Long Sơn Island, Vũng Tàu

Long Sơn is an island commune administered by Vũng Tàu City, around 100km from Sài Gòn and 40km west of central Vũng Tàu. Long Sơn Island Commune was first settled during the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng and still holds many fascinating mysteries for visitors to uncover. This is also why Long Sơn Island has become a popular and intriguing Vũng Tàu attraction. The commune comprises one main island stretching along the slopes of Núi Nứa, where the Phước Hòa mountain range meets the sea, as well as the smaller Gò Găng Island. With its vast, lush bamboo forests, Long Sơn has been likened to Vũng Tàu’s “green dragon.”

The wonderfully green and pristine Long Sơn Island

Long Sơn Island is known not only for its beautiful scenery but also for its friendly, welcoming people, who leave a lasting impression on visitors. Archaeological excavations have revealed that the island preserves many cultural features and traces of Vũng Tàu’s thousand-year history. These qualities are drawing a growing number of travelers to explore Long Sơn Island.