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'Exciting Places in Vung Tau' is always a hot keyword for Saigonese and nearby areas because there are many plus points for a perfect weekend getaway. Vung Tau has both sea and mountains, and plenty of entertainment spots. Especially, this city is only about a 2-hour drive from Saigon. Through this article, we will introduce a list of exciting places in Vung Tau for you to consider for your upcoming trip!
1. Statue of Jesus Christ the King
- Address: Thuy Van, Ward 2, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau
Christ the King Statue – A symbol of the coastal city, it is a statue of Jesus placed on the top of Small Mountain in Vung Tau City. The statue is 32 meters tall, with the length of both arms being 18.4 meters, placed on a pedestal depicting Jesus and the 12 apostles. Inside the statue is a spiral staircase of 133 steps, running from the base to the neck of the statue.
The majestic Christ statue gradually emerges, with warm outstretched hands (Photo: collected)
To reach the statue, you have to climb 1,000 steps at a height of 500m, and the reward is that tourists will be able to admire the whole city from above with charming houses, pristine beaches along the white sand dunes,... feel the sea breeze blowing in when standing on the arms of Christ.
2. Ho May Tourist Area
One of the most famous attractions in Vung Tau is the May Lake tourist area. Situated at an altitude of over 210m, this place has a cool and gentle climate, allowing visitors to have a panoramic view of the city from May Lake. Therefore, this place is also known as the 'mini Da Lat' of Vung Tau.
May Lake tourism - Vung Tau (Photo: collected)
To get to the May Lake tourist area, you can choose to travel by road (car or motorbike) or take the cable car from Big Mountain. We recommend you to experience the May Lake cable car to admire the charming natural beauty of Vung Tau from above.
Taking the May Lake cable car will allow you to enjoy the panoramic view of Vung Tau from above (Photo: collected)
Divided into 5 zones, May Lake offers a plethora of exciting games and activities. Among them, water sliding, paintball, ziplining, 5D cinema... are must-try experiences here. Within May Lake's premises, there are 5 restaurants so you won't have to worry about being hungry during your visit.
- Address: 1A Tran Phu, Ward 1, Vung Tau City
- Opening hours: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Admission fee: 300,000VND/adult, 150,000VND/child from 1m – 1.3m, free for children under 1m.
3. Vung Tau Lighthouse
- Address: Located on the top of Small Mountain, Ward 2, Vung Tau City.
The Vung Tau Lighthouse is considered one of the symbols of the coastal city of Vung Tau. The architecture of this oldest lighthouse in Vietnam and Southeast Asia is a cylindrical tower, 18 meters high, with a diameter of 3 meters, and painted white.
One of the iconic landmarks of Vung Tau (Photo: collected)
Inside the lighthouse, there is a staircase leading to the top for visitors to admire the panoramic view of Vung Tau city. Travelers can move by car, motorbike, or trek up the mountain trail.
4. Pig Hill Area
- Address: Alley 222 Phan Chu Trinh, Ward 2, Vung Tau City.
In the past, Pig Hill was a place for stone exploitation, so few human footprints ventured here. In recent years, this 'wild hill' with its adorable name has been discovered and become an interesting destination for recreation, sightseeing, and photography.
Beautiful photo spot on Pig Hill (Photo: collected)
Pig Hill with its rustic charm blends with the mystery of the pebbled road, the wild yet romantic touch of dry grassy hills, and the vast expanse of the sky and sea... all create a particularly attractive allure, drawing a large number of tourists and locals alike.
You can admire the Vung Tau sea and catch the sunset here, which is also very interesting (Photo: collected)
Pig Hill is also located near Thuy Van Beach and some other attractions, so you can rent nearby hotels for convenience in enjoying and exploring Vung Tau to the fullest.
5. Nghinh Phong Cape
- Address: 1 Ha Long Street, Vung Tau City
Nghinh Phong Cape is the longest stretch of land in the south of the Vung Tau peninsula. It's where the wind blows throughout the four seasons, hence the name Nghinh Phong, meaning 'welcoming the wind'. The cape forms two beaches: Vong Nguyet Beach and Huong Phong Beach, two large bays facing west and east.
A beautiful destination for a high view from Nghinh Phong Cape (Photo: collected)
Travelers come to Nghinh Phong Cape as a place to rest and relax after days of hard work. The sea water here is clear and clean, and the air is fresh and pleasant.
The legendary sky gate at Nghinh Phong Cape (Photo: nu_obeoo)
6. Ba Island
- Address: Located at Bai Sau, Vung Tau City.
Hon Ba is a beautiful landscape likened to a small island with an area of about 5,000m2. Hon Ba holds spiritual significance for the local people and visitors alike.
A small island tourist destination in Vung Tau (Photo: collected)
On the island, when the tide is low, following the rocky path to the island, you will encounter a small temple called Hon Ba Temple. This is considered a very sacred place always filled with the smell of incense as it is a place of worship, praying for safe and smooth sea voyages for local fishermen.
Sunrise on Hon Ba Island (Photo: collected)
7. Blue Stone Lake
- Address: Near the slope of Dinh Mountain, in Tan Thanh district.
Blue Stone Lake is a recent tourist attraction due to the harmonious blend of nature's charm - dreamy yet majestic.
The latest check-in spot in Vung Tau (Photo: collected)
To get here, you take national highway 51, pass the toll booth to Dinh Mountain intersection, then turn left and go straight through the alley next to Long Huong Church. After that, ask the locals, they will direct you to the lake the fastest. A note for tourists is that this area is quite dangerous so you should not swim here.
8. Lost in the fairy tale with Binh Chau National Forest
As a primeval forest running along the Xuyen Moc coast, Binh Chau National Forest is also where the forest meets the ocean. With a total area of up to 11,000 hectares, this forest has extremely diverse ecosystems with vegetation, lakes, and wildlife. Binh Chau National Forest is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions you must visit when traveling to Vung Tau.
Living the fantasy at Binh Chau National Forest (Photo: collected)
Setting foot here, you will truly be amazed by the 'fairy' beauty of this forest with scenes you thought you only saw in movies. Therefore, this Vung Tau attraction will help you capture countless beautiful photos.
(Photo: collected)
Whether it's rainy season or sunny season, the nature at Binh Chau National Forest has its own colors. Especially, the weather and atmosphere here are always cool and fresh. So, you can check-in at this destination almost any time of the year.
- Address: Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria Vung Tau province
- Ticket price: 20,000 VND per person
9. Suoi Tien Tourist Area
- Address: Tan Hai commune, Tan Thanh district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau
Beautiful scenery at Suoi Tien tourist area (Photo: collected)
Suoi Tien area – often likened to the second Da Lat – is located on Dinh Mountain, with streams gathering numerous springs, waterfalls, and rivers cascading from a height of several hundred meters. The higher you go, the more beautiful and eye-catching the scenery becomes. Along the stream are unique rock formations, ancient tree roots, golden flower terraces, and more.
A serene corner of the stream (Photo: collected)
10. Suoi O Beach
- Address: Binh Chau commune, Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.
The stunning Suoi O Beach (Photo: collected)
Suoi O Beach is one of the rare beaches in Vietnam that has both fresh and saltwater. Its unique feature is the presence of two parallel blue waterways connecting the river and the sea, separated by a stretch of pristine white sand.
The picturesque scenery of the tourist area in Vung Tau (Photo: collected)
11. Marina Boat Dock
- Address: Road No. 1, Dong Xuyen Industrial Park, Rach Dua Ward, Vung Tau City
Not only providing a full range of entertainment services, Marina Boat Dock also attracts visitors with tours to Long Son Island, Go Gang Island, Chà Và Bridge,... This is a favorite photo spot for locals and tourists alike.
A popular photo spot for the young generation (Photo: collected)
Here, you can choose hotels in the central area of Vung Tau city to stay, such as:
12. White Rabbit Park
- Address: No. 9 Thuy Van (At the intersection of Le Hong Phong and Thuy Van), Vung Tau City.
The White Rabbit Entertainment Paradise in Vung Tau is harmoniously designed with the landscape of Vung Tau coastal city in Japanese style.
The giant ferris wheel of White Rabbit Park (Photo: collected)
An entertainment area including a system of thrilling games beloved by young people: TerMiNaTor, Spiderman, Bungee Jump, Apollo, Pirate Ship, Ferris Wheel...
13. Tram Lake
- Address: Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
Tram Lake is a long beach stretch located between Long Hai and Binh Chau, in Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province. It's about 30km from Vung Tau City to Tram Lake, heading north.
Untouched beauty of Tram Lake Resort (Photo: collected)
Tram Lake is an area with many pristine beaches. When you come to this beach, you can spend your time relaxing in the green space of the sea, the mangrove forest, and the cool bamboo forests. This is a suitable destination for families with elderly people and young children.
14. Coc Lake
Coc Lake is a small beach located in Bung Rieng Commune, Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province. Coc Lake possesses rare and pristine beauty.
Enchanting scenery of Coc Lake tourist destination (Photo: collected)
The deep blue sea embracing the smooth white sand, the carefully arranged rocks, the picturesque mangrove forest, or the old moss-covered boats will bring you unique, romantic photos reminiscent of European landscapes.
15. Freshwater Pass
Freshwater Pass Temple is about 25km from Vung Tau and only about 2km from Long Hai Beach. It is a small, short pass, with beautiful bends, bordering between Long Dien District and Dat Do District in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province.
One of the beautiful spots - Freshwater Pass (Photo: collected)
Here are the amusement spots we want to share with you. Don't hesitate any longer to book a trip to Vung Tau. Wishing you a wonderful experience in Vung Tau.
Posted by: Silk Luu Thi
Keywords: 15 must-know Vung Tau amusement spots
