Hotels in Vung Tau
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Vung Tau has earned its reputation as an exquisite coastal city in Southeast Vietnam that grabs the attention of tourists from all over the world. With the distance of about 110 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau, this place is considered as the "heart" of sea tourism in the Southeast region, traveling to Vung Tau brings travelers a sentiment of peace with stunning beaches, rolling mountains and numerous historical sites.
The beauty of Vung Tau Beach from above
So if you are seeking for “vitamin” sea or want to escape from the hustle and bustle of life, Vung Tau is truly a fascinating destination for you. Let’s join Asia Private Travels on our Vung Tau tours to experience a memorable vacation. Pick up your backpack and go now!
Vung Tau is well-known for various charming beaches and historical monuments. And whether you desire to know more about the culture here and get some snazzy selfies, Vung Tau is an ideal place to do these things. Now, let's see where we can go and what we can do on the Vung Tau day trip.
The appeal beauty of Bai Truoc (Vung Tau)
Regarded as one of the most famous beaches in Vung Tau, Bai Sau (Thuy Van Beach) is known as a destination attracting many tourists with blue sea waves, golden sunlight and a comfortable atmosphere with the sound of waves and wind. Owning a mellow atmosphere year round and a convenient location that is very close to Ho Chi Minh City, Bai Sau is quite a suitable tourist destination for people to release stress. Wonder how it feels like to have a vacation here? Join a Beach Break tour with Asia Private Travels to explore the attractions yourself!
Bai Sau (Vung Tau) - Enjoy the peaceful beauty in the middle of the blue ocean
Standing imposingly on the top of the Small Mountain in Vung Tau, Status of Christ is the must-go destination that tourists can hardly bypass. It was established in 1974 and completely finished in 1994, the statue is first welcomed as a masterpiece at that time. However, the most wonderful thing is climbing to the top of the Small Mountain and admiring this statue. After that, climb the observatory inside the statue and travelers can watch a spectacular view of the blue sea and the city.
The statue of Christ at Tuong Thanh Gioc overlooks the city of Vung Tau
If you want to be separated from the mainland, Hon Ba Island is the place that is suitable for you. The island is located in the middle of the sea, separated from the mainland when in the tide season and a road will appear from the mainland to Hon Ba island when the tide recedes. The most famous attraction of Hon Ba island is the Mieu Ba Temple, which is a familiar spiritual place for local people. Hon Ba Island is the perfect destination for a Vung Tau tour in 1 day or Short Trips in Vung Tau.
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Beautiful sunset view of hon ba temple
Vung Tau is also famous for Ho Tram- a pristine beach in the world recognized by a famous American TV channel. Ho Tram beach is relaxed, with long stretches of smooth sand and emerald-green sea that reflect the intensely golden sunlight. Tourists can enjoy a perpetually windy poplar grove running along the coast. Lying down and listening to the waves crashing on the golden sand beach while relaxing is an unforgettable experience as you arrive at Ho Tram.
Ho Tram beach with unspoiled natural beauty
With the above attractive places, you can completely choose for yourself different travel styles at Asia Private Travels to suit your wishes, such as: Beach Break Tour, Active Tour, Family Holidays, Classic Journeys,...
Along with tourism, Vung Tau cuisine with its characteristics is also an extremely attractive point for visitors to come here.
If you have the opportunity to enjoy the cuisine here, then Banh Khot will be the first choice to satisfy you. The original one is a small yellow pancake with shrimp on it. Banh Khot is well-cooked, arranged in pairs and enjoyed with minced shrimp and fried onions. All that is required is to roll them up, serve them with vegetables and dipped with a delicious fish sauce. Definitely, you have to try it on your Vung Tau street tour!
Vung Tau banh khot - A famous specialty in the coastal town
As a coastal city, Vung Tau is famous for a variety of fresh seafood dishes surrounding the beaches. Numerous seafood restaurants are established to provide fresh seafood of all types, from boiling to steaming to grilling, all of which stimulate the appetite and excite diners.
Stingray hotpot (Lau Ca Duoi) is also appreciated by many tourists when they come to Vung Tau City. The highlight of this folk dish is its flavor with the combination of diverse ingredients such as stingray, chili, baby bamboo soup and some kinds of herbs.
Vung Tau with other delicious dishes, typical flavors of South Vietnam
Because the terrain is located in a tropical climate, Vung Tau's weather is cool and temperate all year round; the average temperature here is 27°C and fluctuates between 24.8°C and 28.6°C. So, tourists can visit Vung Tau at any time all year round.
Tourists can visit Vung Tau all around the year
When it comes to Vung Tau’s peak season - winter, the number of tourists will increase compared to other seasons of the year. This is the time when Vung Tau beaches welcome the largest number of tourists coming to enjoy the pleasant temperatures and immerse in the crystal clear beaches.
Furthermore, festival lovers will also find this time well worth a visit with the wide range of cultural and traditional activities held. Winter is also the time when a variety of cultural and traditional activities are held. If you are passionate about traditional culture, you must participate!
Tourism in Vung Tau is becoming more advanced, which is the reason transportation in and out of Vung Tau is getting more and more convenient. Travelers can move by motorbike, private car, bus, plane or any vehicle which is compatible with their tour plan as much as possible.
Motorcycles are popular means for young people, who have a passion for traveling, exploring, and admiring spectacular scenery along the way. It takes about 3 hours from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau by motorbike.
Due to the development of public transport, the bus is the most convenient choice for tourists visiting Vung Tau. Tourists can save some prevalent bus lines in Phuong Trang Toan Thang, Hoa Mai,...Traveling by bus, it will take visitors about 1,5 - 2 hours to reach Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City.
Traveling by plane to Vung Tau’s charming town, you will be landing at Ho Chi Minh Airport (Tan Son Nhat International Airport). And here you can take a taxi at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (also known as Tan Son Nhat International Airport) to reach Vung Tau. Taking a Ho Chi Minh airport taxi is a great way to travel because they are available 24/7 and offer door-to-door services.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
When you come to Vung Tau, you will have a chance to experience a lot of accommodations for your Vung Tau tour. Most of the homestays or hotels in Vung Tau city can be found easily in the city center.
The Imperial Hotel & Resort Vung Tau
With the possession of sparkling, fresh beaches, historical sites, along with famous cuisine, Vung Tau is a great resort for domestic and foreign tourists. If you want to completely enjoy a relaxing vacation in Vung Tau, why not let us take care of everything so you won’t struggle to find transport or a hotel? Contact Asia Private Travels right now to enjoy your memorable journey!
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