Pristine nature and the simple rustic life in Can Gio
If you want to have a break from the hustle and bustle Ho Chi Minh city, to be immersed into the pristine nature and the simple rustic life in one day, Can Gio District shall be one of the best choices.
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| Can Gio Mangrove Forest from above. Photo: Can gio tourist |
Can Gio is located 50 km from downtown Ho Chi Minh City. It is famous for Can Gio Mangrove Forest which has been listed as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The site is an important wildlife sanctuary in Vietnam as it is characterized by a wetland bio system dominated by mangrove and many rare species.
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| Monkey Island. Photo: Motogo |
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| The River Confluence. Photo: Nguyen Van Sang |
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| Oyster farming rafts. Photo: Bui Van Nghiep |
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| Sleeping bat. Photo: Phan Thanh Son |
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| Can Gio Mangrove Forest. Photo: Internet |
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| Monkey Island. Photo: Mekong Delta Tour |
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| Photo: Nguyen Thanh Tung |
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| Binh Khanh Bridge connects Ho Chi Minh with Can Gio. Photo: Vietnamtourist |
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| Salt farmer in Can Gio. Photo: Nguyen Manh Cuong |
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| Salt farmer in Can Gio. Photo: Vietnam Tourist |
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| Little girl with nipa palm fruits. Photo: Tran Cao Bao Long |
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