Vung Tau
Pronounced “Boong T’ow”, Vung Tau sits on a southern peninsula that tempts city dwellers with cool sea breezes, fresh seafood and a lively bar scene.
Vung Tau is a modern city that’s growing fast, yet it still has traditional pagodas and French-colonial buildings. A hilltop Jesus Statue and the lighthouse offer great views of Vung Tau’s long beaches, framed by parklands, condos and lush mountains. On weekends, swarms of Ho Chi Minh City residents come to swim, drink and flirt with the locals. Come on a weekday to stroll along the beach, slurp on chilled coconuts or steamed crustaceans and watch the fishermen at work.