The Ultimate 2D1N Guide to Vung Tau

2-day Vung Tau escape: Visit Villa Blanche, Christ the King Statue, Back Beach, Lighthouse, Long Hai Beach, and Xom Luoi Market.
Walk / Grab / Motorbike
Day 1

🌊 DAY 1 | CITY CENTER – NUI NHO – BACK BEACH

1️⃣ 07:30 – 09:00 | Front Beach & Front Beach Park

πŸ“ Quang Trung – Tran Phu Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City
🚢 / πŸš—

πŸ“ A central seaside area ideal for a morning walk, sea views, and photos of fishing boats and the harbor.

2️⃣ 09:15 – 10:30 | Bach Dinh (Villa Blanche)

πŸ“ 10 Tran Phu Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City
πŸš— / πŸ›΅ ~5 minutes

πŸ“ A historic French-style mansion on the hillside overlooking the sea, combining colonial architecture with scenic views.

3️⃣ 11:00 – 12:30 | Lunch – Local Seafood & Specialties

πŸ“ Tran Phu / Le Hong Phong Area
πŸš—

πŸ“ Enjoy fresh seafood and banh khot, one of Vung Tau’s most famous local dishes.

4️⃣ 14:00 – 16:30 | Christ the King Statue

πŸ“ Nui Nho (Small Mountain), Ward 2, Vung Tau City
πŸš— / πŸ›΅

πŸ“ A light hike up Nui Nho leads to this iconic statue, offering panoramic views of the city and coastline.

5️⃣ 17:00 – 18:30 | Back Beach (Thuy Van Beach)

πŸ“ Thuy Van Street, Vung Tau City
🚢 / πŸš—

πŸ“ The most popular beach in Vung Tau, perfect for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying sunset views.

6️⃣ 19:00 – 22:30 | Dinner & Night Beach Walk

πŸ“ Back Beach / Vung Tau Night Market
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πŸ“ A lively evening with seafood restaurants, night stalls, and a pleasant sea breeze.

Day 2

🌴 DAY 2 | OUTSKIRTS – LONG HAI – SHOPPING

7️⃣ 07:00 – 08:30 | Vung Tau Lighthouse

πŸ“ Nui Nho, Vung Tau City
πŸš— / πŸ›΅

πŸ“ One of the oldest lighthouses in Vietnam, offering beautiful morning views of the sea and city.

8️⃣ 09:00 – 11:30 | Long Hai Beach (Outskirts)

πŸ“ Long Hai Town, Long Dien District, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province
πŸš— ~30 minutes

πŸ“ A quieter beach compared to Vung Tau, with clear water and a peaceful atmosphere.

9️⃣ 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch in Long Hai

πŸ“ Long Hai Area
πŸš—

πŸ“ Fresh local seafood at reasonable prices, popular with locals.

πŸ”Ÿ 14:30 – 16:30 | Xom Luoi Market

πŸ“ Vung Tau City
πŸš—

πŸ“ Local shopping & souvenirs. Recommended items: sun-dried squid, dried seafood, salted egg sponge cake, fish sauce.

1️⃣1️⃣ 18:00 – 22:00 | Light Dinner & CafΓ© Time

πŸ“ Vung Tau City Center
πŸš—

πŸ“ Relax with a light dinner or seaside cafΓ© before ending your short beach getaway.