BA RIA - VUNG TAU

Area: 1,965km2 Population: 800,568 Provincial capital: Vung Tau City Ethnic capital: Viet (Kinh), Chinese, Khmer.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau is a coastal province in the eastern region of southern Vietnam, around 128 km (79.36 miles) North-East of HCM City. The flat area of the province is nearly 100 metres above sea level and declines gradually toward the 80 km (49.6 miles) of coast with many beautiful swimming beaches. The offshore island of Con Dao boasts a national park and some historical and cultural relics.  Vung Tau City is a beautiful coastal city with 15 km (9.3 miles) of coastline. It is endowed with many beautiful swimming and sunbathing beaches such as Bai Sau, Bai Dua, and Bai Dau. Thich Ca Phat Dai Park is a large pagoda in Vung Tau City. Its beauty lies in the harmonious combination between the natural surroundings and the architectural structure, which exists exclusively for religious worship.