Discover Cuc Dong, Where Vietnam Welcomes Its First Sunrise
Based on its coordinates and special geographic position, and recognized by the Vietnam Association of Geophysics, Mui Doi in Van Phong Bay, Van Thanh Commune, Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province is the easternmost point on Vietnam’s mainland. It is also where the first sunlight of a new day touches the country. Join To Ong to learn about this special place and begin a journey to Cuc Dong for sunrise.
That pure, warm, poetic light, together with the experience of crossing white sand, walking along sea-hugging trails, seeing the horizon in the distance, and hearing the rhythm of nature, will stir any heart that loves exploration.
With To Ong’s Cuc Dong tour, this is a 2-day, 1-night journey away from noise and bustle, returning to peaceful blue sea and white sand while listening to the breath of the ocean. The route is a relatively gentle 9km hike. You can pass through thorny forest, cross white sand dunes, rope across sections, swim in the sea, and watch sunrise. The Cuc Dong tour is sure to recharge your energy after everyday fatigue.
The Journey to Conquer the Landmark and Hike Cuc Dong
The journey before reaching Cuc Dong brings many emotional moments and leaves lasting memories and experiences. First, the vast sea opens before your eyes, with nature calling you forward.
One signature feature of Central Vietnam is its long stretches of sand, like miniature deserts. To reach Mui Doi, hikers spend time placing each step across soft sand dunes. There, you can feel the distinctive heat of the coastal land, like a traveler walking through a desert painting.
The white of the sand gradually gives way to the green of plants on the route to Bai Rang. Some sections require weaving through leafy forest canopies, squeezing past rock faces, climbing slopes, or walking close to the sea, all of which feel exciting and challenging.
After crossing forest and sand, it is time to rest and relax. Enjoying a BBQ by the beach, with waves sounding like music, becomes more wonderful than ever.
Welcoming the First Sunrise at Vietnam’s Easternmost Point
Early in the morning, wake up and begin the final sunrise challenge. Warm up and take on the exciting rock-climbing section to reach the summit point. You will experience touching the landmark marker, marking the destination of the journey, sitting on a high rock with the sea in the distance, and waiting for the first sunrise.
Sunrise at Cuc Dong is unlike anywhere else. It is the moment the sun rises beyond the horizon, slowly tinting the sea pink. Golden light reflects on the blue water in a gentle, poetic scene. A few birds glide above, clouds drift slowly, and the whole landscape feels wonderfully peaceful.
On that day, you become one of the first people to welcome sunrise on Vietnam’s S-shaped land, marking a memorable moment in your youth.
Transport and Meals on To Ong’s Tour
To Ong picks you up and travels by coach to Dam Mon, where the hike begins. After sunrise, the group returns to the mainland by boat.
In addition to breakfast, a unique lunch along the Cuc Dong hiking route, and a hearty BBQ party on the sand, the group stops at a resort to rest and have lunch before leaving Khanh Hoa. After that comes dinner in Ninh Thuan and the return journey.
At the end of a memorable Cuc Dong tour, you gain a few new friends with shared interests, discover new experiences, and better understand the sea and nature. Most importantly, you complete a personal challenge and make your youth more memorable. Go hiking Cuc Dong with To Ong today.
