside while cheaper guesthouses can
be found across the road or closer to town. A variety of water
activities are available including surfing, kite surfing, jet-skis,
and sailing. Beach and roadside bars hop with cheap drinks and
electro music late into the night. Jibe's is a popular hangout
among the young and tireless. Close to town are red coloured sand
dunes but the farther away and much larger white sand dunes are
worth the extra half-hour trip. For a small tip children will rent
tourists sand sleds and demonstrate how to surf the dunes. One of
Vietnam's top golf courses also is just outside the city. Mui Ne is
a scenic 5 hour motorbike trip from Vung Tau or five hour highway
bus ride from Saigon.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. Some
Chinese, English and French are spoken. Tour guides can also speak
Russian and Japanese. Numerous ethnic languages are also spoken in
parts.
Money
The official currency is the Dông (VND). There are no smaller
denominations. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de
change, hotels and on the black market. Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are becoming more widely acceptable, particularly
in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but it is best not to rely on them
elsewhere. It is recommended that visitors bring travellers cheques
in US Dollars, which can be cashed at major banks in the main
cities and tourist areas. US currency acts as unofficial tender and
is useful as a back-up when banks won't cash travellers cheques
outside the main cities, but notes must be relatively new and
unmarked. Dông can be withdrawn from ATMs, which are becoming more
widespread.
Time
Local time in Vietnam is GMT +7.