The Can Gio mangrove forest is located in Can Gio District, about 40 kilometers from downtown HCMC. Recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve on January 21, 2000, the forest spans over 70,000 hectares, including a 4,000-hectare core area. It is considered the green lung of HCMC, contributing to the improvement of the city’s weather. The forest is home to many valuable aquatic products such as shrimp, crabs, and clams, in addition to typical mangrove trees like Su, Vet, Duoc, Mam, O ro, and Cha La.
Beautiful and peaceful scenes at the Can Gio mangrove forest - Photos: Ngo Vinh Phuc
Beautiful and peaceful scenes at the Can Gio mangrove forest
A forest checkpoint within the forest
Forest rangers conduct patrols to protect the mangrove forest
Under the forest canopy
A meal prepared by a forest ranger
A child learns from his father how to live with the forest
Gifts from the mangrove forest
A leisurely life in the forest
Text & photos by Ngo Vinh Phu
