Song Trem Ecotourism Area

Song Trem Ecotourism Area is famous for its beautiful natural landscape, fresh air and diverse flora and fauna. During your trip to Ca Mau, if you are a nature lover and like to learn about wild animals, this will be a destination not to be missed. Song Trem Ecotourism Area was formed on the river basin. Trem River basin, also known as Tram Trem River. This river is a tributary about 36km long of Ong Doc River, flowing from Cai Lon River to Chac Bang canal. Trem River squeezes itself through An Minh district (Kien Giang province) and Thoi Binh district (Ca Mau province). Then it merges with Ong Doc River at the border of Khanh An commune and Ho Thi Ky commune. At the same time, the Trem River also divides U Minh Forest into two upper and lower regions. The flow of the Trem River curves like a silk strip between the mysterious U Minh forest. The river is on average 3 to 4 meters deep, 8 to 10 meters wide, and has water color that changes with each season of the year. Thanks to favorable natural conditions, Song Trem Ecotourism Area has been built and developed with a quiet natural landscape, all sides are rich green of vast melaleuca forests, increasingly attracting crowds. An increasing number of visitors come to visit and explore. The tourist area has a total area of about 110 hectares (including the Melaleuca forest area). Besides the diverse ecosystem, this place also owns a large, pristine primeval forest, strictly protected by the authorities. Thanks to this, plant and animal species have the conditions to grow increasingly rich and diverse. With a relatively mild and stable climate, you can choose to visit and explore the Song Trem ecological area at any time. any time of year. Among them, the period from July to the end of August of the lunar calendar is the most ideal. Song Trem Ecotourism Area is considered the first and only semi-wild zoo in Dat Mui. This place not only develops eco-tourism but also serves scientific research on the diverse flora and fauna in U Minh forest. For those who are passionate about exploring nature and the animal world, Song Trem tourist area will definitely be an extremely ideal place to visit in Ca Mau. This place possesses more than 300 rich species of animals and plants. The management board tries to create ideal living conditions for the ecosystem to develop naturally. Besides, even though it is open to visitors, it is still guaranteed not to have much impact on the lives and living habits of animals. Song Trem Ecotourism Area is divided into two subdivisions with rare animals. Prominent among them are ospreys, pythons, wild boars, bears, weasels, gibbons, mallards, deer, ostriches, etc. Some species here are also listed in the Red Book, needing to be preserved and created conditions to reproduce and increase the number of individuals. In particular, the tourist area also reserves a portion of the swamp as a crocodile kingdom. They live in a natural environment so they reproduce quickly and in extremely large numbers. Crocodiles here are giant in size and rough in appearance like huge tree trunks. If you have ever heard of the legendary U Minh crocodile, then coming to Song Trem Ecotourism Area, you will see them with your own eyes. Entering Song Trem Ecotourism Area, you will definitely be impressed with the shady road. Cool green trees and extremely cool atmosphere. Here, you will be able to ride a motorboat through the dense cajuput forest, admire the poetic beauty of the Trem river, and explore the cultural characteristics of Ca Mau river. The special thing about this river is that the water color changes with each season of the year. In the dry season, the river water is quite clear, you can see the bottom. But in the rainy season, the whole river will become darker due to water flowing from the canal system and the Melaleuca forest. There are also many impressive "virtual living" corners here. This natural beauty has attracted a large number of photographers to come here, capturing countless poetic and peaceful frames. The tranquility of Song Trem Ecotourism Area makes us feel like we are lost in a pristine forest, completely isolated from the outside world. Therefore, every weekend, many groups of young people and families come here to rest, organize picnics, and relax after long days of studying and working hard. After exploring the beautiful landscape of Song Trem Ecotourism Area, don't forget to stop by the restaurant to dine on Ca Mau specialties. Trem River Restaurant is designed in the style of water huts, weaving through the forest, located along the peaceful riverbank. Here, you will be served popular dishes such as grilled snakehead fish, stir-fried mango shoots, braised perch, eel cooked in sour soup with fruit, cobra with onions cooked in porridge, young bee pupa salad, etc. In addition, if you want to buy gifts for friends and relatives, the specialty U Minh Forest Honey will be an extremely ideal choice.

Ca Mau

From April to September

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Tu Su stork garden

Tu Su stork garden is an attractive tourist destination in Ca Mau with many species of storks living here. Moreover, when visiting the stork garden, visitors can also visit the diverse ecosystem here, check-in to live virtually and enjoy rustic Western cuisine. Tu Su stork garden is located in Quyen Thien hamlet, Bien commune. Thach Dong, Thoi Binh district, Ca Mau. The stork garden has become an attractive destination for tourists and local people with many rare species of birds and storks living here. The stork garden has been around since 2004 and is owned by an old farmer named Tu Su. At first, Mr. Tu Su intended to build a habitat for wild animals with a bamboo and mangrove ecosystem to make a bird garden. He then expanded it to include eco-tourism and cuisine, Tu Su stork garden quickly became a favorite destination for tourists on weekends when coming to Ca Mau. The first thing that impresses visitors when coming to the stork garden is its close-to-nature and Western beauty. These are mudflats, gardens with trees and birds, and large fish ponds. Coming to the stork garden, visitors will enjoy fresh air, rest and relaxation, dispelling all the fatigue of daily life. The most ideal time to explore Tu Su stork garden is when sunset begins. head down. At this time, you will be able to see with your own eyes the flocks of storks returning from checking for food. Flocks of white storks fly in the sky, spreading their wings to call each other, creating a rhythmic harmony amidst the vast nature. Especially, within the garden's grounds, there is a small cafe for visitors to sit and admire the scenery. Storks fly and relax. There's nothing better than breathing in the fresh air and closing your eyes to enjoy how beautiful life is. The entire area of Tu Su stork garden is about 16 hectares wide, this is the habitat of many species of birds and storks. Among them, there are species that live permanently and depending on the time, there will be species of birds from other places that migrate. The garden owner invested in a large bait field to naturally provide food for the storks and also to lure the storks to build nests and breed. At first, there were only a few flocks of storks in the garden, then many storks from other places came to live. Currently in the garden there are about 100,000 individuals and the number is gradually increasing. Including 20 species of birds and storks, mainly ghosts, ibises, white storks, fly storks, Russian storks, tits, sesbanes, lotus birds, pileated storks, comb herons, fire cauldrons, moldy cauldrons, screeching herons ... Exploring Tu Su Ca Mau stork garden, visitors will not only be able to admire beautiful scenery, learn about stork species, but also enjoy extremely attractive Western specialties. The restaurant in Stork Garden serves rustic dishes such as: Grilled yellow catfish, grilled snakehead fish, boiled snakehead fish with rice, eel hotpot, fish sauce hotpot, snakehead fish sauce... If traveling in a large group You should contact the garden owner in advance to receive the fastest service. The food at the stork garden is considered delicious, has a diverse menu and is reasonably priced. Besides, when coming to Tu Su stork garden, visitors can also choose to buy Ca Mau specialties as gifts such as: Water Mach Long fish sauce, U Minh dried fish, fruit wine, U Minh honey, dried Siamese banana... All food at the stork garden has a clear origin, ensuring food hygiene and safety. and has a reasonable price. Tu Su Stork Garden with mold The large park, rich ecosystem and huge number of birds will be a destination that you should not miss during your trip to Ca Mau. Even though it is just a private bird garden, this place still possesses enough beauty to make you captivated.

Ca Mau

From November to April

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Khai Long tourist area

Are you wondering about visiting Cape Ca Mau but don't know where to visit? Don't worry anymore, because there is a wonderful Khai Long eco-tourism area ready for you to explore. Khai Long eco-tourism area is located about 130 km southeast of Ca Mau city center, located in commune Dat Mui, Ngoc Hien district. This is a prominent destination that many tourists choose to visit after completing check-in at the Dat Mui National landmark. This tourist area is not only attractive because of its natural beauty but also because of its convenient location, combined with a visit to a famous national landmark, giving visitors a complete and rich travel itinerary. Khai Long eco-tourism area stands out with its unique natural landscape and extremely special location, allowing visitors to admire both the sunrise over the East Sea and sunset over the West Sea at the same time. This is a rare and extremely attractive experience for those who love to explore and take photos of nature. Khai Long eco-tourism area is one of the largest entertainment projects in Ca Mau Cape, combining many diverse entertainment areas such as dining areas, resorts and spiritual architectural works. These areas not only meet the needs of fun and entertainment but also create a peaceful space for visitors to relax and learn about local culture. In particular, Khai Long beach is located in a tourist area with an area of about 230 hectares, and is one of the beaches in Dat Mui that still retains its wild and natural features. This is the ideal place for visitors to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the pristine beauty of the sea. From Khai Long beach, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Hon Khoai island cluster, where communist hero Phan Ngoc Hien and his comrades led a historic uprising that took place in 1940. The landscape at This place is not only beautiful but also rich in history, helping visitors understand more about the important events that took place in this land. All of these factors combine to create an attractive Khai Long eco-tourism area, worth visiting and exploring when coming to Ca Mau. Khai Long eco-tourism area has been invested in many impressive and outstanding architectural works such as the 12 zodiac animal garden, artificial mountain lake area, fairy tale castle, wooden houses, windmills and many other items. . These works not only create a highlight for the tourist area but also attract a large number of tourists, both from neighboring provinces and those from far away to visit, take photos and explore the beauty of the area. Among the outstanding works in Khai Long, the most impressive are the spiritual architectural works such as Khai Long pagoda and the 20 m high statue of Guan Yin Buddha, placed facing the East Sea. These are destinations that attract special attention from spiritual believers, with more than 2,000 people coming to worship and pay their respects each year. Fishermen and people working in the seafood industry often come here to pray for peace and luck. Looking to the future, Khai Long eco-tourism area plans to expand and invest in the Maitreya Buddha Statue. This project will meet the increasing demand of tourists for spiritual tourism, while enriching activities and experiences at the tourist area. The construction of the Maitreya Buddha Statue promises to not only attract more tourists but also enhance the cultural and spiritual value of the area. Khai Long Beach stands out as one of the most beautiful and impressive destinations in the world. Khai Long eco-tourism area. The beach here lasts about 4km with clear blue sea water and few waves, creating ideal conditions for ecotourism and relaxation on weekends. With its large space and poetic landscape, Khai Long beach is also a great choice for organizing outdoor activities such as team building, camping and sumptuous seafood parties with friends and family. From Khai Long beach, you can admire the towering Hon Khoai island standing out among the vast sea and sky. Hon Khoai Island is not only a famous place for its natural beauty but also has special historical value, associated with the victory of hero Phan Ngoc Hien in the resistance war against the French. This is the ideal place for you to not only enjoy the beautiful sunrise but also enjoy many interesting activities. In addition to impressive spiritual architectural works, Khai Long eco-tourism area also stands out with its Diverse entertainment area, loved by many families and groups of friends. When you come here, you will enjoy fresh and cool air, relax in luxurious resorts and participate in many exciting entertainment activities.

Ca Mau

From November to April

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Dam Thi Tuong

Thi Tuong Lagoon, also known as Ba Tuong Lagoon, is known as the "sea and lake in the middle of the plain", an ideal destination for those who want to find a peaceful place. The uniqueness of customs and traditions combined with many cultural features of the indigenous people has created a rare beauty for Thi Tuong lagoon. Thi Tuong Lagoon is located in 3 districts: Cai Nuoc, Tran Van Thoi and Phu Tan, Ca Mau province. To reach this large river area, visitors from Ca Mau follow National Highway 1A to Rau Dua market, turn right across Cai Ban bridge, then follow the rural road 3m, passing about 7km to Thi Tuong hamlet. (Hoa My commune) to reach Dam Trong. Visitors can also from Rau Dua market go another 2km along Highway 1A to Cong Da Canal 4, turn right following the directions to Xeo Duoc Base Area, about 8km to reach Dam Giua - the most interesting and unique destination. Dam Thi Tuong. Dam Thi Tuong is associated with the anecdote that: in the past, Mrs. To Quy Thi, often called Thi Tuong, was good at martial arts and was the first person to come here to reclaim land. At that time, because Lord Ho could not marry King Thuy Te's daughter, he felt hatred. Lord Tiger sent flocks of birds to fill the sea with rocks, but Mrs. Tuong bravely chased away the birds to keep the lagoon for fishermen to live. Thanks to her efforts, people can farm and catch seafood from the lagoon, and their lives have improved much. Moved by her merit, people named the lagoon after her, from then on the lagoon was called Thi Tuong lagoon or also known as Ba Tuong lagoon. The lagoon consists of 3 main lagoons: Inner lagoon, Trung lagoon and Outer lagoon, of which Trung lagoon is the largest lagoon. The difference between a lagoon and a lake is its depth. While the middle lagoon is very deep, some are up to 10 meters deep, the upper and lower lagoons are very shallow, not reaching a person's head. The water level on the lagoon changes usually according to the rise and fall of the tide from 0.7m to 1.5m, which is very safe for tourists. The lives of people around Thi Tuong lagoon are closely linked to the water and natural aquatic resources. Because thanks to its special structure and connection to the sea, the vast water area nearly 10km long is always full of food for aquatic species to grow. Not only taking advantage of the natural resources of fish, shrimp, cockles, and seaweed living in the lagoon to feed the family; Thi Tuong fishermen also rely on the water for economic development. They use the water surface area to raise black tiger shrimp and crabs in Ca Mau. These are two types of seafood with high economic value, having a solid place in the list of Vietnamese specialties. Unlike other Ca Mau tourist destinations, Thi Tuong lagoon does not have restaurants, entertainment areas... Instead, the resting stop is the stilt houses of fishermen right on the lagoon surface. Here, in addition to Dam Thi Tuong Cooperative, there are also a few households doing business in tourism and dining services in the style of community tourism. Visitors can learn more about the daily life of the people here. To visit the lagoon, visitors can choose to go by motorboat to feel the rustic and simple life of this land. Not only do they admire the beautiful scenery of their homeland, visitors can also enjoy delicious specialties prepared by the people here and listen to them tell stories about the simple life on the lagoon, or listen to their stories. Listen to anecdotes and stories about Thi Tuong lagoon. In addition, visitors can freely use fishing tools to go to the lagoon to work as farmers, fish, set traps, find oysters, net crabs, crabs... and prepare dishes themselves, or ask people to prepare them. turn help. Specialties in the lagoon are very diverse, from dog fish, old calendar fish, galangal fish... to blood cockles, shrimp, crabs... The landscape of the lagoon is like a picture of a charming seaside countryside, lively yet peaceful with the sound of birds calling to welcome the dawn, or quiet yet vast when the sunset falls on the surface of the lagoon. Those are also the most beautiful times of the day for visitors to fully feel the vast space that nature has bestowed on Thi Tuong lagoon and save impressive photos. Especially when night falls, with thousands of sparkling lights on the surface of the lagoon, enjoying a few glasses of sole wine with specialties of fish, shrimp, crab, crab or humming a few Vong Co verses chatting with the people is still great. than.

Ca Mau

From January to December

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Ca Mau Silver Stone

Hon Da Bac is an island cluster in Kinh Hon hamlet, Khanh Binh Tay commune, Tran Van Thoi district, Ca Mau province. Viewed from land, Da Bac Island looks like a wonderful rockery in the middle of the vast ocean. Ca Mau people call Hon Da Bac the Pearl Eye of the West, not only to honor the beauty of the island but also to compare this place to a keen eye guarding the western sea of the country. The island cluster includes three islands: Ong Ngo island, Troi island, Lon island (Da Bac island) connected by beautiful bridges. Hon Da Bac was formed 180 million years ago (Middle Jurassic - Mesozoic) with a total area of nearly 6.5 hectares. Besides Troi island, which has an insignificant area, the remaining two islands are formed by stacked rocks. The highest peak at Hon Lon is 50m above sea level. Located 50 km west of Ca Mau city, although the area is not large, Hon Da Bac is an island with an important position in protecting territorial sovereignty, exploiting the sea and developing Ca Mau tourism. The sheltered Silver Stone Island creates a beautiful, safe bay, peaceful natural landscape, and fresh air. Departing from Ca Mau city to Hon Da Bac tourist area takes 1 hour and 30 minutes by car or motorbike along the road to U Minh Ha National Park, through Co Xang and Coi Nam, there is a bridge leading from the mainland to the island. . This place is called Hon Da Bac because there are many granite stones stacked around each other, creating unique and impressive shapes. From a distance, you will see that the island is plated with silver, sparkling in the light. sun. Ong Ngo Island, where you arrive as soon as you cross the 400m bridge across the sea connecting the mainland to the island, has the beauty of pristine primeval forest, towering mountain rocks, and a surrounding coastline with foaming waves. . Hon Da Bac is a place with bold historical traces. During the years of resistance against the US, the army and people of Khanh Binh Tay commune destroyed the enemy's 105 mm artillery platoon, liberated Hon Da Bac and ensured the safety of the coastal corridor of the revolutionary base area. Hon Da Bac is also the place where the counterintelligence campaign of the Vietnam People's Police forces (CM-12 Plan) took place to defeat the invasion of the counter-revolutionary organization "United Front of Forces". patriotic liberation of Vietnam" led by Mai Van Hanh and Le Quoc Tuy. On June 22, 2009, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a decision to recognize Hon Da Bac - CM12 counterintelligence plan command center (September 9, 1981 - September 9, 1984) as a Monument. The country has become one of the "red addresses" to educate and pass on revolutionary traditions to the young generation. Currently, the Hon Da Bac historical relic site has 3 major works: the National Security Protection Monument, Uncle Ho's Memorial Temple, the People's Public Security Museum and the Relics Additional Exhibition House. Hon Da Bac, in addition to the wild beauty of the mountains, rocks, and clear blue sea, also has masterpieces tinged with "fairy" looks such as the Fairy yard, Fairy well, Fairy hand... Everything seems to have been created by a magical hand. Some people knead them into strange, beautiful shapes, arranged in rows and beaches stretching around the coast, adding to the magical look of the island. Located on the top of Hon Da Bac is Lang Ong Nam Hai - a place that displays a giant whale skeleton (about 14m long, 4m wide) and records the mysterious story of the Ong fish saving people in distress at sea. On the 23rd day of the 5th lunar month every year, local fishermen, those who are fishing offshore and tourists from everywhere often flock to Hon Da Bac to pay their respects to him. In addition, Hon Da Bac also attracts tourists with its abundant seafood resources. Tourists coming here can fish for brown fish, squid, shrimp, and dive into the sea with fishermen to catch oysters clinging tightly to underwater rock cavities. If visitors want to enjoy newly caught seafood, the fishermen's charcoal stoves are ready to serve visitors.

Ca Mau

December to April every year

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Ca Mau floating market

Ca Mau floating market is located at the end of Ganh Hao river, about 200m from Ganh Hao bridge in Ward 8, downtown Ca Mau city. This is where many trading ships gather, filled with agricultural products and people's goods. This is a market where local people meet every day and are busiest between 2 and 3 am. Visitors coming here will have the opportunity to experience a trip around the floating market in the early morning. Visitors can travel from Ca Mau city bus to Ca Mau floating market in only about 4km. You can travel by taxi or motorbike taxi. To make traveling more convenient, you can choose to ride a motorbike to move more freely when visiting. This floating market in Ca Mau only focuses on wholesale buying and selling all kinds of items from food, necessities, fresh fruits, and vegetables from gardens to traders. The people here are sincere and simple, they trade on small and large canoes and boats on the river, which will definitely leave in you unforgettable impressions of the uniqueness of the floating market typical of most of the islands. all western provinces. Fruits from the gardens such as gourds, squash, guava, melon, water coconut, papaya, mango, pineapple, rambutan, etc. In addition, this floating market also sells street mats, a typical item. But most of the time when people mention it, they immediately remember Ca Mau. Visitors here can sit on canoes or boats to visit stalls to buy necessary things or exchange goods right on the river, creating a bustling scene. You can buy gifts for the people and experience the daily life of the merchants here. In the evening, visitors can visit the floating market when it becomes romantically silent and peaceful. The boats in the morning have now become floating houses floating on the water. Children sit fishing, playing,... creating a beautiful, dim scene that is hard to find elsewhere. There are many types of fruits for you to enjoy, or buy to try your favorite fruits and buy them as gifts for your loved ones. You can ask the waiter to peel them for you to try the wonderful flavors of the fruits. Besides, the floating market also attracts many people to enjoy snacks and fresh meals every day in the city. On both sides of the river, there are also many shops selling beautiful small cakes with the typical flavors of Southern people. Ca Mau floating market is an interesting tourist destination that anyone coming to Ca Mau should visit. Coming to the floating market is to relax in a peaceful river area and explore the vibrant river culture. If you have the opportunity to travel to Ca Mau, definitely do not miss the opportunity to visit this famous market.

Ca Mau

From January to December

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Nam Can mangrove forest

Ca Mau mangrove forest or Nam Can mangrove forest is a famous mangrove forest in the West. The forest has formed a solid protective membrane, preventing sea erosion, helping to control landslides and maintaining ecological balance. Coming here, tourists traveling to Ca Mau can not only visit, but can also participate in many other interesting outdoor activities such as boating, fishing and enjoying closeness to nature. During the resistance war against the French and the Americans, Nam Can mangrove forest became an important shelter for the revolutionary army. With its rugged river terrain, it played an important role in preventing enemy attacks and destroying small naval campaigns on the river. With the second largest area in the world, the mangrove forests here are second only to the Amazon forests of Latin America. The total area of the mangrove forest is 63,017 hectares, which is a habitat for many diverse species of creatures. When viewed from above, the forest looks like a V-shaped peninsula, with three sides facing the sea. Nam Can Ca Mau mangrove forest is a land with a quite pleasant climate. The best time to explore this land is during the dry season, from December to April. During this time, the air is dry and cool, creating favorable conditions for sightseeing and experiencing. However, from May to November, the long rainy season can hinder tourism activities. In particular, if visitors plan to tour Ca Mau in July or August, they will have the opportunity to enjoy many more delicious and attractive specialties. To visit Nam Can mangrove forest, visitors must travel by tourist boats, along both sides are rows of mangrove trees. Floating on the boat, the deeper you go, you will clearly feel the fresh and cool air. While walking, I heard local people tell stories about the origin of this forest. It's very interesting, isn't it? Going deeper inside, visitors will see wild, majestic natural scenes, the gradual appearance of an almost unexplored core of primeval forest. There are ancient trees with huge trunks that 5 to 6 people cannot hug... This place is extremely worthy of being chosen as the most attractive tourist destination in Ca Mau. Not only that, visitors also have the opportunity to see thousands of flocks of birds converging on the branches of mangrove trees, creating an extremely beautiful and interesting scene. Just by raising the camera, visitors will see countless wonderful photos with interesting scenery appearing before their eyes.

Ca Mau

From May to November

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U Minh Ha Forest

U Minh Ha National Park is an ideal destination for those who love the natural and wild beauty of Dat Mui Ca Mau river. As a large-scale biosphere reserve, U Minh Ha is famous for its green vegetation, diverse ecosystems and unique natural scenery. U Minh Ha National Park is located in the west of Ca Mau province, within the administrative boundaries of 4 communes in 2 districts of U Minh and Tran Van Thoi. U Minh Ha is about 40 km from Ca Mau city center and can be reached by car. The total area of the forest is up to 8,527 hectares, one of the three core areas of the Ca Mau Cape World Biosphere Reserve. This place is famous for its Melaleuca forest ecosystem formed in alum, flooded conditions, and on peat soil. The ecosystem is diverse and rich with more than 250 species of plants, 40 species of mammals, 182 species of birds, 20 species of reptiles, amphibians and many other insect species. Among them, there are many rare species listed in the Red Book of the International Organization for Conservation of Nature. The weather in U Minh Ha is divided into two distinct seasons: dry season and rainy season. The dry season starts in May and ends in October, the rainy season lasts from November to April of the following year. According to U Minh Ha travel experience, visitors can visit and explore this National Park at any time of the year. The rainy season is when the water level is high, making it easier to travel by boat around the mangrove forests. On the contrary, the dry season will be more favorable for sightseeing because it is sunny and there is no rain. If you want to come here to explore the ecosystem or take check-in photos, the dry season will be a more ideal time. From City. Ho Chi Minh, there are 2 ways to get to U Minh Ha National Park. If traveling by motorbike, from City. Ho Chi Minh City, you can follow National Highway 1A, cross Ca Mau bridge to Ngo Quyen and Vo Van Kiet streets, follow the signs to reach U Minh Ha forest. On the way, you should ask local people to avoid getting lost. If traveling by bus, City Line. Ho Chi Minh - Ca Mau has passenger buses departing from Eastern, Western or An Suong bus stations. Bus ticket prices usually range from 180,000 - 200,000 VND/ticket. Reputable bus companies that you can refer to are: Phuong Trang, Lien Hung, Ngoc Ha, Mai Linh, Giap Diep... From Ca Mau bus station, take a taxi or motorbike taxi to get to U Minh Ha. Most tourists coming to U Minh Ha National Park go back and forth during the day, not staying overnight. Accommodation services around the forest are not yet developed, so you can stay at motels and hotels in Ca Mau city. U Minh Ha travel experience also shows that staying in the city center will be more convenient for moving and exploring other tourist destinations. When visiting U Minh Ha forest, you can participate in activities such as: Admiring the scenery of U Minh Ha forest from the observatory, Visiting the mangrove forest by boat, Fishing and collecting honey in the forest,... In addition, you need to note the following points when traveling to U Minh Ha Forest. First, bring a hat and umbrella to protect yourself from the sun, and choose comfortable clothes for ease of movement. Second, if you come here during the rainy season, you should wear long clothes and apply insect repellant cream to avoid mosquitoes. Third, call the Management Board in advance if you want to experience the boat trip to visit the U Minh Ha mangrove forest. Fourth, watch the time to get out of the forest, do not stay alone or sleep overnight in the forest to ensure safety. Finally, do not cut down trees or harm animals in the forest.

Ca Mau

From January to December

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Khai Long Beach

Khai Long beach, located in Dat Mui hamlet, Dat Mui commune, Ngoc Hien district. Khai Long beach is located between two canals, But Mien and Khai Long. This is a golden sand beach stretching from a few dozen meters to over 100 meters, running nearly 4km long. The beach is 230 hectares wide and continues to reach the sea every year. When the tide is low, the sandy beach gradually widens and forms beautiful long, wavy sand beaches. The coast here is still wild and majestic with a clean ecological environment, surrounded by a marine forest ecosystem. Inside the beach, there is sea water spinach growing wild, blooming purple flowers like wallflowers. Along the Khai Long coast, there are many shrimp, fish, shrimp, cockles, clams... living and residing. Adjacent to Khai Long beach is Ca Mau Cape National Park (located in the world biosphere reserve of Ca Mau Cape). This place has Nam Can mangrove forest, Ca Mau Cape and is adjacent to Hon Khoai island cluster, Vam Lung wharf where weapons are received from the North to the South along the Ho Chi Minh Sea route. Source: Ca Mau Geography Board of Directors

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Ca Mau potato island

Hon Khoai is the name of a cluster of islands located southeast of Ca Mau cape in Tan An commune, Ngoc Hien district, Ca Mau province. Hon Khoai is more than 6 nautical miles (14.6km) from the mainland and has an important position in national defense and security. This place is considered a forward station guarding the air, sea and land in the southwest of the country. Hon Khoai Island includes many small islands: Hon Khoai, Hon Tuong, Hon Sao, Hon Doi Moi, Hon Da Le. Hon Khoai is the largest island with an area of about 4km2 and is also the highest island above sea level at 318m. In the past, this place was also known by many different names such as: Giang Huong Island, Doc Lap Island or Poulop Island during the French period. However, because of its shape like a giant potato, local people still call it Hon Khoai to this day. With a mild climate, not hot and dry all year round, visitors can visit Hon Khoai at any time of the year. However, to fully enjoy the beauty of Hon Khoai, you should come here during the dry season from November to April every year. For tourists in the Central or Northern provinces, you can choose to fly to Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City then take a bus or rent a motorbike to Ca Mau with a ticket price of about 500,000 - 800,000 VND/ afternoon. For tourists in the South, with the developed inter-provincial bus system, you will not lose too much money and time if you choose a passenger car as a means of transportation. Some bus companies such as Phuong Trang, Thanh Buoi, Van Lang, Viet Hoang are operating routes to Ca Mau from the provinces with ticket prices of only about 100,000 - 150,000 VND/trip. In addition, if you are in the Western provinces, traveling to Hon Khoai by personal vehicle will bring many interesting experiences along the way. With a distance of about 300km from Ho Chi Minh City to Ca Mau, it will take you about 6-7 hours to travel by this type. Hon Khoai is an island of rocks, hills and primitive forests that are almost intact with many precious woods and rich flora and fauna, which has captivated many tourists. According to the latest research, the flora in Hon Khoai has more than 1,400 species including fruit trees, timber trees, medicinal trees... Animals are also quite rich with monkeys, wild chickens, pythons, monitor lizards, squirrels. white... and more than 20 species of precious birds. On the island there are 2 beaches, including Bai Lon in the southeast and Bai Nho in the north. When visiting Hon Khoai, the tourist boat will stop at Bai Nho, from there take a small boat to the shore about 50m. The first time you set foot here, visitors will be overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery. The most unique feature of this island is that the beaches have many strange round pebbles like goose eggs. Mother nature also favors this place with shady maple trees and casuarinas swaying in the cool breeze. When spring comes on Hon Khoai, apricot flowers bloom brightly yellow all over the island. Hon Khoai has a long, sheltered coastline, an anchorage and storm shelter for fishermen and a breeding and sheltering place for many marine species. From tiny plankton species to aquatic species with high economic value such as: squid, lobster, mantis shrimp, grouper, cobia,... Hon Khoai beach has wide sandy beaches. When the tide is low and the sea is calm, visitors can walk on the sand to learn about marine life and breathe the fresh air of the forest and sea. The road on the island has one main road from Bai Lon to the top of the island, about 3 km long, paved with smooth asphalt and shaded by green trees. What is special is that there are two streams on the island, providing fresh water all year round for units stationed on the island and fishermen fishing around the area. It is said that, because ancient fairies came down to this sweet stream to bathe, the island has since then been named Giang Tien. Because the island has few residents, there are only a few small grocery stores, mainly staffed by border guards guarding the island. Because of that, Hon Khoai still retains its wild beauty that is rare to find anywhere else. The most prominent building is probably the 100-year-old lighthouse - a place you cannot miss when coming to Hon Khoai. This tower is located on the highest peak of Hon Khoai, built by the French colonialists in 1920, this is considered one of the earliest lighthouses in Vietnamese waters. Traveling to Ca Mau, coming to Hon Khoai, you cannot miss the sea specialties with extremely attractive dishes such as: sweet potato fish, cobia fish, lobster, mud crab, grilled mantis shrimp,... Aromatic flavor Delicious and nutritious, the seafood dishes here become an interesting highlight and leave an unforgettable impression in the hearts of visitors. What makes tourists always remember Hon Khoai is probably the sincere hospitality of the island's soldiers, who guard the sea and sky for their homeland island day and night. And surely when leaving, visitors will love the beautiful Hon Khoai even more.

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