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Fishing boats in Hang Dua Bay, and Bai Truoc (Front Beach). Vung Tau, Vietnam

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Overview

A popular weekend escape from HCMC, Vung Tau rocks at weekends when beach-starved locals and expats descend in numbers, but it is relatively quiet during the week. The city enjoys a spectacular location on a peninsula, with ocean on three sides; the light and sea air make it a refreshing break from sultry Saigon.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Robert Taylor Museum of Worldwide Arms

Vung Tau

Come here for a stupendous private collection of military arms, uniforms and paraphernalia from across the globe. One section is dedicated to the conflict…

Statue of Jesus Christ standing on Mount Nho attracts pilgrims to visit.

Giant Jesus

Vung Tau

Atop Small Mountain with his arms outstretched to embrace the South China Sea (East Sea), this 32m giant Jesus is one of the biggest in the world – taller…

White Villa

Vung Tau

The weekend retreat of French governor Paul Doumer (later a French president), this gorgeous, grand colonial-era residence has extensive gardens bursting…

French Field Guns

Vung Tau

These six massive cannons, all with support trenches, demonstrate how strategically important Cap St Jacques was to the colonial authorities (it guarded…

Lighthouse

Vung Tau

Built by the French, this 1910 lighthouse boasts a spectacular 360° view of Vung Tau. From Cau Da Pier on Ð Ha Long, take a sharp right on the alley north…