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| Vung Tau
Province |
Vung Tau is an old port and the first Vietnamese area to be visited by
vacationers and people seeking health treatment. Vung Tau is located on a 110
km2 area, 125 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
Vung Tau, with an average temperature of 28oC, has 20 km of
coastline with famous soft-sand beaches and calm waters.
Vung Tau has five beaches scattered over the peninsula. Bai Truoc, also called
Front Beach, is located on the northern side of Vung Tau and stands between
Nho and Lon Mountains. Restaurants, kiosks, and hotels are close to the beach.
Vong Nguyen, also called O Quan Beach, is a peaceful cove with good wind.
Surfers particularly enjoy this area.
Bai Dua or Dua Beach is located approximately 2 km from the center of the
city. People who do not like crowded beaches particularly enjoy this quiet
beach. Bai Sau, also called Back Beach, is the longest stretch of sand on the
peninsula. It is located approximately 2 km from town on the southeastern side
of Vung Tau. It is exposed to South China Sea wind and surfing there is
excellent. Finally, Bai Dau Beach is located at the foot of Lon Mountain. It
is a small quiet beach, 3 km northwest of Vung Tau. |
