Besides the mangrove forests with interlacing roots, Ca Mau also possesses the romantic Khai Long beach facing the cool breeze of the East Sea. With a smooth stretch of sand welcoming the sun and open eco-resort space, Khai Long is an ideal beach resort stop on the journey to explore Dat Mui.
Type
Alluvial beach,
eco-resort
Spiritual point
20-meter high Nam Hai Guan Yin Statue
catching the wind
Cuisine
Eat grilled mud clams with scallion oil,
fatty rock oysters
Location
Khai Long Hamlet, Dat Mui,
Ngoc Hien, Ca Mau
1. Overview of Khai Long Eco-tourism Area
Khai Long Eco-tourism Area is located in Khai Long Hamlet, Dat Mui Commune, Ngoc Hien District, Ca Mau Province. Located about 15km from the southernmost point of the country, this is a small peninsula facing the vast East Sea. Khai Long possesses the rare smooth sand beach of Ca Mau province stretching over 3km, enriched with abundant alluvium creating a characteristic brown-tinted sand carpet of the Southern mudflat.
The campus of the tourist area is invested on a large scale, planting many green casuarina rows singing in the sea breeze and integrating many cool artificial landscape lake parks, modern outdoor swimming pools.
2. Interesting Places and Experiences at Khai Long
Offer Incense and Pray for Peace at Nam Hai Guan Yin Statue
Worshiping the 20m high Nam Hai Guan Yin Statue sitting solemnly on a lotus pedestal facing the open sea is a very meaningful spiritual activity. Dat Mui fishermen always come here to offer incense and pray for peace before every long sea voyage. Standing at the foot of the windy monument with the sea breeze rustling, our souls suddenly become extremely gentle and relaxed.
Stroll to Catch the Beach Sunrise and Hunt for Clams on the Mudflat
In the early morning, the vast sandy beach is exposed as the tide recedes. Taking a leisurely stroll to catch the first warming sunrise rays on the pristine beach brings overflowing energy. You can also join local people holding small iron rakes to rake clams and catch mud clams under the layers of wet muddy sand, which is very interesting.
3. Enjoy Fresh Beach Seafood Specialties
After having fun and enjoying the cool sea breeze, enjoy the famous Ngoc Hien specialties caught in the brackish alluvial waters:
- Grilled Khai Long rock oysters with scallion oil: Oysters clinging around the rock bridge abutments and wooden stakes have very plump and fatty meat.
- Grilled mudskipper with chili salt: Specialty with crispy skin, chewy and fragrant like native chicken meat dipped in sweet and sour tamarind fish sauce.
- Coconut water boiled earth shrimp: Naturally sweet shrimp, glossy red shell, crunchy texture.
4. Plan a Convenient Visit Schedule
Khai Long is very suitable to be included in the second day of the Dat Mui travel itinerary. You can visit Khai Long to enjoy the beach, offer incense to worship Buddha, and then continue to visit Cape Ca Mau Cultural Park. This tour is already designed and optimized in the all-inclusive Cape Ca Mau Tour of Ba Ngoai Homestay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entrance fee for Khai Long tourist area?
Yes! The entrance ticket is about 30,000 - 50,000 VND/adult ticket, allowing you to freely visit the beach, flower garden, and Nam Hai Guan Yin worship complex.
When is the best time of the year to visit Khai Long?
From around November to April of the following year is the most beautiful, the weather is dry and windy, suitable for beach entertainment activities and photography.
References
To ensure objectivity and honesty regarding geographical and eco-tourism information, the information in the article is cross-referenced from official sources:
- Decision approving the detailed construction planning of Khai Long Eco-tourism Area by the People's Committee of Ca Mau Province.
- Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ca Mau Province (sovhttdl.camau.gov.vn): Promotional documents, handbook introducing Khai Long alluvial beach eco-area and Nam Hai Guan Yin Monument.
- E-portal of Ngoc Hien District People's Committee (ngochien.camau.gov.vn): Administrative documents, tourism map linking Khai Long - Dat Mui area.
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Written by
Tran Bi (Founder of Ba Ngoai Homestay)
Tran Bi is a local tourism expert with over 10 years of experience guiding visitors through Cape Ca Mau and the U Minh mangrove forests.
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