When rustic life becomes a tourism product
The daily tasks of the people in the West such as catching crabs, setting traps, fishing nets or going into the forest to collect bees, which were thought to be only the livelihood of the people, have now become interesting experiences, attracting tourists from near and far.
Tourists coming to Ca Mau not only visit the beautiful scenery, but also directly participate in the daily life of local people.
If in the past, catching crabs and three-sided crabs was just a familiar job for people living in the river area, now it has become an activity that is extremely loved by tourists. They can personally search for crabs in the mud, search for three-sided crabs hiding in the mangrove forest, and feel the hard work but full of fun of the people here.
Not stopping there, the experience of setting traps and fishing nets also brings visitors memorable moments.
In the middle of a vast natural space, they are instructed on how to set traps to catch fish, cast nets on the river and enjoy the thrill of pulling up a net full of fresh fish. This is not only an entertaining activity but also helps visitors understand more about the life of the people in the West.
Unique journey into the forest to eat bees
One of the most unique experiences when coming to Ca Mau is the journey into U Minh Ha forest to eat bees. This is a risky job, but brings excitement to tourists.
They followed the footsteps of experienced forest workers, learned how to identify beehives, harvested honey and enjoyed the taste of pure wild honey right on the spot. The thrill of standing in the middle of the vast cajuput forest, listening to the buzzing of bees and witnessing each drop of golden honey flowing out was truly an unforgettable experience.
When it comes to Ca Mau tourism, it is impossible not to mention Dat Mui - where the sacred national coordinate landmark is located.
Besides visiting and checking in at the last milestone of the country, visitors also have the opportunity to experience life with the locals and enjoy specialties of the South such as grilled mudskippers with salt and chili, tamarind-fried three-sided crab, braised brown fish, Nam Can crab, coconut-fried brain...
Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ca Mau, Tran Hieu Hung, commented: Turning people's daily activities into tourism products not only helps create new and unique experiences but also contributes to preserving culture and promoting the local economy. Farmers and fishermen are now not only workers but also become special "tour guides", telling stories about their homeland through the very work they have been attached to for generations.
It can be said that Ca Mau has been successful in developing sustainable eco-tourism, taking advantage of existing values to attract tourists. Experiences that seem too ordinary have become their own attraction, creating a unique tourism brand for the land at the end of the South.
This Tet, come to Ca Mau to experience and feel the rustic beauty of this land, why not!
