Minh Dam Base
Căn cứ Minh Đạm
A granite mountain behind Long Hai, with cave bases used in the wars against the French and the Americans. It now has a martyrs' shrine, cave trails and seaside viewpoints.
Minh Dam Mountain lies east of Long Hai and is made of stacked granite boulders. During the wars against the French and the Americans, it served as a guerrilla base for the Ba Ria region, and several natural caves in the mountain were used as command posts and medical stations. At the foot of the mountain is the Minh Dam Base Martyrs' Shrine. Trails lead to the caves and up to a viewpoint on the mountainside, overlooking the Long Hai coast and the bay. Entry is inexpensive, and a visit takes 1 to 2 hours. The mountain paths are rocky, so wear sneakers, and bring sun protection in summer.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Dinh Co Temple, Long Hai
- Long Son Great House
- Back Beach (Bai Sau)
- Thang Tam Temple & Whale Temple
- Hon Ba Island
- Pig Hill (Doi Con Heo)
- Thich Ca Phat Dai Pagoda
- Christ of Vung Tau