Natural beauty of Can Gio primeval mangrove forest Friday, October 24, 2014 | 11:06:41 (VOV/VOVworld) - Thanks to its bio-diversity and environmental value – the Can Gio Mangrove Forest – was recognised by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in Vietnam in 2000. Lying just a little more than 50km from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio district with its mountains, hills, beaches, and sand dunes stretching along 100 km of coastline is an ideal tourist destination. Visitors have a great chance to enjoy fresh air and primeval beauty of nature and especially play with naughty monkeys at Lam Vien tourism site named “Monkey Island”. Monkey Island receives around 400-500 visitors daily and from 1,000-1,500 at the weekend. Monkeys are very friendly Eating food and sweets that visitors give The number of monkeys increased from dozens initially to nearly 2,000 now. They are taken care of by the Lam Vien tourism site staff. Long tail monkey Red-faced spider monkey A lovely monkey Most monkeys are very naughty like children. They play and jump to visitors Some even take a visitor’s hat and run away However, they strictly obey a person who take care of them Can Gio forest is also home to many crocodiles The forest’s ecosystem is considered an ideal space for monkeys Tag Natural beauty Can Gio primeval mangrove forest UNESCO vov vovworld Related News Can Gio Whale Worshipping Festival A visit to Can Gio World Biosphere Reserve Feedback s b sharma thanks for presenting the photographs of the Can Gio Mangrove Forest and friendly monkeys. monkeys and visitors both are playing... More thanks for presenting the photographs of the Can Gio Mangrove Forest and friendly monkeys. monkeys and visitors both are playing to each others. <<<< More Feedback Submit Others Unique hair washing ritual of white Thai ethnic group Apricot tree attracts customers despite high prices Phuc Dien pomelo garden as a dreamy location to check-in as Tet approaches Preparations underway at Tay Tuu flower village ahead of Tet