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In pictures: Can Gio Mangrove Forest – the Green Lung of Ho Chi Minh City

Located in a coastal commune about 50 kilometres from the city centre, Can Gio is not only the green lung of Ho Chi Minh City but also an important eco-tourism destination.

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Spanning more than 75,700 hectares, the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve is renowned for its intricate network of rivers and canals, and its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
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Once heavily devastated during the war, the forest has since been restored through the dedicated efforts of local residents and youth volunteers.
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Today, Can Gio’s forests are thriving, providing habitats for more than 130 species of fish, 130 species of birds, 31 species of rare reptiles, 19 species of mammals, over 150 species of plants, and hundreds of invertebrate aquatic species.
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Can Gio lies in a brackish-water zone, where saltwater from the East Sea/South China Sea meets freshwater from the Sai Gon-Dong Nai river system, forming a distinctive mangrove ecosystem.
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Blessed with natural advantages, the Can Gio Mangrove Forest offers ideal conditions for aquaculture such as rock oysters, blood cockles, clams, crabs, and mudskippers. A 15-minute boat ride from the forest’s edge takes visitors to the oyster farms nestled amid the lush greenery.
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As a coastal commune of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio possesses great potential for the development of the marine economy in tandem with conserving its precious mangrove ecosystem.
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Can Gio is becoming more and more popular as an ideal destination for eco-tourism and short getaways for city residents and domestic visitors alike.
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Here, visitors can take boat trips through winding canals surrounded by vast mangrove forests and appreciate the beauty of nature. Such activities also offer insights into the heroic feats of Vietnamese commandos and the historic Rung Sac Base — one of the country’s key revolutionary sites during the resistance war.
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As one of the largest mangrove forests in the world, Can Gio has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve. Yet for Vietnamese people, Rung Sac holds an even deeper, sacred meaning, a heroic land imbued with the sweat, blood, and glorious victories of commandos.
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Recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 2000, the Can Gio Mangrove Forest not only offers a journey through its green wilderness but also access to nearby attractions such as Thieng Lieng Island, Vam Sat Ecotourism Area, and Monkey Island.
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