Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau: The Statue of Gautama Buddha, Binh Chau primeval forest, Statue of Christ, Bach Dinh (White Place), Niet Ban Tinh Xa Pagoda, Linh Son Ancient Temple, Vung Tau Lighthouse, Ong Tran Temple, Museum of Ancient Weapons, Hon Ba (Lady Islet),…
Ba Ria – Vung Tau is a province in the Northeast region of Vietnam. It is considered to be home to many of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. In addition to beautiful beaches, Vung Tau also has many unique architectural works and famous tourist attractions. Here we would like to introduce to you the famous tourist attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau, helping you to have more options for your trip.
Ba Ria – Vung Tau is considered the place with the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam.
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1. The Statue of Gautama Buddha
This is a large pagoda located on the slopes of (Lon Mountain) Big Mountain of Vung Tau City. The beauty of the pagoda is created thanks to the skillful combination of religious architecture and natural landscape. In the temple, there are a 19m high octagonal tower and a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha meditating on a lotus. From afar, visitors can see the temple looming in the middle of a green garden.
The statue of Shakyamuni Buddha meditating on a lotus in the middle of a green garden.
2. Binh Chau primeval forest
This is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau that you should visit. Binh Chau – Phuoc Buu primeval forest located along the coast, in the south of Xuyen Moc District is a complex of diverse and beautiful landscapes. This forest has a total area of more than 11,000 hectares with rich flora and fauna, rolling hills mixed with lush forests, and a system of green natural freshwater lakes.
This forest has a total area of more than 11,000 hectares, with rich flora and fauna.
3. Statue of Christ
The Statue of Christ is a statue of Jesus standing on top of Nho Mountain (Small Mountain) in Vung Tau City. The statue is 32m high, has an arm span of 18.3m, stands at a height of 170m above sea level. Inside the statue, there are 133 steps to go up to the arms.
Statue of Christ standing on the top of Small Mountain of Vung Tau City
4. Bach Dinh (White Palace)
Bach Dinh was built by Governor-General of Indochina Paul Doumer in 1898, on the foundation of Phuoc Thang fortress. Bach Dinh is a Roman architectural style construction, has 3 floors, 19m high, back leaning against Lon Mountain. At present, 19 cannons are kept here. This place is an attractive attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.
White Palace – one of the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau is a Roman architectural style construction.
5. Niet Ban Tinh Xa Pagoda
Niet Ban Tinh Xa Pagoda, also known as the Reclining Buddha Pagoda, built on the slopes of Small Mountain, facing the sea, is one of the most beautiful temples in Vung Tau. The pagoda was built in 1969, completed in 1974, built with donations from fellow Buddhists.
Niet Ban Tinh Xa Pagoda – one of the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau is built on the slopes of Small Mountain, facing the sea.
6. Linh Son Ancient Temple
Linh Son Co Tu is the oldest temple of Vung Tau. In the main hall, there is a statue of Buddha 1.2m high made of stone and gilded, skillfully sculpted. Buddha’s face looks very lively and close.
Buddha’s face looks very lively and close.
7. Vung Tau Lighthouse
Coming to Vung Tau lighthouse, visitors can get to see that the whole beautiful Vung Tau City is blurred in the mist, crescent-shaped beaches, and Minh Dam mountain appear as a perfect picture. Looking down is a forest of porcelain flowers, highlighting the solidity of the entire tower cluster.
Coming to Vung Tau lighthouse – one of the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau, visitors can see the whole beautiful Vung Tau City.
8. Ong Tran Temple
Ong Tran Temple is an artistic architectural complex built according to ancient architecture, built with bricks and tiles and precious woods. The temple is divided into three zones, including the temple; meeting house, school, market, Ghe Sam conservation house; and Ong Tran tomb.
Ong Tran Temple – one of the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau is built according to ancient architecture.
9. Museum of Ancient Weapons
The Museum of Ancient Weapons is one of the famous tourist attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau that you should not miss. The museum was founded by Mr. Robert Taylor (British nationality) and has been open to visitors since 2012. The museum displays 500 life-size dummies wearing military uniforms, representing warriors from all over the world for many periods of time. In the museum, there are now 1,200 guns, 1,000 ancient swords with history and stories…
Museum of Ancient Weapons – one of the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau displays 500 life-size dummies wearing military uniforms.
10. Hon Ba (Lady Islet)
Hon Ba is a small island, located about 200m from the foot of Nho Mountain. In 1881, Mr. Ho Quang Minh, originally from the Central region, spent money to build a small temple on the island called Ba Temple. Ba Temple is the place to worship the gods. Below is a basement that was formerly used as a secret meeting place for anti-imperialist patriots.
Hon Ba – one of the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau is a small island located about 200m from the foot of Nho Mountain.
Coming to Ba Ria Vung Tau, in addition to beautiful beaches, this place also has many interesting and attractive tourist attractions for you to explore. Above, we have just introduced to you Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Ba Ria Vung Tau, hope to have provided you with a lot of valuable information, from which you can choose for yourself an interesting and suitable destination. Wish you have a smooth journey and many useful experiences.
