Vung Tau

Vung tau light house was first built in 1862, after the French colonials invaded three South East provinces. It is a cylinder with 18m height and 3m of diameter, in which there is a spiral staircase nearly up to the top and a way to the outside balcony to view Vung Tau city.

The light house has a 1500w light bulb, its can radiate 35 sea miles ( equivalent to 65km) far thanks to a giant prism system consisting of surrounding 3-side triangle glass panels, power-motored bulb. The light house has two rays, rotates 2.4 circles every minute. At night, people can see two light rays of the lighthouse no matter where they stand.

For many years, the lighthouse is always an attractive visiting place of Vung tau because of it architectural and historical value.

Christ the King, of Vung Tau (Vietnamese: T??ng Chúa Kitô Vua) is a statue of Jesus, standing on Mount Nho in Vung Tau, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, norh of Vietnam. The Vietnam Catholic Association built the statue in 1974 and it was completed in 1993.

It is 32 metres (105 ft) high, standing on a 4 metres (13 ft) high platform, for a 36 metres (118 ft) total monument height with two outstretched arms spanning 18.3 metres (60 ft). There is a 133-step staircase inside the statue.

Located along the coastal road of Ba Ria, Vung Tau Province, Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa is the ideal get-away from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. A mere two-hour leisurely drive from Saigon, Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa showcases authentic Vietnamese architecture, set against a backdrop of blue seas, clear skies and rich garden landscapes. Using only the highest quality of indigenous materials, the Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa allows the guests to experience the local culture and enjoy international standards of services.

Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa was created to provide a memorable experience most representatives of genuine traditional Vietnamese architectural designs. Using the best indigenous materials, Ho Tram Beach Resort is a showcase of Vietnamese inspiration and creativity.

The resort boasts of a selection of uniquely designed Bungalows and Villas. Each room was carefully crafted, incorporating Vietnamese inspirations with western touches, creating a homey yet modern feeling for guests to experience and enjoy. With private balconies, guests have the option to choose from the sea view and garden view.

To get to Ho Coc Beach from Ho Chi Minh City, you can take the road to Vung Tau but turn left before the end and follow the signs to Long Hai. Continue through Long Hai and along the coast for a further 20km.

Ho Coc Beach has pristine sand-bank to explore on foot and clear water for swimming. Surrounding the 1.5-km beach is a primitive forest with big, shady trees and a variety of smaller flora.

In addition to bathing in the sea, visitors can try kayaking on the sea, angling for fish and squid from thuyen thung (a coracle made of bamboo), or riding sports bikes to explore the region.