The rocky headland jutting out from the central coast boasts a pristine, unspoiled beauty, often described as a 'hidden gem'.

Recently, Mui Lay has attracted attention on social media, being likened to "the hidden gem of the Cua Tung coastal area" with its grassy area perfect for camping and watching the sunrise. The scenery reminds visitors of Phu Yen (now Dak Lak), known for its "golden flowers on green grass."

Mui Lay is a rocky headland extending about 500m into the sea, located in Cua Tung commune, Quang Tri province (formerly Vinh Moc village, Kim Thach commune, Vinh Linh district, Quang Tri province), about 7km north of Cua Tung beach.

Above Mui Lay is a lush, flat expanse of green grass, below lies a pristine white sand beach, black rocks of various strange and unique shapes, and a vast, clear blue sea.

The grassy area at Mui Lay is an ideal camping spot with two stunning views: one side overlooking the vast ocean, and the other a peaceful, rustic fishing village.

The beach here has clear blue water, gentle waves, and a long, sloping stretch of clean white sand. Locals also frequently visit this area for swimming.

The rocky coastal area is home to many types of snails, fish, and crabs, so tourists can experience catching seafood.

A pristine beach with white sand and clear blue water.

"The road to Mui Lay is very convenient; both motorbikes and cars can easily access it. From the rocky headland, there are steps leading down to the beach, so you don't have to climb or walk far like at Mui Treo."

At Mui Lay, visitors can witness the sunrise very early with beautiful and picturesque scenery, then experience many interesting activities such as visiting Vinh Moc fishing village, Vinh Moc tunnels, Mui Lay lighthouse, and traveling to Mui Si and Mui Treo to admire the views…

"With more time, tourists can explore the Ru Linh primeval forest or the vast rubber plantations," shared Ms. Le Thu Hang (40 years old, from Hung Yen province) - a tourism worker in Quang Tri.

Tourists can experience the pristine Rú Lịnh forest or the vast rubber plantations.

To find Mui Lay on Google Maps, visitors can type "Mui Lay Lighthouse". This lighthouse, nearly 40 meters tall, has been in operation since 1976. Seafarers use Mui Lay Lighthouse for navigation, especially on foggy and stormy days.

Nowadays, visitors can enter the lighthouse to admire the vast ocean view.

"Previously, when visiting Mui Lay, tourists usually only combined it with a visit to the Vinh Moc tunnels, but the Vinh Moc fishing village is also a very worthwhile place to experience."

"You can witness the scene of people going out to sea early in the morning and returning to the harbor at sunset. This is a place where you can buy a lot of fresh seafood at reasonable prices. The people here are genuine and down-to-earth," Ms. Hang shared.

A peaceful sunrise scene at Cape Lay.

Ms. Hang said that there are grocery stores in the Mui Lay area where tourists can buy essential items. However, there are still few restaurants and eateries there, mostly just local food stalls.

In the morning, tourists can find stalls selling snakehead fish porridge for 20,000 VND per bowl (a hearty meal), Quang Tri-style rice rolls, or sticky rice and vermicelli, all at very affordable prices.

For more distinctive dishes like Vinh Linh turmeric-flavored stir-fried rice noodles with offal, or Bau Trang jumping shrimp salad, tourists should book in advance with a local guide. Bau Trang jumping shrimp salad has been recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization as one of the 100 outstanding specialty dishes of Vietnam.

Ms. Hang has introduced Mui Lay campsite to many friends and the online community.

Having camped at Mui Lay for two days and one night, Ha My and her husband (from Hanoi) were deeply impressed by its pristine and peaceful beauty. Photo: Ha My