To where dawn comes early

According to documents up to now, the easternmost point of mainland Vietnam is located at Mui Doi (109027'55'' East longitude) in Van Thanh commune, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province.

However, in Phu Yen , next to Mui Dien lighthouse, there is a granite landmark, clearly stating "Mui Dien (Mui Dai Lanh), the easternmost point, where the first sunrise on the mainland of Vietnam is welcomed, 109027'06'' East longitude, altitude 83.5 m; Hoa Tam commune, Dong Hoa town, Phu Yen province".

Lighthouse on Mui Dien seen from Tuy Hoa - Vung Ro coastal road.

According to Phu Yen Museum, Mui Dien mountain peak (formerly known as Ke Ga Cape, Dai Lanh Cape) was discovered by French General Varella, determining the important point on the sea route at the end of the 19th century. In 1890, the French built a lighthouse here and from then on it was given a new name, Mui Dien. This is explained by the fact that fishermen fishing offshore at night saw the continuous flashing of the electric lights on the lighthouse.

In 1945, the lighthouse temporarily stopped operating because of the Second World War raging across the continents. In 1961, the Saigon government restored this lighthouse but its operation was also temporarily stopped in 1965, because at that time, American aircraft bombed and destroyed almost the entire adjacent Vung Ro area, which received unnumbered ships transporting weapons, ammunition, and medicine from the North to support the Southern battlefield along the Ho Chi Minh trail at sea. It was not until 1995 that Mui Dien lighthouse was re-started and completed on July 3, 1997, becoming one of the most famous lighthouses in the East Sea.

This lighthouse has a flashing light with a 3-second cycle and a 15-second cycle on the highest peak of Hon Ba, 586 m high. The lighthouse's light is emitted over a distance of 27 nautical miles (equivalent to 40 km), with the task of locating domestic and foreign ships passing through international waters at night easily. From the foot of the tower to the 26 m high lighthouse, connected by a 107-step spiral wooden staircase. If calculated from sea level to the top of the lighthouse, the height is 110 m. Mui Dien is one of 8 lighthouses over 100 years old in Vietnam.

Tourists take souvenir photos at Mui Dien landmark.

From Tuy Hoa City, visitors can follow the coastal route of more than 30 km to thoroughly explore the attractive destination of Bai Mon - Mui Dien. Or visitors can choose to take a boat on the sea from Vung Ro port. The road to Mui Dien has been built with elaborate stone steps. Many species of exotic flowers and plants are green all year round around the mountain where Mui Dien lighthouse is located. This destination always has many beautiful and peaceful accommodations at an altitude of 560 m amidst the crashing waves.

During the day, visitors can enjoy the clear blue water on the flat sandy shore of Bai Mon Strait located at the foot of Mui Dien. At night, from the lighthouse, visitors can watch the lights of thousands of fishing boats bobbing in the distance. Then, visitors wake up early to joyfully welcome the first rays of sunlight from the rising sun over the East Sea shining on the Vietnamese mainland.

In 2008, Bai Mon - Mui Dien was recognized as a national scenic relic.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/du-lich/202506/ve-noibinh-minhtoi-som-8a803a7/