Attractions Vung Tau (Vietnam): beaches, weather, map

Vung Tau (Vietnam) is a large city near Ho Chi Minh City. It is considered the oil capital of the country, because large processing enterprises are located there. There is also a Russian-Vietnamese concern among them, which is partly why you can find shops with Russian products in Vung Tau.

Is it possible to relax in Vung Tau?

Vung Tau on the map of Vietnam should be looked for in the southern part. The city is located on the coast and tourists come there to sunbathe on the beaches and swim in the sea. In addition, it is convenient to get to Vung Tau by domestic flights, because the city has its own airport. However, this resort is not very popular with foreign tourists, mostly Vietnamese rest here. They Vung Tau is in great demand, and at the height of the beach season it is crowded here.

The city, which is the oil capital of the country, cannot be poor. Accordingly, Vung Tau has a good infrastructure. There are wide equipped streets, well-groomed squares, many beautiful modern buildings. There are no problems with shops and catering establishments in Vung Tau. True, in most cafes and restaurants they offer only Asian dishes, but don’t tourists go to Vietnam for the exotic? If you prefer European cuisine, the most reliable way to dine at a pizzeria, they are also present in Vung Tau.

The beaches of Vung Tau are quite well equipped, like other infrastructure in the city. Here you can rent a sunbed and an umbrella, there will be some cafe nearby, and beach vendors walk along the coast offering souvenirs. Here are the most important beaches of Vung Tau:

- Bai Chyok (Front Beach, Front Beach). Located in the center, there is a large park nearby, where it is nice to take a walk in the shade of the trees if it's too hot.

Bai Sao (Back Beach, Back Beach). The longest in the resort, the length is about 8 km. Most of the hotels are concentrated around it.
Bai Zau (Mulberry Beach). Not very popular with vacationers, as it is located away from tourist places. However, it is closed from the winds, and there are fewer waves.
Bai Zia (Pineapple Beach). Also not very crowded and also with a calmer sea near the coast.
Long Hai. This beach stands apart in Vung Tau, because it is located outside the city. You will have to get to it by taxi or rented transport (for example, the most popular bike in Vietnam). The road will take about 20 minutes, however, according to most tourists, it's worth it: the beach is the cleanest in the resort.

And cleanliness is, unfortunately, not the quality that distinguishes the beaches of Vung Tau. If you are going to Vietnam to spend most of your time swimming and sunbathing, it is better to choose, for example, Nha Trang or Phukouk. You can definitely find the cleanest beaches there.

The sea in Vung Tau can also disappoint. Oil production in the region does not contribute to the cleanliness of coastal waters. Of course, no one dumps waste from the oil industry into the sea, it is prohibited by law, but still the water near the coast cannot boast of cleanliness. In addition, the location of the coastline in Vung Tau provokes the formation of waves. Swimming here is not always comfortable. But lovers of water sports - here! Guaranteed you can go windsurfing at almost any time of the year.

What to do in Vung Tau?

If you still decide to relax here, you will not be bored. The weather in Vung Tau is typical for the south of the country, there are also wet and dry seasons, so it is better to buy a tour here from November to April. However, the climate in this resort is mild, the differences in air and water temperatures in the sea are insignificant throughout the year. And if you are interested in sightseeing holidays, you can usefully relax in Vung Tau at any time.

The most interesting sights of the resort city:

- Statue of Jesus. It is very similar to another famous statue located in Rio de Janeiro. Jesus Christ is also depicted with outstretched arms, and the height of the Vietnamese statue is quite a bit inferior to the Brazilian one (32 meters versus 38). There is a staircase in the statue, along which you can climb to the very top, where there are observation platforms.

- Lighthouse Hai Dang. The snow-white building of the lighthouse on a high hill attracts attention in itself. At the top there are viewing platforms. And next to the lighthouse there is a field with old cannons left over from the time of the capture of this part of Vietnam by the French.

Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Considered one of the most beautiful in the country. The 12-meter Buddha statue is made of wood with elaborate carvings. In addition to her, the temple has many interesting exhibits: other statues, mosaics, a bell tower.

And if you want to take a break from exploring the ancient sights and have some fun, Vung Tau has a large amusement park and a cable car.

Vung Tau is not the most popular resort in Vietnam due to the turbulent and not too clean sea. But there is a mild climate and many attractions. Maybe you should plan a trip to Vung Tau for a few days?