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An old port, Vung Tau has been the premier beach resort in
southern Vietnam for most of the 20th Century, and was the
first area of Vietnam to become a popular vacation and health
destination for tourists.
Part of its appeal was its location; the city sits on a small
peninsula about two hours from Ho Chi Minh City, and has five
beaches. It’s a long stretch of soft, sandy coastline
and calm waters that still draws hordes of visitors looking
to escape the stress of life in a city with more than four
million people.
North of Vung Tau, the coastal province of Binh Thuan is
home to several attractive beaches and Con Dao Island, the
latter once a French-run prison for Vietnamese involved in
the independence movement. The island is now home to a major
resort. Con Dao's beaches are generally shaded with evergreen
trees, and the island also boasts some lush forests. It’s
located about 230km from Ho Chi Minh City.
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