GPS 0001 and Mũi Cà Mau Flag Tower

GPS 0001 and the Mũi Cà Mau Flag Tower are two prominent landmarks in the Đất Mũi visitor area. The site combines Vietnam's historic national coordinate marker with a large flag tower designed as a modern interpretation of Hà Nội's historic flag tower, creating a distinctive place to visit at the southern end of the country.

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Overview

• Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bf5D4HUFLVKJxpNZ6
• Address: Đất Mũi Commune, Cà Mau Province, Vietnam
• Province: Cà Mau
• Category: Geographic Landmark, Flag Tower
• Opening Hours: No fixed hours confirmed
• Entrance Fee: No separate entrance fee confirmed
• Visit Duration: 45–90 minutes
• Best For: Photography, geography, sightseeing, families

Pronunciation

Cột Cờ Mũi Cà Mau

Why Visit

• A historic national coordinate landmark: GPS 0001 was established in 1995 as Vietnam's national coordinate marker at Đất Mũi and became closely associated with the southernmost point of mainland Vietnam.
• A distinctive architectural landmark: The flag tower is designed as a modern, durable interpretation of Hà Nội's historic flag tower.
• A high viewpoint in a very flat landscape: The upper levels provide a broader view across the coastal environment than ground level.
• Geography and national symbolism together: The coordinate marker represents Vietnam's surveying and geographic history, while the large national flag gives the site a strong visual and symbolic presence.

Things To Do

See GPS 0001

Visit National Coordinate Marker GPS 0001 and photograph the landmark. Established in January 1995, it was designated as the southernmost national coordinate marker and became widely associated with the southernmost point of mainland Vietnam.

Climb the Flag Tower

Go up the accessible levels of the Mũi Cà Mau Flag Tower for a higher perspective over the surrounding landscape. The tower has three base levels and a central flagpole structure.

View the Coastal Landscape

From the higher levels, look across the mangrove landscape and surrounding coastal waters. On clear days, the viewpoint can provide views toward Hòn Khoai in the distance.

Take Photographs

The GPS marker, flag tower, national flag, and open landscape provide several natural photo opportunities within a relatively compact area.

History and Significance

The National Coordinate Marker GPS 0001 was established in January 1995. It was designated as the southernmost national coordinate marker of mainland Vietnam and became an important geographic and symbolic destination for visitors traveling to Đất Mũi.

It is worth distinguishing the historic marker from the exact geographic extremity shown on modern digital maps. The physical GPS 0001 marker was established at a fixed location in 1995, while the coastline of Đất Mũi is a dynamic natural environment. Modern mapping can therefore identify a geographic position separately from the historic marker. The exact reasons for any difference should not be assumed solely from the map locations.

The Mũi Cà Mau Flag Tower was started in January 2016. Its architecture was inspired by the historic Hà Nội Flag Tower, but the structure at Mũi Cà Mau was built as a modern reinforced landmark designed for the coastal environment.

The tower complex covers more than 16,000 square meters and includes three base levels and the flagpole structure. The lower levels can also display photographs, historical materials, and other exhibits.

Best Time To Visit

December to April is generally the more convenient period for outdoor sightseeing because rainfall is lower. Early morning and late afternoon are more comfortable for climbing the tower and taking photographs, especially during the hotter months.

How To Get There

From Cà Mau City, travel south toward Năm Căn and continue to Đất Mũi. GPS 0001 and the Mũi Cà Mau Flag Tower are within the developed visitor area and can be visited on foot once you arrive.

Travel Tips

• Allow around 45–90 minutes for the marker, tower, and immediate surroundings.
• Check access to the upper levels of the tower when you arrive.
• Bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
• Early morning or late afternoon is more comfortable for outdoor photography.
• If you specifically want to visit the geographic point currently identified as Vietnam's southernmost point, check its separate map location rather than assuming it is identical to GPS 0001.
• For the mangrove ecosystem itself, plan a separate visit to Mũi Cà Mau National Park.

FAQ

Conclusion

GPS 0001 and the Mũi Cà Mau Flag Tower make a compact landmark stop with both geographical and visual significance. GPS 0001 preserves the history of Vietnam's national coordinate system at Đất Mũi, while the tower provides an elevated view over the distinctive landscape. For the geographic point currently identified as the southernmost point, see the separate Vietnam's Southernmost Point article.

Nearby attractions

(Distances shown are straight-line estimates, not actual travel distance.)

• Mũi Cà Mau National Park - Vietnam's Southern Mangrove Wilderness (about 1 km east)
• Vietnam's Southernmost Point - Where the Country Ends (about 8 km southeast)
• Thi Tuong Lagoon - A Vast Brackish-Water Landscape in Cà Mau (about 48 km northeast)
• Hòn Đá Bạc Tourist Area - Islands, Rock Formations and CM12 History (about 65 km north)
• U Minh Hạ National Park - Vietnam's Peatland Melaleuca Forest (about 71 km north)

• Ca Mau Travel Guide