When talking about Vietnam, people often think of a country in Southeast Asia with a long and diverse history and culture. It is a place with long stretches of cool blue beaches and white sand. It is a place famous for street food that has been honored in the international dictionary. However, no one has talked much about the beautiful and interesting national parks in this S-shaped country. With a variety of diverse ecosystems and beautiful natural wonders, national parks in Vietnam are currently eco-tourism destinations that attract the attention of many tourists.
Below is a list of the 7 most beautiful national parks in Vietnam that you should take the time to explore and enjoy once in your life.
1- Vu Quang National Park
Vu Quang National Park is located in Ha Tinh province. With an area of over 55 thousand hectares and 1,612 species of higher plants, including 94 rare species listed in the Red Book, this national park is named by scientists as ”Vietnam’s new species mine”. Vu Quang National Park has 76% of natural forest area with two main types: tropical evergreen closed forest and evergreen forest. In the lush green forest, under the mountains and valleys are the habitats of many different animals such as giant muntjac, Kting Voar and rare Saola – the animal known as Asian unicorn… Currently, Vu Quang National Park is one of the potential tourist destinations attracting visitors from all over to Ha Tinh.
2. Bach Ma National Park
When visiting Hue, in addition to visiting historical sites, palaces or mausoleums, visitors cannot help but admire the majestic beauty of Bach Ma National Park. About 40km from Hue city, Bach Ma National Park opens up a new horizon for hikers because of its natural beauty, both poetic and immense.
The dreamy landscape opens before your eyes with an endless green color, under the symphony of birds or the harmony of the wind whistling through the treetops, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the pristine ecosystem in the national park to feel the sound of nature whispering. In addition, do not forget to spend time visiting interesting places in the national park such as Hai vong dai, Do Quyen waterfall, Ngu ho or explore the romantic trails in the campus.
3. Phu Quoc National Park
Phu Quoc National Park is located right on the pearl island of Phu Quoc. More than half of the island’s area is a national park and is also home to a diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna. Currently, Phu Quoc National Park is considered a strategy for sustainable economic and tourism development.
Under the cool, clear blue water, tourists can easily see the image of “fish armies” “traveling” under the ocean. In addition, the national park is also a suitable place for trekking activities so that visitors have the opportunity to admire the panoramic beauty of the harmonious mountains and sea in Phu Quoc.
4. Ba Be National Park
Ba Be National Park in Bac Kan province has everything from rivers, waterfalls to mysterious caves, mountains and forests with diverse ecosystems… The national park is located in a limestone mountain area with many catxa caves, creating a captivating beauty for visitors to admire. Located in the central area of Ba Be National Park is Ba Be Lake. This is known as ”a natural mountain lake of special significance in Vietnam”. Looking down from above, Ba Be Lake brings a sense of fantasy to the wanderer because of its dreamlike and realistic beauty.
Small islands, scattered around the lake, add to the charm of this place. Visitors to the park can experience exploring the waterways, rowing wooden boats to the lake or walking along the trails through the forest to have the opportunity to get closer to Mother Nature.
5. Cat Tien National Park
150km north of Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Tien National Park is known as one of the most beautiful national parks in the southern region of the S-shaped country. The national park is home to hundreds of rare species of flora and fauna, including species on the conservation list such as the one-horned rhinoceros, long-legged toad, reticulated python, black python, etc.
In addition to the opportunity to visit the diverse ecosystem, coming to Cat Tien National Park, visitors also have the opportunity to experience interesting activities such as walking in the forest early in the morning to listen to the dawn chorus amidst the chirping of birds, the call of gibbons or the echoes of the mountains and forests. More specifically, Cat Tien National Park also provides a unique service in Vietnam that allows tourists to witness the natural life of wild animals.
6. Cuc Phuong National Park
120km south of Hanoi, deep in the Tam Diep mountain range, Cuc Phuong National Park has a rich flora and fauna system typical of tropical rainforests. Cuc Phuong National Park currently owns more than 2,234 species of plants belonging to 117 orders and 260 families. In addition, there are 97 species of mammals (most notably the Asian monkey), 137 species of birds, 76 species of reptiles, 46 species of amphibians, 11 species of fish and thousands of species of insects. Many rare species are listed in the Vietnam Red Book.
Coming to Cuc Phuong National Park, you will be amazed by the spectacular natural scenery right before your eyes. The lush green valleys and deep green forests make you feel the freedom and true beauty that Mother Nature has bestowed upon this land.
7. Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park
Anyone who has ever visited Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park cannot forget the magical feeling when they first get close to nature. Within the national park is the world’s largest cave – a place that preserves incredibly magical beauty and a diverse ecosystem inside. Dating back more than 400 million years, this ancient area is attractive because of its geological formation. Not to mention, in the caves, stalactites and stalagmites protrude at many different angles and shapes, making you ecstatic.
Phong Nha – Ke Bang currently has more than 300 caves as well as a number of mountains and different forests, attracting the attention of tourists from all over.