Traveling to Can Gio by motorbike is a very interesting experience for you to explore the peaceful and fresh beauty of Saigon’s green oasis on weekends or short holidays.
For a long time, Can Gio has been famous as an ideal ecotourism destination to enjoy the fresh air, pleasant and enjoy seafood “flooded”. Moreover, this place is also known as the first biosphere reserve in Vietnam, only about 50km east of Saigon. Therefore, it is not too difficult to understand when many families and groups of friends choose Can Gio as a destination to visit and have fun on weekends and holidays.
Temporarily away from the noisy, bustling, magnificent Saigon, invite a group of close friends or simply travel with loved ones to Can Gio by motorbike . For those who come to Can Gio for the first time, please save the full and detailed experiences below!
1. Can Gio tourism by motorbike comes from Ho Chi Minh city
Departure time
Can Gio is located about 50km east of the center of Ho Chi Minh city . So if you want to see the sunrise in the mangrove forests here, you should depart early in the morning, around 5 o’clock. Moreover, it is also less sunny at this time and the deserted road is easier to move. Travel time to Can Gio is about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Can Gio tourism by motorbike is chosen by many young people.
Sea tourism route Can Gio
The basic route to Can Gio is to Nha Be district, then to Binh Khanh ferry to arrive. However, to get to Can Gio beach you need to run another stretch.
If departing from the center of Saigon, you can go in the direction of Tan Thuan Bridge, turn over Nguyen Van Linh Street, District 7, follow Huynh Tan Phat Street and go straight to Binh Khanh ferry. From here, go a further section to Dao Khi, then go to the center of Can Gio district. Note that you turn to Duyen Hai to get to Can Thanh town or 30/4 beach.
Binh Khanh Ferry Terminal.
Some notes when traveling Can Gio by motorbike
To travel to Can Gio, there are many means of transportation such as buses, cars and motorbikes. However, because the distance is not too far and many people want to be comfortable and flexible in exploring Can Gio, many people choose motorbikes, especially young people. Some notes when you travel Can Gio by motorbike as follows:
The road to Can Gio sea tourism has many traffic points. Some common mistakes people make in this road are speeding and encroaching on the route. Therefore, you need to obey the traffic safety laws by walking at the correct speed of 40km / h and following the correct lane. Especially bring all your IDs and vehicle documents with you.
After moving through Binh Khanh ferry, this road has almost no gas station and is quite empty. So you should check your fuel tank and refuel it fully to arrive at a safe place.
You can stop at a certain country shop for snacks and rest. Along the way to Can Gio, there are a few water stalls selling banh canh, noodle soup, … also quite delicious and cheap, priced from 20-25k / bowl.
According to the experience of the adventurers when traveling to Can Gio by motorbike , this road is often spilled nails and must walk to find a place to patch the car. So you should pay attention to equip the vehicle to patch the car such as car tattoo, hand pump in case the car breaks.
In addition, you need to prepare other accessories and items such as hats, masks, drinks, …
Nice view along the way to Can Gio beach.
Can Gio Beach is an ideal place to have fun and eat seafood on weekends.
2. Review Can Gio 2019 – the attractions to visit
Vam Sat mangrove forest
Vam Sat tourist area is located in Ly Nhon commune, Can Gio district, about 4km from Ho Chi Minh city. This is one of the national biosphere reserves famous for a variety of rare plants and animals. Coming to Vam Sat, you will have the opportunity to explore the history, people, vivid natural scenery and participate in many interesting activities. Some attractive attractions you can visit such as crocodile pond, bird sanctuary, bat lagoon, mangrove forest, …
Vam Sat mangrove forest
Monkey Island
No need to go anywhere as far as Phu Quoc or Nha Trang, when traveling by motorbike you can visit Monkey Island. The entrance fee for each guest is about 35k, plus a parking fee of 5k, you can enjoy the fresh, quiet atmosphere and the beauty of the mangrove forest with trees, roots of many unique shapes. winding.
The interesting point here is that you can watch the mischievous monkeys and are extremely brave. Pay attention to storing all items, food and drinks if you do not want to “be blatantly robbed” along the way.
The mischievous monkeys at Monkey Island.
Can Gio Beach (beach April 30)
Trip travel by motorcycle Gio will go away if you ignore interesting Gio beach paradise with attractive seafood. The coast here is quite peaceful, airy, gentle waves. However, the sea here is so alluvial so the sand is black and not as romantic as other beaches. This place is suitable for you to relax, enjoy the cool breeze blowing in from the sea.
Bridge “virtual living” in Can Gio beach.
The beach is cool and spacious.
Thanh An Island
If you intend to travel Can Gio overnight, you may have plenty of time to visit Thanh An Island. It still retains the untouched natural beauty of the mangrove forest and the people are extremely hospitable. You can visit the fishing villages, salt fields, enjoy fresh seafood dishes here.
Thanh An Island is the check-in point for many young people.
Fight the Sac forest
This is our secret base during the resistance war against the US for national salvation. Currently, the battle of Sac forest becomes an interesting tourist attraction for you to learn about the history and heroic victories of his father. In addition, coming here, you can also immerse yourself in the fresh, quiet space of nature, plants.
Thieng Lieng Island
Thieng Lieng Island is located between four river sides, interlaced canal system. This is a popular tourist destination for Can Gio beach, but for travelers, this is an interesting destination. You can go from Thanh An Island along the sea mouth, weaving among the forests to Thieng Lieng Island.
3. Eat seafood “flooded” when traveling to Can Gio beach
Thanh Lich
Traveling Can Gio by motorbike , do not miss the opportunity to enjoy seafood with many attractive and delicious restaurants. One of the suggestions for you is Thanh Lich restaurant located on the way to Can Thanh town. Here sell a lot of fresh and delicious dishes, priced from 100-165 thousand VND.
Hang Duong Seafood Market
Hang Duong Market is where local residents sell a wide variety of fresh, quality seafood. The market scene is always bustling with trading between sellers and buyers. A lot of seafood dishes such as snails, squid, crabs, octopus, oyster fish, … are arranged along the entrance to the market.
You can buy to take home or enjoy processed seafood and bring it to the sea to sip. Beach chair rental is from 10-20k / person (depending on holidays or weekends). 
Can Gio tourism cannot ignore the seafood paradise.
A wide variety of fresh seafood are available for sale at low prices.
100% Natural
The shop is located at 10/82 Phan Duc, Long Thanh Hamlet, Long Hoa Commune, Can Gio District. Airy and spacious. The menu here is attractive and varied with many dishes with delicious, nutritious and cheap criteria.
Uncle 5 Dwarf Seafood Shop
Located in Thanh Binh hamlet, Thanh An Island Commune, Chu 5 Dw Seafood restaurant is also a favorite address of many tourists when traveling to Can Gio by motorbike. The restaurant specializes in serving fresh seafood dishes with traditional flavors. In particular, the restaurant is famous for its flu (like crab) dish that is very delicious and strange.
You can buy it home or have it processed on the spot.
In addition to the Hang Duong seafood market, there are also many delicious restaurants and seafood restaurants with a variety of dishes.
Above are some information to share for you to have a safe and memorable trip to Can Gio by motorbike . Can Gio is gentle and hospitable with many attractions and delicious dishes. Please prepare all necessary equipment, with friends and relatives, carry your backpack and go.
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