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Can Gio is the only coastal district of Ho Chi Minh City, situated in the southeast, approximately 50 km away from the city center by road. Can Gio boasts pristine mangrove forests, attracting many tourists seeking relaxation during holidays or weekends. Let's explore 6 tourist attractions in Can Gio.
Where to Go for Can Gio Tourism?
1. Vam Sat Ecotourism Area
Situated amidst the flow of two rivers, Vam Sat, and Long Tau, the Vam Sat Mangrove Forest Ecotourism Area holds some of the most beautiful forests in the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in Can Gio District. This place is considered the green lungs of Ho Chi Minh City.
Vam Sat Ecotourism Area (Photo: Collected)
You can get here by motorbike, bus, or car. By bus, take bus number 75 from 23/9 Park or bus number 20 from Ben Thanh Market to Binh Khanh Ferry Terminal, then take bus number 90 straight to Can Gio. If traveling by motorbike, it's simple as well. Just go straight on Huynh Tan Phat Street to Binh Khanh Ferry, cross the ferry, then go straight about 40 km to Vam Sat Ecotourism Area (because the surrounding area is all mountains, few gas stations, so make sure to fill up your gas tank before going and drive carefully). Or if you're traveling by car, you can also go straight to Binh Khanh Ferry Terminal.
Boat to Can Gio Ecotourism Area (Photo: Collected)
Upon arrival, you can explore the Bat Swamp area - catch glimpses of bats hiding among the high foliage or spot a flock of storks foraging. Visitors can take a boat or hike through the forest, enjoy recreational crab fishing, visit wild deer, explore crocodile farms, or even challenge themselves to conquer the Tang Bong Tower, or try the Suspension Bridge... The entrance fee to the tourist area is 35,000 VND. Additionally, you can purchase package tickets from 350,000 VND - 550,000 VND per ticket depending on the number of individual or group visitors.
'...Visitors can take a boat or hike through the forest, enjoy recreational crab fishing, visit wild deer, explore crocodile farms, or even challenge themselves to conquer the Tang Bong Tower, or try the Suspension Bridge' (Photo: Collected)
Surely, this will be an exciting destination for those who love to explore and experience beautiful natural landscapes and capture selfie moments with friends and family. It will also be an interesting destination for day trips on weekends.
2. Can Thanh Town
After a week of exhausting work and pressure, treat yourself to memorable days in Can Thanh town.
It's a small, tranquil town (Photo: Collected)
Located about 8km from the 30/4 tourist area, you can reach Can Thanh town by motorbike or car. It's a small, tranquil town situated on a triangular piece of land pointing towards Vung Tau. As soon as you step here, you'll feel a stark difference: fresh air, closely-knit houses creating a cozy atmosphere, and serene surroundings with shady trees. All fatigue and worries seem to vanish.
'...It's where you can admire the gentle Can Gio sea under the summer sun' (Photo: Collected)
In Can Thanh, there is a small park overlooking the sea. Here's a little secret for those who come here: it's where you can admire the gentle Can Gio sea under the summer sun. What's better than an afternoon lying under the casuarina trees, listening to the rustling wind and letting the sea lull you to sleep with its soothing waves? Or seeing the coastal road with its sparkling yellow lights at night. At the park right in the town, at night looking across is the road to Ha Long, Thuy Van of Vung Tau, glittering with lights. It'll be a romantic, peaceful night for those who stop by here.
3. Monkey Island Can Gio
Can Gio Monkey Island tourist area, the coolness of the pristine mangrove ecosystem (Photo: Collected)
Monkey Island is one of the fascinating destinations for tourists visiting Can Gio. From Binh Khanh ferry terminal, you can move straight by motorbike or car and you'll see Monkey Island on the right. There are over 1,000 monkeys here with many different species. It welcomes 400 – 500 visitors on normal days, but on weekends, the number increases to 1,000 - 1,500 people. The ticket price ranges from 30,000 VND – 40,000 VND. From a few dozen monkeys initially, Monkey Island now has nearly 2,000 monkeys of various species, including some rare ones. The care and management of the monkeys have been entrusted to the officials and employees of the Lam Vien tourist management board.
Monkey Island is one of the attractive destinations for tourists when visiting Can Gio (Photo: Collected)
Visiting Monkey Island, you will have the opportunity to admire the adorable monkeys, feel the fresh, cool air of the pristine mangrove forest. The monkeys here are bold, clever, not afraid of humans, and sometimes even cause tourists to panic or laugh because of their 'bold' actions during the day without knowing whom to blame and the excessive 'intimacy' that frightens many girls and boys. Therefore, tourists should be careful to protect their belongings and their safety when coming here.
4. Thieng Lieng Island
Thieng Lieng Island tourist destination (Photo: Collected)
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Saigon, there is still a place considered the most remote, where people have their own household registration but live completely separate from the urban bustle. That place is Thieng Lieng island commune. As one of the island communes belonging to Can Gio, Thieng Lieng island is lesser-known. This is because the road to the island is difficult. From Can Thanh town, you take a boat to Thanh An island. From Thanh An, it takes another hour on the boat to reach Thieng Lieng islet. Many people come to Thieng Lieng simply to explore and experience life here. The landscape here mostly consists of rivers and canals intertwined with dense forests covering the island. The main means of transportation are bicycles or walking. Therefore, the atmosphere on the island remains fresh.
Touring Thieng Lieng island with salt fields (Photo: Collected)
In addition, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about the salt-making profession and admire the vast salt fields in Thieng Lieng. However, salt-making only lasts during the sunny months, so choose the right time to visit. Thieng Lieng is one of the rare areas that still preserve the traditional salt-making methods of the region, such as using wooden rollers and hand-operated water wheels.
Tourist attractions for young enthusiasts to check-in (Photo: Collected)
For photography enthusiasts, this is truly a place to indulge in creating photos according to their preferences. The pristine scenery, coupled with unrestricted shooting areas, is ideal for those passionate about photography. In fact, many couples have come here to take wedding photos. One special thing here is that every Saturday, you will witness islanders gathering in one house in the neighborhood to enjoy traditional music performances and share a few glasses of wine, chatting after a week of hard work. Evenings in Thieng Lieng will offer you a fascinating experience.
5. Thanh An Island
A small island separated from the city, where people sway in the pure and tranquil beauty peculiar to Saigon's land.
Thành An Island tourist area from above (Photo: Collected)
Thạnh An island commune is over 70 km away from the city center to the east and completely isolated from the mainland, predominantly covered by mangrove forests. You can reach Thạnh An island by motorbike or car, taking the vital route of Rừng Sác - Cần Giờ connected to the center of Ho Chi Minh City to reach Cần Thạnh town. Tourists take a boat to Thạnh An island. After about 45 minutes, Thạnh An will appear before your eyes.
'..You can also participate in kayaking activities to explore the mangrove ecosystem, fishing, and witness the local people here catching aquatic products.' (Photo: Collected)
Thạnh An Island is the habitat of some characteristic mangrove tree species. Therefore, besides exploring the peaceful life of fishermen around the island, you can also participate in kayaking activities to explore the mangrove ecosystem, fishing, and witness the local people here catching aquatic products. Or you can admire the sea, wander on the long crab embankments across the island, feel the waves lapping gently in the cool breeze, or wander in the vast salt fields, and of course, the small alleys, the rustic corners of the island's residents also bring unforgettable experiences to anyone who has visited Thạnh An.
'Deserted island near Saigon' - the wild, charming beauty (Photo: Collected)
Known as the 'deserted island near Saigon,' the island is increasingly attracting tourists, especially young groups eager to experience new sensations. With its wild and charming beauty, Thạnh An is chosen by many young couples as the spot to capture their wedding photos.
6. Can Gio Beach
Can Gio Beach tourist area, Cần Thạnh town (Photo: Collected)
Located in Cần Thạnh town, easily accessible by motorbike or car, you can easily reach Can Gio Beach, just 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City - not too far if you want to experience the romantic beauty of the sea. This is the only beach in Ho Chi Minh City.
This will be a memorable experience in your journey when you set foot in Can Gio (Photo: Collected)
With its serene and gentle beauty, the beach attracts many tourists who choose to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. Imagine being able to play freely on the water with friends and family in the atmosphere of freedom and tranquility, enjoying delicious seafood dishes at reasonable prices, and taking some photos with friends. It will truly be a memorable experience in your journey when you set foot in Can Gio.
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