According to the Bau Trang Tourist Area Management Board, the majority of these visitors were domestic tourists, accounting for around 70%, while the remainder were foreign tourists. Notably, even after the holiday, visitor numbers have continued to climb.
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| Bau Trang also attracts many nature lovers to find endless inspiration for sublimation in artistic creation. |
Surrounded by sweeping dunes and low coastal forest, Bau Trang is often dubbed the “mini Sahara” of Binh Thuan. Amidst a seemingly barren expanse of sun-scorched sand and sparse forest lies a freshwater lake, a rare gift of nature to this arid land.
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| A scene from Face Off 8, filmed at Bau Trang (Bac Binh district, Binh Thuan). |
With its pristine and alluring beauty, Bau Trang has long been a magnet for domestic and international tourists. The site was named one of Viet Nam’s Top 100 Impressive Destinations in 2013, an ASEAN Favourite Destination in 2014 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and one of the Top 100 Favourite Southern Tourism Sites in 2016. In recognition of its outstanding natural landscape, Bau Trang was officially classified as a National Scenic Site in 2019.
In late 2018, the Prime Minister approved the Master Plan for developing the Mui Ne National Tourist Area to 2025, with a vision to 2030. The plan designates Bau Trang as a symbolic attraction of Mui Ne and aims to harness its natural beauty while preserving the local environment.
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| Tourists tackle dunes on off-road vehicles. |
According to the Binh Thuan Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Bau Trang spans around 45 hectares and comprises two lakes, Bau Ong and Bau Ba, alongside the dune known as Doi Trinh Nu, located northeast of Bau Ba, and an ecosystem of low forest surrounding the lakes.
The dramatic contrast between the lakes and surrounding dunes creates a captivating, almost surreal landscape, an enchanting visual harmony of desert and oasis. The juxtaposition of dry sand and cool freshwater, of heat and breeze, embodies a mesmerising yin-yang philosophy in nature.
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| Bau Trang was recognised as a National Scenic Site in 2019 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. |
During the war, Bau Trang was part of the revolutionary base area of Le Hong Phong. The harsh desert terrain, endless dunes, and dense low forest provided an ideal setting for guerrilla warfare, while the freshwater lake was a vital resource for sustaining life and combat operations.
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| Bau Trang was listed in Vietnam’s top 100 impressive destinations in 2013. |
Today, Bau Trang is not only a source of life for local communities but also a magnificent natural attraction bestowed by nature. Its beauty draws large numbers of domestic and international travellers eager to admire and explore its charms. In addition to sightseeing, tourists enjoy activities such as sandboarding, ostrich riding, fishing, and off-road driving.
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| The site also captivates nature lovers and artists, inspiring boundless creativity. |
With its ancient dunes and cool lake waters, Bau Trang offers a poetic and idyllic setting. In 1867, the poet Nguyen Thong, travelling from Long An, was so enchanted by Bau Trang’s ethereal beauty that he penned poems about a leisurely walk through Bau Trang and passing through the Binh Nhon Desert.
Through the lens of art, Bau Trang’s landscape has been immortalised by photographer Tran Tam My. His work, Slope, won a Gold Medal at an international photography competition in Turkey, and Path of Life won a Silver Medal in Italy in 2016, helping to promote Bau Trang’s tourism image and ignite the desire to explore this unique destination among both domestic and international travellers.
