Exploring Vung Tau In 3 Days

3-day Vung Tau escape: Visit Villa Blanche, Christ the King, Lighthouse, Back Beach, Ho Tram, Monkey Temple, and local markets.
Walk / Taxi / Motorbike
Day 1

🌊 DAY 1 | CITY CENTER – FRONT BEACH – FRENCH HERITAGE

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 coastal area ideal for a morning stroll, enjoying fresh sea air and views of fishing boats.

2️⃣ 09:15 – 10:45 | Bach Dinh (Villa Blanche)

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

πŸ“ A historic French colonial villa on the slope of Nui Lon (Big Mountain), offering cultural insights and scenic sea views.

3️⃣ 11:15 – 12:45 | Lunch – Seafood & Banh Khot

πŸ“ Tran Phu / Le Hong Phong area
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πŸ“ Enjoy fresh seafood and banh khot, Vung Tau’s signature savory mini pancakes.

4️⃣ 14:30 – 16:30 | Ho Phap Pagoda (Thich Ca Phat Dai)

πŸ“ 608 Tran Phu Street, Ward 5, Vung Tau City
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πŸ“ A peaceful Buddhist complex nestled on the mountainside, overlooking the sea.

5️⃣ 17:30 – 18:30 | Hotel Check-in & Rest

πŸ“ Vung Tau City Center
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6️⃣ 19:00 – 22:30 | Dinner & Night Walk

πŸ“ Front Beach / City Center
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πŸ“ Evening seaside walks, beach cafΓ©s, or exploring the local night market.

Day 2

⛰️ DAY 2 | SMALL MOUNTAIN – BACK BEACH – ICONIC LANDMARKS

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

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

πŸ“ One of the oldest lighthouses in Vietnam, offering panoramic city and ocean views.

8️⃣ 09:00 – 11:30 | Christ the King Statue

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

πŸ“ Vung Tau’s most iconic landmark, featuring a light hike and stunning coastal viewpoints.

9️⃣ 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch

πŸ“ Thuy Van Street / Back Beach area
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πŸ”Ÿ 14:30 – 17:30 | Back Beach (Thuy Van Beach)

πŸ“ Thuy Van Street, Vung Tau City
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πŸ“ The most vibrant beach in Vung Tau, perfect for swimming, relaxing, and beach photography.

1️⃣1️⃣ 19:00 – 22:30 | Dinner & Beachfront CafΓ©

πŸ“ Back Beach area
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πŸ“ Fresh seafood dining and relaxing seaside cafΓ©s in the evening.

Day 3

🌴 DAY 3 | SUBURBS – HO TRAM – SHOPPING

1️⃣2️⃣ 07:00 – 09:30 | Ho Tram Beach

πŸ“ Ho Tram (Xuyen Moc District)
πŸš— ~30–45 minutes

πŸ“ Quiet suburban beaches with clear water, ideal for relaxation away from the city.

1️⃣3️⃣ 10:00 – 11:30 | Monkey Temple

πŸ“ Bong Trang Commune, Xuyen Moc District
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πŸ“ A tranquil Buddhist monastery surrounded by nature, home to friendly monkeys.

1️⃣4️⃣ 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch in the Suburbs

πŸ“ Ho Tram
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1️⃣5️⃣ 14:30 – 17:00 | Xom Luoi Market

πŸ“ Vung Tau City
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πŸ“ Local specialties shopping. Recommended souvenirs: sun-dried squid, dried seafood, salted egg sponge cake, and local delicacies.

1️⃣6️⃣ 18:30 – 22:00 | Light Dinner & Trip Wrap-up

πŸ“ Vung Tau City Center
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πŸ“ A relaxed final dinner or cafΓ© stop before ending the journey.