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U Minh Ha National Park is one of the distinctive conservation areas in the Southwest region of Ca Mau. This place not only possesses outstanding ecological values but also contains precious heritage regarding biodiversity. To learn more specific information about this ecological tourism area, let's follow the article right after this from NVK Travel!
U Minh Ha National Park is located in Ca Mau province, separated from U Minh Thuong by the Trem River. Initially, this area was the Vo Do Forest Village, which was later upgraded and recognized as a national park in 2006.
This area features a typical wetland ecosystem with a layer of peat, primarily consisting of plant species such as cajeput, sedge, and swamp grass. In terms of wildlife, U Minh Ha is home to many species such as pangolins, monkeys, otters, various freshwater birds, pythons, and turtles.
Located about 40km from the center of Ca Mau city, this national park is one of the three core areas of the Ca Mau Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve. Besides its natural conservation function, U Minh Ha also plays an important role in researching and developing valuable genetic resources.
This place is recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve
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The weather in Ca Mau is divided into two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season, each with its own characteristics. If you visit U Minh Ha National Park during the rainy season from November to April, you will have the opportunity to experience the unique wetland forest ecosystem.
On the other hand, if you choose to travel during the dry season from May to November, the dry weather will be very favorable for traveling and participating in recreational activities. Depending on your schedule and personal travel purposes, you can consider choosing the right time for your visit.
Each season, U Minh Ha offers a unique beauty
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Most tourists choose two types of transportation to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to U Minh Ha National Park: motorbike or passenger bus.
U Minh Ha is a large national park with a history of hundreds of years. When you come here, you will have the opportunity to participate in many interesting activities, such as:
U Minh Ha National Park features an observation tower about 24m high. Standing at the top, visitors can admire the entire beauty of the forest. Looking at the majestic scenery of the vast nature, you will surely feel your own smallness in the embrace of creation.
Admiring U Minh Ha from the high observation tower
The simplest way to immerse yourself in the local people's lives is to participate in fishing and gathering honey from U Minh forest. The ticket price for this experiential activity is about 150,000 VND, and you can catch from 2 to 3 kg of snakehead fish or tilapia.
Under the forest canopy, diligent bees gather nectar from the cajeput flowers to build their hives. From December to June each year, honey collectors often go into the forest to harvest, and you will have the chance to enjoy fresh honeycomb blended with sweet golden honey.
Enjoying honey at the garden, ensuring the freshest quality
U Minh Ha is home to about 250 species of plants, 182 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, and 20 species of reptiles, along with many diverse insect species. With an ideal climate and favorable environment, this place also attracts a large number of organisms to live and develop. Recently, some rare animal species, especially wild boars (which had disappeared for hundreds of years), have reappeared in the U Minh cajeput forest.
A vast and diverse wetland forest ecosystem
The boat trip will take you to the mangrove forests with many attractive routes. You will see vibrant green water lilies floating on the water's surface, surrounded by lush mangrove bushes. The clear blue sky and gentle white clouds create a beautiful natural painting that leaves visitors in awe.
When you look up at the tree canopies, you will easily spot the nests of many bird and heron species. U Minh Ha National Park is also home to many rare animal species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world, such as pangolins, civets, and wild boars.
Experiencing a leisurely boat ride to explore the tourist area
During the two wars against the French and Americans, this place played a particularly important role as a base for many high-level command alliances of the Party. In 1954, after boarding a ship to concentrate in the North, the Le Duan alliance secretly returned to the U Minh forest to direct the revolution in the South. Comrade Vo Van Kiet is one of the figures closely associated with this area.
After exploring U Minh Ha National Park, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy unique specialties of the local cuisine. The forest here is rich with various products such as brackish fish, freshwater fish, shrimp, crabs, eels, and more. In particular, tourists should not miss the delicious dishes of Ca Mau such as:
U Minh Ha has many dishes made from young bees harvested from hives after honey extraction. Fat young bees can be prepared into bee larvae salad, fried in batter, cooked with mung bean porridge, or made into bee sauce, all of which are very appealing and unique.
Wild eel from U Minh Ha is considered a culinary gem of the freshwater region of Ca Mau. The eel meat is both firm and tender with a delicious flavor, and can be prepared in many different dishes. Tourists should try dishes such as eel cooked with fish sauce, eel braised with noni leaves served with fish sauce, eel cooked with lemongrass and chili, eel braised with turmeric, or eel cooked in sour soup.
U Minh Ha forest is home to many local fish species such as catfish, snakehead fish, tilapia, and snakehead fish. Many tourists, after enjoying all the dishes, find the best dishes here are grilled snakehead fish, local fish hotpot with forest vegetables, fried catfish dipped in ginger fish sauce, crispy tilapia, and braised tilapia.
Free-range chicken is also a specialty that you should try when traveling to U Minh Ha National Park. The chickens here are raised naturally, so the meat is extremely firm and has a natural sweetness, unlike industrial chickens. Some dishes made from free-range chicken you can try are sour chicken, steamed chicken with banana tree, or shredded chicken mixed with banana flower salad and herbs.
Enjoying the special dishes of beloved Ca Mau
To have a complete exploration of U Minh Ha National Park, you need to pay attention to the following:
Tourists need to prepare well for a smooth trip to U Minh Ha National Park
U Minh Ha National Park is considered one of the natural wonders of Vietnam, distinguished by its wetland forest ecosystem and biodiversity. It is both a wonderful tourist destination and a place that preserves many ecological, cultural, and historical values typical of the Mekong Delta region. If you want further advice, customers can contact NVK Travel to inquire and book a tour to Ca Mau at extremely favorable prices!
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