Ho Tram is located in Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria – Vung Tau province. Ho Tram is a long stretch of coastline between Long Hai and Binh Chau. Ho Tram tourism has developed strongly in recent years.
Ho Tram Beach (Collected photo)
If you are looking for a tourist or resort destination near Saigon, Ho Tram is a great suggestion. Ho Tram is only about 120 km from the city, about 2 – 2.5 hours by car on the highway, about 30 km from the city of Vung Tau tourism. Ho Tram is not noisy, bustling, crowded like other beaches. The beach here is long and beautiful, with clear blue water, white sand, and especially cheap seafood. Ho Tram was once recognized as the most beautiful and unspoiled beach in the world by a famous American TV channel. Currently, in the Ho Tram area, many high-class hotels and resorts have been built to serve the needs of rest, and tourism of tourists.
The Grand Ho Tram Strip (Collected photo)
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When to travel Ho Tram?
Ho Tram is everyone’s favorite destination. You can choose the form of camping in groups of friends or choose a hotel or resort in Ho Tram to relax. Ho Tram has a tropical monsoon climate, the weather is divided into 2 distinct seasons: rainy season (from May to October), dry season (from November to April next year). Ho Tram weather is quite pleasant, cool, and stable, so you can conduct a trip to Ho Tram on holidays and weekends with family and friends.
Ho Tram weather is quite cool and pleasant (collected photo)
Places to visit when coming to Ho Tram
Ho Tram Beach
Ho Tram Beach is a continuation between Long Hai and Binh Thuan seas, far from Ho Chi Minh City. Vung Tau is about 50 km. Following the coastline about 10 km, you will come to Ho Coc Beach. From here to Binh Chau Hot Springs about 20 km.
This beach is the location of high-class 4 – 5 star Ho Tram resorts, so the beach is kept quite clean. The room price is quite high and there are no restaurants around, so it is only suitable for high-income tourists who like to stay for a long time – eating and drinking entirely in the resort.
Ho Tram Beach has become a favorite romantic wedding photography location for couples
Ho Coc Beach
If tourists are too tired of the crowded scene in Vung Tau beach, then Ho Coc Beach is the number 1 choice. The beach here has only been exploited in recent years, so it still retains its wild beauty, Clear seawater, wide and clean sandy beach. The beach is more than 500m long with one side of the sea and the other side is the forest with cool blue poplars creating a feeling of absolute relaxation. Ho Coc Beach has Ho Coc Tourist Area that is open to visitors to swim, conduct a day-visit suitable for all types of visitors coming here. 145 km from Ho Chi Minh City, so it is very suitable for a day trip to the beach if you are a busy person. Visitors can stay one night to immerse themselves in the quiet nature here with a system of inns and guest houses from 1-3 stars.
Ho Coc Beach
Minh Dam Base
Minh Dam Mountain is located in Long Dien District, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, about 150 km from Ho Chi Minh city, about 30 km from Ba Ria Town. Visitors will be surprised when about two-thirds of the pass with a charming view of the sea on one side, mountains and hills on the other. Below is Thuy Duong Tourist Area and the winding asphalt road at the foot of the mountain. Embracing the sea is a beautiful, beautiful red cherry blossom forest. Many people like to conquer the top of the mountain by walking, weaving under the trees, listening to the birdsong, listening to the murmuring stream. The fatigue gradually disappears after you wash your face, soak your feet in cool spring water, enjoy the fresh air of the mountains.
Minh Dam Base
Long Phuoc Tunnels
Located in Long Phuoc Commune, 7 km northeast of Ba Ria Town center. Due to its important military strategic position, Long Phuoc used to be the area of fierce disputes between 2 opposing factions during the Vietnamese war. It is here that the famous tunnel system was formed. The Long Phuoc tunnel system was restored in April 1963 and developed into a solid continuous position. The tunnels are dug to a depth of 6 m, the backbone line is 0.70-0.80 m wide, 1.6-1.8 m high, there are many doors and vents for many battle mounds.
Binh Chau Hot Spring
Binh Chau mineral spring resort is located 150 km from Ho Chi Minh City. From City. From Ho Chi Minh City, along Highway 51, about 100 km, visitors will come down to Ba Ria town. From here, turn left in the direction of National Highway 55 about 55 km, visitors will come to Binh Chau eco-tourism area in Bung Rieng Commune, Xuyen Moc District.
Binh Chau Hot Spring (Collected photo)
This is a tourist area with beautiful ecological landscapes. Among the thousands of primeval forests emerges a hot water pot with 70 open-air spray points forming a system of rivers and streams from 37 to 82 degrees Celsius, giving off heat all year round. This water source contains many substances such as silicon, nitrogen, sulfur, sodium, chlorine … have therapeutic effects. Tickets to visit and soak in hot mineral water are 160,000 VND/person for adults and 80,000 VND/person for children. Parking ticket for visitors to visit is 30,000 VND/car for 4-15 seater car, 60,000 VND/car for 16-29 seater car, 80,000 VND/car for 30-45 seater car (note: The price is for reference only).
Binh Chau Nature Reserve
Binh Chau – Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve
The reserve covers a natural area of more than 10,537 hectares. It is located in the system of special-use forests of Vietnam, it serves research, scientific experiment, conservation education, entertainment, and organization of ecotourism activities. There is about 43 km of rivers – lakes – streams that usually have water all year round. To the northeast, there is Binh Chau hot mineral spring, especially with a temperature of 60-80 degrees Celsius. This place has been officially recognized by the World Tourism Organization as one of 65 sustainable eco-tourism areas of 47 countries in the world.
Loc An fishing port, Phuoc Hai seafood market is where the fishing boats of fishermen return to anchor after a trip to sea. The port is usually busy in the morning, and the afternoon is quite deserted, but not so that it lacks vitality. At Phuoc Hai Market, you can easily buy fresh shrimp, fish, squid, crab, etc.
Long Son Oyster Raft
The restauảnt specializes in processing fresh oyster dishes: wasabi raw oysters, grilled oysters with onion fat, grilled oysters with cheese, eggs with oysters, fried oysters, oyster rice soup … very affordable prices. In addition to the oyster dishes, the restaurants still serve other seafood dishes such as fish and shrimp, squid, and crab to give us a “monumental” seafood meal.
Directions: From Ho Chi Minh City turn to Highway 51, before reaching Ba Ria roundabout, there will be a right turn onto Hoang Sa Street. Crossing a bridge is the territory of Long Son Island. This dining spot is perfect for lunch on the go or on the way home.
Long Son oyster raft
You can choose Oyster rafts in the middle of rivers and canals such as Hai Luu Oyster raft (nearest), Nam Thang Oyster raft, Small Male Oyster raft… Park your car in the raft’s yard, there is a boat pick you up and drop you off (about 15 minutes), clean and cool raft will be an interesting experience.
If you don’t have time, you can still choose a restaurant on the shore. Along the way to Long Son island, there are 1-2 pretty decent oyster shops, the price is the same such as Son Thuy Ngu Restaurant, Bang Lang Restaurant.
Where and what to eat at Ho Tram?
Ho Tram Seafood Market
The market is located right on Ho Tram Beach, so it is easy to find. There are many kinds of oysters, snails, fish, squid, fresh octopus…. feel free to choose. You can buy a ready-made grilled part or buy fresh seafood and ask someone to cook it (of course, there will be a separate processing fee, ranging from 30,000 – 50,000 VND).
Some pictures of Ho Tram seafood market:
Ho Tram seafood market (collected photo)
Ho Tram seafood market (collected photo)
Ho Tram seafood market (collected photo)
Seafood Restaurant
- Phuong Trang Seafood Restaurant Loc An Ba Ria: Located right on the coastal road, close to Loc An resort. You can call to book a table in advance and ask for directions – 0254 3886 251 (1 Box 11/13 An Hoa Hamlet, Loc An Commune, Dat Do District). The restaurant is quite spacious, cool, and clean. Selected seafood is very good quality, shrimp – crab – crab – clams are all very big, the meat is sure to be delicious. However, on holidays, it is very crowded here, inevitably mistakes in service because this is also the only restaurant that buys seafood in this area. Opening hours: 08:00 – 20:00.
- Hai Phung Seafood Restaurant in Ba Ria Town (6/65 Phuoc Hiep Ward, Ba Ria Town – Tel: 0254 3828 770) sells seafood, for customers near the center of Ba Ria. Opening hours: 09:00 – 22:00.
- Ho Tram BBQ Restaurant (Ho Tram area): For guests staying overnight in Ho Tram – Ho Coc area. The restaurant has good service, delicious cooking, delicious seasoning. If you don’t eat at the resort, there are no decent restaurants to eat. Tel: 0254 3776 161. Opening hours: 10:00 – 23:00.
- Long Huong canh cake: Ba Ria – Vung Tau junction, 11 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Long Huong, Ba Ria, Ba Ria – Vung Tau. Opening hours: 05:00 – 21:00.
- An Nhut barbecue rice noodle cake: National Highway 55, Long Dat District, Ba Ria, Vung Tau. Opening hours: 09:00 – 20:00
What to buy when coming to Ho Tram?
You can go to Loc An port – Phuoc Hai market to buy fresh seafood, pack it in styrofoam and bring it back to Saigon. Or more convenient, there is delicious, diverse, and affordable dried seafood.
Loc An fishing port
How to get to & from Ho Tram?
Ho Tram is about 30 km from Vung Tau tourist city, about 120 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
If traveling by motorbike, you go in the direction: Highway 51 -> to Ba Ria Vung Tau in the direction of National Highway 55 -> to Xuyen Moc -> from Ba To market (Phuoc Buu town, Xuyen Moc) – having direction only to Ho Tram – Ho Coc.
If traveling by car, it only takes about 2 – 2.5 hours. You go in the direction: National Highway 51 -> go to Ho Chi Minh – Long Thanh – Dau Giay highway -> continue on National Highway 51 to DT44B -> Follow Vo Van Kiet to Xuyen Moc Beach.
It takes about 2-2.5 hours by car from Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Tram (Collected Photo)
If traveling by coach:
- Hai Tram (Saigon – Xuyen Moc): 0775. 200,200 – 0965.200,200.
- Serving pick up and drop off at hospitals, airports, An Dong, District 1, District 3, District 5, District 10 with the schedule Xuyen Moc – Ba To – Bung Ke – Ho Tram.
- Xuyen Moc to Saigon: 4:oo – 6:oo – 12:oo – 14:oo – 16:30.
- Sai Gon to Xuyen Moc: 7:30 – 9:30 – 13:00 – 15:00 – 19:00.
- Hoa Mai V.I.P Limousine Ho Chi Minh City <-> Vung Tau City. Tel: 0909 200 200 – 0937 756 756, hotline: 0889.200.200.
Tourist ship has a one-way ticket price of 200,000 VND/person on weekdays, 250,000 VND on weekends. Ship departure times at both ends of the wharf are as follows:
- Ho Chi Minh City – Vung Tau: 8:00, 10:00, 12:30, 14:00.
- Vung Tau – Ho Chi Minh City: 10h30, 12h, 14h30, 16h.
Pacific Express high-speed ship is a fast and modern high-speed train on the Ho Chi Minh – Vung Tau route. With a schedule of 8 trips/day and only 1 hour 30 minutes journey, it is very convenient for business trips as well as moving between the two cities.
How to travel in Ho Tram?
Currently, there are no public bus routes in Ho Tram area. You can rent a car to visit. Some taxi companies in Ho Tram:
- Taxi Binh An: 0254.3.79.79.79
- Taxi Ba Ria: 0254.3.82.82.82
- Taxi Minh Thang: 0254.3.741.741
- Taxi Vinasun: 0254.38.27.27.27
- Taxi Mai Linh: 0254.3.56.56.56
- Taxi Dau Khi: 0254.3.61.61.61
Some addresses for renting motorbikes and cars in Ho Tram:
- Linh Hoang Thinh Co., Ltd No. 202 Hung Vuong, Ngai Giao Town, Chau Duc District, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province Tel: (064) 3883171
- Hai Tram Co., Ltd No. 6/1 Nhan Tri, Xuyen Moc Commune, Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province Tel: (064) 3874013
- Company Thanh Nhan LLC Thanh Son Quarter, TT. Phuoc Buu, Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Tel: (064) 3874051, (0254) 3874051
Notes when traveling to Ho Tram
Traveling to Ho Tram in the peak seasons is often out of rooms, you should book a hotel or resort room as soon as possible. In addition, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
- Ho Tram beach often has reefs, you should only swim within the allowed range.
- Bring sunscreen, hat/wide-brimmed hat to avoid the sun.
- Some common drugs such as headache, stomachache, … to cure headache, stomachache caused by eating too much seafood, etc.
- If you travel to Ho Tram by motorbike, you should check your vehicle carefully before you start.
