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The town of Vung Tau is located just 130 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh City, easily accessible from Saigon via fast hydrofoil, car or bus. The resort town is split pretty much into two areas: Front Beach which houses mist of the more expat-oriented hotels, restaurants and bars, and Back Beach which caters for tourists and Vietnamese holidaymakers. Between the two lies a steep hill which boasts a huge statue of Jesus at its summit with great views across the town, beaches and ocean beyond.
Hotel accommodation runs from luxury four-star operations to cheap and cheerful mini hotels and guest houses. The newer, more tourist-focussed operations are mainly located on the Back Beach while the Front Beach area is home to more business-oriented hotels plus several slightly jaded two and three star hostelries. Prices across the board are relatively reasonable and bookings are recommended at weekends when many Saigon residents head for the beach. Vung Tau is also home to Vietnam's first links-style golf course - Paradise Golf Resort - (the second being the Ocean Dunes Golf Resort at Phan Thiet), which offers a challenging 27-holes to golfers of all levels. Another unique leisure activity at Vung Tau is the city's dog racing track which hosts lively events every weekend. Other attractions in Vung Tau include a wide range of lively bars and clubs, great food at reasonable rates from a selection of excellent restaurants and cafes and of course the beach, the ocean and a variety of water sports and other activities. In all, Vung Tau is strongly recommended for jaded Saigon residents, tourists, keen golfers and their families looking for a short break away from the hustle and bustle of the city. To explore Vung Tau further, and for details of special deals currently on offer for ElephantGuide.com users, simply select your channel of choice at left and let The Elephant guide you.
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