Bai Sau beach, part of the well-known seaside tourist town of Vung Tau, in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province in southern Vietnam, has transformed thanks to the efforts of the local government over the last two years. Visitors who have returned to Bai Sau for the first time in a few years are unlikely to recognize it. Gone are the once ever-present piles of garbage, and the outdoor eateries and drinks vendors are no more. The Vung Tau authorities have successfully made the beach more tourist-friendly by establishing order here since they began their efforts in April 2016. No litter on Bai Sau beach, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. Photo: Tuoi Tre The campaign initially encountered strong opposition from food vendors on the beach, as well as local tourist companies, who worried that banning the long-standing eateries would jeopardize the location’s popularity. Despite this, the city’s leaders pushed forward, determined to complete their campaign. Bai Sau beach now boasts pristine conditions, much to local residents’ surprise. Additionally, extortionate prices on food and drinks, which used to be rampant in the area, are no longer a problem. Sunset at Bai Dua, one of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province’s other popular beaches. Photo: Tuoi Tre Tourism businesses are also benefiting from the makeover, as the beach is now a magnet for visitors, many of whom return, according to Le Thanh Lam, deputy director of the Bien Dong Resort, Vung Tau City. The dramatic turnaround can be in part attributed to local news… [Read full story]
On an area of almost 3,500 sq.m, the project will spare 2,500 sq.m for underground car parking lots. There will be a flyover that spans over Thuy Van road to link the hotel with Thuy Van beach. AGRIBANK has also invested in the upgrade of three-star My Le hotel from 83 rooms into 118 rooms, bringing its total investments in two projects to an estimated US $12 million. The Chief Executive of the Good Choice Imports-Exports & Investment Inc., Hanh Duong, has reportedly registered for a long-term lease of a luxury suite in the five-star hotel, once it is completed,…... [read more]
The Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province people's committee Monday slapped a fine of VND100 million (US$5,000) on three men for dumping sludge in the waters off Vung Tau beach. Nguyen Thanh Tong, captain of dredger SG 5586, Nguyen Cong Chanh, captain of SG 4877, and Le Van Rieng, captain of SG 3728, had been caught red-handed while dumping 1,300 cube meters of dredged sludge at the Bai Truoc (Front Beach) area last Friday. The sludge had been dredged from Vung Tau's Dinh River, and should have been dumped in designated sludge disposal sites. Rieng said they chose Bai Truoc to cut…... [read more]
One Swedish tourist died and two Vietnamese near-drowned after swimming at Bai Sau Beach in Vung Tau City on March 14. Nguyen Thi Ha being treated in hospital The tour group of six people arrived in Vung Tau City on March 14 and they all went to the beach on the same day. People noticed that Sjogard Peter Larson, born in 1973, Nguyen Thi Ha, born in 1987 and Vu Cong Van, 1990, were drowning and rescued them. But Larson's heart stopped beating on the way to hospital. Ha is still weak and being treated at the Intensive Care Unit…... [read more]
VietNamNet Bridge - Arguing that trading on the beach has been their livelihood for decades, hundreds of people protested and prevented the authorities from banning parties on the beach of Vung Tau on April 26. The ban on all food businesses on the beach – mostly seafood BBQ provided by local tourism cooperatives – officially came into effect in the southern city of Vung Tau, in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province on April 26. The ban was issued as the coastal city is seeking a better environment for tourists. The pleasure of eating freshly-cooked seafood with a beer on the 1,200m…... [read more]
Up to 500 volunteers from HCM City and Vung Tau city cleaned up Thuy Van beach in Vung Tau on September 11. This is the most crowded beach in the city. VNE... [read more]
