The Can Gio Mangrove Forest is located in Can Gio District; 50km southeast from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, covering the area of 75,740ha.
Thanks to its bio-diversity and environmental values; the Can Gio Mangrove Forest is recognised by UNESCO as the first World Biosphere Reserve in Viet Nam in January 2000. Can Gio is home to 42 plant species including 36 orders and 24 families, 700 aquatic invertebrate fauna species, 137 species of fish, 130 species of bird and 44 terrestrial vertebrate fauna species of which there are 11 species of reptile listed in the Red Book such as Crocodylus porosus, Aquatic varanidae, Cobra… Moreover, this area boasts unique local values with traditional handicraft villages. This is also the first site not only in Viet Nam but also in South East Asia where many valuable relics of Oc Eo ancient culture have been discovered, especially an ancient cemetery with more than 300 jar-graves.
