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Large green destination opens to visitors

A new eco-tourism site inside the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in central Quang Binh province opened its doors to plant lovers on April 20.

A new eco-tourism site inside the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park incentral Quang Binh province opened its doors to plant lovers on April20.

The 40-hectare site—featuring a specimenexhibition, a nursery and a natural forest—boasts more than 500 plantspecies within their diverse ecosystems.

Tourists can take part in a guided plant tour along a 3-kilometre path or set up camp to enjoy the scenery as night falls.

Entrance fees are 40,000 VND (1.8 USD) per adult and 20,000 VND (0.9USD) per child over the age of six. Student groups for learning andresearch purposes will receive a 50 percent discount.

The destination is designed to be a sustainable space contributing toraising public awareness and generating financial resources forpreservation initiatives.-VNA

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