Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu
Ba Ria - Vung Tau · Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu
Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu
Ba Ria - Vung Tau · Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu
A southern coastal province with developed oil production, the main beaches of Vung Tau, and the Con Dao archipelago.
Southern Vietnam
Coastal Region
Resort Center
Overview
Ba Ria - Vung Tau province is located on the southeastern coast of Vietnam and is administratively part of the Ho Chi Minh City metropolitan area. It is one of the most economically developed regions in the country, with an industry based on the oil and gas sector. The province boasts a high Human Development Index and ranks third in the country in standard of living. The territory of the province is diverse, ranging from mountainous landscapes in the north (Dinh Mountain) to the coast and the remote Con Dao archipelago.
Economic Profile
The basis of the economy is hydrocarbon extraction and processing. The region's power plants supply 40% of the country's needs. Shipbuilding, fishing, and agriculture are also actively developing.
Accessibility
The province is easily accessible from Ho Chi Minh City. The bus journey takes 2–3 hours. Speedboat transfers across the Mekong Delta or domestic flights via the local airport are also available.
Key Data
- Population
1.3M people
- Climate
Tropical
- Rainy Season
May — October
- Water Temperature
26–30°C
- Capital City
Vũng Tàu
Vung Tau City
Christ of Vũng Tàu
Nho MountVũng Tàu Lighthouse
Little MountainWhite Palace (Bạch Dinh)
centerHồ Mây Park
Big MountainBack Beach (Bãi Sau)
The main beach for swimming (8 km). Light sand, gentle slope, developed infrastructure.
Other Locations
Front Beach / Bãi Trước (volcanic sand, good for walking). Outside the city: Long Hai, Ho Coc, and Ho Tram with crystal-clear water.
The province encompasses the
Côn Đảo
archipelago — a jewel of untouched nature in Southern Vietnam. The Binh Chau hot mineral springs are another popular natural attraction.
Plan your trip between November and April. August is considered the peak of the rainy season with high humidity, so if you choose this period, be prepared for frequent precipitation.