Vung Tau
There are many Vietnam tourist attractions in Vung Tau. These include beaches and abundance of pagodas and temples, many leaning against the mountains and face the oceans. Vung Tau faces the ocean on three sides. Not surprisingly Vung Tau is windy all year long with a very pleasant average temperature of 28 degrees centigrade which makes it a popular destination for sightseeing in Vietnam.
Long Hai Beach
20 km from Vung Tau is Long Hai with quiet, white sand beaches. Long Hai is not busy as Vung Tau and the beaches are of finer sand compared to those at Vung Tau. There are good but not too luxurious beach resorts which may provide the travelers with quiet holidays on their unspoiled private beaches. Long Hai is a perfect beach spot for getting away from the crowd.
Same as Ho Chi Minh city there are two distinctive seasons: the rainy season, from May to November, and the dry season, from December to April. The annual average temperature is 27ºC. Best time to visit: Dry season is better but shouldn’t be much of a problem in rainy season as heavy downpours don’t last too long and shouldn’t affect travel plans too much.
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Binh Chau Thermal Springs
Binh Chau Thermal Springs are situated in Bung Rieng Commune, Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province Binh Chau Thermal Springs are located 70km east of Vung Tau City. Covering an area of 1km2, Binh Chau Thermal Springs consist of many lakes and ponds joining through an underground pool of mineral water coming from a network of 70 main sources. The water temperature reaches up to 80ºC, a temperature at which an egg can be boiled in 10 minutes. Binh Chau Thermal Springs belong to a protected area that also features numerous forests, coasts, and lakes. Hotels and restaurants have been built to accommodate visitors who come here for health as well as for recreational purposes.
Thich Ca Phat Dai Pagoda
Thich Ca Phat Dai is situated about 3km from the center of Vung Tau City. The site of the pagoda occupies an area of 6ha on the side of Big Mountain. The beauty of the 19m high pagoda lies in the harmonious combination between the natural surroundings and the architectural structure.
Niet Ban Monastery
Located on Ha Long Street, Vung Tau City, approximately 130km from Ho Chi Minh City. This monastery was built on a hill from 1969 to 1974. The monastery has a flag pillar, a symbol of an ancient lotus stupa. Among the many items to observe are the 42 stairs paved with bricks, a 3.5-ton bell, intricate mosaic work, and a 12-m Buddha statue.
