The figure of Christ or God with spread arms is famous as a symbol of Vung Tau, which is positioned on the summit of a high mountain riverside the sea. The arm length of the statue is 18.4m, with a height of up to 32m. To reach the summit, you must ascend more than 1,000 stairs at a height of 500m above sea level. Although climbing the mountain will require much effort, the experience will undoubtedly be rewarding.
Hon Ba is an island in the midst of the sea with a route leading inside during low tide days. From afar, this location appears to be a one-of-a-kind and vibrant lacquer painting. This location is not only a tourist draw for visitors from all over the world, but it is also a destination of pilgrimage and spirituality for many coastal residents.
Nghinh Phong Cape is the longest cape in the south of the peninsula of Vung Tau city, receiving wind throughout four seasons. Nghinh Phong Cape is known by its distinct lovely beauty and tranquil setting. The cape runs out to sea, providing two big bays and two well-known beaches, Bai Sau and Bai Dua; the sea water here is particularly pure and transparent, and the sea is deeper than at other beaches.
Con Dao National Park has a land size of about 6,000 hectares and a water area of 14,000 hectares. The International Ramsar Convention Secretariat has designated the park as one of 2,203 internationally significant wetlands and the first marine ramsar site in Vietnam. This location brings together the world’s four distinct and uncommon forest and marine habitats. Visitors may snorkel to observe corals, explore the Center of Con Dao National Park’s ecotourism pathways, learn about forest biodiversity protection, see turtles lay eggs during the mating season, have a dip in the water, and find all types of aquatic critters.
Con Dao Prison is Vietnam’s largest and oldest prison. This location is also known as “hell on Earth” because of its extensive prison system, which includes the tiger cage, cow barn, Phu Hai camp, Ma Thien Lanh bridge, Lo Voi department, and salt department. Thousands of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers and patriots were imprisoned and punished during the Con Dao prison system’s 113-year existence (1862-1975).
Ho Tram is not as loud, busy, or congested as other beaches. The beach here is long and lovely, with pure blue ocean, white sand, and particularly affordable seafood. The distance between Vung Tau and Ho Tram is roughly 30 kilometers. Visitors to Ho Tram may stroll along the long beach and eat fresh sea specialities such as grilled fresh squid, grilled fish, or cobia hotpot. Ho Tram is an excellent choice for a weekend getaway with your family.
Binh Chau hot spring is located in the Xuyen Moc district, approximately 140 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City and 80 kilometers from Binh Thuan province. This is a natural tourist destination because it is located in the middle of a vast green primeval forest, airy space, and hot water rising from the ground; there are more than 70 open-air spraying points with high mineral content, and the temperature ranges from 370 to 820 degrees Celsius depending on the area; soaking in natural warm water helps visitors relax body and balance spirit. Visitors may also enjoy a natural mineral mud bath with a reasonable consistency to help nourish the skin, expel toxins, detoxify the body, and improve blood circulation. Other activities at the resort include sauna, massage, Chinese medicine bathing, cooking chicken eggs under the skylight with water temperature over 820C, freshwater fishing, and children’s play areas… Binh Chau hot mineral spring was named one of 65 sustainable eco-tourism locations in 47 countries by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
PHAN THIET