Buzz
Ranked alongside Long Beach - Phu Quoc (Kiên Giang), Tràm Lake is hailed as the most beautiful and pristine beach globally, as voted by a renowned American television channel.
Tràm Lake spans along the coast between Long Hai and Binh Chau, located in Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province (approximately 120 km from Ho Chi Minh City). It's about a 30 km drive from Vung Tau city to Tràm Lake, heading north. Tràm Lake is tranquil, with azure waters and fine sandy beaches.
Transportation
Getting to Tràm Lake from Ho Chi Minh City is very convenient. Besides motorcycles, there are frequent bus services from Mien Dong Bus Station to Vung Tau City throughout the day. Bus tickets cost around 100,000 VND per person, with a new bus departing every half an hour. There's also a high-speed hydrofoil service with tickets priced at 200,000 VND per person, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the destination. From Vung Tau, you can then catch a connecting bus to Tràm Lake.
Entertainment Options
Hồ Tràm: A Serene Haven by the Beach
Resting Spots
Surrounding Hồ Tràm are upscale accommodation options, albeit not cheap, offering a peaceful atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa offers air-conditioned rooms with garden or beach views and complimentary Wi-Fi. The resort features 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, and 4 dining choices.
Located in the heart of Phuoc Hai Town, Sao Mai Boutique Villas boasts a private beach just 15 meters away. The spacious villas are tastefully decorated and offer free Wi-Fi.
MGM Grand Hồ Tràm Beach - the largest integrated resort complex in Vietnam.
Culinary Delights
Indulge in delectable fresh seafood and exquisite dishes served at the top restaurants within the resort areas. Additionally, if you happen to stop by Vung Tau, you can visit:
Pigeon porridge: 56 Đồ Chiểu Street;
Hoa Sữa Claypot Rice: 569/19A Nguyễn An Ninh Street;
Seven Seas Fish Head Hotpot: 34/8 Hoàng Hoa Thám Street, Ward 2;
Hong Van Restaurant: 19 Hoàng Hoa Thám Street;
Mango Garden Restaurant specializes in mai fish salad;
Gành Hào Restaurant (3 Trần Phú, Pineapple Beach):
Stingray and frog hotpot at 46 Trương Công Định; Fish hotpot at 40 Trương Công Định.
Crispy fried stingray and stingray hotpot;
Battlefront Restaurant at 7 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa Street;
Lệ Dung Seafood Restaurant on Trần Hưng Đạo Street;
Thành Phát 1 in Sao Mai area. Delightful fresh seafood
A Đồng Snail Restaurant, 7C Lê Hồng Phong Street.
Lưới Market is a place where locally caught seafood is sold, so despite its small size, it offers a wide variety of fresh and affordable seafood, including shrimp, fish, crab, squid, etc. The market is most bustling from 6-7am and 4-5pm. You can bring a portable gas stove and enjoy grilling or boiling your seafood by the beach, which is truly fantastic.
If you visit on weekends, it's advisable to book your accommodation in advance to avoid the hassle of searching for a room.
From Vung Tau, there are overnight boats to Con Dao, taking one night each way.
The pristine beauty of Ho Tram Beach truly captivates the hearts of passersby. You can choose Ho Tram as the perfect destination for weekend getaways with your family.
As per Ngoisao
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourNovember 5, 2014
