Vung Tau is well known for a sultry retreat with a long coastline. There is an array of stunning beach resorts which offer nature views of turquoise sea, white sand dunes, and lush greenery. Located on a peninsula facing the ocean on three sides, Vung Tau is such an excellent land for beach-starved locals and expats. It is an intriguing coastal journey to renew your focus and spiritual connection.
Weather
Vung Tau belongs to the tropical monsoon climate region, with a clear division of two seasons each year. The rainy season starts from May to October. The dry season starts from November to April next year. The average annual temperature is 30 degrees, the lowest month is about 24.8 degree, the highest months at 37 degrees.
How To Get There
The coastal city of Vung Tau is far from the city. Ho Chi Minh City is only 125 km away from Ho Chi Minh City, which is a great place for a short trip. You have three options to reach Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh. By train, it takes around 5 hours, by car or motorbike, it’s a 3-hour drive. A special option for the Ho Chi Minh-Vung Tau route is by boat, which takes around 2 hours. But the boarding time is quite limited.
Highlights
Long Hai Beach:
Long Hai has clear blue water, stretching around golden sand. Besides, it offers a wide selection of delicious fresh seafood at quite cheap prices. Nearby Long Hai Beach, you can visit Binh Chau hot mineral spring, an interesting destination to relax in the freshwater deep in nature.
Ho Coc - Ho Tram:
These two beaches are in Xuyen Moc district, which is an attractive tourist destination due to its rare pristine features. The sea here has an incredible turquoise color. Sometimes it is so transparent that you can see the sandy bottom.
Suoi O Beach (Oh Stream Beach):
Suoi O Beach is located in Binh Chau commune, Xuyen Moc district, about 3 km from the Binh Chau market, on the way to Binh Chau hot spring. It is a combination of freshwater and seawater, a rare characteristic of all Vietnamese beaches.
Con Dao:
Con Dao is famous for its crystal-clear beach, green coconut trees and white sandy beach that can entice any visitor. With its pristine beauty and not much influenced by the tourism industry, Con Dao is now a rare tourist paradise in Vietnam.
Christ the King Statue :
The statue of Christ standing with his hands outstretching in Mui Nho (Small Mountain), Vung Tau city was built in 1974. This statue is 32 m high, the arm length is 18.3 m, situated on a height of 170 m overlooking the sea. Inside the statue there is a staircase of 133 steps up to the hands of the Christ. The statue can be considered as a small version of the iconic statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Culture
The culture in the daily life of Vung Tau city converges from many different characteristic factors, creating an indigenous characteristic. The ocean is an inseparable part of the land and local people here. Since ancient times, the people of this land have mainly lived by fishing. So their beliefs and folklore and special festivals all start with the sea. If you travel to Vung Tau at the right time, you can attend big ceremonies of the fishers such as Nghinh Ong festival.
Best Time To Visit
The climate of Vung Tau is neither too hot nor too cold so it is not too difficult for travel. But you need to restrict to go in June, July because these are the two hottest seasons in Vung Tau and also the summer holidays for students and students, so the number of tourists coming here is quite large.
If you want to choose the ideal time to travel to Vung Tau, you should go from May to October. At this time, Vung Tau beach is very beautiful, quiet, quiet and the climate is also very cool. and not too cold, you can experience fun and exciting activities here in the most comfortable way because of the smooth, calm sea, which is convenient for traveling by boats.