Traveling is a necessity; as it is an effective method to help busy people de-stress. But at the same time, it is also a luxury, for it is more trouble than most pleasures. One of the reasons people falter when planning a trip is travel fatigue and limited time anxiety.
However, living in Ho Chi Minh City, one has the privilege of being close to beaches that can fully satisfy a day’s vacation. Located in the Southeast region and 50 km from the coast, Ho Chi Minh City is adjacent to the coastal city of Vung Tau, from here can depart to other beaches easily. Here are five recommended beaches near the city with a maximum travel time of 4 hours.
Vung Tau
With the newly built highway, it now takes less than an hour to drive to Vung Tau. Fortunately, this easily accessible destination ranks among the best beaches in Vietnam thanks to its beautiful scenery and developed tourism industry. Besides endless sandy beaches, clear blue waters and scenic rocks, the city is blessed with a mountain range that enriches the local landscape. Besides swimming and sunbathing, families can choose to trek to the giant Saint George statue or around the newly built Cloud Lake Resort – Amusement Park.
Vung Tau Beach – Photo: @fusionsuitesvungtau
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Ho Coc / Ho Tram Beach
Ho Coc and Ho Tram are located in Ba Ria province, 175km south of Ho Chi Minh City. A recent star, Ho Coc offers tourists preserved serenity alongside the basic comforts of varied accommodation quality. The famous beaches with natural rocks are different from those in neighboring addresses such as Vung Tau or Binh Chau.
Ho Tram Beach – Photo: @hotrambeachresort
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Can Gio
An hour’s drive from Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio stands out on the list with its unique clamp farms and monkey islands. Here, visitors can try to harvest the clamps in the vast fields and understand more about the difficult life of the local people. Although the beach is not as beautiful as other addresses on the list, Can Gio attracts everyone’s attention because of the only monkey island in the country, where people can directly interact with their naughty friends. Naughty can irritate, but keep you entertained. there is no end. Although the beach itself cannot be compared with the clear blue water, white sand of Nha Trang and Mui Ne, it is worth a visit if you want to immerse yourself in nature.
Can Gio Beach – Photo: @vitconinsta
Long Hai
Only 12 km from Vung Tau, Long Hai is a place worth seeing. The golden sands and turquoise waters will ensure your quality time is one of the best and leave you longing to come back home for more. There are a number of luxury and mid-range resorts, which are ideal if you want to get away from city life.
Long Hai- Photo: @nhoc_neyu
Phan Thiet/ Mui Ne
Not too close to the city to feel the crowds, but just a car drive away, Mui Ne is a popular destination for vacationers. Both Phan Thiet and Mui Ne have beautiful beaches and great resorts. As a result, it becomes a must-visit destination for Southerners who aren’t just looking for a relaxing day by the beach. It takes about 3.5 hours to drive from the center of District 1 to Phan Thiet, buses depart every hour. Besides many water activities, you can also kite surfing down the many sand dunes in Mui Ne.
Mui Ne – Photo: @alexejjazina
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Source: https://traveland.com.vn
