Meet the Xo Dang

The Xo Đang are an ethnic minority group residing in the mountainous regions of central Vietnam, primarily in Kon Tum province. Known for their traditional agricultural practices and rich cultural heritage, the Xo Đang people traditionally live in stilt houses and practice animism and ancestor worship.

Meet the Xinh Mun

The Xinh Mun ethnic group is one of the earliest inhabitants of the Northwest region. The Xinh Mun ethnic group has a very diverse spiritual life.

Meet the Khmer

Many studies have confirmed that the Khmer people in Vietnam are descendants of immigrants from the Chenla Kingdom, a Khmer civilization considered to be the predecessor of the Khmer empire at Angkor. They migrated to this area in waves for a variety of reasons. Along with the Vietnamese and the Chinese, the Khmer were among the earliest populations in the Mekong Delta.

Meet the Cham

Cham ethnic minority group have lived on the central coast of Vietnam for a long time, creating a brilliant culture with a profound influence from Indian culture. The Cham people built the Champa kingdom from as early as the 17th century. The Cham are one of five ethnic groups in Vietnam that speak Malayo-Polynesian languages.

The black-crowned barwing

The black-crowned barwing (Actinodura sodangorum) is a non-migratory bird from Indochina in the family Leiothrichidae. The name Actinodura is derived from Greek words meaning "ray-like tail" while sodangorum comes from the Södang tribe (also known as Xo Dang) who lived in Ngoc Linh and other areas in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos where black-crowned barwings are present.

Bai Tu Long National Park

Bai Tu Long comprises amazing landscape sites: secluded and pristine beaches, impressive karst mountains, tranquil floating fishing villages, numerous limestone islands, and magnificent caves. The Bay also boasts a rich biodiversity with two ecosystems: a tropical, moist, evergreen rainforest ecosystem; and a marine and coastal one.

Douc Langur

The Douc Langur of Vietnam, with its colorful fur and distinctive facial markings, inhabits central and northern forests. These arboreal primates live in social groups led by dominant males, feeding on leaves, fruits, and flowers. Threatened by habitat loss and poaching, conservation efforts are vital to safeguard this endangered species and preserve Vietnam's biodiversity.