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Vũng Tàu Day Trip
beach, seafood & the Christ statue
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Saigon's nearest beach town. About 90 minutes by Greenlines hydrofoil or two hours by road. The ferry ride down the Saigon River past container ships and mangroves is half the experience. Bãi Sau is the main beach. Seafood lunch at the beachfront restaurants is the main event.
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Take the ferry
Greenlines hydrofoil from Bạch Đằng Wharf: 250,000 VND one-way (~500,000 VND return). Departs 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. The ~90-minute ride down the Saigon River past container ships and mangroves is half the experience. Budget alternative: regular buses from Bến Xe Miền Đông (Miền Đông bus station) run to Vũng Tàu for 70,000–100,000 VND, taking about 2 hours.
Bãi Sau (Back Beach)
The main beach. Wide, sandy, decent waves. Weekends get crowded with Saigon families. Weekday mornings are peaceful. Beach chairs for rent: 50,000 VND.
Seafood lunch
The beachfront restaurants on Bãi Sau serve hải sản tươi sống (live seafood). Pick your fish, choose your cooking style. Budget 200,000–400,000 VND per person. Worth every đồng.
Christ statue
800 steps to the top. Tượng Chúa Kitô Vua — 32 meters tall, arms open over the ocean. 360° views from the shoulders. Go early morning to avoid the midday heat climb.
White Villa
Bạch Dinh — the French Governor's summer house. Beautiful colonial architecture, ocean views, and surprisingly good small museum inside. 15,000 VND entry.
Last ferry
Last ferry back: 5:30 PM. Don't miss it or you're staying the night (not the worst thing). Book ferry in advance on weekends — very popular with Saigon locals.
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