Sac Can Gio Forest, also known as Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, is a mangrove forest located in Can Gio district, Ho Chi Minh City. With a total area of 75,740 square meters, Can Gio biosphere reserve has a diverse ecosystem, a complex of typical flora and fauna species of mangrove areas. With the diversity and specialness of this ecosystem, Sac Can Gio Forest was recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve on January 21, 2000. And become one of the country's key tourist areas, attracting many visitors every year.
Sac Can Gio Forest is a world biosphere reserve with a diverse ecosystem with more than 150 species of plants, becoming a source of food and shelter for many aquatic species, fish and other animals. other vertebrates. The vegetation in Sac Forest has many types of trees, mainly trees suitable for mangrove forests such as white mangroves, white vinegar, guava, Trang, Dang,... and plants in brackish water areas such as Sour mangroves. , coconut leaves, acanthus, mango,... thanks to the dense vegetation cover, the air here is always fresh, bringing a cool feeling to visitors when visiting.
Sac Forest has a diverse fauna, with over 700 species of aquatic invertebrates, 130 species of fish, vertebrate fauna with 9 species of amphibians, 34 species of reptiles and 4 species of mammals. Among them, there are many rare reptiles listed in Vietnam's red book such as geckos, water monitors, ground pythons, turtles, lilac crocodiles,... And there are about 130 different species of birds. This is considered a forest with the best ecosystem restoration, protection and care in Vietnam and the world. Coming to Sac Forest, besides immersing yourself in nature, you will admire animals and learn about their interesting characteristics. Coming to Sac Can Gio Forest, you cannot miss exploring the vegetation and wildlife in the forest. Visitors can walk or take a boat to explore different areas of Sac Forest and learn about its diverse ecosystem. If you walk, visitors will experience the wild feeling and be closer to nature. Walking through the forest paths, visitors can see the trees, birds and wildlife that live in the forest. If lucky, visitors can meet and take photos with rare animals such as monkeys, geckos and crocodiles. If you take a boat, you will be able to see the forest from a different perspective and get closer to the underwater animals that live in the mangrove area. Visitors can rent private boats or join organized boat tours to explore the forest in a new and exciting way.
Located in the core of Sac Can Gio Forest is Vam Sat tourist area. This place offers many interesting experiences, with attractive entertainment activities that attract a large number of domestic and foreign tourists. Coming to Vam Sat, visitors will be able to participate in a river journey with speedboats. The canoe will take you through the Dinh Ba and Lo Ren rivers to reach the first discovery point, Dam Doi, which is home to thousands of bats hanging upside down on tree branches. Next, the canoe will take you to the second stop, Tram Chim conservation area. With a total area of about 200 hectares in the central area and 500 hectares in the outer area, Tram Chinh owns more than 30 species of birds with about 20,000 individuals gathered in flocks. If you come here from April to October during their breeding season, you will be immersed in a bustling, melodious atmosphere with interesting bird calls.
For those who want to enjoy the entire beauty of Sac Can Gio Forest from above, Tang Bong tower will be the ideal destination. With a height of 28 meters above the ground, you will admire the panoramic view of the mangrove forest, watch mischievous long-tailed monkeys, and birds chirping in the trees. If you come here at sunset, you will be able to capture the moment when flocks of storks fly back to their nests one after another, creating a unique and unforgettable scene.
The Rung Sac War Zone was known as the "Land of Death" during the resistance war against the US. Thousands of large and small battles took place here, making the enemy extremely terrified. This is a place associated with the special forces soldiers of Group 10. Even after decades, their heroic achievements, heroic battles and sacrifices still resonate for future generations.
Today, Sac Can Gio Forest War Zone has become an attractive tourist destination for tourists from all regions. With historical relics preserved almost intact, such as the reception house, guard house, bunker, logistics house, military medical house, etc. In addition, this place also preserves and displays photographs. Photos and artifacts of the soldiers of the 10th Division in the past, as well as simulations recreating the daily life and fighting scenes of the soldiers such as the scene of the commander of the 10th Division listening to reports on the field situation and organizing raids to destroy them. Nha Be gas depot, scenes of soldiers of Group 10 destroying crocodiles, scenes of sending soldiers off into battle,... to help visitors better understand the lives of special forces soldiers in the past and even more love the country more.
Monkey Island is one of the most special and attractive destinations in Sac Can Gio Forest. Previously, the number of living individuals was relatively small. But today, the habitat is meticulously cared for, so the population grows quite quickly, with more than 2,000 monkeys of different sizes. Visitors can visit and learn about the lives and behaviors of monkeys and interact with them. The monkeys here are very smart and cunning, so during the visit you should be careful about your personal belongings, cameras, phones, and valuables unless they borrow them and "don't return them". ” There you go.
Sac Can Gio Forest with a diverse ecosystem and rich tourist activities, this place is an ideal destination for those who want to explore and experience wild life. However, tourists need to pay attention to safety regulations and follow the rules when traveling to have the most enjoyable and safe trip.
Ho Chi Minh City
From November to April
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