One of the best ecotourism based attractions in Ho Chi Minh City is the Can Gio Island. One will find swampy terrains, mangrove forests, sociable monkeys, and diverse fauna and flora in abundance. Enter the Can Gio Island to experience all these and more, and witness nature at its best.
Can Gio Island is nestled on the southeast and over 40km away from Ho Chi Minh City’s city centre. One needs to take a ferry ride from Nha Be District to reach the island. Over 75,000 hectares of land is covered by a salt marsh forest, rich in mangroves and biodiversity. There are over 200 species of plants and about 50 species of wildlife thriving in this region. The ecosystem here is also enriched by a great collection of crustaceans like crabs as well as insects and frogs. In year 2000 this area was named as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and since then it is well protected and maintained exhaustively.
Can Gio is also popular for having a thriving population of gregarious long tail monkeys. At the Can Gio Park in the neighbourhood, tourists can feed or play with these old world monkeys who are also known as Macaques. And even watch the impressive circus of these friendly primates. Veteran birders and rookie birdwatchers will be excited to see numerous bird genera and their nests in the locality. The daring adventurers can meet the local crocodiles and feed them at a safe distance.
Can Gio Island is also famous amongst local, and it is not a rare sight to see picnics happen on the beach. The open air market serves up some delectable food that has a distinct native flair to it. A nice long walk on the beach enjoying the solitude and serenity of this island is perfect before heading back to the city.
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