33 Must-Try Experiences in Vung Tau While You're Young

Have you ever considered the hidden treasures of Vung Tau or the exciting adventures you haven't embarked on yet?

45 Must-Do Experiences in Vung Tau While You're Young

1. Explore Con Dao: Con Dao, historically known for its tragic past, has transformed into a mesmerizing island paradise in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. With its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and refreshing climate, Con Dao has become an irresistible destination for both domestic and international travelers.

2. Ride a Motorcycle Across Nguot Ngot Pass: Nguot Ngot Pass, located about 25km from Vung Tau and only 2km from Long Hai Beach, is a short but stunning mountain pass bordering Long Dien and Dat Do districts in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. With its winding coastal roads stretching 5km, you'll experience the thrill of conquering this slightly risky route while marveling at the raw beauty of nature and enjoying the cool sea breeze as you descend the slope, evoking indescribable emotions.

3. Take a Cable Car to Ho May Ecotourism Area: Ho May, as its name suggests, boasts a romantic landscape, often dubbed the miniature Ba Na Hills of Vung Tau. Nestled on the Tương Kỳ mountain (also known as Nui Lon - Vung Tau), Ho May Ecotourism Area captivates visitors with its enchanting features: mountains, sea, the largest artificial lake in Vietnam, and a majestic waterfall. During each late afternoon, clouds descend to envelop the lake and mountaintop, creating a dreamy atmosphere.

4. Wander around Suoi Nghe Sheep Field: This sheep field is only about 70 km away from Saigon, located on the Phuoc Tan - Hoi Bai road, passing through Suoi Nghe commune, Chau Duc district. Originally a barren land scorched by the sun all year round, the sheep field has become a favorite tourist destination for young people and couples looking for wedding photos ever since some households started raising sheep here.

5. Capture Moments at Ho Da Xanh Lake: Known as one of the newest 'Instagrammable' spots in Vung Tau, Ho Da Xanh Lake is situated in Tan Thanh district, near the slopes of Dinh mountain. Ho Da Xanh impresses visitors with its incredibly beautiful natural scenery, featuring a large blue lake nestled amidst towering mountains. Here, you can capture stunning photos with the clear blue water, posing on wooden bridges, or swings.

6. Take Photos at Upside Down House: The Upside Down House model in Vung Tau, located at 66 Co Giang Street, is not only intriguing from the outside but also surprises visitors with all the furniture inside being upside down. Specifically, you'll walk on the roof instead of the floor, and the furniture will be suspended above. This topsy-turvy setup makes visitors feel like they've stumbled into a space station or traveled on a highway. That's why everyone who visits wants to capture their fun moments here.

7. Relax on a Secluded Beach at Ho Coc: Located in Bung Bien commune, Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, about 175km from HCMC, a 3-hour drive away, Ho Coc Beach offers a rare, untouched charm. Ho Coc Beach is a secluded beach near the forest, so there are hardly any settlements along the coast, except for some resorts and guesthouses. Therefore, Ho Coc Beach remains clean and pristine.

8. Swim at Ho Tram Beach: About 120km from HCMC, Ho Tram Beach is in Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. Like Ho Coc, Ho Tram is also one of the pristine beaches in Vung Tau that everyone loves for its natural beauty.

9. Check-in at Suoi Da - Suoi Tien - Dinh Mountain: Located about 85km from Saigon along National Highway 51 to Tan Hai commune (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), following the winding asphalt road, with rugged rocky sections full of challenges for those who enjoy 'climbing mountains and crossing streams.' At the source of Dinh Mountain, Suoi Tien meanders and rushes through rocky crevices, splashing white foam, gently flowing into the calm, serene lake, surrounded by lush green grass and ancient trees. Not far from Suoi Tien, Suoi Da also offers a mountainous forest environment, where you can also enjoy the cool water from this stream.

10. Visit Suoi O Beach: Suoi O Beach is located in Binh Chau commune, Xuyen Moc district, about 3km from Binh Chau market, on the way to Binh Chau hot springs. Suoi O Beach has both freshwater streams and fine white sandy beaches with vast blue sea water. It is one of the rare beaches in Vietnam with both freshwater and saltwater.

11. Capture Moments at Marina Yacht Dock: Vung Tau Marina is located at the end of Road No. 1, Dong Xuyen Industrial Park, Rach Dua Ward, Vung Tau City. Situated in a prime location on the Dinh River, facing Long Son Island and Ganh Rang. The Marina yacht dock is built with the aim of being a passenger terminal for many river and bay tours between HCMC and Vung Tau. It is also the first yacht dock in Vung Tau, serving canoeing, yachting, and boat tours.

12. Go Camping at Tu Phuong That Dao: About 8km from the center of Ba Ria city, the ecological tourist area of Tu Phuong That Dao is located in Phuoc Huu hamlet, Long Phuoc commune, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. Tu Phuong That Dao ecological tourist area offers you a green space, close to nature, with 7 artificial islands situated on a trapezoidal strip of land, surrounded by vast rice fields on three sides and the remaining side is a garden of fruit trees, livestock, and clean vegetable gardens covering a total area of 22,000 m².

13. Admire Vung Tau from Pig Hill: Pig Hill is located near Bai Sau, close to a small mountain. Formerly a rocky hill that few people knew about, it has now become a unique and interesting 'wild hill' sought after by many young people to explore.

14. Visit Long Hai Beach: Located in Bà Rịa town, 12km from Vung Tau city, Long Hai Beach is blessed with many romantic landscapes by nature. When visiting Long Hai, besides playing with the waves, you can also visit the Dinh Co Temple to get a panoramic view of Long Hai Beach.

15. Climb to the Christ the King Statue: The Christ the Redeemer Statue, also known as the Christ the King Statue, is located on the top of Small Mountain and is considered the largest statue in Asia at 32m tall, standing with outstretched arms facing the sea. Visitors wishing to reach the statue must climb 1000 steps and an additional 133 spiral staircase steps to reach the arms of Christ to admire the panoramic view of Vung Tau.

16. Enjoy Seafood in Phuoc Hai Fishing Village: Leave Vung Tau city via provincial road 44 for about 16km, and you'll reach Phuoc Hai Beach, home to Phuoc Hai Fishing Village. The residents here have traditionally made a living primarily through fishing, and it's one of the oldest fishing villages in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. Phuoc Hai fish sauce and dried fish are two famous products in the region. Additionally, you can choose fresh seafood caught by locals and enjoy it right on Phuoc Hai Beach.

17. Indulge in Oysters at Long Son Floating Village: Long Son Island commune has long been known for its natural beauty. The locals are gentle, hospitable, and have traditionally made a living mainly by fishing and salt making. Long Son has an area of 92 km², of which 54 km² is land, and the rest is saline land. Apart from farming and salt production, the people here also engage in oyster farming, aquaculture, tourism, and seafood processing.

18. Visit Hon Ba Island: Facing Nghinh Phong Cape (Vung Tau), Hon Ba is a relatively low rocky mountain located a few hundred meters from the coast. A shrine was built here for worship, praying for smooth sailing and prosperity in sea voyages. To reach here on ordinary days, people have to go by boat to access the path leading to the shrine. According to the locals, on the 14th-15th and the 1st day of every lunar month, when the sea recedes, a gray stone path appears leading to Hon Ba Shrine.

19. Climb Vung Tau Lighthouse: Located on Small Mountain, built and inaugurated in 1862, Vung Tau Lighthouse is a round tower, painted white, standing at 18m tall. The light at the top of the tower shines 30 nautical miles. From here, you can capture the entire Vung Tau city hidden in the mist, the crescent-shaped beaches, and the lush green Minh Dam mountain. Or look down below, the bright blooming Bauhinia flowers highlight the solid and sturdy appearance of the entire tower complex.

20. Explore Bach Dinh (White Palace): In 1898, Governor-General of French Indochina Paul Doumer ordered the construction of Bach Dinh (Villa Blanche) on the foundation of Phuoc Thang fortress, which had fired at French warships nearly 50 years prior. Bach Dinh is a 3-story Romanesque architecture, 19m tall, leaning against Big Mountain. It still houses 19 cannons.

21. Check-in at the 'Heaven's Gate' in Nghinh Phong Cape: In front is the sea, behind is the mountain, a gentle scene that you can feel from Nghinh Phong Cape - a must-visit tourist spot in Vung Tau city. Here, besides exploring the poetic scenery of Vung Tau's nature, you can also descend to Vong Nguyet Beach, to enjoy the cool breeze amidst the open sea.

22. Camp at Zennal Pool Camp: Located in Phuoc Tinh commune, adjacent to Long Hai town, Long Dien district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, Zenna Pool Camp is 2km from Long Hai market. This 6.5-hectare campsite is surrounded by lush forests, making it an ideal spot for camping, bonfires, swimming, group activities on the beach, or under the cool green canopy.

23. Visit Silver Stone Fountain: The Silver Stone Fountain tourist area (Son Hoa hamlet, Da Bac commune, Chau Duc district, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province) is another unique tourist destination where you'll see natural underground water springs shooting up to 20m high. Additionally, tourists can explore fruit orchards and enjoy various fruits such as mangoes, jackfruits, pomelos, lychees, and plums. This is also a suitable place for outdoor activities like camping, fishing, and enjoying local cuisine.

24. Have Fun at White Rabbit Park: Located at 9 Thuy Van Street, White Rabbit Park is not only an amusement park for young people but also a perfect spot for stunning photos for those who know how to pose and choose the right angle.

25. Take a Stroll up Big Mountain: The road to Big Mountain is enchanting with its picturesque scenery of lush green trees. Many locals and tourists take a morning stroll on the paved road up Big Mountain to enjoy the fresh air and panoramic view of Vung Tau city, feeling truly peaceful here.

26. Admire the Sea at Bai Truoc Park: Bai Truoc Park features a green space with rows of trees along the seaside road, where you can enjoy the fresh sea breeze and observe various recreational activities. Especially at night when Vung Tau city lights up, the park becomes a popular spot for admiring the sea or engaging in playful activities with friends and family.

27. Explore Robert Taylor's Antique Weapons Museum: The museum displays over 2,500 ancient artifacts: guns, crossbows, swords, armor dating back to the 16th-17th-18th centuries from around the world. These artifacts were collected by a British man named Robert Taylor, who had a passion for antiques and established the museum to showcase them to the public.

28. Ride a motorbike along Bai Truoc – Bai Sau coastal road: When in Vung Tau, experience the thrill of riding along the coastal road from Bai Truoc to Bai Sau to truly appreciate the allure of this captivating route. At Bai Truoc, immerse yourself in the 'Instagrammable' rock formations, while at Bai Sau, feel the vibrant atmosphere of the seaside city, especially with the beach activities and nightlife here.

29. Watch greyhound racing: Every Friday and Saturday, head to Lam Son Vung Tau Stadium to cheer for the Greyhound racing dogs (a breed of Irish origin bred by Australians) in an exciting and dramatic race. This is the only place in Vietnam where greyhound racing is held, and it's also the largest greyhound racing track in Southeast Asia.

30. Pose for 'Instagram-worthy' photos at Ngoc Xuong ecological tourism area: Ngoc Xuong ecological tourism area is located in Hai Binh Hamlet, Long Hai Town, Long Dien District, Vung Tau, just 2km from Long Hai, nestled at the foot of Hon Dung, part of the Minh Dam mountain range. With its lush green natural landscape of trees, streams, and ponds, this place also resembles a Southern village with bamboo bridges, leafy huts, fruit orchards, and exciting group rowing activities.

31. Visit Minh Dam revolutionary base: The Minh Dam revolutionary base is a historical landmark of the resistance against the French and American colonial powers in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. Located about 6km from Long Hai town, in Dat Do district, this revolutionary base is a prominent destination to revisit the intense revolutionary activities of the past. Besides learning about the military activities, visitors can explore the vast natural forests through winding paths or rugged caves.

32. Explore the Binh Chau – Phuoc Buu natural reserve: This reserve is one of the green lungs of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, showcasing a harmonious combination of primeval forests, mountains, seas, hot springs, and diverse fauna, always arousing the curiosity of many travelers who come here.

33. Boil eggs at Binh Chau hot springs: Binh Chau hot springs, located in Bung Rieng commune, Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, amidst pristine forests, boast over 70 natural hot water spouts and abundant mineral mud. It's a fascinating resort destination in a refreshing green space. When visiting Binh Chau hot springs, not only can you indulge in mineral mud baths but also enjoy the anticipation of tasting boiled eggs in natural hot wells after an exciting day of activities.

By San San

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide