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U Minh Ha National Park covers an area of 85.27 square kilometers of Ca Mau Province. It was established in 2006 to protect the unique peat swamp forest ecosystem. In 2009, U Minh Ha National Park was recognized as one of the three core zones of Ca Mau Cape Biosphere Reserve and designated as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Rivers intertwine with forest in U Minh Ha National Park
Tourism plays a crucial role in U Minh Ha National Park. It attracts visitors with natural beauty and eco-tourism opportunities like bird watching, boat tours, and guided treks. The park focuses on sustainable practices to preserve the environment while supporting the local economy. Let’s unveil the park’s beauty with Asia King Travel right now.
U Minh Ha National Park is in the western region of Ca Mau Province, Vietnam. It sprawls across U Minh District and Tran Van Thoi District. It lies approximately 40 kilometers from Ca Mau City. Visitors can reach the park in 40-50 minutes by car or motorbike from the city. U Minh Hạ National Park's relative closeness to Cà Mau City contributes to accessibility and appeal as a tourist destination.
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By coach is the most convenient way to reach U Minh Ha National Park from major cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. Coach companies open daily services to Ca Mau City. The journey takes approximately 6-8 hours from Ho Chi Minh City and 3-4 hours from Can Tho. Once in Ca Mau City, you can take a taxi to the park.
Entrance gate to U Minh Ha National Park
Traveling by plane is the best choice for visitors not nearby southern Vietnam. Those already in Vietnam can take a direct flight to Ca Mau Airport. In contrast, foreign visitors must first land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City as there is no international flight to Ca Mau.
U Minh Ha National Park has unique tourism advantages for each period of the year. If you visit during the rainy season, from November to April, you will have a boat trip in the flooded forest ecosystem. However, the weather is sunny and ideal for travel and outdoor activities if you come during the dry season from May to November.
Exciting experiential activity during the flood season. Source: Nu Cuoi Me Kong
From the national park entrance, follow the paved road to the observation tower. The tower stands 24 meters high, you can see the entire landscape of U Minh Ha forest from the top. Standing on the observation tower and taking in the panoramic view, visitors can't help but be amazed by the endless green of the forest and feel small in the face of the vastness of nature.
U Minh Ha National looked from the observation
In U Minh Ha National Park, boat trips through the forest allow visitors to explore the mangrove landscape. There's nothing quite like drifting on small boats along canals leading deep into the forest, passing through reed bushes and vast melaleuca forests with their fragrant aroma. The deeper you go into the forest, the more you witness untouched beauty.
Boat ride is a must-try activity in the rainy season
Drifting along the waterways of U Minh Ha, you will be treated to the beauty of the wild forest and hear stories about the Southern land told by the tour guide On the rivers and streams, you may encounter locals fishing under the shade of melaleuca trees and see the fresh seafood they have just caught.
Visitors can rent a small boat and find a good spot in the forest to fish or cast a net. Fish are plentiful here because of strict protection. So it's not difficult to catch a basket full of fish. With some luck, you might even catch some big ones.
Traditional fishing tools of southern Vietnam people
You can also join the locals in catching fish using traditional tools. After the fishing trip, there's always the scene of the host selecting the best fish to grill over straws or cooking a pot of sour fish soup to treat everyone right there on the spot. This is a memorable and rustic experience with local people.
Another equally exciting type of tourism is the "honey tasting" experience. To reach the beehives, visitors have to push through the grass and into the melaleuca forest. Witnessing thousands of bees with their buzzing sounds can be quite thrilling for some. But then, it's replaced by a feeling of excitement as you watch the golden honeycombs being swiftly cut by the beekeeper. The pieces of young honeycomb will leave a sweet taste on your tongue.
U Minh Ha beekeeper’s skillful honey collection movements. Source: Doanh nghiep va Tiep thi Magazine
With high natural potential, U Minh Ha National Park is poised to become an even more prominent eco-tourism destination in Vietnam. This will be a favorite place for anyone loving to explore and experience. Contact us now to plan a trip to the wild nature of Vietnam.
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