Long Hai beach is located in Long Dien District, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, roughly 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Long Hai is about 12 km northeast of Vung Tau and 7 km south east of Ba Ria Town. Stretching from the east of town, Long Hai Beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in South Vietnam. This is excellent destination near Ho Chi Minh city, which is ideal for vacations on weekend days. Long Hai beach is long and wide, with white sand, smooth waves, having the harmony between the sea and the forest. This is the pure and fresh beach, compared to other beaches in Vung Tau.
Due to the lack of tourism, Long Hai still retains its pristine and tranquil attractiveness. The sea is extremely clean with clear blue water, the sea waves gently thrust into soft golden sand. Along the coast are small rock formations that add a touch of vibrancy to the sea. It can be said that the landscape here is charming as a romantic picture of nature.
Long Hai is located in the Southeast region, therefore, the weather is cool all year round, you can travel to Long Hai at any time of the year. However, in October and November, it is convenient for bathing, relaxing and especially watching the cherry blossom forest.
Just over 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City, traveling to Long Hai is really convenient, you can go by car, motorbike or hydrofoil. If you want to travel by passenger car, you have to buy tickets at Mien Dong bus station and arrive at Long Hai bus station. Or you can move along National Route 1A and National Route 51 by your own car and motorbike. In addition, another option for you is traveling by hydrofoil originating from Saigon port (Ho Chi Minh city) and moving to Long Hai.
Long Hai beach, with wild beauty, will be a great place for visitors to sunbathe and go for a stroll in the afternoon. If you do not want to bathe, you can swim in the sea lagoon near the beach, which also makes you feel comfortable as in the sea. Connected to the beach is the Nuoc Ngot Pass (Fresh Water Pass), the other side is the cherry blossom forest. Especially on New Year’s day, cherry blossom bloomed on both sides of the road. From the Nuoc Ngot Pass’s view, where the rocky mountain reaching out the sea, visitors are really surprised by the beautiful picture of nature with the purple color of cherry blossom, the blue of the forest winding to the Long Hai beach. All will give you the feeling of being relaxed, and help you to forget the fatigue of everyday life. Near the beach, you can also go to some popular eateries to enjoy delicious seafood dishes, such as prawns, crabs, grilled squid … at extremely reasonable prices.
Everyday life is flush with hot smoke and dust, making people feel tired. Therefore, getting to nature is the best way to feel relaxed and release your emotion. If you can spend only 2 days, you should not miss the opportunities to discover and explore this calm and alluring beach.
One of the most impressive experience on the Long Hai beach is the camping during the day or even two whole days overnight. The peaceful beauty of Long Hai beach is from every creature, from blue sea, windy and cool climate, the golden sand, and quiet ocean. In addition to bathing, tourists can enjoy the fresh and delicious seafood early in the morning. Also, the convenient location of Long Hai beach, nearly different tourist attractions in Long Hai, Vung Tau like Dinh Co beach and temple, Minh Dam mountain, Monkey pagoda, and Binh Chau hot spring will fulfill the journey to discover the beauty of Vung Tau in Long Hai.
Other attractions in Vung Tau: Ho Tram beach, Nghinh Phong cape, Jesu Cap Saint Jacques, Pig Hill, Vung Tau Old Light house,