Thich Ca Phat Dai, Ba Ria - Vung Tau

Thich Ca Phat Dai, Ba Ria - Vung Tau
The site of the pagoda occupies an area of 6ha on the side of Big Mountain. The beauty of the 19m high pagoda lies in the harmonious combination between the natural surroundings and the architectural structure.
 

Niet Ban Tinh Xa, Ba Ria - Vung Tau

Niet Ban Tinh Xa, Ba Ria - Vung Tau
Niet Ban Tinh Xa, Ba Ria - Vung Tau
 

An Son Temple, Ba Ria - Vung Tau

An Son Temple, Ba Ria - Vung Tau
In 1783, Nguyen Anh was defeated by Tay Son and ran away to Con Dao Island. Together with fishermen, Lord Nguyen Anh founded three villages: An Hai, An Hoi, and Co Ong. Nguyen Anh sent Prince Canh followed by Ba Da Loc to France to ask for reinforcements to fight against the Tay Son troops.
 

Binh Chau Thermal Springs, Ba Ria - Vung Tau

Binh Chau Thermal Springs, Ba Ria - Vung Tau
Binh Chau Thermal Springs are located 70km east of Vung Tau City. Covering an area of 1km2, Binh Chau Thermal Springs consist of many lakes and ponds joining through an underground pool of mineral water coming from a network of 70 main sources. The water temperature reaches up to 80ºC, a temperature at which an egg can be boiled in 10 minutes.
 

Con Dao Island, Ba Ria - Vung Tau

Con Dao Island, Ba Ria - Vung Tau
Looking at a map, Con Dao Island looks like a bear rising from the sea to south east of Vietnam. Originally a prison for patriots and revolutionists during the French and American resistance, Con Dao Island sheltered brave revolutionary spirits of the Vietnamese people. More than 22,000 prisoners who dedicated their lives to national independence were incarcerated on the isolated island of Con Dao.