Noted for its vast mangrove forests, pure air, and wildlife sanctuaries, the coastal district of Cần Giờ and its Mangrove Biosphere Reserve is a perfect weekend break from the frenzied activity of the country’s big cities.
Noted for its vast mangrove forests, pure air, and wildlife sanctuaries, the coastal district of Cần Giờ and its Mangrove Biosphere Reserve is a perfect weekend break from the frenzied activity of the country’s big cities.
Located 50km southeast of the HCM City center, the Cần Giờ wetlands can be visited easily by speedboat, car, motorbike, or bus.
Regarded as the “green lung” of the city, the area is home to more than 33,900 hectares of mangroves, one of the most extensively rehabilitated mangrove forests in the world.
In 2000 UNESCO designated Cần Giờ as the first Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Việt Nam.
With a coastal line of 23km and a river network stretching 22,000 hectares, Cần Giờ has perfect conditions for aquaculture and agriculture as well as eco-tourism and sea tourism.
