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Things to see in Vũng Tàu (Vietnam): 5 places and when to go
Vũng Tàu is a city in Vietnam with around 249,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly History (2), Architecture (1), Beaches (1). The best known are Christ of Vũng Tàu, Bãi Trước and Nui Dat. The best time to come is February to April and October to November; also possible: December to January and May to September. In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Vietnam · 10.3554, 107.085
- Population
- About 249,000
- Places
- 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (2) · Architecture (1) · Beaches (1) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- SGN Ho Chi Minh City, 70 km as the crow flies
What to see in Vũng Tàu
The places in and around Vũng Tàu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
When to go to Vũng Tàu
The best time to visit Vũng Tàu is February to April and October to November; also possible: December to January and May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible11:27
- FebBest time11:40
- MarBest time11:56
- AprBest time12:14
- MayPossible12:29
- JunPossible12:36
- JulPossible12:33
- AugPossible12:21
- SepPossible12:03
- OctBest time11:46
- NovBest time11:31
- DecPossible11:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24. In February, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.
When to go to Vietnam in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vũng Tàu
The nearest main airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN, Ho Chi Minh City), 70 km as the crow flies. How to get around Vietnam (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ho Chi Minh City39 places64 km
- Biên Hòa7 places74 km
- Thủ Dầu Một7 places83 km
- Phan Thiết7 places128 km
- Cần Thơ5 places148 km
- Da Lat13 places228 km
And all of Vietnam, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vũng Tàu?
The best known: Christ of Vũng Tàu, Bãi Trước, Nui Dat. In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vũng Tàu?
February to April and October to November; also possible: December to January and May to September. In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24.
How do you get to Vũng Tàu?
The nearest main airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 70 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vũng Tàu as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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