Vung Tau City

To fully experience the diverse beauty of Vung Tau, be sure to explore the following outstanding activities. From the cool, blue seawater and romantic sunsets to iconic landmarks and tasty local specialties, such as seafood and Banh Khot, every moment will make your trip more memorable.

1. Relax in a luxury resort

With a coastline of over 42 km, Vung Tau has developed a strong sea tourism sector with a diverse range of offerings. Luxury resorts have become the ideal choice for tourists, especially international visitors and residents of Ho Chi Minh City during weekends. Along the Ho Tram route, about 50 km north of Vung Tau City Center, the resorts appear one after another like peaceful oases, gently welcoming guests to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. Many travelers choose a direct transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Tram for their leisure trips. Upon arrival, they can enjoy the salty sea air that soothes the body, take a rest after long, stressful days, and allow the mind to wander with the whispering wind.

2. Swim at Back Beach and take sunset photos at Front Beach

Back Beach (Bãi Sau) has gentle waves and fewer people than Front Beach (Bãi Trước), making it more convenient for swimming with family. Although the sea water at the Back Beach is relatively shallow, sometimes there are whirlpools and deep depressions, so you need to swim in a limited area. In the evening, the space is cool, so many locals and tourists gather in this area to enjoy the salty sea breeze. They sit together and talk, watching the sparkling lights on the sea; sometimes, a golden light runs along the sand. On the contrary, Front Beach is more bustling, but it’s the best place to see the golden sunset for impressive photo opportunities. The romantic space makes many couples on a date sit next to each other, feel fluttery while watching the sun slowly set.

3. Sip coffee and let your soul wander

Give yourself a gentle, tranquil moment, sitting next to a cup of fragrant Vietnamese coffee. Each drop of filter coffee falls slowly, and in front of you is the sunset flowing across the sea. Just like that, sit still and let your soul follow the salty wind in the late afternoon of Vung Tau’s sea, and you will feel your heart light up with the gentle sunset poetry. SEA and SUN 1 Coffee Shop (Tran Phu Street, Vung Tau City) is the perfect spot to stop for a peaceful and gentle experience to look at yourself.

4. Enjoy panoramic view of Vung Tau City

Let’s go up to Con Heo Hill and take in all of Vung Tau in your sight! From here, you will be overwhelmed by the beautiful panorama: Back Beach appears like a shimmering golden silk strip, hugging the emerald green sea with white-capped waves. At the foot of the hill, the modern city stretches out, connected by a winding coastal road. Breathe in the fresh sea breeze, listen to the murmuring waves, and feel the harmony between the majestic mountains, the vast ocean, and the rhythm of urban life. A peaceful and romantic moment, marking the multi-dimensional beauty of Vung Tau in your heart.

5. Visit the Jesus Christ Statue

The statue of Jesus Christ stands tall and majestic on the top of Small Mountain (Núi Nhỏ), with his arms wide open as if embracing the entire city and the ocean. The statue is built of reinforced concrete, but appears with soft shades, reflecting light and creating a sacred, solid feeling. Besides, the statue is placed on a high mountain with 811 steps. Each step up the stairs is not only a geographical movement but also a step closer to peace and contemplation. Visiting this statue combines health benefits with spiritual significance, allowing you to find relaxation and admire Vung Tau from a unique perspective.

6. Enjoy fresh seafood and Banh Khot in Vung Tau

There is nothing more exciting than seeing mantis shrimp, stingrays swimming, and crabs crawling in glass tanks right in front of you in seafood restaurants in Vung Tau Beach City. The feeling of choosing your favorite products makes the meal even more special. Those fresh seafood dishes, when prepared, retain the salty taste of the ocean. Sweet clams, soft and fatty blood cockles, spicy salt-fried stingray, chewy on the tip of the tongue. The crab dish with passion fruit sauce is slightly sour; the crab meat is sweet, soft, and fragrant, awakening the taste buds and mind with each bite. And don’t forget to try the stingray hotpot – a famous local dish in Vung Tau – which the light aroma of lemongrass and the mild sourness of tomatoes blend, creating a warm and rich flavor.

Besides fresh seafood, you must try Banh Khot (Kot Cake), a well-known local food of the coastal city. Each small, golden cake with a crispy crust, filled with fresh shrimp and fragrant green onions, carries the full salty flavor of the ocean.