January
26.3°C ~ 79°F
4 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
Ho May Park and Cable Car
A hilltop park above Vung Tau, reached by cable car, with panoramic views, a water park, rides and a night fountain show.
- Location
- Vung Tau
- Time needed
- From 3 hours
- Entry fee
- 400,000 VND
- Best months
- Nov – Apr
Overview
Ho May Park is an amusement and recreation park on the hills above Vung Tau. Visitors go up by cable car and find a collection of rides, a water park, a small zoo and a pagoda.
It is best in the late afternoon and evening, when the heat falls and you can watch the lights and the musical fountain. The views of the peninsula from the top are the main reason to come.
Highlights
- Ride the cable car for views of the city and coast
- Enjoy the water park and rides
- Watch the musical fountain at night
- Visit the small zoo and pagoda
Visitor information
| Opening hours | Daily, about 7:00 – 23:00 (guides); some rides and shows have shorter hours |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Day package including the round-trip cable car: about 400,000 VND per adult; children 1 – 1.3 m about 200,000 VND; under 1 m free Evening ticket: about 200,000 VND adult, 100,000 VND child (several 2025 – 2026 guides; no official price list found, so confirm at the gate) |
| Time needed | 3 – 5 hours |
| Best time of day | Late afternoon to evening |
| Good for | Families, couples, children |
| Accessibility | Cable car accessible; hilly paths |
| Facilities | Cafes, restaurants, toilets, rides, lockers |
Prices and hours can change. Check the official source before you go.
Best time to visit
Weather in Vung Tau by month.
February
26.5°C ~ 80°F
1 day of rain
Crowds: Busy
March
27.4°C ~ 81°F
2 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
April
28.8°C ~ 84°F
7 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
May
28.9°C ~ 84°F
23 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
June
28.2°C ~ 83°F
26 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
July
27.6°C ~ 82°F
29 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
August
27.7°C ~ 82°F
28 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
September
27.3°C ~ 81°F
28 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
October
27.2°C ~ 81°F
25 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
November
27.2°C ~ 81°F
15 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
December
26.6°C ~ 80°F
8 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
How to get there
- From Vung Tau centre
Ho May is on the mountain above the town, about 15 minutes by taxi from the centre. The cable car station is at the foot of the mountain.
- Ho May Park and Cable Car
Tips before you go
- Buy combo tickets in advance if possible
- Check which attractions are included in your ticket
- Go in the late afternoon to see day and night views
- Expect crowds at weekends
Location
Ho May, Tran Phu, Vung Tau
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FAQs
How much does the ticket cost?
Guides list about 400,000 VND for an adult day package with the cable car (200,000 VND for children 1 – 1.3 m) and about 200,000 VND for an evening ticket. No official price list was found, so confirm at the gate.
What is there to do?
The cable car, water park, rides, zoo and musical fountain are the main attractions.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Many of the attractions are aimed at families.