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Hai Dang Phường 2, Vũng Tàu, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam Last Updated: 11/24/2024 |
| The Vung Tau Lighthouse (Hai Dang Vung Tau) is a historic lighthouse located in Vung Tau, a coastal city in southern Vietnam's Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. The lighthouse was built in 1862 by the French colonial government and was one of the first modern lighthouses in Indochina. | |
| The lighthouse stands at aheight of 18 meters (59 feet) and is located on top of the Small Mountain in Vung Tau. It was originally powered by a kerosene lamp, but was later upgraded to use electricity. The light emitted from the lighthouse can be seen from a distance of up to 40 kilometers (25 miles) away. Today, the Vung Tau Lighthouse is still in operation and is an important landmark of the city. Visitors can climb up to the top of the lighthouse and enjoy panoramic views of Vung Tau and its surroundings. The lighthouse is also a popular spot for photography, especially during sunset when the views are particularly stunning. | |
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Tuong Dai Chua Kito Place » Historical Place Tượng đài Chúa Kitô, also known as Jesus Christ's Statue, was built in 1974. It stands 32 meters tall with an arm span of 18.3 meters. The statue is located 170 meters above sea level, overlooking the ocean. Reaching the statue requires climbing 133 steps. A similar version can be found in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 649 views 💖 32 Hạ Long, Phường Vũng Tàu, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam |
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Vung Tau Place » City Vũng Tàu is a ward in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is one of 168 new wards, communes and special zones in Ho Chi Minh City. After the arrangement, Vung Tau ward has an area of 16.86 km², population as of December 31, 2024 is 117,413 people, population density reaches 6,963 people/km². 102 views 💖 0Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam |