Vung Tau is the tourist and commercial center of Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (an industrial province in Southeastern Vietnam). The whole city area lies on a peninsula which is separated from the mainland by a gulf river called Co May river.
Swimming in Vung Tau beach:
Seaside status makes Vung Tau a nearby paradise for Saigonners. However, for well-travelled foreigners, expect a bit less. The beach is not all too attractive with litter lining the coast, and most of the sandy eastern beach has signage about dangerous swimming. There are four beaches in the city center located in different positions.
Bai Truoc (Front Beach)- Located on the center of Vung Tau and stands between Big and Small Mount. Restaurants, kiosks, and hotels are close to the beach. Front Beach is connected through a small park called Front Beach Park. As this lays on the tourist center of the city, most people come here to visit the park and view the sunset.
Bai Sau (Back Beach) - Bãi Sau aka "Thùy Vân Beach" is the only standard beach for tourism in Vung Tau. It is 3 kilometer long and streches from the Small Mount to Paradise Park. All beaches here are free although you may cross some "water park" to get to the beach. There are services for keeping your belongings, usually 15,000 VND each person. Umbrella is 30,000 VND, chair 25,000 VND. Fresh water bathe costs 8,000 VND. Sea parachute with canoeing available all day.
Bai Dua (Pineapple Beach)- Small beach located along Hạ Long street, by Small Mount.
Bai Dau (Mulberry Beach)- Small beach located on the western side of Big Mount.
Bai Dau (Mulberry Beach)- Small beach located on the western side of Big Mount.
Bãi Dứa and Bãi Dâu are actually beaches along Mountains, thus you must go downstairs to get to the waterfront. There\'s less sand and no safeguard.
Climbing in Vung Tau
Vung Tau\'s landscape is suitable for climbing mountains, few of the hikes in Vung Tau are
Hike to the Lighthouse in the little mountain. The entrance is at in Phan Chu Trinh street, about 1 km from the beach.
Hike to the Jesus statue in the little mountain. This is a very nice short hike.
ike to the big mountain. The trail starts in Tran Hung Dao street. The top is very flat, and there are couple restaurants on top
Hike to the Jesus statue in the little mountain. This is a very nice short hike.
ike to the big mountain. The trail starts in Tran Hung Dao street. The top is very flat, and there are couple restaurants on top
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