A 2-day Vung Tau itinerary is the perfect amount of time for first-time travelers to explore the best attractions in the city. Even travelers who visit Vung Tau regularly from Ho Chi Minh or other parts of Vietnam will enjoy popular activities again and again, and these attractions may even lead to discover new things to do in Vung Tau!
Getting Around Vung Tau
If there is one thing Vung Tau is not lacking, it’s transportation. Metered taxis are around every corner, and some drivers can be hired for extended periods of time. Hotels also can arrange drivers for guests. Adventurous travelers may want to rent a motorbike to putt around from sight to sight. Motorbike drivers also can be hired much like taxi drivers. Backpackers enjoy Vung Tau for its walkability, so getting around on foot or bicycle rental are popular choices as well.
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Day 1 Vung Tau Itinerary | City Sightseeing
Vung Tau city contains a notable amount of history, so it’s natural that historic monuments and museums are popular places to visit. The city also is surrounded by sandy shores, making beaches some of the best places to go while visiting.
- Back Beach – grab breakfast and a sunrise dip in the ocean at Back Beach before venturing on to some of the city’s most beloved attractions.
- Jesus Christ’s Statue – a trek up to the top of the largest statue of Jesus in Asia gives visitors a panoramic view of Vung Tau as well as a good hike. Visitors who wish to hike to the top of the statue should plan on spending at least two hours at this attraction.
- White Palace (Villa Blanche) – with another invigorating hike to the top of Big Mountain, visitors will get a different view of the city, plus a tour of former palace grounds that now house historic artifacts.
- Worldwide Arms Museum – more than 2,000 uniforms, weapons and military items are on display at this fascinating historical museum, which was opened in 1991.
- Thang Tam Temple (Dinh Than Thang Tam) – popular for its architecture and quirky history, Dinh Than Thang Tam is a “local gods communal house” that was built between 1820 and 1840, according to local history. The temple is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free.
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Day 2 Vung Tau Itinerary | Shopping & Food
Being a coastal city, Vung Tau is known as a seafood paradise. In fact, travelers may love the food in Vung Tau even more than the beaches! Shopping also is a fun thing to do while visiting Vung Tau. Seaside shops and shopping malls in city center offer souvenirs and views of local life, particularly in portside areas where fishermen haul in catches fresh from the sea.
Top Vung Tau shopping malls & markets with fresh seafood
- Lotte Mart Vung Tau – this one-stop shopping center contains loads of international shops, a supermarket, local boutiques and a movie theater. Lotte Mart Vung Tau is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
- Vung Tau Market (Cho Vung Tau) – this indoor-outdoor local market is a treasure trove of local seafood, flowers, produce and souvenirs. Visitors can pick up everything from lunch to jewelry at this local mainstay.
- Xom Luoi Seafood Market (Cho Xom Luoi) – locals visit this fresh market to find the cheapest seafood in the city, and tourists won’t want to miss the scene. The best time to visit Xom Luoi Seafood Market is from 3 to 4 p.m. when local fishermen bring in freshly caught seafood, which can be cooked on the spot for an extra (and very affordable) fee.
- Quan Banh khot Goc Vu Sua – not a market but a restaurant, Quan Banh khot Goc Vu Sua is known to serve the best banh khot in Vung Tau. Visitors can’t miss tasting this savory tiny pancake filled with some of the freshest seafood in the country. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.
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