Vung Tau beaches have long been a magnet for tourists, especially from Ho Chi Minh. This is one of the best destinations in the dry season, December to April inclusive, although it is never quiet, as it offers a great weekend escape from the cities.
What is the specialty of Vung Tau beaches?
With the special location, the curved point of the ‘S’ letter, this is the place where you can see the sun on the East Sea, both rising and setting. In fact, there are 4 different sections, with two of them being particularly busy.
Front Beach
Front Beach (Vietnamese: Bãi Trước or Tầm Dương Beach) is right in the middle of Vung Tau and stands between the Big and Small Mountains. It is a popular place and people also often gather to see the sunset. There are also many restaurants and luxurious hotels here that offer great views.
Not only can you soak in the cool seawater or admire the poetic beauty of coconut trees tilting to catch the wind, but Front Beach is also a paradise of seafood. Visitors can enjoy delicious dishes such as grilled fish, snail dishes, or the famous stingray hotpot.
Back Beach
Back Beach (Vietnamese: Bãi Sau or Thùy Vân Beach) is located opposite Front Beach. It is a large and beautiful beach chosen by many tourists as a destination because it is spacious and close to the central area. The beach in the Back Beach area is long and stable, and the waves are not too big, making it suitable for many people to have fun.
Almost the same as Front Beach, the beach is always exciting and busy with tourists from the cities and around the world, especially on weekends and holidays. Besides the best location, the beach also provides many kinds of entertainment and modern accommodation.
From Back Beach, visitors can also see the famous statue of Christ with arms outstretched in Vung Tau city, atop Tao Phung mountain, Nghinh Phong cape, or Ba islet.
Pineapple Beach
Pineapple Beach (Vietnamese: Bãi Dứa) is situated between Front Beach and Back Beach, near Small Mount and Nghinh Ông Cape. There used to be many wild pineapples that grew here, which is why the beach is called Dứa (Pineapple).
Compared to other beaches, Bai Dua has quite a small area, but it is a very suitable place for tourists looking for a peaceful, airy space. Partially covered by Nghinh Phong cape, the sea creeps deep into the shore, creating long rocky rapids and small, discreet beaches.
This place also has many cafes and bars with quite chill spaces to serve tourists and families, along with space to watch the sea at sunset and at night.
In addition, visitors can visit the statue of Christ or Tinh Xa Niet Ban to pray for blessings, fortune, and luck.
Mulberry Beach
Mulberry Beach (Vietnamese: Bãi Dâu) is a small beach lying at the foot of Big Mount. Thanks to its peaceful location, Bai Dau possesses a rare, gentle beauty. There used to be many mulberries, so it is also called Dâu (Mulberry) beach.
Both Bãi Dứa and Bãi Dâu are narrow, and their waves are very small. Also, the sea extends far inland, and the rocky mountain runs from the land to the sea, creating romantic beaches. This area also has many spiritual tourist attractions along Big Mountain for tourists to visit and worship.
Phuoc Hai Beach
Phuoc Hai Beach (Vietnamese: bãi Phước Hải) is located about 16km away from the center of Vung Tau city towards Dat Do district. Appearing before the visitors’ eyes is a peaceful sea surrounded by whispering poplar trees, vast sandy beaches, and rustic fishing villages. The beach here is very comfortable and wide, dotted with small rocks that welcome each wave.
Tourists coming here can comfortably stroll the beach, watch the life of the oldest fishing village in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province or freely bathe in cool, clear water. Phuoc Hai fishing village is best known for its dried fish. Tourists must definitely buy these famous products as gifts whenever they have the opportunity to visit the Vung Tau beaches.
How to get here?
Currently, there are many ways to get to Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City, including motorbikes, buses, cars, and speedboats.
By bus:
Most bus companies depart from Eastern Bus Station, and fares start at 150,000 VND per ticket, depending on the type of seat you choose.
Private car/bus:
This is the best way when you’re traveling with your family members or with a big group. A private car to Vung Tau with a driver also can help you explore other places along the way to Vung Tau.
Speed boat:
By choosing this route, visitors will reduce the travel time to Vung Tau to only 1.5 – 2 hours. Moreover, traveling by speedboat will give you the most interesting and memorable experiences.
The speedboats depart from Bach Dang wharf to Suoi May, Vung Tau. The ticket fare costs around 350,000 VND/ticket.
Source: collected by An
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