Vietnam
Vũng Tàu
Vung Tau is a coastal city in southern Vietnam near Ho Chi Minh City, known as the center of the country's crude oil production. Before 2012, it also served as the capital of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
- Best season
- Nov–Mar
- Time zone
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Sights covered
- 6 places
Sights worth seeing
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Ba Ria
This Catholic diocese covers the Vung Tau area in southern Vietnam and belongs to the ecclesiastical province of the Archdiocese of Saigon. It is administered as a mission territory.
Temples & religious sites
Cathedral of Sts. James and Philip
A Catholic cathedral in Vung Tau, Vietnam, and one of the city's landmark religious buildings. Even outside Mass hours, it's worth strolling around to admire the exterior and surroundings.
Castles & palaces
Cat Lo Naval Base
A former naval base located about 10km northeast of Vung Tau, used by U.S. forces and the South Vietnamese Navy during the Vietnam War. It's a historic site where visitors can trace the war's legacy.
Views & landmarks
Vũng Tàu Lighthouse
This lighthouse sits atop a hill overlooking the city of Vung Tau. It's a popular viewpoint for taking in panoramic views of both the sea and the city.
Nature
Long Sơn
Long Sơn Island is an estuary island near Vũng Tàu, Vietnam.
Nature
Dinh River
The Dinh River is a river in Vietnam. It flows for 40 kilometres through Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province.
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Average temperature by month
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Getting there
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Getting around the city
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Guides by theme
Best value
Where to Stay in Vung Tau for the Best Value
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5-star & luxury
Where to Stay in Vung Tau for Luxury and 5-Star Accommodations
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Pool villas & resorts
Where to Stay in Vung Tau for Pool Villas and Resorts
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Family travel
Where to Stay in Vung Tau with Family: Best Areas and Booking Tips
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Couples & honeymoon
Where to Stay in Vũng Tàu for a Relaxing Couple's Retreat or Honeymoon
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Central & near stations
Where to Stay in Vũng Tàu Near Ferry Piers and Bus Terminals
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Best time to visit
When Is the Best Time to Visit Vung Tau? A Season-by-Season Guide
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First-time guide
First-Timer Guide to Vũng Tàu: Layout, Transit from SGN, and Key Areas
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Getting around
How to get around Vung Tau and travel from Tan Son Nhat Airport
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