Mui Ca Mau, the southernmost land of Vietnam, always evokes special emotions in every Vietnamese person. Not only is it a sacred southernmost point marking territorial sovereignty, Ca Mau is also a land rich in culture, history, and possessing pristine and unique natural beauty. Let’s explore with “Du lịch khắp thế gian” (Travel the World) the interesting things and memorable experiences at Mui Ca Mau, a must-visit destination on the Vietnam tourist map.
Where is Mui Ca Mau and What Makes it Special?
Mui Ca Mau is located in Xom Mui (Cape Hamlet), Dat Mui Commune, Ngoc Hien District, Ca Mau Province. To get here, visitors often have to take a long journey by road or waterway, crossing green melaleuca forests and the immense rivers of the Mekong Delta. This remoteness and wilderness creates a special attraction for Mui Ca Mau, making it a dream destination for those who love to explore and experience.
The most special thing about Mui Ca Mau is the national coordinate landmark GPS 0001, a sacred symbol affirming Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty. Standing here, visitors can take in the panoramic view of the East Sea and the West Sea, clearly feeling the majesty of nature and national pride. Besides, Mui Ca Mau is also famous for its rich mangrove ecosystem, biodiversity, and traditional craft villages imbued with local cultural identity.
Discovering Must-Visit Destinations in Mui Ca Mau
1. GPS Coordinate Landmark 0001
This is a must-visit destination when setting foot in Mui Ca Mau. The GPS 0001 landmark is not just a simple architectural structure, but also a symbol of patriotism and national unity. Visitors come here to take souvenir photos, admire the panoramic view of Mui Ca Mau, and feel the sacredness of the Fatherland’s southernmost point.
GPS 0001 landmark at Ca Mau Cape, Vietnam's southernmost point
2. Ship Symbol and Hanoi Flagpole
Located near the GPS 0001 landmark, the ship symbol reaching out to the sea is a unique architectural work, expressing the aspiration to rise of the country. In addition, the majestic Hanoi Flagpole is also an impressive highlight, reminiscent of the thousand-year-old capital and the indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people.
3. Mui Ca Mau National Park
Mui Ca Mau National Park is one of the largest and most biodiverse mangrove forests in Vietnam. Coming here, visitors can explore the pristine melaleuca and mangrove forest ecosystems, visit wildlife conservation stations, and experience boating through green canals and ditches. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in pristine nature and learn about the value of mangrove forests to the environment.
4. Ca Mau Floating Market
Ca Mau Floating Market is a unique cultural feature of the Mekong Delta region. Arriving here early in the morning, visitors will be immersed in the bustling atmosphere of the river market, admiring boats filled with goods and enjoying local specialties. The floating market is not only a place of trade but also a place of cultural exchange, showing the unique identity of the Mekong Delta people.
5. Traditional Craft Villages
Mui Ca Mau is also famous for many traditional craft villages such as fish sauce making, shrimp farming, and shrimp cracker making. Visitors can visit these craft villages to learn about the production process, buy souvenirs, and enjoy local specialties. This is also an opportunity to learn more about the cultural and economic life of Ca Mau people.
Experiencing Unique Cuisine in Mui Ca Mau
Ca Mau cuisine is a harmonious combination of the flavors of the sea and melaleuca forest products. Coming here, visitors cannot miss the famous specialties such as:
- Ca Mau Crab: Known as the “king of crabs”, Ca Mau crab is famous for its firm, sweet meat and fatty roe. Crab can be processed into many delicious dishes such as crab tamarind, steamed crab, crab hotpot…
- Ca Mau Tiger Shrimp: Ca Mau tiger shrimp is large in size, with sweet and chewy meat, often processed into grilled, steamed, or salt-roasted dishes…
- Kèo Fish (Goby Fish): Keo fish is a typical fish of the Ca Mau brackish water region, which can be processed into many attractive dishes such as grilled snakehead goby, braised goby with pepper, goby hotpot…
- U Minh Fermented Fish Hotpot: U Minh fermented fish hotpot is a famous specialty of the U Minh Ha region, Ca Mau. Fermented fish hotpot has a rich, delicious flavor, cooked from linh fish sauce or snakehead fish sauce, combined with many kinds of wild vegetables and seafood.
- Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancake): Ca Mau Banh Xeo is large in size, with a crispy crust, rich shrimp and meat filling, served with raw vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce.
Mui Ca Mau Travel Tips
1. Ideal Time to Visit
The best time to travel to Mui Ca Mau is during the dry season (from December to April of the following year). At this time, the weather is dry, with little rain, which is favorable for sightseeing and exploration. The rainy season (from May to November) also has its own beauty, but visitors need to prepare carefully to cope with rain and floods.
2. Transportation
To get to Mui Ca Mau, visitors can choose many different means of transport:
- Coach: From Ho Chi Minh City, there are many high-quality coach companies going to Ca Mau. Travel time is about 7-8 hours.
- Airplane: Ca Mau Airport has flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc. However, airfares are usually higher than coaches.
- Motorbike: For young people who like backpacking, motorbikes are an interesting option to explore Ca Mau. However, you need to prepare good health and have long-distance driving experience.
When you arrive in Ca Mau, to get to Mui Ca Mau, you can go by:
- Canoe: Taking a canoe from Ca Mau city to Dat Mui takes about 2-3 hours. This is a popular means of transport and chosen by many visitors.
- Motorbike or car: The road to Dat Mui has now been upgraded, visitors can go by motorbike or car to Mui Ca Mau. However, the road is quite far and takes longer than going by canoe.
3. Accommodation
In Mui Ca Mau, there are many accommodation options from budget guesthouses to luxury hotels. Visitors can choose accommodation that suits their needs and budget. If you want to experience closeness to nature, visitors can choose homestays in melaleuca forests or riverside guesthouses.
4. Booking a Mui Ca Mau Tour
To have a complete and meaningful trip to Mui Ca Mau, visitors can choose to book a tour from reputable travel companies. Vietnam Tourist is one of the leading travel agencies in Ca Mau, specializing in organizing high-quality Mui Ca Mau tours at reasonable prices.
Instructions for booking a Mui Ca Mau tour at Vietnam Tourist:
I. FOR INDIVIDUAL GUESTS JOINING GROUPS:
1. Book services directly at Vietnam Tourist office
Step 1: Customers come directly to the office of Vietnam Tourist to be consulted & register for the tour.
Step 2: Customers book tours directly with staff at Vietnam Tourist office, customers choose the departure date and provide personal information as follows:
– Full name
– Phone number for tour registration
– List of tour participants (Including full name; date of birth, citizen identification number)
Step 3: Customers deposit 70% of the total tour price as prescribed, with the remaining 30% customers will pay the tour guide when boarding the tour.
Step 4: Complete the tour booking process, customers receive a tour registration confirmation slip. Before the tour departure date, the Vietnam Tourist tour guide will contact customers to provide the tour guide’s phone number, confirm the time and pick-up location.
2. Book services online:
Step 1: Customers book tours directly on the website: ww.vietnamtouristvn.com (in the “book tour” box of each specific tour) or contact through information portals such as hotline, Vietnam Tourist Fanpage, Vietnam Tourist Zalo page located on this website to be consulted by Vietnam Tourist staff attentively.
Step 2: Customers will send tour registration information to the consulting staff. Customers choose the departure date and provide personal information as follows:
– Full name
– Phone number for tour registration
– List of tour participants (Including full name; date of birth, citizen identification number)
Step 3: Customers transfer a deposit of 70% of the total tour price as prescribed, with the remaining 30% customers will pay the tour guide when boarding the tour.
Note: When transferring money, please clearly state the transfer content as follows: Registrant’s name + Phone number … After successful transfer, please notify the staff in charge to check.
Step 4: After receiving the money, Vietnam Tourist staff will send a tour booking confirmation slip via zalo or mail to customers. Complete the tour booking process. Before the tour departure date, the Vietnam Tourist tour guide will contact customers to provide the tour guide’s phone number, confirm the time and pick-up location. Customers receive confirmation via Mail or phone.
II. FOR GROUP GUESTS (COMPANY/UNIT/ORGANIZATION/…)
Step 1: Customers book tours with Vietnam Tourist consulting staff (Can book directly or online)
Step 2: After choosing the desired tour, customers please provide the following information to Vietnam Tourist staff:
– Company information including: Company address, tax code, representative and position
– Full name & phone number of the group leader (main person in charge of the tour)
– List of tour participants (Including full name; date of birth, citizen identification number)
Step 3: Vietnam Tourist staff will draw up a contract and send it to customers for review. After both parties agree on the contract, we will print it out and sign and seal two copies of the contract to send to customers. Upon receiving the contract, customers will sign and seal and send back to us 01 copy of the contract.
Step 4: After receiving the contract, customers please make payment according to the procedure stated in the contract:
– Customers transfer a deposit of 70% of the total tour price as prescribed by the contract.
– Customers will pay the remaining 30% within 3 days after both parties sign the acceptance and contract liquidation minutes (if any phát sinh after the tour) and customers receive a VAT invoice from Vietnam Tourist.
Step 5: Vietnam Tourist receives the remaining payment from customers, the tour contract ends!
Customers use the service, feedback on the service via mail: [email protected] or customer service phone number 0939.679.886. If a refund occurs, customers follow our Refund Procedure. The contract is liquidated when the refund process ends!
Conclusion
Traveling to Mui Ca Mau is not only a journey to discover natural beauty but also an opportunity for every Vietnamese person to love and be proud of their Fatherland. With unique experiences in culture, history, cuisine, and nature, Mui Ca Mau will surely be a memorable destination in your travel journey. Come and feel the pristine and simple beauty of this southernmost land of the Fatherland.