Vung Tau - Vietnam
As the Saigon
River’s tributaries snake their way through mangrove and lowland jungle toward
the East Sea, Ho Chi Minh’s nearest beach town peaks through the ocean mist.
Vung Tau lies an hour and a half southeast of Vietnam’s largest city and is
more commonly visited by domestic tourists than international travelers.
Arrive by Hydrofoil
There are a few
different ways to reach Vung Tau from Saigon. Most travelers opt for a bus or
van and this trip should take around an hour and a half. It’s a relatively
smooth and easy affair as the two cities are connected by a major highway.
However, for the more adventurous travelers, there is an even better option.
From District 1 in
downtown Saigon, a number of different hydrofoils ferry passengers to and from
the beach. These high-speed boats should generally complete the journey about a
half hour faster than a bus. For many, twisting through mangrove jungle is a
far more pleasant experience than roaring down the highway. However, be warned
that it’s not entirely uncommon for these boats to break down and travel times
to double; so again this is the more adventurous route. Tickets can be bought
in Saigon at Bach Dang Pier and shouldn’t be more than 10 USD each way.
Climb Small Mountain
As the hydrofoil whips
into the East Sea toward Vung Tau, one of the first signs of the city you’ll
see will be a large, white statue of Jesus jutting from a coastal jungle mount.
After arriving at port, walk toward Phan Chu Trinh street until you reach the
stairs at the base of Small Mountain. This lush outcropping is only 200 meters
tall, yet offers fantastic views of the city, beaches and sea. Once reaching
the summit, pay the nominal fee and climb to the top of the lighthouse.
Soak up the sun on
Back Beach
For some, Vung Tau’s
beaches may be a bit of a letdown. They’re not always the cleanest and
certainly not to be compared to the beautiful beaches that dot southeast Asia.
However, they are the close to Saigon and certainly a refreshing alternative to
the concrete chaos. After working up a sweat on Small Mountain, walk away from
the port and toward the sea. Back Beach runs for three kilometers on the
eastern-facing edge of the city. Umbrellas and beach chairs can be rented for a
dollar each and a number of different seaside businesses rent surf and kite
boards.
Take the cable car
up Big Mountain
In the afternoon,
make your way back towards the port and purchase a ticket on the Doppel Mayer
Cable Car for 15USD. After a short ride you’ll be met by some of the nicest
views the city has to offer. Look out toward the sea and the statue atop Small
Mountain. Have a snack at one of the food stalls and relax with the
refreshingly calm and cool sea breeze.
Have seafood dinner
on the coast
Back down at sea
level, it’s time to eat and seafood’s on the menu. Walk or take a cab along the
rocky coast until you arrive at Ganh Hoa. This sprawling restaurant hanging
over the East Sea may be home to the province’s best seafood. Fill up on
oysters and fried squid as the sun sets and the lights of ships waiting to land
in Saigon begin to illuminate the horizon.
Water rock
If you do not choose
to travel with the sea, the trip "climbing streams" in Suoi Da - Suoi
Tien is sure to be the first destination you want to explore not only bring the
beauty of the country, The streams in the green curled up in the mural
paintings that fountain is also a paradise for you to find the light with the
experience of setting up tents, discovering nature, bathing and enjoying the
barbecue next to the line. Cool stream.
Lac step into the
upper Suoi Da - Suoi Tien, you also see and feel the fresh air of the green
forest and the murmuring water serenity between nature.
Binh Chau Hot Spring
Binh Chau Hot Spring is located in Bung Rieng Commune, Xuyen Moc District,
Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province. It is a place of relaxation, relaxation and health
care that can not be missed when coming to Vung Tau.
Boiled eggs, specialty dishes are boiled directly with mineral water hot mineral springs in Binh Chau.
Ho May
Ho May tourist site attracts tourists with quite special terrain. With 2
artificial lakes named Ho May Thuong and Ho May down with an area of about 3
hectares on the top of the Big Mountain ... you can not help but be surprised
by the new natural scenery here.
Explore the unique sea floor of Vietnam
If you love adventure and love to explore. I will lead you to a road that
in Saigon will never see. Yeah, say for the monument is always in Vietnam
always. A road full of thorns under the sea. That is the way the sea floor is
located right at Hon Ba. Hon Ba is located on Ha Long Road (another name is
Thuy Van) in Bai Sau of Vung Tau City. This place is always busy busy calendar.
If viewed from a distance or from the mountain with the statue of God, Hon Ba
between the sea interspersed with the green of the trees and the red of the
tile roof. Scenic poetry makes you come here to stop to watch from afar, by the
waves all year round patting the shore.
