Hon Ba Island
Hòn Bà
A small rocky island just off the southern end of Back Beach, home to a temple dedicated to a sea goddess. At low tide a rocky path emerges that you can walk across.
Hon Ba Island, often called Pig Island by Chinese visitors because its shape resembles a reclining pig, lies about 200 meters offshore from the southern end of Back Beach, southeast of Little Mountain. The island holds Hon Ba Temple (Miếu Hòn Bà), built in 1881 and dedicated to the goddess who protects fishermen. At low tide a path of rocks and seaweed emerges, allowing you to wade out to the island. The path floods at high tide, so keep an eye on the time for your return. The rocks are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. The island and temple look especially beautiful at sunrise when seen from the shore. Access to the island is free.
Opening hours
Depends on the tides
Nearby sights
- Pig Hill (Doi Con Heo)
- Christ of Vung Tau
- Nghinh Phong Cape
- Pineapple Beach (Bai Dua)
- Niet Ban Tinh Xa (Nirvana Vihara)
- Vung Tau Lighthouse
- Thang Tam Temple & Whale Temple
- Back Beach (Bai Sau)