Go to Vung Tau city to swim
Vung Tau is a coastal city with 42 km of coastline. Of which, Back Beach is the longest and most beautiful beach, stretching nearly 10 km and located in the south of the city. Back Beach is also known as Thuy Van. This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam with straight white sand beaches. And Front Beach (Tam Duong Beach) located in the west is an ideal place to watch the sunset on the sea.
Bai Dua is famous for its rocky outcrops stretching out to the sea. This place creates secluded, poetic swimming pools when the sea reaches deep into the shore. Bai Dau has a sheltered atmosphere and many interesting rocky outcrops. The pristine Bai Vong Nguyet lies at the foot of Nho Mountain, surrounded on three sides by majestic cliffs. This is an attractive tourist destination for those who love to explore and experience.
However, the beaches in Vung Tau are often overcrowded during holidays and Tet. If you come during the peak season, you should pay attention to protecting your personal belongings and belongings, and should not go too far from shore. After having fun at the beach, you can take time to watch the sunset and relax.
Ho Coc – Ho Tram Vung Tau
Where to go in Vung Tau? Ho Tram is one of the newly developed tourist destinations. However, most of the resorts here are for customers with high economic conditions. Therefore, the beach in Ho Tram still retains the wildness of a "girl just waking up from a long sleep". Besides enjoying the blue sea and white sand, you can also enjoy the luxurious space next to the resorts to take pictures.
Ho Coc is a destination chosen by many young people to take photos, especially wedding photos. If you are familiar with beaches with big waves, when coming to Ho Coc. You will be surprised by the large and small rocks, evenly distributed or concentrated in clusters here. Before reaching the beach, you will pass through a primeval forest to enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains and forests with green trees and rocks.
Travel to Con Dao Vung Tau
Con Dao is an archipelago of 14 large and small islands, with beautiful and majestic terrain. During the French colonial period, this became a place to detain and torture our revolutionary soldiers. Although they were brutally tortured by the enemy, the soldiers showed their bravery, resilience and loyalty to the country and refused to surrender.
Today, Con Dao is not only the largest prison relic in Indochina. It also attracts many investors to build resorts, hotels and restaurants on the beach. The beautiful scenery and clear blue sea have attracted many tourists to visit and experience. If you have the opportunity to come to Vung Tau, plan to visit Con Dao, it will be a memorable experience in your memories of your self-guided tour to Vung Tau.
Nghinh Phong Cape
Nghinh Phong Cape is also known as Vung Tau Cape. The meaning of this word is "wind-catching" because this is the place that catches the wind all four seasons. The image of the longest cape in the South of Vung Tau peninsula is where visitors can see Hon Ba and further away are fishing boats. The road to Nghinh Phong Cape is rough and rocky. Therefore, you should wear shoes or sandals and limit wearing skirts to move easily. This area has strong winds, so visitors should bring a thin jacket to avoid getting cold.
In the Nghinh Phong Cape tourist area, there is also a “heavenly gate”. A solidly built door on the top of the mountain but does not lead to any construction. It only opens up a wide open space facing the immense beach.
Pig Hill
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Address: 222 Phan Chu Trinh, Ward 2, Vung Tau City.
Although it is just a bare rocky hill, when you discover its unique features, you will feel that this hill is completely worthy of its name. For first-time visitors, it may seem quite strange because in front of you is only a bare rocky hill with grass and trees. However, when approaching the edge of Con Heo Hill, you will be captivated by the beautiful scenery of Bai Sau, with long, winding sand and extremely beautiful.
From here, you can enjoy the view of Thuy Van Street and Hon Ba Island floating on the deep blue ocean. The best photo angle is probably at the top of the hill, where you can capture the whole view of the hill, behind is a large beach with a wonderful turquoise color.
Check-in alley 107-109 Tran Phu
Alley 107-109 Tran Phu is considered a "great check-in spot" when traveling to Vung Tau for a day. Tran Phu Alley is quite difficult to find. To get to this alley, visitors go on Tran Phu Street towards Dau Beach, then find the bougainvillea row on the left side, the alley is right next to it. The best time to visit is in the afternoon, when the tide is rising close to the shore.
Robert Taylor Museum of Antique Arms
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Address: 98 Tran Hung Dao, Ward 1, Vung Tau City.
If you don't know where to go in Vung Tau, the Worldwide Arms Museum is a good choice. This is one of the most worth-seeing museums in Vietnam. Founded by Mr. Robert Taylor (British nationality) and his wife Nguyen Thi Bong. It opened in early 2012. It currently displays about 500 life-sized mannequins, wearing beautiful military uniforms, representing the image of warriors from all over the world in many periods. Along with that are more than 1,200 guns, 1,000 ancient swords with history. And other interesting stories.
Linh Son ancient temple
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Address: 104 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ward 2, Vung Tau City.
Compared to other temples when traveling to Vung Tau, this temple is not big and beautiful but I have a special feeling for it. Perhaps not only me but many other people also love this temple. Therefore, it attracts many monks and Buddhists to make pilgrimages.
According to legend, 100 years ago, a group of sampans from the Central region came to fish at Bai Truoc. While collecting firewood on Big Mountain, they accidentally discovered two stone Buddha statues buried in the ground on the mountainside, near Bai Dau. They pulled them up together and waited until the next day to bring them back for a ceremony. The locals heard the news and rushed to see them, believing them to be historical relics of the locality, so they insisted on keeping them. The remaining large statue was brought back by the fishermen to worship, and is the majestic Buddha statue that stands today at Linh Son Co Tu.
White Palace Bach Dinh
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Address: No. 10 Tran Phu Street, Vung Tau City.
Bach Dinh was built in the majestic and luxurious French architectural style. When you visit, you will be impressed by the beauty and value of this building that has existed for more than 100 years. From the Bach Dinh lobby, you can see the whole city center as if standing on the upper floor of a tall building on the coast.
The White Palace has a beautiful location, luxurious architecture and space. Currently, it is used as a museum. It displays relics and antiques collected according to the city's themes. There are two ways to the White Palace, one is a winding road around a valuable forest for cars. The other is a road through 146 ancient steps, discreetly located between two rows of old porcelain trees. When you come to the White Palace, you can enjoy the fresh air with the sea breeze mixed with natural trees and admire the unique antiques displayed here.
Statue of Christ
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Address: Small Mountain peak, Vung Tau city.
Located at an altitude of 170m on Nho Mountain, the statue of Christ the King of Vung Tau is also known as the statue of Christ with arms outstretched looking out to sea. Construction of this statue began in 1974 and was completed in 1994. With a height of 32 meters and a length of two arms up to 18.4 meters. The statue is placed on a pedestal carved with the image of Christ and 12 apostles. Inside, there is a spiral staircase with 133 steps running from the pedestal to the statue's arms. This is where tourists to Vung Tau can enjoy panoramic views of the sea and the city.
At the foot of the statue of Christ, there are three giant cannons from the ancient 11-cannon site on Nho Mountain. Each cannon is placed in a fortification dug deep into the ground with a diameter of 10.5m. The cannons are connected by a system of trenches and shelters right at the foot of the statue of Christ.
The Lighthouse
Vung Tau Lighthouse is one of the places you cannot miss when coming here. Vung Tau Lighthouse is located on the top of Nho Mountain (also known as Tao Phung Mountain), Ward 2, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, Vietnam. Located at an altitude of 170m, Vung Tau Lighthouse has a round tower shape, 18m high, covered with a delicate white paint, standing out against the blue sky. This place is surrounded by beautiful green trees, attracting many tourists to visit.
Ho May Tourist Area
Ho May Tourist Area (also known as Ho May Park, Ho May Park) is famous for its diverse entertainment activities. It is an ideal weekend destination for all ages. Ho May Tourist Area is an entertainment paradise with many attractive games. With modern technology, safe for players. Suitable for many ages including a children's play area.
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Address of Ho May tourist area, Vung Tau: 1A, Tran Phu, Ward 1, Vung Tau
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Opening hours: Sunday to Friday: 8:00 – 18:00; Saturday: 8:00 – 22:00
Vung Tau sheep hill
Vung Tau Sheep Hill used to be a barren, empty land. Since the local people started to graze sheep, Suoi Nghe field began to become beautiful. And not long after, this place became a favorite photography spot for young people.
Sheep Hill is located in Suoi Nghe Commune, Chau Duc District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau. Located on Phuoc Tan - Hoi Bai Road, only about 70km from Saigon. This sheep field is grazed by a few households, mainly raised for meat and wool. However, many tourists come here with the hobby and need to take photos and check in.