Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve, Ho Chi Minh

Stretched over a vast land of 80,000 hectares, Can Gio Mangrove Forest is a popular tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh City. It offers an adventurous experience of boating through the dense mangrove forest. You can also choose to explore the forest by walking on the well-built road in the middle of the forest. Take pictures inside the forest and spot various rare species of flora and fauna. While on your exploration journey, your guide will keep entertaining you with some facts about the forest as well as its rich ecosystem. 

Can Gio Mangrove Forest is nothing less than a paradise for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Throughout your journey, you will get to spot different species of fauna such as molluscs, fishes, amphibians, and crustaceans. You can also spot some rare water birds like Spot-billed Pelican, Asian Dowitcher, Painted Stork, and Spotted Greenshank. Additionally, the forest is full of plantations as well as naturally regenerated mangroves. Some other floras that you may witness are Halophila, Thalassia and Halodule. 

There are other popular attractions near the Can Gio Mangrove Forest which are worth a visit. You can visit Monkey Island to observe the friendly creatures play, run on the ground and jump from one tree to another. You can get close to the crocodiles and feed them at the Vam Sat Forest. Moreover, there is a Guerrilla Base in Sac Forest which served as a hidden base camp for Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War. 

Another popular destination is Can Gio Beach which offers black sand, clear blue water and tall green trees in the background. This is a picturesque beach, ideal for swimming, admiring the serene views and spending quality time with your loved ones. Take a casual stroll and immerse yourself in the serene environment of the beach. Lastly, to enhance the overall experience of your trip, you can also witness the mesmerising sunset on this beach.

After a tiring yet exciting day, you can recharge yourself by relishing in some of the popular dishes of Can Gio. Some of the dishes that you must try include Grilled Oysters, Steamed Shrimp, Cuttle-fish, Seafood Noodles, Hot Pot, and Seafood Fried Rice. You can try out these dishes at popular restaurants like Ocean Palace, Muse Cafe, Mayonaka Restaurant and Bar, and The Little Door. Can Gio has a wide variety of eateries from fine dining to budget-friendly cafes.