Ba Ria-Vung Tau is a popular
destination for both domestic and foreign travelers. It has over 100km
seashore with beautiful beaches, as well as many lakes and thermal springs. The
offshore bench has two kinds of importance resources: petrol and seafood.
In Vung Tau City there are Thuy Van, Chi Linh, Back,
Front, and Dau beaches. Long Dien District has Long Hai Beach. Xuyen Moc District has Ho Tram,
Ho Coc beaches.
Located in the 90km southern part of Vung Tau, Con
Dao Island
has a dense forest, which is Con
Dao National
Park with rich flora and fauna. The sea in this
area is home to various valuable marine species. Especially, visitors have a
chance of watching the turtle laying the eggs. It also used to host a convict
prison during French colonial era, and later, during the American War.
Apart from these, visitors
can participate in some traditional festivals as Dinh Co Festival, Nghinh Ong
Festival (Welcoming the Lord Whale Festival), play golf or watch dog racing in
Lam Son stadium in Vung
Tau City
every Saturday.