If Vung Tau has long been an ideal weekend resort for people in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring areas, Ho Tram tourist area is the new rising "star". Not only does it possess ideal natural conditions with a beautiful beach next to a primeval forest creating a fresh climate, a local culture imbued with the salty colors of the coastal region..., the close distance for tourists to drive there every week has made Ho Tram considered a top destination suitable for the trend of safe resorts. Let's join Travellive to check out the places not to be missed when coming to Ho Tram to partly understand the charm of this land!
1. Ho Tram Beach
Ho Tram is not just a beach but a whole stretch of coastline in Xuyen Moc district, located between Binh Chau and Long Hai districts (Ba Ria - Vung Tau province). The first thing that visitors can feel when coming to Ho Tram is the natural beauty, untouched, so it was voted by CNNGo (USA) as one of the most beautiful pristine beaches in the world. This place possesses fresh air and fine white sand beaches with emerald green water as the most attractive invitation. In contrast to the noisy, bustling atmosphere of Vung Tau, visitors to Ho Tram can leisurely stroll along the deserted beach and enjoy fresh seafood at affordable prices.
The interwoven forest-sea ecosystem brings charm to this place.
Along the coast of Ho Tram, there are also casuarina forests mixed with perennial cajuput forests with an intact forest-sea ecosystem. So, remember to spend some time stopping at the coastal huts, or organize camping right on the beach to enjoy the shade from the rustling trees, the gentle wind, and watch the sea, listen to the murmuring waves, bringing peace to the soul. If you love a luxurious resort, Ho Tram also has many services for you to choose from with the criteria of being close to nature.
2. Binh Chau – Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve
Located in the south of Xuyen Moc district with a natural area of nearly 11,000 hectares, Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve is the only coastal primeval forest that still exists relatively intact in Vietnam. The reserve has a diverse natural landscape, from slightly dry tropical sparse forests to evergreen moist forests, coastal Melaleuca forests, hills, wetlands, coastal shrubs and sand dunes...
Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve is the only relatively intact coastal primeval forest remaining in Vietnam.
In the forest there are also about 200 hectares of water surface from natural lakes and ponds, the water color changes with the seasons, creating a cool, pleasant climate and magical landscape. Running along the south of the reserve is 17 km of coastline with gentle water levels, flat, smooth sand, very suitable for a unique summer forest-sea vacation.
The reserve is also unique in that it is home to the most species of Dipterocarpaceae ever recorded in Vietnam, and has a rich fauna with 22 rare species listed in the Vietnam Red Book. So if lucky, visitors to the forest can “check-in” with a single Dipterocarpaceae tree or a species of animal that has only a few left in the world. Therefore, this place also has significance for research, scientific experiments and is an ideal place to organize ecological activities.
The reserve also offers many tourist services such as accommodation, camping, and cycling trails for visitors who like to experience the feeling of a biker exploring the primeval forest...
3. Binh Chau Hot Spring
Binh Chau hot spring is part of Binh Chau – Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve so it has a beautiful landscape. There are more than 70 open-air water fountains with a temperature of 64oC to 84oC, Binh Chau hot spring also has abundant mineral mud.
Areas for relaxation, recreation and healing with hot mineral springs have been formed, providing a resort experience for tourists.
Geological studies show that the spring water here contains many chemical components that help treat a number of diseases such as ascites, chronic poisoning, cardiovascular disease, etc. and has health and beauty benefits. Therefore, this place is a resort that attracts many tourists at all times of the year. However, because the natural spring contains many minerals, you only need to soak for 20 to 30 minutes, if longer, it is easy to feel "drunk".
Binh Chau hot spring has high temperature, can boil eggs
Coming to Ho Tram, tourists have many accommodation options thanks to the system of high-class hotels and resorts that are planned according to international standards. For families who like to come to Ho Tram regularly every weekend, consider buying a second home of their own. Second homes (townhouses, villas) are currently located along the Ho Tram coastal road, between the adjacent sea and forest, with a variety of architectural styles, designs, sizes and prices.
Spending time on the weekend enjoying the scenery and bathing in hot mineral water or mud baths at Binh Chau mineral spring not only gives you relaxing moments in the fresh nature but is also a way to pamper and take care of your health.
4. Binh Chau fishing port
As the only fishing port in Xuyen Moc district, Binh Chau port is the anchorage and trading place of hundreds of large and small fishing boats. Therefore, this is a favorite tourist destination at dawn or dusk - each time has a different beauty. The brilliant colors of the ships and the bustling trading on the wharf and boats not only give the fishing port a unique appearance but also give visitors the opportunity to experience the strange life of fishermen.
Not only that, from Binh Chau port, you only need 5 minutes by boat to go to the sandbar and breakwater opposite the port. There is a beach hidden behind the trees with fine sand, not a single person, where you can both swim with the waves and take ideal check-in photos.
Don’t forget to step out onto the nearby breakwater to catch the sea breeze and watch the boats return. The straight section of breakwater that “eats” into the sea with concrete blocks shaped like pinwheels will be a place that will give you extremely unique pictures, and also a place for you to feel the immense beauty of the ocean.
Standing on the breakwater catching the sea breeze, you will feel the immense beauty of the ocean.
5. Suoi O Beach
Suoi O Beach is located about 3 km from Binh Chau market, on the way to Binh Chau hot spring. The special thing about Suoi O Beach is that it has both a freshwater stream and a smooth white sand beach with immense blue sea water. Because it has not been exploited much, the sea here still retains its pure and wild beauty with a few basket boats lying quietly on the sand, extremely ideal for capturing beautiful photos.
Suoi O Beach seen from above
Suoi O Beach still retains its original pristine beauty.
Suoi O appears as vast as the horizon with white sand slopes, with two blue salty and fresh water lines like two parallel lines. Suoi O beach is peaceful and has few big waves, so it is very suitable for a family vacation with the elderly and children. Many resorts around Suoi O beach have come into operation, adding a peaceful accommodation option to tourists.
6. Ho Coc Beach
Ho Coc is a beach located close to the edge of the forest, so it is not crowded with people. This is also the reason why Ho Coc beach is always blue and clean. The difference that creates the romantic poetry that makes everyone feel excited is the rocks at Ho Coc beach. The rocks have many different shapes, scattered all over the beach. Every time a wave hits the rocks, the foam splashes white as if happily showing off the magical creativity of the ocean and evoking beautiful associations for visitors. After swimming in the sea, what is more wonderful than sitting on the rocks, taking in all the beautiful sights and sounds of wild nature to find peace of mind?
Beautiful rocky outcrops are characteristic of Ho Coc beach.
The difference that creates the romantic poetry that makes everyone feel excited is the rocks at Ho Coc beach. The rocks have many different shapes, scattered all over the beach. Every time a wave hits the rocks, the foam splashes white as if happily showing off the magical creativity of the ocean and evoking beautiful associations for visitors. After swimming in the sea, what could be more wonderful than sitting on the rocks, taking in all the beautiful sights and sounds of the wild nature to find peace of mind?
7. Xuyen Moc Village Communal House
If you have fully enjoyed the wild and majestic scenery of nature around Ho Tram, visitors can "change the wind" and visit places with cultural and historical values such as Xuyen Moc communal house.
Built around the end of the 19th century, Xuyen Moc communal house is a place to worship the village's tutelary god and the ancestors. The communal house still preserves valuable Han Nom heritages of historical and cultural value expressed on horizontal lacquered boards and parallel sentences; it is the place where many unique traditional festivals of the locality take place such as the Thanh Hoang ceremony, the Ky Yen festival to celebrate the old year's peace, and pray for favorable weather and wind in the new year.
Temple of Than Nong in the space of Xuyen Moc communal house
Festival atmosphere at Xuyen Moc communal house
If you come here during the festival, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the local culture and experience the typical coastal festival.
8. Minh Dam Base
Minh Dam is a low mountain range, jutting out into the sea with a complex and rugged terrain and more than 300 solid caves, deep in the mountains. Thanks to that, Minh Dam became a solid revolutionary base for the army and people of Ba Ria - Vung Tau during the years of resistance against the French and the Americans.
Minh Dam Historical Site
Today, Minh Dam Base is a tourist attraction that welcomes many groups of visitors to revisit the old battlefield and admire the beauty of the majestic mountains, Long Hai, Thuy Van and Ky Van beaches.
Coming to Minh Dam, after visiting the martyrs' temple, visitors should explore the nature on the mountain to see the diverse ecosystem here. From the top of the mountain, looking far away, you can see the winding asphalt road at the foot of the mountain and the green forest embracing the sea. Many visitors to Minh Dam Base choose to trek to conquer Minh Dam mountain to weave through the tree canopy, pile up rocks, listen to the chirping of birds, the sound of streams flowing in the fresh air of the mountains and forests.
9. Suoi Nghe sheep field
35 km west of Ho Tram, Suoi Nghe sheep field in Chau Duc district, Ba Ria Vung Tau is a new stop that is loved by many tourists.
Previously, this place was just a barren, empty land. However, since households began to graze sheep to develop the family economy, Suoi Nghe field began to become beautiful and became a favorite tourist destination for people in Ho Chi Minh City as well as neighboring areas. Coming here, visitors will be immersed in the spacious, immense space of green grass with many beautiful photo angles, immersed in the peaceful scenery with funny, cute sheep. This place is like a miniature European steppe near Saigon, very suitable for weekend picnics of young people or families.
10. New check-in points gradually appear
Ho Tram is becoming more convenient and attractive to tourists thanks to the high-class resort and entertainment complexes that are gradually taking shape. In the near future, tourists and local residents will have a new stop and check-in point when the Western-style shophouse area and the water park of The Tropicana phase - projectNovaWorld Ho Tramcome into operation
The “limited edition” beachfront villas in Tropical style at NovaWorld Ho Tram are also bringing luxurious experiences and strong inspiration to those who are planning their own “second home” in Ho Tram. The open architecture and sea view help The Tropicana villas connect perfectly with the endless natural beauty of the pristine forest and sea of Ho Tram.
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Move:Ho Tram is located in a location with extremely convenient traffic conditions. Thanks to the Dau Giay - Long Thanh highway, it only takes you 90 minutes to drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Tram. It is also only 60 minutes from Long Thanh airport. Visitors from Phan Thiet and La Gi can easily reach Ho Tram thanks to Highway 55 or drive along the coastal road. Thanks to that, Ho Tram is an ideal place for visitors from neighboring areas to return to relax every weekend.
Time:The weather in Ho Tram is quite similar to Saigon with 2 distinct seasons. The dry season starts from November to April of the following year, the rainy season from May to October. In general, tourists can travel to Ho Tram in any season, each season has its own beauty and the sun is warm all year round, so eco-tourism is very convenient.
Cuisine:Although there are no local specialties, this place has a variety of fresh seafood at very reasonable prices. Most of the coastal restaurants serve seafood dishes, but visitors can also buy fresh seafood at Binh Chau fishing port, Ho Tram seafood market and bring the grill to the beach to cook for themselves like a small picnic.
Note:Because of the extremely special sea-forest terrain, when visiting and exploring here, you need to prepare long-sleeved clothes, hats, and sunglasses carefully to avoid both the heat and the "attacks" of insects such as mosquitoes. In addition, because there are many types of oil plants - which are very flammable and combustible, "being careful with firewood" here is extremely important; smoking, reflective mirrors, and even flashlights must be used skillfully. Finally, don't forget to bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent spray, and insect bite ointment to have a perfect vacation!
