During this year’s April 30 – May 1 holiday, the events and entertainment venues below will help you have beautiful experiences when coming to Vung Tau city.
Vung Tau sea
Back Beach (Thuy Van Beach) has a moderate gentle slope and small waves. Every afternoon, many people and tourists come here to swim and enjoy the wind. In addition to the beach, there is also Bai Sau park and Bai Sau square, which are familiar places for entertainment and walking in Vung Tau.
Vung Tau Beach – a “cooling off” tourist destination every holiday and New Year. (Illustration photo: Luong Y)
Front Beach is located not far from Back Beach. Front Beach is also a Vung Tau tourist destination chosen by many tourists to enjoy the scenery and enjoy the breeze. On both sides of Front Beach are large and small rocks stacked on top of each other, creating a “city wall” surrounding the beach. Along Front Beach is Front Beach Park, with beautiful rows of coconut trees facing the sea.
Ho May tourist area
One of the most famous Vung Tau attractions is Ho May tourist area. Located at an altitude of more than 210m, this place has a cool, temperate climate and can see the entire city from Lake May. Therefore, this place is also known as “miniature Da Lat” of Vung Tau.
Divided into many areas, Ho May brings together many interesting games and activities. Among them, water skiing, paintball shooting, zipline, 5D cinema… are interesting experiences that you must definitely try when coming here.
Ho May tourist area. (Photo: klook.com)
To get to Ho May tourist area, you should experience the Ho May cable car to see the extremely “lovely” nature of Vung Tau from above. Ho May tourist area is located at 1A Tran Phu, Ward 1, Vung Tau.
Vung Tau coastal city festival
During the holiday season of April 30 – May 1 this year, Ba Ria – Vung Tau organized the event “The Maris Vung Tau Coastal City Festival”
“The Maris Coastal City Festival” – a colorful cultural and tourism festival, is held at The Maris Vung Tau project (3/2 Street, Ward 10, Vung Tau City) from December 27 to 28. April 2024. The event promises to bring residents and visitors unforgettable cultural and entertainment experiences.
The overall campus of The Maris – where the Coastal City Festival takes place during this year’s April 30 holiday.
With the coordination between the Department of Tourism of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province and TDG Group Company, “The Maris Coastal City Festival” with 12 activity clusters and 30 diverse events, from traditional art performances such as lion – lion – dragon dances, exhibitions of past and present images of Vung Tau, camping space and outdoor cinema to music shows “Colorful Dance”, flamenco music bands and marine sports activities.
In particular, within the framework of this festival there will be more than 25 culinary booths with nearly 50 quintessential dishes of Vietnamese and international culinary culture. This is an opportunity for visitors to enjoy delicious dishes from around the world right in the coastal city of Vung Tau.
In addition, the festival promises to bring an experiential space for children with a play area specifically for children. The miniature landscapes and photo shooting spaces are designed in a festive atmosphere so that families can have memorable moments of love. The children’s play area is designed with movement games, painting, painting… to help children have a creative and safe space to play.
Hon Ba
Hon Ba is a small island with an area of about 5,000 square meters. Hon Ba Island has spiritual meaning to the people of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province and tourists from near and far.
On Hon Ba Island, every time the tide is low, along the rocky path to the island, visitors will see a small temple called Hon Ba Temple, this is said to be a very sacred place, always filled with incense smoke because it is a place of worship. Offer and pray for smooth sailing trips for local fishermen.
Hon Ba Island. (Photo: Internet source)
Statue of Christ the King
Statue of Christ the King (in Ward 2, Vung Tau City) is known as the symbol of the coastal city of Vung Tau. The statue of Jesus is placed on top of Nho Mountain in Vung Tau City.
The statue has a height of 32m, the length of both arms is 18.4m, placed on a pedestal carved with images of God and the 12 apostles. Inside the statue is a spiral staircase with 133 steps, running from the pedestal to the statue’s neck.
Statue of Christ the King in Vung Tau.
To get to the statue, you have to climb 1,000 steps 500m high and as a result, visitors will be able to admire the whole city from above with beautiful houses, with a clear blue beach and smooth white sand. This is an indispensable tourist destination for the people of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province every spring.
Vung Tau Lighthouse
Vung Tau Lighthouse is located on top of Small Mountain (Ward 2, Vung Tau City), this place is considered one of the symbols of the coastal city of Vung Tau.
Vung Tau lighthouse is 18m high, 3m in diameter and painted white. Inside the lighthouse there are stairs leading to the top for a panoramic view of Vung Tau city.
Nghinh Phong Cape
Nghinh Phong is the longest cape in the south of Vung Tau peninsula, this is a place that receives wind throughout all four seasons. The cape creates two beaches: Vong Nguyet beach and Huong Phong beach, two large bays in the West and East.
Nghinh Phong Cape. (Photo: vntrip)
Tourists come to Nghinh Phong cape as a place to rest and relax after hard working days. The sea water here is clear and clean, the air is fresh and pleasant.
A camping trip at Nghinh Phong cape will be a ‘spiritual medicine’ to dispel all worries, fatigue, and negativity of everyday life.
Nghinh Phong Cape belongs to Ward 2, Vung Tau City.
