Traveling to Mon Beach

Nestled at the foot of Mui Dien (Dien Cape) in the central coastal province of Phu Yen, Mon Beach is pristine and endlessly fascinating.

The arc-shaped beach, which is surrounded by boulders and hills, has captured the attention of travelers who love to swim in turquoise waters and lie on white sandy beaches.

In the past, the beach remained quiet year-round and was only accessible from Vung Ro Port. However, a new asphalt road recently opened, making the beach more accessible for coaches and cars. The road is linked to National Highway 1A between Cu Mong Pass and Ca Pass and winds through hills along the shore.

Traveling on the road for 30 minutes leads to a path that eventually leads to the serene beaches. The path can be a bit tough for unadventurous travelers, but completely worthwhile for the natural scenery including a freshwater stream and sand dunes.

Once at the beach, one can jump into the water to cool off or relax and explore Mui Dien Lighthouse, which is located 110-meters above sea level.

Travelers interested in a unique view must climb up the lighthouse's spiral staircase. The view from the top stretches from the East Sea to the easternmost beaches and rock formations in Vietnam The lighthouse is also a great location to see the sunrise and sunset.

The lighthouse was built by the French in 1890 and closed in 1945. The former Saigon reopened the lighthouse in 1961, but deserted it due to the war. The lighthouse was reopened for the third time in 1997.

(Source: SGT)

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Traveling to Mon Beach

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