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The Monkey Island in Can Gio District - admin - 19-09-2024
Ho Chi Minh City’s outlying Can Gio District is home to a UNESCO-recognized mangrove forest.
One of the main attractions in Can Gio are its 1,500 wild rhesus monkeys, which give it its nickname, "Monkey Island."
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Visitors are allowed to feed the monkeys but have to protect personal items such as cameras, phones, hats, and glasses from the inquisitive simians.
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Address: CV4W+WQM, Dao Khi Road, Long Hoa, Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City (Google maps)
Photo by Quynh Tran