Vung Tau is a resort town in the
province of Baria-Vungtau 125 km from Saigon. The town is a long strip
approximately 14 km long and 6 km wide. Where the southern tip of town meets
the ocean stand two famous mountains Nui Lon (Truong Ky) and Nui Nho (Tao
Phung) or Large mountain and Small mountain.
Historically, Vung Tau used to be
part of Bien Hoa. The first settlements in this area occurred during the reign
of King Gia Long. During this period, there were many Malay bandits in this
region. They often enter the area through Song Be entrance from the ocean.
This created a threat for merchants in the Gia Dinh area.
King Gia Long sent three garrisons of troops to the area
to quell the disturbance and to clear this area for settlement. A few years
later, the bandits were driven away and in 1822, King Ming Mang rewarded the
three officers who led the army to this region. The soldiers were allowed to
retire and brought their families to this area to make a living. The first
three successful settlements in this area were under the leadership of the
three officers who originally led the troops here. Thang Nhat (first win)
township, Thang Nhi (second win) township and Thang Tam (third win) township
were led by Mr. Pham Van Dinh, Mr. Le Van Loc, and Mr. Ngo Van Huyen
respectively. Ever since then, this area is known as Tam Thang or Three Wins.
The name Vung Tau came about because the geography in this area also forms a
natural bay where many merchant ships would stop to seek shelter. In time,
this area became known as Vung (puddle) Tau (ships). Another name for this
area is Cap Saint Jacques or Au Cap in French. The Vietnamese mispronunciation
is "O^ Ca^'p".
| Tourist Attractions
Bach Dinh (white Villa) The
construction of Bach Dinh started in 1899 and was completed in 1916. It
is located on big mountain and was used as a rest house for French
Governor Paul Doumer. Bach Dinh was built according to late 19th century
French influences. Its facade is decorated with ancient Greek design |
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Quan The Am Bo Tat Pagoda The
pagoda is situate near big Mountain, 500 km from Mulberry Beach. The small
pagoda was buil in 1976. A white statue of Avalokitecvara is the located
in the middle of pagoda. It is made of reinforce concrete in the shape of
a woman with her tender and virtuous face looking towards the sea
Giant Jesus This enormous finger of
Jesus with his arm outstretched , gazing across the East Sea is located at
the sounthern end of Nho Mountain. It is 28 m high and was built in 1971
on top of Nho mountain. It rest in a 10 m high platforn.
Beach In Vung Tau we found long
beach and small beach along the road Thuy Van an Ha long,but If you
looking for clean and not crowded locale call Tai-wan Beach ,Its
belong to one Hotel and you must pay more than all beach in Vung Tau
,sample rent one beach bed 40,000 Dong.
VUNG TAU
