About Vam Sat Ecotourism Site
Vam Sat Ecotourism Site is an ecotourism destination within the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City. Located about 50 km southeast of central Ho Chi Minh City, it protects extensive mangrove forests, wetlands and waterways. Recognized as part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is notable for its biodiversity, bird sanctuary, bat lagoon, crocodile area and observation tower, offering guided boat tours and nature-based visitor experiences.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a mangrove forest environment accessed primarily by boat through narrow waterways and wetlands. The site includes a bird sanctuary, Dam Doi bat lagoon, a crocodile reserve with Hoa Ca crocodile farm, crab fishing area, and the 26-meter Tang Bong observation tower for panoramic views of the mangrove canopy. Guided canoe and rowing boat tours, forest walks on wooden paths, and wildlife observation are central to the visit, with restaurant and visitor facilities at the main center.
Key highlights
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Boat tour through Can Gio mangrove forest and waterways
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Bird sanctuary with seasonal nesting colonies
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Dam Doi bat lagoon with thousands of bats
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Hoa Ca crocodile reserve and crocodile fishing experience
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Tang Bong Tower panoramic observation of the biosphere reserve
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Crab fishing and traditional mangrove ecosystem experience
History of Vam Sat Ecotourism Site
Located within the Can Gio Mangrove Forest, which was heavily damaged and later replanted after 1975, and designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2000. Vam Sat was developed as an ecotourism site to protect and showcase the restored mangrove ecosystem and its biodiversity.
Culture & Context
Showcases the mangrove-based livelihood and conservation culture of Can Gio, including traditional fishing practices and community-based ecotourism within the biosphere reserve.
Route
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