Long Hai
Those heading south, who also want to escape the mass-tourism soullessness of Vung Tau, could press on to Long Hai, a less-commercialised seaside retreat within a couple of hours’ drive of HCMC. The fishing village of Long Hai, 30km northeast of Vung Tau, has a pretty white-sand beach and the area benefits from a microclimate that brings less rain than other parts of the south. Its natural beauty and microclimate are the main reasons why Bao Ðai, the last emperor of Vietnam, built a holiday residence here (now the Anoasis Beach Resort).
Long Hai is a peaceful place to visit during the week, but it loses its local character on the weekends when Vietnamese tourists (and the occasional busload of Chinese visitors) pack the sands on weekends. Though there are a couple of low-key resorts in the Long Hai vicinity, western travellers have yet to arrive, so if you’re looking for a lively spot with dining and nightlife action, Mui Ne is probably a better choice.
Getting there & around
Long Hai is 124km from HCMC and takes about two hours to reach by car. The 30km road between Vung Tau and Long Hai is not served by public transport; a xe om ride should cost around 50, 000d.
Motorbike-taxi drivers hang around all the likely tourist spots in the area.
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