The Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve in Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, is the only relatively-intact coastal primeval forest remaining in Vietnam. Thanks to conservation efforts and a diverse ecosystem, the reserve holds great potential for tourism development.
A water lily lake in the Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Forest rangers patrol the reserve. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Yellow-footed squirrels in the reserve. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Wild flowers in the Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu reserve. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Kon Ha Nung Plateau in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, recognised as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO at the 33rd session of its International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB-ICC) in Nigeria in September, is expected to create more opportunities to attract both domestic and international organisations to invest in conservation and development project.
Covering nearly 3,000 hectares, the Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang is home to over 500 species of flora and fauna, including many that are listed in the Vietnam Red Book as being endangered. The area also holds significant potential for eco-tourism development.
The 2,800-ha Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve in Phuong Binh commune, Phung Hiep district, in Hau Giang province is home to over 500 species of flora and fauna, many of which appear on rare and endangered lists.
Ho Chi Minh City has nominated the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve in Can Gio district as a Ramsar site - a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
Vung Tau city in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is an appealing destination for domestic and foreign tourists alike. Endowed with blue seas and favourable natural conditions, the city is also home to a range of cultural festivals that attract many visitors.
Covering a total area of more than 106,600 hectares, the Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan has become a popular tourist attraction thanks to its rich and diverse ecosystems.
Xuyen Moc district in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, a formerly pristine land with beautiful beaches and primeval forests, has become an attractive tourist destination over recent years. With the construction of many tourism projects now underway, the district is a new destination of great potential in the southeastern coastal province.
A water lily lake in the Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Forest rangers patrol the reserve. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Yellow-footed squirrels in the reserve. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Wild flowers in the Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu reserve. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Vipers in the reserve. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
