Vung Tau From Above – The Best Viewpoints

1. CLIMB OUR LADY OF BAI DAU HILL FOR AN EARLY-MORNING SEA VIEW

The 25 m statue of Our Lady of Bai Dau stands on the slope of Big Mountain (Nui Lon). Built in 1992, it faces the sea at Bai Dau. From the grounds at the foot of the mountain up to the statue, this grand religious complex attracts many pilgrims and visitors.

The green grounds at the foot of Big Mountain – Photo: Tu Uyen

Halfway up the mountain is the statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus – Photo: Tu Uyen

Besides being a famous spiritual site, the statue of Our Lady of Bai Dau is also a superb vantage point for seeing the Vung Tau sea from above. Climb the long flights of steps – some as steep as 45 degrees – shaded by forest trees and lined with the 14 Stations of the Cross, and you will reach the largest cross near the top of Big Mountain. From here you can gaze far out over Bai Dau under the golden sun and blue sea.

Bai Dau seen from the foot of the statue – Photo: Tu Uyen

Blue sea and boats coming ashore, seen from the cross – Photo: Tu Uyen

2. A ROMANTIC MEETING PLACE FOR COUPLES AT THE LIGHTHOUSE

The Vung Tau lighthouse sits on top of Small Mountain (Nui Nho) and is considered the symbol of the seaside city: 18 m tall and painted pure white. The road up is a winding, steep climb, with trees on both sides stretching their branches over the road to give shade.

The pure white lighthouse on top of Small Mountain attracts many visitors – Photo: Tu Uyen

Come to the lighthouse in spring and you will be amazed by the beautiful pink blossoms covering the path and the fragrant white frangipani at the foot of the lighthouse. With its romantic scenery and very impressive photo spots, the lighthouse is a favourite meeting place for couples – and an ideal place to look out over the sea and the city on your Vung Tau trip.

The seaside city seen from the foot of the lighthouse – Photo: Tu Uyen

3. SEE THE TINY CITY FROM THE SHOULDERS OF THE CHRIST THE KING STATUE

Also a spiritual site like Our Lady of Bai Dau, the Christ the King statue on Tao Phung mountain in Vung Tau is famous as "the largest statue of Jesus in Asia", standing 32 m tall. Visitors can climb 133 spiral steps up to Christ's outstretched arms (18.4 m long) to take in the whole city.

The famous open-armed Christ statue in Vung Tau can hold 100 people at once – Photo: collected

Impressively, the inside of the statue can hold 100 people at the same time. It is one of the most visited attractions in Vung Tau, especially for Christians who come to pray for peace.

The gentle green of the city seen from the statue's arm – Photo: collected

4. THE CITY FROM THE HOTELS AT BACK BEACH

The row of hotels in the centre of Back Beach (Bai Sau) is one of the ideal places to stay in the seaside city. Close to the main beach and the best entertainment areas of Vung Tau, the Back Beach hotels are a good base because you can walk to the beach and stroll around the city at night.

The beautiful beach in the early Vung Tau sunshine – Photo: Tu Uyen

See also: Budget tours to Ba Ria – Vung Tau

Choose a high-floor hotel room in the centre of Back Beach for the ideal view – and to be "woken up" by the sun at dawn so you can enjoy the seaside morning from your balcony.

Many visitors walk along Back Beach early in the morning to swim and sunbathe – Photo: Tu Uyen

5. THE WHOLE SEASIDE CITY FROM A HELICOPTER

A stunning way to see the whole city from the ideal height without a drone is from a helicopter. However, this is not common – helicopters are mostly used by the major industries in Vung Tau. Below are some pictures of tiny Vung Tau taken from a helicopter that Mytour would like to share with readers.

From a helicopter the little city fits in the palm of your hand – Photo: Min

Mysterious "hidden corners" of the city that can only be seen from above – Photo: Min

A photo taken from a helicopter flying into the city from the sea – Photo: Min

Everyone sees a new land in their own way, and each viewpoint leaves its own deep impression on the journey – like the views of Vung Tau from above that Mytour has just shared. So "grab your backpack and go" and share your own fresh, exciting viewpoints!