A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Can Gio Ecological Tourist Zone

Can Gio Ecological Tourist Zone (Khu Dự Trữ Sinh Quyển Rừng Ngập Mặn Cần Giờ) located 40 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, is the largest mangrove forest and the lung of Ho Chi Minh City. It was recognized as a world Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in January, 2000. The forest's area is 75,740 ha, with over 150 botanical species. It performs many valuable ecological functions such as coastal stabilisation, and protection against coastal erosion, oil spills and storm surges. It is an authentic experience spending time on cozy lunch with local family to enjoy local foods including coconut juice & fresh catches from the er. Following the green road, it is full of signature mangrove trees standing together in the sunshine with billowing roots floating on the water. Sitting on motorboats, exploring the deep mangrove forests, looking for the famous Sac Forest soldier base, stopping by Dan Xay Bridge, discovering Bat Swamp in Vam Sat and conquering the 28-metre Tang Bong Tower for the panoramic view of Can Gio with storks flying at sunset are among the best activities here. Listed as a red site on the conservation book of cultural heritage and nature, the mangrove forest is an attractive destination for travellers who want to enjoy a picnic and discover nature. To this zone, visitors can catch a bus No. 75 at 23/9 Park or ride a motorbike by themselves along Nha Be District and Duyen Hai Road.

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Dan Xay Ecotourism Resort

Dan Xay Ecotourism Resort (Khu du lịch sinh thái Dần Xây) was built and put into operation with many items such as restaurants, waterfront houses, inland waterway wharves, water storage canals, such as canoes, wooden boats, kayaks ... to make river tours, creating new attractions for tourists, especially foreign guests.

Many activities such as discovering Can Gio mangrove forest, kayaking, muddy hunting, team activities, homestay, experience forest protection.

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the 30 April Beach Can Gio

30 April Beach Can Gio (Bãi Biển 30 Tháng 4 - Cần Giờ) is a coastal district of Ho Chi Minh city, 50 km (32 miles) form the city center, with a total area of 256 hectares. Here, the development of marine eco-tourism with services such as accommodation, dining, bathing ... Up to now, this place has developed 16 organizations, individuals and 01 business market of seafood and other services for tourism. Capacity to serve about 10,000 tourists. The infrastructure for tourism is relatively full, such as 2-wheel and 4-wheel parking; restaurants, hotels, seafood markets; public toilet; souvenir shop ...

For Hang Duong market area: There are 59 small traders trading the following commodities: 6 souvenir counters, 26 fresh seafood counters, 4 boiling seafood stalls, 11 food stalls, 12 trout shops jerseys and grocery.

Along Sai Gon-Can Gio route

1. Vam Sat (Vàm Sát) is a eco-tourism zone of the mangrove where you will enter by boat or canoe. It has Dam Doi zone (khu Đầm Dơi) with many kinds of storks and bats, wildlife protected areas and Tam Bong tower, 26m (85ft) high for an panoramic overall view of the mangrove.

2. Đảo Khỉ literally means Monkey island, but is not geographically an island itself. This is a very interesting place but you have to be careful with the monkeys. They ‘misbehave”, often rob foods and items of tourists. Consider holding a stick just to scare them away. Be careful not to hit them, otherwise they will call their flock.

3. Lăng Cá Ông (Ca Ong mausoleum). Ca Ông is a general term for huge fish such as whale and shark. A common ritual practice among local Vietnamese is to worship the giant and the powerful. Lang Ca Ong is located in Can Gio market and displays a 17m (56ft) long whale skeleton.

4. Thánh Thất Cao Đài, a sacred temple in the center of Can Thanh town. The temple is quite beautiful.

5. Can Thanh is a small and peace town in the center of Can Gio district. From here, you can clearly see Vung Tau city and its 2 big mountains. At night, you can even see the sparkling lights of Ha Long road – the most beautiful road of Vietnam (in Vung Tau ).

6. 30/4 beach is beautiful and very pristine beach 8 km (5 miles) from Can Thanh town. Nearby is Hang Duong market (just 50m or 160 ft from the beach) where you can buy seafood, request processing them right away at a low price and enjoy them on the beach.

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Thieng Lieng Island

To travel to Thieng Lieng Island (Đảo Thiềng Liềng), traveller have to take many boat trips, starting from Can Thanh Town, Can Gio District, it took an hour to go to Thanh An Island. From Thanh An continue to spend a time on the boat, crevice between the forest bushes along the new sea to the island of Thieng Lieng, this small island hamlet has more than 200 households.

70% of people in Thieng Lieng live by salt making, they come mainly from the western provinces ... but only make salt for 6 months in the sunny season. With over 400ha of salt field, Thieng Lieng produces over 20,000 tons of salt per year

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Tourist Pearl Southern Resort

In the middle of two rivers Soai Rap and Long Tau, Phuong Nam Pearl Ecological beach Resort is brightest pearl in Can Gio mangrove forest (Preserved biosphere of the world by UNESCO), Long Hoa commune, can Gio district, At two hours driving distance from Ho Chi Minh city center (65Km), Phuong Nam Pearl Resort is interesting in tourists by fresh air of mangrove forest and long beautiful beach.

This is an ideal weekend holiday destination with over 70 luxury rooms, modern equipment, closed service system, enthusiastic staff ..., will surely satisfy visitors during the stay here.

Can Gio Pearl Southern Resort has services such as: swimming, patin, love bike, parachute towel, water motorbike, tennis, massage, sea water swimming pool, fresh water swimming pool...

A Brief Introduction of The Central Sector of the Recreation on river

Saigon Boat River Tours (Du lịch đường sông Sài Gòn) along the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal. It is a 4.5 km long route in which one can explore Vietnamese people's lives, and learn more about the architectural history and development of Ho Chi Minh City. Longer travel along the river is also available. Visitors can take 1-2 day trips to beautiful destinations like the Can Gio Mangrove forest, the Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Do not hesitate to contact tourist agencies for more information regarding these longer trips.

Waterway Travel Route

• Line 1:Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal
• Line 2:Tan Cang - Ben Nghe - Tau Hu Canal
• Line 3: Tan Cang: Can Gio District
• Line 4: Tan Cang: Dong Nai Province - District 9
• Line 5:Tan Cang - Cu Chi District - Binh Duong Province
• Line 6:Tan Cang: Mekong Delta - Cambodia

D1 boat station: Hoang Sa Park opposite the address of 01 Hoang Sa, Ward Dakao, D1

D3 boat station: Hoang Sa Park opposite the address of 671 Hoang Sa, Ward 7, D3