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Vũng    Tàu
‍the Anchorage
Imagine a city cradled on a Vietnamese peninsula, kissed by the warm breath of the South China Sea. That is Vung Tau, a place where the salty tang of ocean wind hangs between those buildings.

This is a perfect escape of the city hustle. In Vung Tau, you can explore hidden temples, vibing on the beach, or soaking up the wild beauty of Vietnam's south.  

Get ready for some fun in the sun!
Welcome, to where Vietnam's southern soul comes alive.
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Vũng Tàu
ONE CORNER OF
VUNG TAU CENTRE AREA
Images by yours truly, 2020
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/VUNG TAU/
southern Vietnam
10°20'45.6'' N
— 107°5.056' E
From Ho Chi Minh city, it takes about two hours to reach Vung Tau by road (51A Expressway), and two and a half hours by high speed ferry, or one and a half hours by car on the freeway.
Vũng  Tàu
Anchorage
75.74°F —
88.88°F
24.3°C
— 31.6°C
54 square
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13 urban
wards
1 commune of
Long Son Island
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Vung Tau's nickname, "The Anchorage," stems from its history. The name itself translates to "Anchorage" and the calm waters around the peninsula provided a natural shelter for European trading ships during the 14th and 15th centuries. This safe harbor function earned Vung Tau its fitting nickname.
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Vũng Tàu
Images by Minh Thu, My Nguyen,
Minh Khoa, mèo & me
Vũng Tàu
— Hanoi accent: [vuŋm˧ˀ˥ taːw˨˩]
— Saigon accent: [vuŋm˧˩˧ taːw˨˩]

Vung Tau is the largest city of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province in southern Vietnam. It is the province's economic, financial and cultural centre, and a popular tourist hub in southern Vietnam.
Craving a beach escape but don't want to stray too far from Ho Chi Minh City?I usually think of Vung Tau as Ho Chi Minh City's cool ocean breeze and backyard playground. We used to do some road trips for 2 hours on our motorcycle from Saigon to Vung Tau, it was fun! Vung Tau has some beachside fun, fresh seafood, and a relaxed vibe, all within easy reach of the big city.

Wanna go on a beach trip when you're already in Southern Vietnam?
Not a usual Vung Tau traveler but I've got some cool ideas!
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↓
the ocean
getaway‍‍
Tourist
Activities
LIGHHOUSE
FRONT BEACH
Cloud Lake Park
Food &
Souvenirs
CRISPY PANCAKE
Salted Egg Cake
Seafood
Not sure where to eat?
Check out my list above.
3F Tang Bat Ho, Ward 1, Da Lat
2:00PM
— 11:00PM
1—5 USD
/PERSON
Vung Tau
Lighthouse
Ward 2, Vung Tau,
Ba Ria - Vung Tau
Anytime

Flexible

Front Beach
Vung Tau
Front Beach,
Vung Tau
No limit

Flexible

Cloud Lake
Park
1a Tran Phu,
Ward 1, Vung Tau
8:00 AM
— 6:00PM
10—30 USD
/PERSON
Crispy
Pancake
14 Nguyen T. To,
Ward 3, Vung Tau
7:00 AM
— 3:30PM
1—5 USD
/PERSON
Salted Egg
Sponge Cake
17B Nguyen T. To,
Ward 2, Vung Tau
6:00 AM
— 10:00PM
1—5 USD
/PERSON
Oc (Snail)
Tu Nhien 4
32 Le Q. Don,
Ward 1, Vung Tau
3:00 PM
— 12:00AM
1—5 USD
/PERSON
... when I’m
not eating
(and/or
outside)
Craving a beach escape with a touch of history and adventure? Look no further than Vung Tau!

It has the sun on beaches, panoramic views, and unique French colonial architecture. Vung Tau also offers exciting options like ziplining through a national park or relaxing in natural hot springs. Whether you're a beach bum, a history buff, or a thrill seeker, Vung Tau is just the town for everyone.
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Need some suggestions of where to go? →
Best visit
in Summer
International
Friendly
2 Hours
from HCMC
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Why Lighthouse:

— Panoramic vistas of the city
— The oldest in Vietnam and a symbol of Vung Tau
Why Cabin Ropeway:

— Stunning aerial views of Vung Tau
— Perfect break from the city hustle
Vibing @ the Beaches:

— Relaxation under the sun & ocean wind
— Water fun options available
Why Front Beach:

— The heart of everything Vung Tau
— Sunrise & sunset paradise
Some of my recent trips

09/2020

My best friend, Catherine. We haven't traveled with each other since a long time. She's in Amsterdam right now. Back then, she was always my travel buddy, even when no one was free to travel with me, somehow, Cat would always be down to go anywhere with me. I just miss her a lot...

09/2020

Same trip, we found out a nice spot on top of one of those mountains on the way we went to the Cloud Lake park. The park was closed that day which we found out later so we decided to hang out here instead.

09/2020

This time when I first got into college - and it was right after covid, so I couldn't travel to the US.

Covid ended so we decided to celebrate by making a quick escape trip to Vung Tau. This one was fun but also stressful at the same time since everyone is in their first year of college and that was online.
Thank    you
for
traveling with me