Located on the coast 100 kilometres south east of Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is a popular weekend getaway for Saigoners to escape the heat and stresses of the big city. Two to three hours by road, or one hour and 30 minutes by hydrofoil (the boat conveniently departing very close to District 1), traffic, noise and pollution are replaced by sea breeze, fresh seafood, surf and sand. The quiet road from Vung Tau to Ho Tram stretches about 30km. Along the road are the cherry blossoms are always blooming flowers, making the road more romantic. Ho Tram is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world by a famous American TV channel.