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Vung Tau, a seaside city conveniently located just a 2-hour drive from Saigon, serves as the perfect escape for beach enthusiasts. With its favorable weather conditions, rare occurrences of storms or rough seas, Vung Tau attracts visitors year-round.
Must-see places in Vung Tau for the perfect photo op!
Visiting Vung Tau offers more than just beach time; it's about witnessing breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the beautiful coastal city and indulging in its unique culinary scene. Let's embark on an adventure to explore the charms of Vung Tau with Mytour!
Vung Tau Beach ranks among the top most stunning beaches in the Southern Region, according to @kyubichann
1. Front Beach - Back Beach
Your trip to Vung Tau isn't complete without checking out both Front Beach and Back Beach. Each beach boasts its own unique beauty and distinctive photo spots. Make sure to explore both areas to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Vung Tau.
Front Beach is a tranquil bay nestled between Big Mountain and Small Mountain, serving as a harbor for many boats. Strolling along the wave-blocking embankment road, Front Beach offers a serene atmosphere. You can experience the cable car, Ho May Lake, visit the White Palace, or explore the park while at Front Beach.
Back Beach is a bustling bathing spot with hundreds of affordable seafood eateries, offering a lively night market atmosphere. Here, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant night markets and explore attractions like Hon Ba, the statue of Christ the King, and Nghinh Phong Cape.
Enjoy a refreshing stroll around Front Beach with friends amidst the fresh air @susubona
2. Nghinh Phong Cape - Heaven's Gate
Must-see places in Vung Tau for the perfect photo op!
The route to Nghinh Phong Cape is quite straightforward; just head to the area across from the outstretched arms of the Christ statue. Spot an abandoned café, follow the path uphill, and you'll reach a breezy hilltop offering picturesque landscapes. You can use the address 1 Ha Long Street on Google Maps to guide you here. Once you arrive, gently park your vehicle and you'll see the entrance to the 'Heaven's Gate' ahead.
At Nghinh Phong Cape, the Heaven's Gate landmark separates the vast sea and majestic mountains. For stunning artistic photos, visiting the Heaven's Gate will provide you with an album full of amazing shots.
A must-visit hotspot highly sought after by many young enthusiasts @thaoleader__
3. Dong Cuu Suoi Nghe
Vung Tau tourism
As a vast pasture where locals raise sheep, with sprawling grasslands adorned by playful white sheep, this place paints a vivid natural picture, enticing everyone to capture beautiful photos.
With the addition of photography services, the sheep here are well-cared for and friendly, making it a popular choice for couples seeking a romantic and natural backdrop for wedding photos.
Strike a pose with the sheep on the idyllic grasslands @qiuzhuangg
4. Hon Ba
Located in Vung Tau's Back Beach area, Hon Ba stands out as a small island nestled amidst the Back Beach sea, forming a winding path to the tiny island when the tide recedes.
With an area of about 5,000m2, this is a spiritual tourism destination when visiting Back Beach. Here, you'll encounter the Hon Ba Temple, a sacred site that attracts many tourists and locals for worship, prayers for peace, and good fortune.
This summer, don't miss out on visiting Vung Tau or you'll regret missing out on youthful adventures @trankimchie
5. Tran Phu Alley
Lately, folks have been going crazy over a small alley located on Tran Phu Street. It's just a simple, sloping alley leading straight to the sea, but with the surrounding scenery of golden walls, paper flower branches, and a vast ocean view in the distance, it creates a romantic setting.
Just stepping into it, you'll capture some really cool photos as if stepping into a seaside village. What's interesting is that it's not just one unique alley on Tran Phu Street; almost every 'road to the sea' sparkles when captured. You can try visiting Alley 107-109, Alley 444, or the mural alley at 6 Tran Phu for some virtual fun.
When in Vung Tau, you must check out this buzzing hot spot right away @thinhpham311
6. Vung Tau Lighthouse
Must-see places in Vung Tau for the perfect photo op!
In addition to admiring the 18m tall, 3m diameter Vung Tau Lighthouse, with its minimalist design and prominent white color against the green backdrop, visitors also enjoy conquering the winding road to reach the top. It's a picturesque route, with large pine trees bursting with white flowers, creating a view reminiscent of Korea.
The iconic Vung Tau Lighthouse symbol @_jshuy
7. Statue of Jesus Christ the King
The Statue of Jesus Christ the King is a distinctive symbol of Vung Tau city, situated atop Small Mountain, towering at a height of 32m with each arm stretching 18.4m.
With its unique architecture, you must conquer 1,000 steps, reaching a height of 500m, to reach this giant statue. To ascend to the top, you must climb 133 spiral steps inside the Christ tower.
The Statue of Jesus Christ the King in the twilight glow @internet
And you won't be disappointed when you visit the area around the arms of Christ, where you can admire the panoramic view of the city, white sand, blue sea, and enjoy the spaciousness, feeling the cool breeze from the East Sea.
8. Pig Hill
Pig Hill is located right by Thuy Van Beach, with its rugged and mysterious charm, characterized by a rocky path and a dusty atmosphere. Pig Hill stands out distinctively from any other place. You'll capture unique and amazing photos on this hill.
Pig Hill @Nguyen Van Anh
Must-see places in Vung Tau for the perfect photo op!
At Pig Hill, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the coastal city @adventurous_traveler
9. Blue Stone Lake
Blue Stone Lake is located approximately 16km from the city center of Vung Tau in Tan Thanh district, a highly attractive destination with a majestic and dreamy natural view. The water in the lake has a jade green color, and the serene surface of the lake is surrounded by undulating mountains, creating a truly chill space.
Here, you'll find unique photo spots with views of purple lotus boats, swings, or simple wooden bridges. There are 1001 virtual living corners here, so gather your team and explore the Blue Stone Lake when you have the chance to visit Vung Tau.
Tranquil and verdant scenery at Blue Stone Lake @quyhhuongdao
10. Marina Boat Beach
Must-see places in Vung Tau for the perfect photo op!
With an entrance fee of only 20,000 VND, you can comfortably explore and take photos in Western-style corners. Moreover, visitors are also attracted here by various tours to Long Son Island, Go Gang, Chà Và Bridge,... and delicious fresh seafood.
You'll find chic check-in spots at Marina Port @linhdan.0712
11. Traum Sea
Traum Sea is always a famous resort destination, with a long coastline between Long Hai and Binh Chau, many pristine and secluded beach areas. Coming to this beach, you'll have a peaceful space to enjoy your leisure time, with golden sunshine, gentle sea breeze, and the scent of pine and casuarina forests or cool green mangroves.
This is a spot often chosen by families and groups of friends for camping and relaxation, to have some private time together, recharge with the refreshing 'vitamin sea,' and leave behind all life worries.
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12. Binh Chau National Forest
Must-see places in Vung Tau for the perfect photo op!
The forest area exudes a wild beauty, with scattered large and small trees, creating a cool green area. You'll have fantastic experiences in the pristine mountain forests, capturing artistic photos blending with nature.
Explore the untouched forest area in Binh Chau @chuhieu7781
Must-see places in Vung Tau for the perfect photo op!
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