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Not excessively beautiful, nor enchanting, but Cà Mau still captivates visitors with its simplicity, rustic charm, marking a significant milestone - the southernmost point of the Motherland.
Exploring the Western Region: Journeying towards Cà Mau's Land's End
Geographically, Cà Mau Cape isn't the southernmost point on Vietnam's mainland; it resides in the southernmost region of Vietnam. The southernmost point on Cà Mau province's mainland lies in Vien An commune, Ngoc Hien district, at 8°30' North latitude. Cà Mau Cape marks the westernmost point of Cà Mau province.
Previously, some documents claimed that the southernmost point on Vietnam's mainland was Rach Tau hamlet, also in Dat Mui commune, Ngoc Hien district, at coordinates 8°34' (or 8°30') North latitude, 104°40' (or 104°50') East longitude.
Due to the influence of rising sea levels, pinpointing the exact location of 'Cà Mau Cape' is challenging, hence the coordinates resembling a ship's shape are considered a sacred destination. Vietnamese often say, 'Vietnam stretches from Nam Quan Pass to Cà Mau Cape,' so, in the Vietnamese psyche, along with Nam Quan Pass, Cà Mau Cape holds a sacred, remote yet intimately close place.
No matter what, the image of that horizontally sailing boat remains an unmissable destination on the journey of exploring the Mekong Delta. And undoubtedly, on the way back to the Mui Land region, you can encounter and marvel at the beautiful landscapes of the Mekong Delta.
As envisioned by Mong Kha
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
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