According to the Ca Mau Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, the province welcomed over 69,600 visitors during the April 30 – May 1 holiday, up 28.6 percent from the same holiday last year.

Most tourists chose to visit Ca Mau Cape National Tourist Area, Hon Da Bac Tourist Area, and various eco-tourism and experience-based destinations.

Nguyen Van Hon, director of Sunset Tourism Joint Stock Company, based in Ngoc Hien District, Ca Mau Province, said forest-crossing tours are especially popular during holidays and festivals.

"Most tourists come from other provinces and want to visit the southernmost point of Vietnam at least once, explore the mangrove ecosystem, and taste the natural specialties Ca Mau has to offer," Hon said.

On these tours, travelers board speedboats that zip through winding canals, pass floating oyster farms, and offer a glimpse into the region’s aquaculture practices.

The journey also immerses visitors in the pristine beauty of ancient mangrove forests and the refreshing breeze from the sea.

Guests can walk barefoot on mudflats, where young mangrove shoots gradually stretch toward the sea, and handpick clams and shellfish to cook and enjoy right on the spot.

Khai Long clam beach is a highlight, being the only location in Vietnam's mainland where one can watch both the sunrise over the East Vietnam Sea and sunset over the Gulf of Thailand from the same place.

The beach features a unique combination of sandy and black muddy terrain that stretches for dozens of kilometers.

From Khai Long, visitors can gaze out toward Hon Khoai Island and take in the peaceful scenery of endless mangrove forests stretching inland.

“You can dig for clams with friends and cook up all kinds of dishes,” Ly Minh Tien, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, shared this experience.

"The clams here are sweet and tasty.

“This is an exciting place for anyone who loves to explore wild and untouched lands.”