Vung Tau | Vietnam's hidden seaside town, a complete guide to food, drink and fun

| Vietnam's hidden seaside town, a complete guide to eating, drinking and having fun. Vung Tau | Vietnam's hidden seaside town, a complete guide to food, drink and fun My dears, today I want to share with you a super treasured Vietnamese seaside town - Vung Tau. It is the "back garden" of Ho Chi Minh City, combining delicious food and beautiful scenery. Follow this guide to unlock its charm! Must-try food No matter where you are, you will find a lot of things. This restaurant has a first-line sea view, and it is absolutely perfect to eat seafood hotpot at sunset! The fish soup made from freshly caught sea fish is extremely sweet and fresh, and is added with plump seasonal shrimps and seasoned with Vietnamese sour papaya. The sour and spicy taste instantly awakens the taste buds. After one bite, it feels as if the soul has been sublimated. It is so relaxing to enjoy the beautiful sea view while tasting the food! Thuy Van Night Market This is simply the hidden king of the snack street! The first recommendation is the fried shrimp cakes that have been recorded in the Asian Food Record. The shrimp cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. One bite is full of shrimp meat and it is super satisfying. There is also white herring salad, fish marinated with lemon and served with roasted rice noodles, the unique taste is irresistible. If you combine these two dishes together, you can eat as much as you want at the night market for only NT$50 per person. It’s very cost-effective, so just go for it! 88 Beer Garden If you want to experience Vung Tau’s nightlife, this is definitely the ceiling! Order a barbecue platter, paired with an ice-cold beer, listen to the sound of the waves, and dance to the Vietnamese disco music. The atmosphere is super exciting and it is still packed at 2 a.m. Come here to release your energy! Check-in attractions Mount Jesus The 32-meter-high giant Jesus statue is more shocking than the same one in Brazil! Climb to the top of the mountain and overlook the sea from a "God's perspective", and any shot you take will be like the blockbuster movie "Stairway to Heaven". After going down the mountain, order a cup of drip coffee at the Jesus Cafe and slowly enjoy this romance, which will really make your heart thrill. Back Beach Sunset Cruise Charter a small boat and go out to sea to chase the pink and purple sunset. The scene is so beautiful that it will take your breath away. The boatman will also catch sea urchins on the spot. Fresh sea urchins can be eaten raw and have a sweet taste. This experience is more healing and unique than going to a popular beach! Bao Dai Palace The white palace is full of French style. Standing on the balcony with a panoramic view of the South China Sea, wearing the traditional Vietnamese costume Ao Dai to take photos, you will instantly transform into a Vietnamese princess. Legend has it that touching the ivory carvings on the doorposts can bring you royal aura. Dear darlings, don’t forget to try it! Con Dao Prison Museum Con Dao is 90 nautical miles away from Vung Tau and was once known as the "Alcatraz of Vietnam". After visiting the century-old prison cell and feeling the heavy history, you can jump into the emerald sea to snorkel. The strong collision of history and nature will give you an unprecedented experience. Travel Tips Traffic Tips It only takes 2 hours by speedboat from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau. Although the ticket price will be higher on weekends, it is worth it to be able to quickly get to this treasure town! Accommodation is required I highly recommend the hotel with an infinity pool in Houtan. When you open the window, you can see the same sea view as in "Aquaman". When you wake up in the morning, you can see the beautiful sea view, which makes you feel extremely happy! Secret Food When you arrive in Vung Tau, remember to ask the local "Ca Kho To". They will take you to eat the most authentic charcoal-grilled sea fish with a secret sauce. Although it is spicy enough to make you cry, it is really delicious. This is a local treasure food! Dear kids, Vung Tau is really fun and delicious. Save this guide and find some time to check it out! You are also welcome to share your own Vung Tau hidden food and attractions in the comment section.