When it comes to Vung Tau, many people immediately think of familiar landmarks such as Front Beach, Back Beach, Thuy Van Beach, etc., but forget that the province also has a dreamlike place called Long Hai Beach. Not too far from the city, the beach has been chosen by many people for holidays or weekends. The article below provides information and experiences to help you explore this beautiful beach.
Long Hai Beach – Where is it?
Long Hai town belongs to Long Hai Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, located only 12km northeast of Vung Tau Ward, and the total distance from HCMC center is about 100km. Long Hai beach is very large, especially when there are no big waves, so those who like swimming will absolutely love this place.
This is a favorite destination for many young people or families who want to explore best beaches near Saigon for short trips.
How to get here?
Going from HCMC to Long Hai is just over 100km, so you have many transportation options depending on your conditions and abilities. If you plan to travel by car, you can take the Cat Lai ferry to Dong Nai, and then follow Highway 51 to Vung Tau; it’s the fastest route. However, if you’re traveling with a group or your family, booking a private car to Long Hai with a driver is the best way to get there, as the driver can pick you up from your place, making sightseeing easy and relaxing along the way.
If you take a bus, you should depart from the Eastern bus station. The bus runs continuously from morning to night, and the ticket price is only 100,000 VND to 150,000 VND/ticket/way to go straight to Long Hai bus station.
What is the best time to visit Long Hai?
With a special location that provides a cool climate with moderate warm sunshine all year round, Long Hai beach is a place you can visit at any time of the year. However, the best time to visit Long Hai is around the end of the year, from October to December.
At this time, the climate is cool, there is little rain, and it is not the peak tourist season, so you can comfortably travel on vacation without fear of being too crowded. In particular, it is the cherry blossoms that bloom brilliantly, creating beautiful landscapes found nowhere else. That way, you can rest, visit, swim, and live virtually freely.
Things to do in Long Hai Beach
Favored by the weather, Long Hai beach welcomes thousands of tourists every year, especially during the weekend and holidays in Vietnam. Coming here, you will experience extremely interesting entertainment activities, such as:
Go to the beach
The beach is a favorite for many people who find it quieter than the beaches in Vung Tau. The water is clear and cool, and the waves are steady, making it ideal for swimming. If you are under pressure from work in the city, swimming is a great way to relax your mind. Enjoy each wave gently crashing against your body; this cool feeling will definitely make you extremely refreshed.
Here, the waves are not big, but the water is also extremely calm, giving visitors a gentle feeling and dispelling all the fatigue from daily work.
Besides, the wild beauty here is what excites visitors. Cool green rows of poplars on both sides of the shore, with the whispering wind, are the perfect location for tourists to rest in the shade after fun activities on the beach and enjoy food.
Enjoy local dishes
Cuisine is an experience not to be missed on any trip; the same goes for Long Hai beach. If you go to the seaside and don’t enjoy seafood, you will regret it. The seafood at Long Hai beach is fresh, so any dish is delicious. Coming to Long Hai beach, you can experience trying seafood right at the beach at coastal street vendors or local restaurants.
And not a very strange dish, but Long Hai pancakes have a completely different flavor that many tourists will remember for the rest of their lives. The pancakes are golden yellow, and the crust is so crispy that it melts in your mouth.
The cake inside is filled with all kinds of fresh seafood, mushrooms, and bean sprouts. Each person can eat one, and it will last until the afternoon.
Tourist attractions nearby
If you have made the effort to go to Long Hai and only swim in the sea, it does not seem enough for a vacation. Here are some attractions near Long Hai beach that are highly praised by tourists.
Binh Chau tourist area
Binh Chau tourist area scores points with tourists for its very relaxing natural hot-water pool experience. The hot water pools here draw water from open-air hot water pools; the water in the pool usually fluctuates around 37 degrees Celsius, and the pools are located on a campus full of cool green trees.
With a close-to-nature setting and rising steam, the hot-water lake in Binh Chau surprises many tourists with its fairy-like beauty.
Long Hai fishing village
Visiting Long Hai fishing village, you will be able to observe firsthand the lives of coastal people with very simple daily activities, along with lively conversations when boats carrying fish arrive.
The scenery of Long Hai fishing village will make you much more excited if you go in the morning! Because you will witness the bustling trading scene here, the loud sounds of sales mixed with the sound of the sea breeze help you clearly feel the familiarity and simplicity of this village.
Truc Lam Chan Nguyen Zen Monastery
Truc Lam Chan Nguyen Zen Monastery, also known as Monkey Pagoda, is located in Phuoc Hai Commune, right at the foot of Ky Van mountain. The pagoda’s original name is Truc Lam Chan Nguyen Zen Monastery, but many people still call it Monkey Pagoda because it is home to nearly 200 monkeys.
The pagoda attracts tourists with its unique location facing the sea in front and leaning against the mountain in the back with a quietness that makes people feel at peace.
Source: collected by An
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