Long Hai is a medium sized resort town near to Vung Tau in Ba Ria Vung Tau Province of southern Vietnam. It has lovely golden sands and a more laid back Chinese character than neighboring Vung Tau.
The main appeal of Long Hai is the main sweeping beach, which is more attractive to Vietnamese travelers than nearby Vung Tau. It is backed by a long promenade and also comes with plenty of accommodation options, including cheap beach bungalows and luxury resorts with private sands.
Other attractions in Long Hai include Chua Phap Hoa Pagoda, the tunnels at Dia Dao, and the caves at nearby Minh Dam. Long Hai comes alive during Vietnamese New Year (Tet) festival, with hundreds of fishing boats mooring up. The fishermen get on a pilgrimage to worship at Mo Co Temple.
Getting There & Away
Long Hai is about 30kms to the northeast of Vung Tau, 125kms southeast of Ho Chi Minh City and is accessible by bus from either city. You can also get here by boat from Vung Tau after taking the 90-minute hydrofoil to Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh, where the main airport is.
Things to Do
Long Hai Attractions
- Long Hai beach
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The main attraction in long hai is wide, golden, easy going and rarely busy.