ASEAN Heritage Parks in Vietnam

Get to know the heritage parks in Vietnam

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Way to Bach Ma Peak by Tran Tuan VietQuang Binh Tourism Department

1. Bach Ma National Park

Bach Ma's location on the bio-geographical border between northern and southern Vietnam, combined with the park's diverse habitats ranging from the coast to the high mountains, means the park is rich in biodiversity. Learn more

Forest in Hoang Lien National Park by The Management Board of the Hoang Lien AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

2. Hoang Lien National Park

Hoang Lien National Park is the ground for the highest peak in Vietnam, Fansipan Mountain. Learn more

Cha va chan nau (2018) by The Management Board of Vu Quang AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

3. Vu Quang National Park

Its forests serve as habitat to a diverse range of fauna, making it an important area for the conservation of Vietnam's large mammal species. Learn more

Ba Be villagers on a boat (2013) by Ba Be National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

4. Ba Be National Park

Home to the largest, highest freshwater lake in Vietnam. Learn more

Chu Mom Ray by The Management Board of the Chu Mon Ray AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

5. Chu Mom Ray National Park

Chu Mom Ray National Park is situated in western Kon Tum province, in the Central Highlands, close to the point where Vietnam, Cambodia and Lao PDR meet.The Park is named after Chu Mom Ray, which is the highest (1,773 meters) mountain in the region. Learn more

Yellow cheeked gibbon (2018) by The Management Board of Kon Ka Kinh AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

6. Kon Ka Kinh National Park

The Park is home to the endangered Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon (Nomascus annamensis). Learn more

Purple heron (2015) by Pamela Q. RebloraASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

7. U Minh Thuong National Park

The park is home to the last two peat swamp forest and endangered birds in Vietnam. Learn more

Beach in Bai Tu Long National Park (2018) by Rhia C. GalsimASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

8. Bai Tu Long National Park

The park, adjacent to Ha Long Bay, is home to three ecosystems: mountain ecosystems, limestone mountains and caves and sea. Learn more

View of Bidoup Nui-Ba National Park by The Management Board of the Bidoup Nui Ba AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

9. Bidoup Nui-Ba National Park

Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park is a part of Langbiang World Biosphere Reserve recognized by UNESCO in 2015. Bidoup is known as the "roof of Lam Dong", majestic and tall among the mountains and forests. In addition, Bidoup almost occupies the entire Langbiang plateau. Learn more

Nepenthes thorelii (2022) by The Management Board of the Lo go - Xa Mat AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

10. Lo Go-Xa National Park

Lo Go-Xa Mat National Park can be found at Tay Ninh Province. It is considered to be the biggest forest cover in the region. Home to rare species, conscious and regular efforts are made to preserve the delicate ecosystem. Learn more

Collared owlet (2021) by The Management Board of the Ngoc Linh AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

11. Ngoc Linh Nature Reserve

The park is one of the best birding hot spots in Central Vietnam. The park is also recognised as Key Biodiversity Area, Important Bird Area, and Global Endemic Bird Area. Learn more

Green sea turtle (2005) by Con Dao National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

12. Côn Đảo National Park

Con Dao National Park is known as one of Viet Nam's breeding grounds for sea turtles such as the leatherback, green turtle, olive ridley, and hawksbill turtle. It's the first in the country to start a sea turtle conservation programme in 1994 which continues to this day. Learn more

The medicine is at home (2017-06-16) by Ha Dao, Hang Thi Xa & Giang A CuaThe Institute for Studies of Society, Economy and Environment (iSEE)

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