Top places to visit in Vung Tau

• Back Beach (Bãi Sau)

  city beach · 4.2 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The main beach of Vung Tau — a 10 km arc of grey-white sand on the open South China Sea. Stronger waves popular for surfing; seafood restaurants and hammock bars line the shore.

• Christ of Vung Tau Statue

  statue · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry

  A 32-metre-tall white Christ statue on Nui Nho summit — arms span 18.4 m, wider than Rio's. Climb 847 steps inside the statue's arms for a 360-degree sea panorama. Built 1974–1993.

• Front Beach (Bai Truoc)

  Beach · 4.1 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The more serene of Vung Tau's two main beaches, curving around the western bay below the Christ Statue. Calmer water than Back Beach, popular with families and older Vietnamese visitors.

• Con Dao Ferry Terminal / Ho May Cable Car

  Nature · 4.2 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Ho May Cable Car system near Back Beach whisks visitors up to a hilltop entertainment park with spectacular sea views over all of Vung Tau and the surrounding bay. A short gondola ride with big coastal payoff.

• Vung Tau Lighthouse (Bach Dang Lighthouse)

  Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A working French-built lighthouse (1862) atop Nho Mountain at 170 m elevation, offering the best 360° view of Vung Tau peninsula, the oil platforms offshore, and the river mouth. 155 steps to the lamp room.

• White Palace (Bach Dinh)

  Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A stunning hilltop French colonial villa built in 1898 as a summer retreat for Governor-General Paul Doumer. Later used by Vietnamese emperors and South Vietnamese presidents. Three floors of royal and colonial artifacts.

• Whale Temple (Dinh Than Thang Tam)

  Temple · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Traditional communal temple housing whale-worship relics, a local fishing custom.

Things to do

• Vung Tau Christ Statue Hike & City Views Outdoor · 2 h
• Vung Tau Street Food & Fishing Village Tour Food · 3 h · from VND 248,000 per person
• Ho May Cable Car & Park Day Pass Sightseeing · 4 h · from VND 300,000 per person
• Bach Dinh (White Palace) Guided Tour Cultural · 1 h · from VND 15,000 per person

Where to stay in Vung Tau

• Front Beach / Bai Truoc about VND 1,200 per night

  The calmer and more scenic of the two main beaches. The Christ Statue overlooks from the hill; the seafood restaurants along Quang Trung Street are the best in the city.

Hotels

• Pullman Vung Tau 5-star · VND 1,400,000 to VND 3,000,000 per night
• Fusion Suites Vung Tau 4-star · VND 900,000 to VND 1,900,000 per night
• The Imperial Hotel Vung Tau 4-star · VND 1,200,000 to VND 3,000,000 per night
• The Imperial Hotel & Resort Vung Tau 5-star · VND 1,600,000 to VND 3,600,000 per night
• Malibu Hotel Vung Tau 4-star · VND 800,000 to VND 1,700,000 per night
• Grand Hotel Vung Tau 4-star · VND 900,000 to VND 2,500,000 per night

Where to eat

• Ganh Hao Seafood Restaurant Vietnamese, Seafood · about VND 350,000 per person
• Long Vy Banh Khot vietnamese, street_food · about VND 80,000 per person
• Crab Market at Back Beach seafood, vietnamese · about VND 300,000 per person
• Tsunami Restaurant Vung Tau seafood, vietnamese · about VND 280,000 per person
• Natural Snail Restaurant seafood · about VND 80,000 per person
• Hoang Minh Stingray Hotpot seafood · about VND 80,000 per person
• Ocean Bay Restaurant seafood · about VND 300,000 per person

Getting to Vung Tau

Nearest airport: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), about 71 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Vung Tau

• Fast ferry from Ho Chi Minh City By ferry from Ho Chi Minh City · common · unconfirmed

  Operators on the Saigon-Vung Tau fast-ferry route have included Vina Express, Petro Express and Greenlines; check which currently sail. Source: bizhub.vietnamnews.vn

• Road from Ho Chi Minh City By road from Ho Chi Minh City · common · unconfirmed

  Buses, vans and cars run overland from Saigon to Vung Tau. Source: vietnamdrive.com

From the port to the centre

• Taxi from the ferry landing unconfirmed

  Landing points reported vary (Cau Da, Tran Phu, Front Beach); take a taxi or ride-hail into town. Source: bizhub.vietnamnews.vn

Getting around

• Motorbike Rental

  Motorbikes can be rented at most hotels and hostels in Vung Tau, especially around Back Beach.

• Taxi

  Taxis and motorbike taxis are plentiful in Vung Tau, and Grab is suggested for foreign visitors because of the language barrier.

• Walking

Best time to visit Vung Tau

• Jan 31°C
• Feb 33°C
• Mar 34°C
• Apr 34°C
• May 32°C
• Jun 32°C
• Jul 31°C
• Aug 31°C
• Sep 31°C
• Oct 30°C
• Nov 30°C
• Dec 30°C

More in Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh City
• Hanoi
• Hoi An
• Phu Quoc
• Da Nang
• Ha Long City

Frequently asked questions about Vung Tau

How many days do you need in Vung Tau?

A typical trip to Vung Tau is 1-2 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Vung Tau?

The highest-rated places in our Vung Tau guide are Christ of Vung Tau Statue, Vung Tau Lighthouse (Bach Dang Lighthouse), White Palace (Bach Dinh), Back Beach (Bãi Sau), Con Dao Ferry Terminal / Ho May Cable Car.

Where should I stay in Vung Tau?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Vung Tau: Front Beach / Bai Truoc.

How do I get around Vung Tau?

Ways to get around Vung Tau covered in our guide: Motorbike rental, Taxi, Walking.

What is the weather like in Vung Tau?

Average daytime highs in Vung Tau run from 30°C in Dec to 34°C in Apr.

Which airport is nearest to Vung Tau?

The nearest airport to Vung Tau has the code SGN.