Costs nothing · Vung Tau, Vietnam
12 Free Things to Do in Vung Tau
Vung Tau without spending: 12 places with confirmed free entry, ranked by the travelers who went.
Free means verified: each entry policy here is checked, out of 20 tracked Vung Tau places. Updated monthly.
Jesus Christ Statue
Religious siteThe Jesus Christ Statue in Vung Tau is a monumental religious landmark standing 32 meters tall on the peak of Nui Nho (Small Mountain).
Read our full guide →Front Beach Park
Park & natureFront Beach Park is a beloved seaside destination in Vung Tau, Vietnam, stretching along the city's main beachfront.
Read our full guide →Back Beach Vung Tau
LandmarkBack Beach (Bãi Sau) is Vung Tau's most famous stretch of coastline, known for its wide, sandy shore and calm waters ideal for swimming and family outings.
Read our full guide →Our Lady of Bai Dau Shrine
Religious siteOur Lady of Bai Dau Shrine, also known as the Statue of Christ the King, is a prominent religious site in Vung Tau, Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Chơn Không Monastery
Religious siteChơn Không Monastery is a tranquil Buddhist retreat located in the coastal city of Vung Tau, Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Monument for War Heroes
LandmarkThe Monument for War Heroes, also known as the Jesus Christ Statue or Christ the King, is a towering 32-meter statue standing on Nui Nho (Small Mountain) in Vung Tau.
Read our full guide →Thuy Van Beach Vung Tau
LandmarkThuy Van Beach, often called Back Beach by locals, is the longest and most developed beach in Vung Tau, stretching along the eastern coast of the city.
Read our full guide →Tao Phùng Park
Park & natureTao Phùng Park is a beautiful seaside park located on the southern coast of Vung Tau, Vietnam.
Read our full guide →BẾN THUYỀN VŨNG TÀU MARINA
LandmarkBến Thuyền Vũng Tàu Marina is a bustling marina located along the coast of Vung Tau, a popular beach destination in southern Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Old French Fort
LandmarkThe Old French Fort, perched atop a hill in Vung Tau, is a well-preserved remnant of French colonial rule in Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Ancient Battery
LandmarkThe Ancient Battery in Vung Tau is a fascinating military installation dating back to the French colonial period.
Read our full guide →Square
LandmarkThe Square in Vung Tau, officially known as Front Beach Park or Cong Vien Bai Truoc, is a spacious open area along the city's main beachfront.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 20 Vung Tau places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Vung Tau still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Vung Tau?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Vung Tau, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Vung Tau?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Vung Tau expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Vung Tau on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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