According to Director of the Forestry and Forest Protection Department Tran Quang Bao, forests hold a strategic position in Vietnam’s development. They provide livelihoods for millions of people, particularly ethnic minorities and communities living in mountainous and forested areas, while contributing to environmental protection and disaster prevention.
Multi-value agricultural models such as the “Golden Rice Fields of Tam Coc”, “Hang Mua Lotus Pond”, and “Cuc Phuong Yellow Camellia Tea Gardens” have combined organic production with tourism, helping Ninh Binh attract an estimated 31.7 million visitors and generate 31.1 trillion VND (1.22 billion USD) in revenue in the 2020-2025 period.
Cuc Phuong National Park, a renowned tourist attraction in Ninh Binh province, was recently honoured as “Asia’s Leading National Park” for the fifth year in succession at the World Travel Awards.
Cuc Phuong National Park, a famous tourist destination near Hanoi, has been named “Asia’s Leading National Park” by the World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
While unprecedented environmental challenges threatening the health and lives of millions of people around the world are ringing alarm bells for human behaviour towards the nature, Vietnam is home to a primeval forest described as a “big school” that has helped spread the love for nature for the past nearly six decades.
Cuc Phuong National Park, a popular trekking destination near Hanoi, was named Asia’s leading national park at the 2021 World Travel Awards. This marks three consecutive years the park has won the award.
Cuc Phuong National Park, a popular trekking destination near Hanoi, was named Asia’s leading national park at the 2021 World Travel Awards. This marks three consecutive years the park has won the award.
While unprecedented environmental challenges threatening the health and lives of millions of people around the world are ringing alarm bells for human behaviour towards the nature, Vietnam is home to a primeval forest described as a “big school” that has helped spread the love for nature for the past nearly six decades.
The Endangered Primate Rescue Centre (EPRC) of the Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh, which is run by enthusiastic experts for nearly 30 years, is home to 178 primates representing 14 endangered and rare species.
Located at the Cuc Phuong National Park, the Cuc Phuong Turtle Conservation Centre is home to 1,700 individuals representing Vietnam's 22 native and rare species.
Ninh Binh is located at the southernmost point of the Red River Delta, 93km south of Hanoi, connects Northern Vietnam and the Central by the majestic Tam Diep mountain range.
The Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (SVW) and Cuc Phuong National Park released into the wild 93 Java pangolins (Manis javanica), the largest number so far, between April 28 and May 6.