1 - Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
How far from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City 50km has a green carpet. It is the Can Gio mangrove forest, Vietnam's first world biosphere reserve recognized by UNESCO in 2000. Over the past 20 years, the Can Gio mangrove forest has maintained its role as the green lung of the southern region of Vietnam.
It is a diverse population of terrestrial and aquatic forest flora and fauna, formed on the vast delta of the estuaries of Dong Nai, Saigon, Vam Co Dong and Vam Co Tay.
With beautiful landscapes, Can Gio mangrove forest is considered a national key tourist area. Coming here, you can participate in many attractive activities such as exploring the bat lagoon, taking a boat ride on the river, observing wild monkeys, visiting the bird yard or climbing the 28m high Tang Bong tower to see the panoramic view of Can Gio mangrove forest.
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2 - Cat Tien National Park Biosphere Reserve
Cat Tien National Park is a nature reserve located in 3 provinces of Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Binh Phuoc, 10 miles from Ho Chi Minh City. The characteristic of this National Park is the humid lowland rainforest, which is home to thousands of species of animals and plants, including many especially rare species such as pheasants, freshwater crocodiles, peacocks, pheasants, ostriches, etc.
In addition, archaeological remains discovered in the National Park also show that this area once existed an ancient culture. Currently, these ethnic groups still retain many unique cultures, beliefs, festivals as well as traditional customs, practices and crafts.
With a green, fresh space and many interesting sightseeing routes, Cat Tien National Park will bring you memorable experiences. Coming here, you can walk through the forest to visit flora and fauna, take a boat to "visit" crocodiles on Bau Sau Lake, visit Tien Island where the Bear Rescue Station is located, explore the nightlife of wildlife, stop at Ta Lai village and experience the culture of ethnic minorities.
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3 - Cat Ba Islands Biosphere Reserve
Located on Cat Ba Island, Cat Ba National Park was officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 2004. With a rich and unique population of creatures, this is a suitable place for you to visit and explore.
The National Park is considered one of the places with the highest biodiversity in Vietnam, converging many different ecosystems such as mangrove forests, limestone mountain forests, marine forests with coral reefs, etc. In particular, this is also home to endemic species such as white-headed langurs, white-shorted langurs, crows, black squirrels...
In addition, Cat Ba National Park also attracts tourists because of the values of human history. The archaeological remains found here indicate that humans may have inhabited the land as early as 6,000-7,000 years ago. Coming to explore Cat Ba National Park, you can participate in forest ecotourism activities, explore the bay combined with diving to see corals, community tourism, and learn about the life of local fishermen.
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4 - Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve
This is a coastal wetland biosphere reserve in 3 provinces of the Red River Delta, namely Thai Binh, Nam Dinh and Ninh Binh.
With an area of more than 105 thousand hectares, the area has 2 core areas including Xuan Thuy National Park and Tien Hai Wetland Nature Reserve and many large alluvial areas. The biosphere is preserving rich biodiversity values with about 200 rare bird species. The mangrove forest here is likened to a green wall to protect the seawall and villages from being destroyed by storms, sea level rise, and even tsunami disasters.
The Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve has a lot of potential to develop types of ecotourism, visit and learn about the natural world and country tourism.
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5 - Kien Giang Coastal and Sea Biosphere Reserve
This is the largest biosphere reserve in Southeast Asia containing richness, diversity and uniqueness in landscape as well as ecosystems, covering the territory of Phu Quoc, An Minh, Vinh Thuan, Kien Luong and Kien Hai districts.
The area has 3 core areas of U Minh Thuong National Park, Phu Quoc National Park and Kien Luong-Kien Hai coastal protection forest. All 3 core areas of the Biosphere Reserve are attractive destinations for those who like to explore nature. If melaleuca forests on peatlands are the highlight of the alum-infested ecosystem in U Minh Thuong, Phu Quoc National Park is home to many rivers and streams, beaches running along the coast and colorful coral reefs.
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