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Can Gio

Ho Chi Minh City 8m
Best Time
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About Can Gio

Cần Giờ is a coastal suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City, designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Famous for its sprawling mangrove forests, wildlife sanctuaries (including the famous Monkey Island), and local seafood markets, it serves as a green oasis and popular weekend retreat for city dwellers looking to escape the urban heat.

💡Why Visit?

Explore a UNESCO-listed mangrove biosphere reserve, visit Monkey Island, and enjoy fresh, affordable local seafood by the coast.

Languages
Vietnamese
#mangrove-forest#biosphere-reserve#monkey-island#seafood-market#weekend-escape

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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionHo Chi Minh City
CountryVietnam
Altitude8m
Budget Stay₫200,000*/night
Budget Food₫120,000*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Aug · Rain

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 31°C annually. Avoid travel in Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌧️Rain
🌡️
Temperature25° – 31°C
💧
Rainfall329mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct due to extreme conditions.

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
₫200,000*/night
  • Coastal homestay
  • Local Nha Nghi
🏨 Premium
₫600,000*/night
  • Boutique eco-lodge
  • Standard resort room
✨ Luxury
₫1,800,000*/night
  • Can Gio resort room
  • Private seaside bungalow
⛺ Camping available · ₫150,000*/night

Local Cuisine

⭐ Can Gio Nipa Palm Fruit (Dua Nuoc)street
⭐ Can Gio Grilled Mudskipper (Ca Thoi Loi Nuong)local
⭐ Hang Duong Seafood Market Specialitieslocal