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Vietnam's most energetic city, where colonial-era architecture, traditional markets and modern city life all overlap.
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Vung Tau
The nearest beach city to Ho Chi Minh City, where locals head for a swim and a weekend change of pace.
Just over two hours from Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is the easy weekend escape — blue water, fresh seafood, and a breezy coastal road that loops the whole town. Stand at the base of the Christ statue on Small Mountain and you can take in the entire seaside city below.
Highlights
- The Christ of Vung Tau statue on Small Mountain, overlooking the sea
Back Beach and Front Beach, lined with fresh seafood stalls
The century-old Vung Tau lighthouse
Big Mountain and Small Mountain, with a winding coastal road between them
Experiences worth trying
Climb the steps to the Christ statue for a view over the whole city
Swim at Back Beach, then eat seafood right on the shore
Cycle or jog along the coastal road early in the morning
Try banh khot, a Vung Tau specialty, made the local way
Vung Tau
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