My Guidebook Around Chau Gia Villa
Food scene
Very very close by BBQ restaurant with reasonable price, spacious, delicious and it only takes 1 MINUTE to walk there!
Bò Tùng Xẻo 3Tê
68 Bà Huyện Thanh QuanVery very close by BBQ restaurant with reasonable price, spacious, delicious and it only takes 1 MINUTE to walk there!
A bit of a western taste nearby with only 2 minutes walk. This is more of a pricey option but in return, It is a classy, vintage style with a lovely atmosphere for a family dinner, date night, and even a business meeting.
NHÀ HÀNG D'LISA & LIDA RESTAURANT & WINES
63 Bà Huyện Thanh QuanA bit of a western taste nearby with only 2 minutes walk. This is more of a pricey option but in return, It is a classy, vintage style with a lovely atmosphere for a family dinner, date night, and even a business meeting.
A more than 20 years old street food local restaurant selling Vietnamese traditional noodles that is loved by lots of Vung Tau food goers. The rich and flavorful soup added with lots of toppings on the noodles will make your afternoons or evenings feel completely satisfied. This place holds a special place in my heart as I grew up eating at this place quite a lot. It is only 3 minutes walk and super cheap so come check it out!
Canh bún Bé La
24/1 Tú XươngA more than 20 years old street food local restaurant selling Vietnamese traditional noodles that is loved by lots of Vung Tau food goers. The rich and flavorful soup added with lots of toppings on the noodles will make your afternoons or evenings feel completely satisfied. This place holds a special place in my heart as I grew up eating at this place quite a lot. It is only 3 minutes walk and super cheap so come check it out!
An excellent choice of dessert. Tofu here is very fragrant with a right balance of ginger. The sweetness is blended well with the delicious taste of coconut milk. It is satisfying, cheap and only 3 minutes walk away from home!
Tàu hủ nóng bà hai
21 Bà Huyện Thanh QuanAn excellent choice of dessert. Tofu here is very fragrant with a right balance of ginger. The sweetness is blended well with the delicious taste of coconut milk. It is satisfying, cheap and only 3 minutes walk away from home!
A great place to relax, have a chat, study, work or simply gatherings. It has plugs to charge your laptops or phones. Affordable drinks with varied options. Coffees here are great! Very friendly staff and there is English menu. Vietnamese cafe going culture is signficantly unique in Vietnam, it is an must do experience to go, slow up your day, self reflection (optional, lol) and just enjoy the drinks with your friends.
An An Coffee Station
190 Lê Hồng PhongA great place to relax, have a chat, study, work or simply gatherings. It has plugs to charge your laptops or phones. Affordable drinks with varied options. Coffees here are great! Very friendly staff and there is English menu. Vietnamese cafe going culture is signficantly unique in Vietnam, it is an must do experience to go, slow up your day, self reflection (optional, lol) and just enjoy the drinks with your friends.
A great seafood restaurant that is very reliable to the local people. Vung Tau food goers would definitely recommend this as one of the must go options to get good seafood dish. The place has a reputation for their taste, cheap and reliable in quality. You will definitely have a good time eating here enjoying the fresh seafood near the place with only 9 minutes walk from your doorstep.
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Ốc tự nhiên 2
34 Trần PhúA great seafood restaurant that is very reliable to the local people. Vung Tau food goers would definitely recommend this as one of the must go options to get good seafood dish. The place has a reputation for their taste, cheap and reliable in quality. You will definitely have a good time eating here enjoying the fresh seafood near the place with only 9 minutes walk from your doorstep.
Banh Khot is one of the most favorite dishes in Vung Tau. The locals can eat banh Khot as their daily meals. Especially, the brand “Banh Khot Goc Cay Vu Sua” is very popular to not only locals but also tourists. This restaurant is always crowded with diners. These round small Khot cakes with its white surface, red layer made from shrimp roe, green topping of chopped onions. Banh Khot Vung Tau is similiar to Banh Can of the Central. Yet, Banh Khot is crispy, not tender like Banh Can. A combo of Banh Khot has 8 – 10 units which are well-cooked, hot, arranged in pairs and served with some fried minced shrimp and onions. Every time you take a plate of Banh Khot, it's hard to stop eating.
Bánh Khọt Gốc Vú Sữa
14 Nguyễn Trường TộBanh Khot is one of the most favorite dishes in Vung Tau. The locals can eat banh Khot as their daily meals. Especially, the brand “Banh Khot Goc Cay Vu Sua” is very popular to not only locals but also tourists. This restaurant is always crowded with diners. These round small Khot cakes with its white surface, red layer made from shrimp roe, green topping of chopped onions. Banh Khot Vung Tau is similiar to Banh Can of the Central. Yet, Banh Khot is crispy, not tender like Banh Can. A combo of Banh Khot has 8 – 10 units which are well-cooked, hot, arranged in pairs and served with some fried minced shrimp and onions. Every time you take a plate of Banh Khot, it's hard to stop eating.
Here, they sell a special dish called Vung Tau Pancakes. Pancakes in Vung Tau are famous for its taste which cannot be found in anywhere. Ingredients include rice flour, shrimp, pork, bean sprouts but its taste is more significant thanks to the crust made from fresh chicken eggs, and the filling full of onions and mushrooms. Taste of pancakes in Vung Tau makes diners always impressed by many reasons, from the fragrant crispy crust, the smell of eggs to the fillings full of shrimp and pork. The sauce of this dish also has its special way to make. At first glance, the sauce might not be complicated, but once you try it, it will definitely make you feel full of spices from the lightness of fish sauce to the sourness of fermented vegetables.
Bánh Xèo Bánh Cống Miền Tây - Vũng Tàu
195/45 Ba CuHere, they sell a special dish called Vung Tau Pancakes. Pancakes in Vung Tau are famous for its taste which cannot be found in anywhere. Ingredients include rice flour, shrimp, pork, bean sprouts but its taste is more significant thanks to the crust made from fresh chicken eggs, and the filling full of onions and mushrooms. Taste of pancakes in Vung Tau makes diners always impressed by many reasons, from the fragrant crispy crust, the smell of eggs to the fillings full of shrimp and pork. The sauce of this dish also has its special way to make. At first glance, the sauce might not be complicated, but once you try it, it will definitely make you feel full of spices from the lightness of fish sauce to the sourness of fermented vegetables.
On the way from Sai gon to Vung tau, tourists often stop by Ba Ria to have snacks and a bowl of banh canh Long Huong. No need to be fussy with many ingredients, this longstanding vendor has conquered several foodies by its simplicity and purity. Banh Canh is made from rice and tapioca flour, light broth, tender and greasy pig legs, pork. After a long ride, all you need is a bowl of banh canh and suagarcane juice which will wipe off your tiredness to continue your journey with many other activities awaiting in Vung Tau.
Bánh Canh Long Hương
11 Cách Mạng Tháng TámOn the way from Sai gon to Vung tau, tourists often stop by Ba Ria to have snacks and a bowl of banh canh Long Huong. No need to be fussy with many ingredients, this longstanding vendor has conquered several foodies by its simplicity and purity. Banh Canh is made from rice and tapioca flour, light broth, tender and greasy pig legs, pork. After a long ride, all you need is a bowl of banh canh and suagarcane juice which will wipe off your tiredness to continue your journey with many other activities awaiting in Vung Tau.
City/town information
Located in the South of Viet Nam, 125 km away from Ho Chi Minh, Vung Tau is now considered the most popular destination for weekends from Ho Chi Minh. Vung Tau lies on a peninsula separated from the mainland by a gulf river called Co May river.
It is a common saying that Vung Tau is naturally endowed of beautiful beaches, mountains around the city and cool climate throughout the year. Tourists cannot miss the extremely beautiful shore, the old famous light house, the statue of Jesus Christ with outstretched arms, and unending of delicious food,…
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Vũng Tàu
Located in the South of Viet Nam, 125 km away from Ho Chi Minh, Vung Tau is now considered the most popular destination for weekends from Ho Chi Minh. Vung Tau lies on a peninsula separated from the mainland by a gulf river called Co May river.
It is a common saying that Vung Tau is naturally endowed of beautiful beaches, mountains around the city and cool climate throughout the year. Tourists cannot miss the extremely beautiful shore, the old famous light house, the statue of Jesus Christ with outstretched arms, and unending of delicious food,…
Sightseeing
On top of Tao Phung mountain, the enormous 28m figure of Jesus gazing across the East Sea with outstretched arms is located at the southern end of Small mountain. The two shoulders of the figure are balconies offering a splendid view of the surrounding landscape. It’s considered 1 of the largest sculptures in the world. It is definitely to put on your “to do” list.
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Estatua de Jesucristo
On top of Tao Phung mountain, the enormous 28m figure of Jesus gazing across the East Sea with outstretched arms is located at the southern end of Small mountain. The two shoulders of the figure are balconies offering a splendid view of the surrounding landscape. It’s considered 1 of the largest sculptures in the world. It is definitely to put on your “to do” list.
You also should not miss the old lighthouse – 1 of the most famous lighthouses in Viet Nam. Along the mountain slope, the nearest we get to the top, the more natural landscape we can see. As well as the statue of Jesus Christ, it is a place in which we can contemplate all the panorama of Vung Tau city. It would be better to you visit the lighthouse in the evening, as a sparkled seacoast would appear in front of your eyes.
Vung Tau Lighthouse
You also should not miss the old lighthouse – 1 of the most famous lighthouses in Viet Nam. Along the mountain slope, the nearest we get to the top, the more natural landscape we can see. As well as the statue of Jesus Christ, it is a place in which we can contemplate all the panorama of Vung Tau city. It would be better to you visit the lighthouse in the evening, as a sparkled seacoast would appear in front of your eyes.
Hon Ba is a miniature island off the end of Back Beach that can only be accessed at low tide. Make your way across the rocks and pebbles to the other side, where you can explore the beach for shells, or wander up to see the shrines at Mieu Ba temple, dedicated to the patroness of sailors and fishermen.
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Hòn Bà
Thùy VânHon Ba is a miniature island off the end of Back Beach that can only be accessed at low tide. Make your way across the rocks and pebbles to the other side, where you can explore the beach for shells, or wander up to see the shrines at Mieu Ba temple, dedicated to the patroness of sailors and fishermen.
About 30km from Back Beach you’ll find Chua Khi (Monkey Temple), a Buddhist pagoda complex that’s home to nearly 200 long-tailed macaques. Nestled among rolling hills a few hundred meters from the ocean, Chua Khi is a popular site for Vietnamese buddhists. The 40-minute ride can be done in a taxi — stop at Long Hai beach for a quick dip in the sea.
TIP: Be careful with your belongings - the monkeys are quite curious and have been known to steal.
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Chùa Khỉ
About 30km from Back Beach you’ll find Chua Khi (Monkey Temple), a Buddhist pagoda complex that’s home to nearly 200 long-tailed macaques. Nestled among rolling hills a few hundred meters from the ocean, Chua Khi is a popular site for Vietnamese buddhists. The 40-minute ride can be done in a taxi — stop at Long Hai beach for a quick dip in the sea.
TIP: Be careful with your belongings - the monkeys are quite curious and have been known to steal.
Neighborhoods
A short ride from the city, Ben Dinh is populated almost entirely with fishermen and their families. Bright, multi-coloured boats are moored by the beach and the catch is hauled in every morning before sunrise and sorted on the sand. In summer, the locals lay their fish out on nets to dry in the sun. Visitors can walk among the fishing boats, watch the morning’s catch being brought in, and buy fresh seafood to cook later.
Bến Đình
A short ride from the city, Ben Dinh is populated almost entirely with fishermen and their families. Bright, multi-coloured boats are moored by the beach and the catch is hauled in every morning before sunrise and sorted on the sand. In summer, the locals lay their fish out on nets to dry in the sun. Visitors can walk among the fishing boats, watch the morning’s catch being brought in, and buy fresh seafood to cook later.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
There are 2 easy and affordable ways to get to Vung Tau.
You can go by bus or hydrofoil, both of them are fast and safe. But taking hydrofoil is the best way to see the commercial maritime areas as the boat runs through the Sai Gon river towards the sea.
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Choosing which Beach to go to!
Vung Tau has very extensive beaches. Tourists often swim in Back Beach ( Bai Sau )and enjoy sight seeing in Front Beach ( Bai Truoc ). Moreover, the backpacker tourists nowadays recommend to visit Pineapple Beach ( Bai Dua )or Mulberry Beach ( Bai Dau) , Nghinh Phong Beach, …. Pineapple Beach is not large, enough for 20-30 people, with cool space and shady row of trees.