Dien Cape–Dai Lanh Lighthouse (Eastern Pole): The place to welcome the first dawn

Where is Phu Yen Dien Cape located?

Mui Dien, also known as Dai Lanh cape, belongs to Phuoc Tan village, Hoa Tam commune, Dong Hoa district, Phu Yen. Although there are still controversies about whether the easternmost point of our country is Mui Dien? However, one thing is for sure: Mui Dien is the first place to welcome dawn on the mainland in Vietnam, and this place is also one of the most attractive and emotional tourist destinations in Phu Yen.

How to go to Phu Yen Cape Dien?

How to get to Phu Yen Dien Cape

If you start from the center of Tuy Hoa city, there will be 2 routes for you to choose to go to Phu Yen Cape.

Option 1: Follow Highway 1A => pass Ca Pass => Turn left to the direction of Vung Ro Bay => Go straight to Phu Yen Dien Cape

- Option 2: Go straight to the end of Hung Vuong Street, you will reach Phu Dong roundabout => Turn left to Phuoc Tan beach => Bai Nga => Follow this road to reach Phu Yen Cape.

If you start from Nha Trang city, go through Ca Pass, until you see a sign indicating the way down to Phu Yen Cape, then turn right, continue to go through Vung Ro Bay to meet No Number Ship Relic Area.

Is the ticket price to visit Phu Yen Dien Cape expensive?

Here are the ticket prices you can refer to. You should plan in advance for your self-sufficient Phu Yen discovery schedule if you intend to visit this place.

Ticket price to visit Phu Yen Dien Cape: 20k / person

Parking fee: 5k / car

Entrance fee to Phu Yen Cape Dien lighthouse: 10k / person

Overnight camping fee: 80k/person.

What's special about Phu Yen Dien Cape?

Cape Dien Phu Yen is the first point to welcome the earliest dawn in the territory of Vietnam, when the sun peeks out from the horizon, the first rays of sunlight begin to shine on the ground. Many tourists when visiting this place carry red flags with yellow stars, stand facing the sea and take pictures.

Phu Yen Dien Cape stretches out to the sea, catching the sun and wind of nature to create its fresh green color. The beautiful scenery here has been praised all the time through the scenes in the movie "I see yellow flowers on green grass". To get to the top, you need to walk along quite small paths winding around the mountainside. Visitors here are mostly young people who love to explore, and want to learn about new lands. When you come here, you can camp overnight so that the next morning you can welcome the first rays of sunlight to the ground.

Hai Dang Dai Lanh

Dai Lanh Lighthouse, also known as Mui Dien Lighthouse, was built by the French in the 90s of the 19th century, with a height of about 26.5m and 110m above sea level. Interrupted by going through many ups and downs of history, Dai Lanh lighthouse could start operating normally in 1997, the lighthouse's light using solar cells can project signals from about a distance away. 27 nautical miles (equivalent to 50km). Not only helping ships move offshore smoothly, Dai Lanh lighthouse also had an important strategic position for the Vietnamese revolution during the war.

To reach the top of Dai Lanh Lighthouse, you need to climb all 110 spiral stairs. Standing from above, looking down is Mon beach with clear sea water and fine white sand. Embellish a few boats bobbing on the waves. In addition, you will see a freshwater stream flowing into the sea.

Dai Lanh Lighthouse is located in a rather special location, so it has the highest number of sunshine hours as well as the highest rainfall in our country, becoming the place with the harshest climate in the country.

It is no exaggeration to say that the higher you go, the more wonderful the scenery becomes and the air is also fresher. After conquering more than 110 spiral stairs inside Dai Lanh Lighthouse, you really step into the paradise scene.

However, you should also note that the lighthouse is only open during office hours (7:30 am to 11:30 am and 13:30 to 17 pm). You need to note that the way down to Mui Dien is a trail, the two sides of the trees are quite dense, so it is a bit difficult to go. So, We recommend conquering the lighthouse first, then descending to Mui Dien.

Rang Dong Cape

Coming to Phu Yen, you cannot ignore Rang Dong Cape, this place is most often checked in by young people. In particular, there is a plaque made of granite with the words "Easternmost point - The place to welcome the first dawn on the mainland of Vietnam".

Standing from the top of Rang Dong Cape of Phu Yen Dien Cape and looking a little further away, you will be able to see the beautiful sunrise when the first rays of sunlight reach the peaceful land of Nau. Right behind is a picture of mountains and forests, pure beautiful sea mixed with cool breeze. At this time, all worries or troubles of life seem to disappear, leaving only a bright new day ahead.

Mon Beach

Bai Mon is located right at the foot of the mountain, so it has long been a favorite spot of any tourist every time visiting this place because of its quietness and serenity. This place is a small, golden sand beach. You can lie down and bask in the sun with the cool blue waves rushing in from the sea.

You can prepare your own tent and organize a BBQ with friends at Bai Mon. Especially on full moon nights, you will be able to see the beautiful starry sky. Before camping, please ask permission from the lighthouse management board first.

Notes when coming to Phu Yen Dien Cape.

Wear comfortable, light clothing for ease of movement.

You should prepare water, hats, sunglasses, ... are indispensable items when conquering Dai Lanh lighthouse.

Do not forget to bring your phone, camera or camcorder to save the best photos.

Absolutely do not wear high heels, wear a pair of sports shoes for the most convenient movement!

Up to the lighthouse, you should be careful with the dogs here, ask permission from the lighthouse management to get on the light tower.

With a special location, Mui Dien tourism has long been extremely developed. If you are looking for a place to watch the sunrise to the fullest, remember not to miss this tourist spot when visiting Phu Yen.

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