South Vietnam
Vung Tau
Published on May 28, 2026
Overview
Vung Tau sits on a peninsula 125 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City — the city's favourite beach weekend getaway with beaches, a hilltop Christ statue and outstanding seafood.
What to Do
- Jesus Christ statue on Small Mountain — 32m tall with a staircase inside to the outstretched arms
- Back Beach (Bai Sau) — 8 km of sand with sunbeds and seafood restaurants
- Bach Dinh (White Villa) — French colonial mansion turned museum
- Seafood restaurants on Tran Phu street — grilled prawns, clams, squid
Best Time to Visit
December to April.
Getting There
Speedboat from Bach Dang pier in Ho Chi Minh City (75 min) or bus (2 hrs).