Nam Can Mangrove Forest

About this location

Nam Can Mangrove Forest – The green lifeblood of the southernmost region. Spanning a vast area of 63,017 hectares surrounding Cape Ca Mau, the Nam Can Mangrove Forest is the second-largest mangrove forest in the world (second only to the Amazon), forming a proud V-shape when viewed from satellite imagery. During wartime, the treacherous terrain of Nam Can's dense river network served as a revolutionary base. Its 'favorable for us, difficult for the enemy' geography provided a stronghold for soldiers to withstand and defeat enemy sweep operations. From a cinematic perspective, the mangrove landscape is a pristine, majestic, and primitive world featuring towering, perfectly straight mangrove trees. The massive, intertwined root systems anchor deep into the alluvial, saline mud, creating towering, artistic natural geometric structures. The sight of a 'vo lai' (local wooden boat) gliding silently along the deep, winding canals beneath the cool green canopy creates a dreamlike, profound sense of depth. Perfect for period dramas depicting the exploration of the Southern region, dramatic river-based action films, heroic revolutionary historical films, and artistic landscape documentaries. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: Gody.vn.

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited to cut, break, or damage protected wild mangrove branches; do not damage the wooden walkways and small bridges throughout the forest.
• Strictly prohibited to litter production waste or leak fuel, oil, or grease from boat engines into the mangrove canals within the biodiversity zone.
• Filming activities using 'vo lai' boats must maintain a safe distance from local civilian water traffic.

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