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Top 10 Best Vietnam National Parks for Wildlife Discovery

By: Brian Vu - 07 October 2016
If you are looking for some of the best Vietnam national parks to plan your adventure, don't forget to put these options into your shortlist before you go.

1. Cuc Phuong National Park

Cuc Phuong National Park is situated in NinhBinh Province, Vietnam. This park is known as the first national Park and the largest nature reserve in the country. The park consists of a range of verdant karst mountains and lush valleys, as well as a number of limestone caves, many of which are ideal destination for exploration. Cuc Phuong is also home to lots of fauna and flora, and some of them are listed on the Red Book of Vietnam of endangered species.
 
 
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2. Tam Dao National Park

Located in Tam Dao District, VinhPhuc Province, the National Park is a large mountainous area in Northern Vietnam. Tam Dao is home to an amazing diversity of fauna and flora. Come to this nature reserve, tourists also have chance to experience the fascinating weather here with almost 4 seasons in a day. Moreover, visiting the tranquil hill resort built by French colonists is also a wonderful idea for tourists coming to Tam Dao.
 
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3. Pu Mat National Park

Pu Mat - or “High Slope” in language of Thai ethnic people in Vietnam, is a part of Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve. The park consists of over 2400 species of plants, some of them are brand new to science, and numerous animal species.
Annually, the national park attracts millions of tourists to come to discover the brilliant biodiversity as well as contemplate the wonder of the nature here.
 
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4. Pu Luong National Park

Bordered by Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc districts of Thanh Hoa Province, Pu Luong is endowed with an amazing diversity, which is closely associated with the Cuc Phuong National Park. Pu Luong is now one of the best destinations for wildlife exploration in Vietnam thanks to its variety of fauna and flora, and its grandeur of the nature.
 
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5. Vu Quang National Park

This park is a well-known nature reserve in Ha Tinh Province, North Central Coast of Vietnam. The park contains a biodiversity of many rare species, including Saola and Giant Muntjac - which are listed in the World's Red Book and can only be found in Vietnam. Visiting Vu Quang National Park, tourists have chance to witness the majestic nature mixed with the poetic landscapes of the breathtaking Truong Son mountains. 
 
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6. Bach Ma National Park

Bach Ma National Park is a protected area in Thua Thien Hue Province and a tourist attraction for wildlife discovery, covering a huge area of 220 kilometers square. Situated on the Annamite Mountains (also called Truong Son Mountains), Bach Ma is one of the wettest lands in Vietnam. The park is composed of mainly granite mountains, evergreen and montane forests. Bach Ma is also known for its rich biodiversity of various habitats and wild species, ranging from the coast, forests to high mountains Thus, visiting Bach Ma National Park will be a fantastic trip for those who are really into nature.
 
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7. Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park

Located in Bo Trach and Minh Hoa districts of QuangBinh Province, Phong Nha is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The national park is also home to a rich diversity of fauna and flora. It is also one of the world’s largest karst zones and consists of many amazing limestone caves and grottoes, many of them are still unexplored. Especially, PhongNha – Ke bang is home to Son Doong - the largest natural cave in the world, which is recently discovered in 2009.
 
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8. Yok Don National Park

Yok Don National park is located on the Central Highland of Vietnam. The Srepok River traverses the park together with two small mountains characterizing the landscape there. Discovering Yok Don, tourists will have chance to get into the freshest-atmosphered part of Vietnamese Central Highland, as well as pay an interesting visit to a famous mountainous Village in Vietnam called Don, where you can admire the last elephants in Vietnam.
 
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9. Tra Su Cajuput Forest

This sanctuary is situated in Chau Doc, with an area of about 850 hectares. The park is a wetland ecosystem with a vast cajuput forest. It is also home to a wide variety of colorful birds and animal species including storks, bats, snakes, turtles…Tourists can also get into the local life to visit houses built from bamboo canes and roofs fastened in trees.
 
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10. Nam Cat Tien National Park

Located approximately 150 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Tien National Park is not only an important part in nature reserve system in Vietnam but also a well-known world’s biosphere reserve. It is also known as one of the largest lowland tropical forests in Vietnam with tropical seasonal forests, grasslands, and verdant areas. It is home to many rare species, including One-horned Java rhino, Clouded leopard, White-winged ducks… With these natural features, Cat Tien is truly an ideal destination for nature discoverers in Vietnam.
 
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► I hope after reading my post, you can easily choose some for your adventurous expeditions in Vietnam. In order to discover the best parts of Vietnam, feel free to have a look at our Vietnam Wildlife and Nature Tour or Contact Us to customize your own private journeys.