Discovering the beauty of Ca Mau Cape-the southernmost point of Vietnam

Former Ca Mau province holds strong potential for ecotourism development, thanks to its two distinctive ecosystems - expansive mangrove forests and rich marine and wetland areas.

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The majority of the Ca Mau mangrove forest’s area is located in the Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) World Biosphere Reserve.

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Ca Mau Cape, the southernmost point of Vietnam’s mainland, is a major tourist destination, drawing a large number of visitors each year.

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Recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve by the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme of UNESCO on May 26, 2009, Ca Mau Cape covers a total area of 371,506 hectares.

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U Minh Ha National Park is among the three wetland reserves in the Mekong Delta. It is also recognised as one of the three core zones of the Ca Mau Cape World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

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U Minh Ha National Park is a perfect destination for anyone who loves nature and the unspoiled beauty of Ca Mau’s wetlands.

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Recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2020, the craft gác kèo ong (literally, luring bees to build nests on sloping wooden poles) in Ca Mau has created momentum for locals to develop a sustainable business, eco-tourism and protect forests.

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“Don Ca Tai Tu” (southern traditional music) in former Bac Lieu province, now part of Ca Mau province, is recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2013. Visitors should not miss spending time discovering this kind of music which is typically performed during festivals.

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The Memorial Area of Don ca tai tu art and musician composer Cao Van Lau, and the Cao Van Lau Theater are among suggestions for tourists to listen to performances of this genre of art.