Everything worth knowing about Vietnam
Honest, practical articles from people who actually live here — written the way we’d brief a friend before a trip.
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Vung Tau Tours from Saigon 2026: Prices and Formats
Vung Tau day trips from Ho Chi Minh City in 2026: city tour, Long Son oysters, Ho Tram, food tours. Real prices in USD, hour-by-hour plans, map.
Vung Tau Food Guide 2026: Seafood, Banh Khot, Prices
What to eat in Vung Tau: banh khot, Long Son oysters, stingray hotpot. Seven restaurants, the Xom Luoi fish market, prices in USD, one-day route.
Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau 2026: Ferry, Bus, Car
Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau in 2026: Greenlines ferry $12, buses from $3.50, the new CT.28 expressway in 70 minutes. Fares, schedules and what to book ahead.
Vung Tau Hotels 2026: Where to Stay Near Saigon
Vung Tau hotels in 2026: Pullman, Imperial, Fusion Suites, beachfront rooms from $46 and Long Hai pool villas. Prices in USD, Back Beach vs Front Beach.
Vung Tau 2026: Beach Escape from Ho Chi Minh City
Vung Tau guide: an easy beach weekend from Saigon — the Christ statue, lighthouse, beaches, seafood and how to get there by ferry or bus.
Vung Tau Attractions: Christ Statue, Lighthouse & More
What to see in Vung Tau: the giant Christ statue, the lighthouse, the White Palace, the Ho May cable car and temples — plus how to get there from Saigon.
Vung Tau Beaches: Front Beach, Back Beach & Where to Swim
Vung Tau beaches: Front Beach, Back Beach (Bai Sau) and Bai Dua — where to swim, how clean they are and the weekend crowds from Saigon.
Vung Tau Weather by Month: Best Time to Visit 2026
Vung Tau weather and seasons month by month: dry (Nov–Apr) vs rainy, the best time to visit and sea temperatures for a beach trip from Saigon.