Cuc Phuong National Park won Asia's Leading National Park 2020
Located approximately 120 km southwest of Hanoi, Cuc Phuong National Park continues to stand out in Asia's ecotourism landscape. While it achieved recognition as the Leading National Park in Asia during the 2020 World Travel Awards, it has maintained its reputation and appeal as a top destination for nature lovers into 2025.
Butterfly breeding season in Cuc Phuong National Park
Established in 1962, Cuc Phuong National Park is known as Vietnam’s first national park, spanning across three provinces: Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa. Covering an expansive area of 25,000 hectares, the tropical rainforest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. It serves as a sanctuary for numerous endangered species, including the Douc langur, various types of deer, the Red-bellied Squirrel, and the Red-Headed Woodpecker, among others.
The park features dramatic karst mountains, numerous caves, and grottos, providing an ideal environment for over 2,234 plant species, 659 vertebrate species, and 1,899 invertebrate species, with 81 considered rare as documented in the Vietnam Red Book and the IUCN Red List.
Cave inside Cuc Phuong National Park
This recognition highlights not only the biodiversity found within Cuc Phuong National Park but also showcases Vietnam's vast ecotourism potential. Visitors can escape into pristine nature and explore the rich ecosystem through activities such as hiking, climbing May Bac Peak, visiting Yen Quang Lake, and marveling at ancient trees that have stood for millennia.
Additionally, Cuc Phuong offers a variety of unique activities, including cycling, kayaking, birdwatching, nighttime wildlife spotting, exploring the Ancient Cave where artifacts from prehistoric human habitation have been discovered, and engaging with the cultures of the local Muong communities.
With its wealth of natural resources and continued accolades for conservation and ecotourism, Cuc Phuong National Park remains a prime destination for anyone seeking to experience Vietnam's breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity.
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