Vung Tau

Vung Tau (Vietnamese: Vũng Tàu) is a city in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Vietnam. This city has a population of 240,000 and an area of 154.0 km2. This is a petroleum and tourism centre of Vietnam.

History

Vung Tau is located about 120 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Vung Tau town was founded by French colonists under the administration of Paul Doumer, then the Governor General of French Indochina. This city borders Vietnam Sea and has several beautiful beaches.

Vũng Tàu Hydrofoil Fast Ferry Station, an architectural landmark of the city
The Front Beach in Vũng Tàu with the hydrofoil in the lower right corner
A 32m-high statue of Jesus extending his 18.3m-long arms on the top of 170m-high Nho Mount
A Portuguese map of 17th century mentioning Vung Tau as Cinco Chagas
A 1969 map of Vung Tau showing numerous military facilities in Vũng Tàu
Vung Tau style Bánh khọt

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