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Amidst the vibrant energy of Vung Tau, you can still find a different kind of charm in Long Son Fishing Village, from the leisurely pace of local life to the flavorful dishes prepared simply. Let's delve into Long Son Fishing Village in Vung Tau!
As the nearest seaside city to Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is always the first destination that young Saigonese think of when the sudden craving for 'vitamin sea' strikes. Besides pristine beaches, longstanding cultural and historical sites, and nature-friendly entertainment areas, Vung Tau is also known for its many captivating islands that attract adventurous travelers. Among them, Long Son Island stands out, offering a plethora of fantastic experiences, especially at Long Son Fishing Village, often referred to as the 'seafood paradise' of the province.
Most #teamKlook members come here to indulge in fresh seafood at affordable prices, while witnessing fishermen cultivate seafood on their unique fishing rafts. And what else is enticing about Long Son Fishing Village? Let's find out with Klook!
Insights into Long Son Fishing Village, Vung Tau
Long Son is a beautiful island commune located 40km southwest of Vung Tau city center, attracting many young backpackers to enjoy the expansive natural scenery along the way. With an area of about 92km2, surrounded by branches of the Chà Và, Dinh, and Rạng rivers merging into the sea, Long Son Island is home to many families engaged in aquaculture on rafts, gradually forming a fishing village on the river.
The locals breed various types of seafood, but the most famous are clams and blood cockles. Thanks to the favorable climate and natural water sources, the clams raised here are much larger and grow faster than elsewhere. That's why Long Son Island is also known as Clam Island.
In addition, you can visit the breeding rafts and join in clam harvesting with the locals. Clam harvesting requires careful observation to choose the right ones and be extremely cautious to ensure safety. Handpicking the freshest clams and fish, then sitting on the coconut leaf-covered raft swaying with the waves, enjoying the fragrant grilled seafood with friends is surely an unforgettable experience, isn't it?
Where is Long Son Fishing Village Located?
Long Son Fishing Village is located in Long Son commune, Vung Tau city, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, about 90km from Ho Chi Minh City. This not-too-far distance makes Long Son Fishing Village a promising name on the tourist map near Saigon. You can visit, play, and dine at Long Son Fishing Village from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day.
Guide to Visiting Long Son Fishing Village Independently
For those coming from other provinces, first, you need to travel to Ho Chi Minh City, then continue to Vung Tau by car, motorbike, bus, or hydrofoil.
Cars and motorcycles are the most preferred means of transportation for many young people because they can manage their own time and schedule. From Ho Chi Minh City, take National Highway 1A across Dong Nai Bridge, then turn left at Vung Tau Intersection and continue straight on National Highway 51. After passing Long Son toll booth about 100 meters, you will see a sign indicating a right turn to Long Son Island.
In addition to personal vehicles, Saigon - Vung Tau coaches are also convenient. With the advantage of low prices and multiple daily trips, this mode of transport has become a familiar choice for most first-time travelers to Vung Tau or those unfamiliar with the roads.
A mode of transport that many may not have tried is the hydrofoil. Departing from Bach Dang Wharf with extremely fast and safe travel times, the hydrofoil will provide a new and exciting experience amidst the vast rivers, and breezy air. Of course, adventure enthusiasts can't miss the journey on motorbikes. If you prefer a bit more convenience and privacy, you can rent a car by the hour to go to Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City.
What to Eat at Long Son Fishing Village? Must-Try Specialties!
After arriving at Long Son Island, you pass Nanh Bridge to the first intersection where you have two options: turn right to go to Da Wharf to Long Son Fishing Village, or turn left to go to Long Son Mountain. Seafood fans will definitely head to Long Son Fishing Village to eat clams, right?
From a simple aquaculture area, Long Son Fishing Village has now become a thriving culinary area on rafts, focusing on selling fresh seafood and processing it right after catching. Seafood prices at Long Son Fishing Village are considered to be softer than those in the city center of Vung Tau.
Rafts are elevated wooden houses with sturdy concrete pillars, spacious, airy, fully equipped with facilities and amenities, accommodating several hundred guests. Dining on rafts, you will feel the interesting rocking of the water waves. Before dining, you will be taken to visit the high-quality aquaculture cages of the restaurant, including: clams, blood cockles, barramundi, grouper, snapper...
Seafood in Long Son Fishing Village is not only fresh and large but also has its own unique, fragrant taste compared to other places, perhaps due to favorable natural conditions. Seafood is processed in many forms such as grilled, steamed with lemongrass, raw with lime, raw with tamarind sauce... very stimulating to the taste buds. There are many delicious dishes in Vung Tau at Long Son Fishing Village, but prioritize enjoying clams, blood cockles, and various types of fish.
Prominent Tourist Activities in Long Son Fishing Village
Long Son Island residents mainly live by cage aquaculture, so visiting the area of the fishing village is an activity not to be missed when visiting Long Son Island. The rafts are quite large, located close to each other, forming an area called the fishing village. The main material that makes up the rafts is wood, with coconut leaf roofs, and barrels underneath to make the rafts float on the water.
To visit the fishing village, you can go by boat or canoe, starting from Da Wharf. While visiting the fishing villages, consider buying seafood so that the raft owners can catch and prepare lunch for you.
If #teamKlook has visited Long Son 'clam island,' then you must not miss the experience of clam harvesting! The perfect time to harvest clams during the day is when the tide is lowest, or what they call low tide. At this time, the clams will be exposed, making it easier for you to observe and catch them. After catching them, you can try to separate the clams from the shells and clean them. This step is quite difficult and requires carefulness, so be careful.
The freshly harvested clams will be prepared into dishes according to your preferences. Enjoying clams that you've just caught amidst the cool, swaying waves is truly an unparalleled experience.
Additionally, you can go fishing with fishermen at the mouth of the Rang River. Just lower the iron cages into the water, wait for the tide to recede, then use a winch to pull up the cages. Moreover, you can admire the beautiful scenery along the river, visit golden sandy beaches, and gaze at Vung Tau city from afar.
For those with good health, don't miss the opportunity to conquer Ba Trao Peak, Dragon Pit Peak, and Vong Pit Peak – famous peaks on Long Son Island, to improve your health and admire the beautiful landscape of Long Son Island.
Nearby Tourist Attractions Around Long Son Fishing Village
Long Son Island consists of a main island nestled along the Nua mountain range, the end of the Phuoc Hoa mountain range protruding into the sea, and a small island called Go Gang Island. This place is not only known for its fishing village but also for the landmark of Long Son Mansion, also known as Ong Tran Temple – a place to commemorate the enlightenment of Ong Tran (Tu An Hieu Nghia) and establish Long Son Island commune. The ancient houses were built from 1910 to 1929 on a total area of 2 hectares at the foot of Nua mountain, recognized as a national architectural relic in 1991.
On Ong Tran's Day (20/2 lunar calendar) and the Trung Cuu Tet (9/9 lunar calendar), the people of Long Son Island will organize grand festivals, attracting tens of thousands of people from all over the Eastern and Southwestern provinces to participate. On this occasion, many tourists come to experience the unique local culture.
The Long Son salt fields are the next must-visit destination when you arrive on Long Son Island. On the way to the island commune, you will pass through vast salt fields, reminiscent of those found in the sunny central provinces. #teamKlook visitors can learn about salt production here and experience the peaceful rural life on Long Son Island. Additionally, exploring Long Son Fishing Village with the Commercial and Service Port Cluster or Marina Yacht Harbor is highly favored by #teamKlook. Consider planning your itinerary accordingly!
Hotels/Guesthouses Near Long Son Fishing Village
To conveniently access Long Son Fishing Village, you can stay at a Vung Tau hotel or Vung Tau homestay located within approximately 10km. Don't forget to book through Klook's channel and apply the exclusive discount code to enjoy maximum benefits exclusively for #teamKlook.
1. Fati Boutique Hotel & Apartment
- Address: 112/3 Tran Phu, Ward 5, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
- Price: from 1,149,000 VND/night
2. Sao Mai Hotel & Apartment
- Address: 346 Tran Phu, Ward 5, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
- Price: from 420,000 VND/night
3. Mermaid Seaside Hotel
- Address: 164 Tran Phu, Ward 5, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
- Price: from 1,296,000 VND/night
4. Hafi Hotel
- Address: 68 D5 Street, Ward 10, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
- Price: from 1,271,000 VND/night
5. SUNDAY Homestay Vung Tau
- Address: 268/6B Tran Phu, Ward 5, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
- Price: from 885,000 VND/night
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- Due to transportation to Long Son fishing village by boat, make sure to check the weather forecast before going, avoiding traveling during the rainy season to avoid inconvenience and unnecessary risks.
- From Ben Da, there will be free boats from Long Son fishing village to take you to the village. For safety, remember to wear a life jacket carefully throughout the trip.
- In times of scorching weather, or when you need somewhere to relax, a trip to Long Son fishing village with friends, fishing, eating oysters, watching the sky, rivers... promises to bring you the most effective energy rejuvenation moments.
Having the chance to set foot in Vung Tau beach city, besides visiting the 'oyster island' Long Son, spend a few more days to fully enjoy the scenery and culinary culture here, have fun at Minera Binh Chau hot spring, Tropicana Park, Ho May Vung Tau Park. Just bring along a Vung Tau travel handbook for independent travelers or certain must-try dishes when visiting Vung Tau, surely, you will reduce worries and only focus on enjoying the new things on your trip.
Long Son fishing village - with its rustic beauty and endless marine resources - is the treasure trove of experiences you are looking for. Let's go!
