Vung Tau see and do guide: History

An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Vung Tau. No paid placements, no advertorial.

Vung Tau see and do guide

Long Hai beach

Before South Vietnam plunged into war in the 1960s, Long Hai, was the place to be. 15kms from Vung Tau, Emperors, presidents and... Read more

Cable Car Vung Tau

Vung Tau's cable car provides more views of the coastline and access to an amusement park for kids. The amusement park was the... Read more

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Cable Car Vung Tau
300,000VND incl. amusement park

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Long Tan Cross memorial, Nui Dat battlefields

The main areas of Australian operations in the Vung Tau - Baria region (formerly Phuoc Tuy Province), can easily be visited in a... Read more

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Long Tan Cross memorial, Nui Dat battlefields
32kms north east of Vung Tau

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Lighthouse, Vung Tau

The Light House and the Jesus statue are two Vung Tau landmarks that provide more great views across the coast. The views make... Read more

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Lighthouse, Vung Tau
Small mountain Vung Tau

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White Palace, Vung Tau

The White Palace is Vung Tau's nicest colonial era mansion. It was built as a retreat for French Governor General Paul Doumer at... Read more

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White Palace, Vung Tau
Tran Phu St, Vung Tau
5000VND

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