U Minh Thuong National Park, located in the southwest of the Mekong Delta, is one of Vietnam’s special mangrove forests. With a rich and diverse ecosystem, this is home to hundreds of plant and animal species, including many rare and endangered species. Coming to U Minh Thuong National Park, visitors not only experience the wild natural beauty, but also have the opportunity to learn about the culture, history and life of local people. Let’s explore U Minh Thuong National Park and feel the unique values that nature has bestowed on this land.
Introduction to U Minh Thuong National Park
- Address: Cong Su intersection, An Minh Bac commune, U Minh Thuong district, Kien Giang
- Reference entrance ticket price: 10,000 VND/person; boat rent price is about 20.000VND to 30.000VND (Ticket prices may change from time to time, visitors please contact U Minh Thuong National Park Management Board to update the latest information)
Where is U Minh Thuong National Park is probably a question of many people. This garden covers an area of more than 21,000 hectares in An Minh Bac commune and Minh Thuan commune, U Minh Thuong district.
In 2006, the park was confirmed as one of three important areas of the World Biosphere Reserve in the coastal and sea areas of Kien Giang. This is the first place on peat land in the area to become Vietnam’s 5th ASEAN Heritage Park in 2012. By 2015, this place was recognized as the 2,228th Ramsar site in the world and the 8th in Vietnam.
Ideal time to visit U Minh Thuong National Park
The floating water season from August to November is the most beautiful season in U Minh Thuong. Visitors arriving at this time are fascinated by immersing themselves in the vast green of Melaleuca forest and water.
When sitting on a gently floating shell, you will have the opportunity to explore unique spots such as Mang Doi, Trang Doi, and Trang Chim. These are all places where many rare and endangered birds gather.
Means of transportation to U Minh Thuong forest
To travel to U Minh Thuong National Park, visitors must go from Rach Gia along Highway 61. The park will be about 50 km from the city center and from the city. Ho Chi Minh is about 364 km to the southwest. You can travel by the following means:
- Passenger bus: From Rach Soi bus station, there are bus routes from Rach Soi to Ca Mau bus station. You take this route and get off at Cong Con intersection, then rent a motorbike taxi from local people to get to U Minh Thuong Garden. Some bus companies that you can refer to are: Tuyet Hon, Hoang Hai Quan, Ngoc An…
- Motorbike: For those who are passionate about motorbike adventure, you can start from Rach Gia. Go straight along Highway 63 to Cong Con intersection, then turn right and continue toward Hoa Mai Lake. Travel about 8 km more, you will reach U Minh Thuong.
Top attractive experiences at U Minh Thuong National Park
U Minh Thuong Kien Giang National Park is a relic complex that helps connect people with nature and history. Thanks to that, this place has many unique experiences for visitors to experience.
Explore U Minh Thuong forest
U Minh Thuong owns a rare area of mangrove forest. Coming here, you can easily see cajuput trees and vines growing on the peat layer, along with more than 180 species of birds and 30 species of animals. This miracle creates a diverse and rich ecosystem, helping U Minh Thuong become an attractive destination for nature lovers.
Take a motorboat to see the wonderful nature
Tourists sit on bamboo shells floating on the long canals, weaving deep into the reserve to fully feel the wonderful beauty that nature has bestowed upon nature here. The rare opaque red color of the canals in the swamp forest blends with the bright green color of the Melaleuca forests on both banks, along with dense water hyacinth petals floating along the water.
Have fun and enjoy the beauty of Hoa Mai Lake
Hoa Mai Lake is a swamp shaped like a five-petal flower. The surface of the lake stretches like a carpet, covered with beautiful ferns and this is also the tourist center of the national park.
Visitors can relax by riding a swan boat on the lake, or rent a rowing boat along the canals filled with lily flowers. In particular, you can bring a fishing rod to experience life like a true local.
Visit the bird’s territory – Trang Chim
Trang Chim is the land of tens of thousands of bird species with all different breeds and colors. Visitors follow the monkey bridge more than 100 meters long, stretching along the middle of the forest and leading to the observatory. Here, you can see up close the flock of birds flying in the sky or perching on old cajuput trees nearby.
Admire rare bat species at Trang Doi
Trang Doi is one of the places not to be missed in U Minh Thuong National Park. During the day, when bats sleep, visitors can see thousands of bats hanging on the tops of tall trees, creating an image like clusters of strange fruits. They have an amazingly large size because they are giant, rare Thai horse bats, can have wingspans of up to meters and love to eat forest fruits.
Visit famous historical sites
U Minh Thuong is not only a biosphere reserve, but also has many cultural and historical heritages. There are up to 15 historical relics recognized as intangible cultural heritage.
Among them, there are 2 National Historical Sites: U Minh Thuong Base Historical Site and Zone IX Security Historical Site. In addition, there is also the historical and cultural relic of Xeo Can Pagoda, the Rach Gia Provincial Party Committee Base in the period 1974 – 1975, the 1960 Cong Su intersection…
Recreational fishing
Coming to U Minh Thuong National Park, fishing lovers have the opportunity to enjoy their passion. To catch big fish, you can rent a small boat to experience it. If you don’t know how to canoe, ask a boat to be towed from the tourist area deep into the forest.
Other interesting experiences
During the journey, visitors will listen to explanations about U Minh Thuong National Park and experience the panoramic view of the world biosphere reserve from above when going to Vong Lam Dai. Next, visit the wildlife rescue and care area, located behind the administrative area. This is a place that specializes in caring for and nurturing injured or illegally hunted individuals. Visiting U Minh Thuong is an exciting learning opportunity for pupils and students.
Enjoy famous specialties of U Minh Thuong
U Minh Thuong is not only famous for its monuments and wild beauty, but also attracts tourists with delicious dishes imbued with the rustic flavors of this land. When coming to U Minh Thuong, visitors should enjoy delicious specialties such as grilled snakehead fish, grilled yellow catfish dipped in ginger sauce, steamed snakehead fish sauce, stir-fried tuber, sea perch braised with fruit…
Notes when visiting U Minh Thuong National Park
- During the journey to explore U Minh Thuong National Forest, you should pay attention to bring sunscreen, especially when sitting on the sightseeing bag to avoid sunstroke and protect your skin under the sun.
- Bring medications such as mosquito repellent, insect repellant, and fever reducers. Because there are many types of insects here.
- When traveling by car, avoid standing up, sitting down, or rocking back and forth to ensure the trip goes smoothly and safely.
With its wild beauty, U Minh Thuong National Park constantly attracts tourists with its special appeal between nature and history. Large and small canals, covered with the immense green of Melaleuca forests, create a majestic natural picture, giving visitors strangely gentle and peaceful moments. If you have the opportunity to come to Kien Giang, take the time to visit U Minh Thuong to have unforgettable experiences and moments here.
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