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If you have set foot in Vung Tau and want to see the entire coastal city encapsulated in a person, how can travelers overlook the destination "lighthouse"? This place brings a poetic atmosphere, a serene and pure air, enough to move even the driest of souls. Not to mention, around Vung Tau lighthouse there are many other famous landmarks, and combining visits will create a wonderful travel experience.
Vung Tau lighthouse shines brightly against the sky of the coastal city, adorned with pure white frangipani flowers and vibrant red phoenix flowers.
Vung Tau lighthouse is located on a small mountain (known as Tao Phung mountain), Ward 2, Vung Tau city (currently part of Ho Chi Minh City). This is one of the oldest lighthouses in Vietnam, built in 1862 with a cylindrical architectural style, distinguished by its opaque white paint.
This tower stands about 170m above sea level, serving as a guide, ensuring safe passage for international vessels. At the same time, fishing boats of local fishermen also navigate through the waters of Ba Ria - Vung Tau based on the guidance of this lighthouse. Thanks to its existence, those "eyes of the sea" have ensured safety for activities at fishing/trade/oil ports and specialized ports along the Dinh and Thi Vai rivers.
However, the location of this lighthouse not only plays a primary role but also captivates many tourists with its vibrant scenery. Surrounding the lighthouse are frangipani and phoenix flowers blooming, making it very suitable for check-ins.
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The picturesque scenery around Vung Tau lighthouse
If you are standing in the center of Vung Tau city, travelers can easily reach the tower by motorbike or car. The road to Vung Tau lighthouse is quite easy to navigate; you can refer to our suggested routes below for a clearer picture.
It can be seen that both of these routes lead to Truong Cong Dinh Street; after reaching this section, you continue along Ha Long Street and turn onto the lighthouse by driving along the nearly 3-kilometer long asphalt road, winding around the hillside.
Convenient access to Vung Tau lighthouse
In fact, Vung Tau lighthouse was not constructed by Vietnamese people. French architects began the construction of this tower on March 20, 1862, and completed it on August 15, 1862. The project was officially inaugurated with a very solemn ceremony attended by the Forbin warship firing a salute of 21 cannon shots outside Ganh Rai Bay.
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Until 1910, the lighthouse was renovated and relocated to its current height of 170 meters to enhance its lighting effectiveness. It has served as a true eye of the sea, guiding ships and ensuring safety for vessels around the port.
Looking down at Vung Tau lighthouse is breathtakingly beautiful
From a distance, travelers can already sense the pristine and poetic beauty of Vung Tau lighthouse. This structure impresses with its ancient architecture, covering an area of over 3,400 square meters, including the tower, the manager's house, and auxiliary maritime facilities.
Delving into the architecture, the structure of this tower impresses with its cylindrical design, standing 18m tall with a diameter of 3m. The white paint covering it contrasts strikingly with the blue sky. Inside the tower, a staircase leads to the top of the lantern, built with an outdoor balcony that allows for a complete view of the coastal city.
Notably, the lighthouse has an advanced lighting system, using 172V-1000V incandescent bulbs, combined with a large prism and two thick 300mm glass lenses. The design of the lantern is even more robust with a circumference of 3.2m, creating a light flash every 12 seconds, notably capable of shining up to 23 nautical miles (equivalent to 43 kilometers) at night.
The architecture of Vung Tau lighthouse impresses tourists
If you are traveling to Vung Tau and visiting this lighthouse, you definitely should not miss out on the following activities.
The journey to climb Vung Tau lighthouse will surely bring many indescribable flavors. Surrounding the road to the eye of the sea are winding paths resembling the curves of a supermodel's waist. From afar, the mountains appear against the vast blue sky, creating an oddly peaceful atmosphere. The feeling becomes romantic and poetic when you catch a glimpse of the tower from a distance. Once you arrive, travelers can stroll around to feel the fresh air, vastly different from the experience in the city center.
Traveling to Vung Tau lighthouse while admiring the picturesque roads
When you reach Vung Tau lighthouse, do not hesitate to climb to the top of the tower to admire the beauty of the coastal city from a high perspective. Looking far away, every house and street shrinks down to the size of an ant. The enchanting sense of peace will gradually come, creating unforgettable experiences in your heart.
Climbing Vung Tau lighthouse to admire the panoramic view of the city
Vung Tau lighthouse will provide opportunities for photography enthusiasts to satisfy their desires. The white tower against the vast blue sky, complemented by leafy trees, creates a stunningly beautiful scene. All these elements will help you capture the most satisfying shots.
In the early morning, golden rays of sunshine shine down, bringing vibrant energy to the tower. As dusk falls, the gentle sunset hues bathe the space in gold, creating a magical painting that makes your photos more "captivating".
Sunrise before Vung Tau lighthouse
After checking in at Vung Tau lighthouse, you can move to nearby landmarks to experience even more interesting things. NVK travel encourages you to visit Bai Truoc/Sau, Niet Ban Tinh Xa, Christ the King Statue, or Hoa Ba Vung Tau.
The surrounding space of Vung Tau lighthouse is suitable for check-ins
Before visiting Vung Tau lighthouse, travelers need to pay special attention to some information below to avoid diminishing the experience. Once you have prepared enough knowledge and are mentally ready, you can grab your backpack and go right away.
One of the first things you need to consider is checking the weather if you intend to visit Vung Tau lighthouse during the rainy season. If the weather is not favorable, travelers may need to postpone this plan since the road to this place is quite winding.
Especially, the road to the lighthouse often has steep sections and many curves. That's why we encourage you to ease off the gas and go very slowly. Moreover, the section near the top has a spiral staircase that can be quite difficult for those who have experienced it, so you need to hold onto the handrail tightly to ensure safety. At the same time, tourists should remember not to climb into restricted areas. Finally, do not litter around or pick flowers to protect the environment and the natural scenery of this tower.
Be cautious when heading to the lighthouse as the road has many curves
According to general regulations, you will not be charged even a single dong when visiting Vung Tau lighthouse. However, if you go by motorbike, visitors need to pay an additional fee at the foot of the lighthouse ranging from 10,000 VND to 20,000 VND.
As a photography enthusiast, you should visit this tower from May to July. This is the time when frangipani flowers bloom around, and the red flamboyant trees also blossom. The frames you capture will thus be filled with vibrant colors.
Visit the lighthouse in mid-month for beautiful photos
Everything you are curious about Vung Tau lighthouse has been fully provided by us through the article above. It can be seen that the beauty of this location lies not only in its unique architecture but also in the surrounding landscape that captivates the heart. Standing on this lighthouse and looking down at the poetic coastal city, you will feel everything is so small and peaceful in your soul. Therefore, if you have the chance to visit Vung Tau, and explore this place, don't forget to use the travel and tour guide services of NVK travel.
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