Quận 1 Trip Overview
Vung Tau, known as Cap Saint Jacque in French is about 125 kilometres Southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The name means ‘anchorage’ as during the 14th and 15th centuries Vung Tau was a swamp which European trading ships visited regularly.
With 15 kilometres of coastline, Vung Tau is endowed with many sandy beaches such as Bai Truoc (Front Beach), Bai Sau (Back Beach), Bai Dua (Dua Beach)… Vung Tau also has many famous sightseeing spots such as the Great Jesus Christ Statue, the White Palace…
Located 125 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau City is home to impressive statues, temples, gardens and bay vistas. Known as Cap Saint-Jacques under French colonization, the city was once a popular beach destination for servicemen of France and American. Famed with sandy beaches, clear blue water around the year, Vung Tau City an ideal place for people looking for an escaping trip from their hectic life.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Quận 1, Vietnam
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours
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Vung Tau, known as Cap Saint Jacque in French is about 125 kilometres Southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The name means ‘anchorage’ as during the 14th and 15th centuries Vung Tau was a swamp which European trading ships visited regularly.
With 15 kilometres of coastline, Vung Tau is endowed with many sandy beaches such as Bai Truoc (Front Beach), Bai Sau (Back Beach), Bai Dua (Dua Beach)… Vung Tau also has many famous sightseeing spots such as the Great Jesus Christ Statue, the White Palace…
Located 125 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau City is home to impressive statues, temples, gardens and bay vistas. Known as Cap Saint-Jacques under French colonization, the city was once a popular beach destination for servicemen of France and American. Famed with sandy beaches, clear blue water around the year, Vung Tau City an ideal place for people looking for an escaping trip from their hectic life.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Vung Tau Beach, Vung Tau Vietnam
Following the pick up at Vung Tau (or Phu My Port), we start our city tour to explore this small exciting sea-town. We will first visit the spectacular Jesus Statue for a morning panoramic view of the city and shoreline. Built in 1972, this statue is standing in Nui Nho (Nho Mount) with 32 meters high and 18.3 meters long arms. Climbing nearly 900 steps to the top; we will enjoy a breathtaking view of Vung Tau City.
When you go down, get yourself relaxed by a cool drink offered by our tour guide before transferring to our next visit – Niet Ban Tinh Xa (Nirvana Pagoda). Nirvana Pagoda or Lying Buddha Pagoda (12m Buddha made of marble) was built in 1969 and is one of the biggest pagodas in the city. When you get here, you can try to drum the giant bronze bell in the upper level for fortune, good health, and success. The next place in our tour itinerary is the White Palace which was used as the summer palace of the last Emperor of Vietnam, Bao Dai.
Vung Tau City Tour – Afternoon
After lunch in a local restaurant with seafood mainly, we will continue our city tour to Whale Temple, which worship to the remains of a whale washed up on the Vung Tau beach over 100 years ago and also stop at fishing village for Photo before driving back Ho Chi Minh City.
Duration: 8 hours
