Vung Tau is the largest city and former capital of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province in Vietnam. The city is the crude oil extraction centre of Vietnam and its history dates back to several centuries ago. During the 14th and 15th centuries, the cape that would have become Vung Tau, which means “anchorage,” was a swamp that the European trading ships visited regularly. The ships’ activities inspired the city’s name. Vung Tau is famous for its beaches and surfing activities amongst other water sports, and its mouth-watering delicacies. Some popular locations in the city include; Jesus Christ’s Statue, White Palace, Front Beach, Vung Tau Lighthouse, Vung Tau Back Beach, the Small Mountain and several others.
The city's beaches and other beautiful water bodies can be visited and explored on boat cruises and sailings, and tourists can engage in several exciting water sports. On walking and biking tours in Vung Tau, visitors can view some of the most magnificent architectural buildings through the most enchanting pathways of the city. Ancient grounds and several famous landmarks in the city can also be visited and explored on sightseeing tours and cultural and historical tours. With attraction passes and tickets, and can explore the city’s food culture and party style on food, wine and nightlife tours in famous restaurants, pubs and bars.
Amongst the numerous tour options in the city are day trips and excursions from Vung Tau that provide tourists with the option to tour through cities and towns close to the city. Visitors also have access to the convenient airport and other city transfers that provide them with stress-free logistics within the city. These tour activities and several others are available on Tripindicator, after careful selection of the best tour packages based on user ratings and feedbacks, available at very affordable prices compared to other tour agencies.
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