Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve – The ideal place for you to explore in Saigon

Can Gio eco-tourism area is a great ideal place for people to enjoy their weekends! Temporarily stay away from the hustle and bustle of urban life to immerse yourself in nature and breathe bad from the “green lung” of the South. Many visitors are sharing that: “Can Gio is a unique and extremely attractive weekend destination for the group. For those who cannot afford to travel far, Can Gio eco-tourism area is still the best choice to spend their weekends.

This proves that Can Gio is more and more interested and creates the “trust” of a large number of tourists, with those who have come or come many times. Then let’s find out briefly about the main activities and how to be able to go on a trip in a day with the following article.

Can Gio ecotourism – Basic information you need to know

Can Gio eco-tourism area is a diverse population with terrestrial and aquatic fauna and flora species formed on large deltas of estuaries. Recognized by UNESCO as the most typical biosphere reserve in the world and one of the key tourist areas of Vietnam.

As one of the first biosphere reserves in Vietnam, dubbed the “green oasis” of the city with pristine, pristine mangrove forests. Although the sea in Can Gio does not have much silt, there are few places to bathe, but in return, it has an extremely peaceful and airy scene.

Can Gio ecotourism area has a total area of ​​about 714km2, but half of that area is mangroves. After many years of natural restoration and development, the flora of the forest has reached 12,000ha in parallel with 20,000ha of planted forest. Currently, this place has become the “green lung” of climate control for the city. Saigon. At the same time, it opens up many great prospects and potentials for ecotourism here.

Can Gio ecotourism, where to go?

1. Vam Sat Mangrove Forest

Is one of the remaining mangrove areas of the southern land, right next to Saigon.

According to 2016 statistics, Can Gio forest currently has more than 700 species of vertebrates, 130 species of birds, 138 species of fish and more than 20 species of mammals. And is divided into three distinct groups: saltwater group, freshwater group and terrestrial group. You will feel the richness that nature bestows on Can Gio ecotourism area.

Vam Sat is recognized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as the world’s most sustainable eco-tourism area in Vietnam. Visitors can take a boat or walk through the forest to visit the scenery. With rich flora and fauna, you can freely explore famous attractions such as crocodile farms, bat lagoons, bird sanctuaries, etc. Or participate in interesting recreational activities such as crab fishing, watching birds, fishing, crocodile fishing, boating, casting nets to catch fish, etc.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, visitors can comfortably relax among the unspoiled and quiet forests. Take a canoe stroll through the lush green canals covered with mangroves all around.

If you want to admire all the beautiful scenery of Vam Sat, then Tang Bong tower with a height of 26m will be the place you need to go.

2. Visit Monkey Island

After visiting Vam Sat mangrove forest, get in the car and continue to go to Monkey Island – one of the attractive destinations that attract many tourists when coming to Can Gio. On normal days, Monkey Island welcomes 400-500 tourists to visit. On weekends, the number of visitors spikes sharply from 1,000 to 1,500 people.

From a few dozen original monkeys until now, there have been nearly 2,000 monkeys of all kinds, with some rare species. When you come to Monkey Island, you will see lovely monkeys, and enjoy the fresh and cool air of the mangrove primitive forest ecosystem.

You can approach them to shake hands or feed them or take souvenir photos. But every time you step through the gate, you should carefully store your belongings and bring only the necessary items. Why is that? Because it only takes a few seconds without noticing that some cunning monkeys come close and snatch your things, they even boldly climb on you.

Currently, the ticket price for Monkey Island in Can Gio is not too expensive, only from 35,000 VND per person, so you can freely visit.

3. Can Gio Beach (also known as April 30 beach)

Continuing with the Can Gio eco-tour, we will come to a quiet beach on April 30. This promises to be the most favorite entertainment place in Can Gio ecotourism area.

Because the beach is quite wild and deserted, it is suitable for you to organize group games. This becomes the ideal destination for vacation trips, helping you to stay away from the excitement inherent in famous tourist areas.

How to go to Can Gio ecotourism area?

Motorbike: Many people choose to travel by motorbike as the main means of transportation. Because motorbikes are convenient and everyone has them, and buses can’t control the schedule, fewer people choose.

Starting from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, you go to Tan Thuan Bridge (District 7). Next, turn to Nguyen Van Linh street to get to Huynh Tan Phat and then go straight to the end of the road is Binh Khanh ferry. The fare for motorbikes is 4,500 VND. Cross the ferry, then continue to run straight on a road about 40km to the center of Can Thanh commune and Can Gio beach. Most of the attractive attractions such as Monkey Island, Vam Sat … of the eco-tourism area in Can now are located on the way, very convenient, right?

Bus: From Ben Thanh market, you take bus number 20 to Nha Be and stop at Binh Khanh ferry. Through the ferry, you change to take bus number 90 straight to the sea. Along the way, if you want to visit a place to visit, please get off because the bus in Can Gio does not have a pick-up and drop-off station.

Besides, bus 75 departs from 23/9 Park (HCMC) and ends at Can Thanh bus station (Can Gio). This bus will take you past some familiar tourist destinations in Can Gio.

Hopefully, with the above information, it will help you to have a trip to Can Gio with many interesting and memorable experiences.