Shopping in Mui Ne & Phan Thiet
Where to Shop in Mui Ne & Phan Thiet
The tourist industry is quite new for the fishing villages of Mui Ne and Phan Thiet, but they are catching up fast, with souvenir shops opening almost every week.
Products include handicrafts such as embroidery, paintings, lacquer ware, blankets, scarves, handbags and ceramics. Many of these products are created in the ancient Cham style, making them unique and special.
It is also fun to explore the local market. Don’t forget to try favorite local fruits such as Dragon Fruit.
Mui Ne Handicraft
Mui Ne Handicraft at Java Restaurant is a recent addition to the Mui Ne shopping scene. Stop by to watch deaf children create sand art or shop for hand-woven textiles with traditional Cham patterns, then get the local tailor to turn them into clothes at bargain prices. Java Restaurant is on the road into Mui Ne, on a hill just above the town. Tel: +84 (0) 62 324-1055.
Other restaurants that also carry interesting souvenirs include The Hot Rock, which carries an eclectic selection of locally-inspired jewellery and handbags using local fabrics and traditional designs; and Forester Shop, which stocks Cham ceramics, crocodile leather and assorted high-quality souvenirs.
For beachwear, try Good Morning Vietnam or Jibes.
Markets
There are a number of good markets in the area. In Phan Thiet, you might want to start at the Co-op Mart on the corner of Nguyen Tat Thanh and Tran Hung Dao, for souvenir and jewelry shops.
Phan Thiet Central Market, which is the largest in the province, is the place for local stuff such as fresh fruit, coconut candies, dried seafood, and sand paintings.
Mui Ne Village Market, too, has a range of fresh fruits.
Others
If you are looking for some second-hand books to read while in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet, try Victor Tour at 121A Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet. Tel: +84 (0) 98 959-1599. It has the largest inventory of used books in the area.
For jewelry, try Thinh & Sabine on 79a Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet. Tel: +84 (0) 90 993-1192.
Thanks to the dexterity and creativity of its people, Vietnam
is a country rich in handicrafts. This has long been a source of cultural pride and income
for local people for centuries, with the skills being handed
down through countless generations. It should be noted that the export of Vietnamese antiques
is forbidden.
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Mui Ne and Phan Thiet are popular for their sandy beaches, which attract Saigon expats getting away for the weekend. A quaint, traditional fishing village, Mui Ne has a beautiful beach backing onto impressive sand dunes, along with excellent water sports facilities and attractive golf courses, including one designed by international champion Nick Faldo. Phan Thiet, too, offers tranquility and long stretches of palm-fringed beach. Small bungalow resorts like Sunny Beach Resort or Sunsea Resort have recently been joined by four-star properties such as Romana Resort or Princess D Annam Resort & Spa.
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