The area of ​​Muong Nhe Nature Reserve occupies about 45,581 ha, of which the strict protection zone is 25,679.08 ha, ecological restoration 19,888.42 ha, and administrative services 32.8 ha. The buffer zone covers 124,381 hectares, is home to a number of highland ethnic groups such as Ha Nhi, Kho Mu, Mong… with a rich cultural identity.

Characterized by tropical monsoon climate with features of tropical high mountain climate, Muong Nhe Nature Reserve in Dien Bien province has two distinct seasons (rainy season from April to October, dry season). from November to March of the following year). The system of rivers and streams flows on a relatively complex terrain with steep slopes, with two main river systems (Nam Ma hydrological system and Nam Nhe hydrological system) being the headwater of Song Da.

– In Muong Nhe Nature Reserve, there are many primary forests such as lowland evergreen forest, low mountain evergreen forest, alpine evergreen forest and bamboo forest being preserved intact… The forest flora of the area is preserved. Muong Nhe conservation area is quite diverse, distributed in many different habitats, creating forest types with typical advantages such as: Oak, De, Gioi, Re, Thich, Po Mu, Thong Nang; Up to now, 740 plant species have been recorded, including 35 rare and precious plant species, 29 species listed in the Vietnam Red Book and the World Red Book.

– Muong Nhe Nature Reserve is also home to many rare animals. Through the survey statistics, there are 291 animal species, of which 55 are endemic animals, 45 species are listed in the Red Book of Vietnam such as: Bears, Sun bears, gibbons, gray langurs, monkeys, peacocks, and monkeys. , Old horned heron, Moldy python, Otter species…

Traveling to Muong Nhe Nature Reserve, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unspoiled nature, challenge yourself through wading streams, forest crossings, climbing passes, climbing mountains… Then from above, admire the whole landscape. The scene is as beautiful as a vivid painting. Mixed in the green of the forest trees, the bright yellow of chrysanthemum flowers, the red-yellow color of the unpaved dirt roads, there are folds of houses on stilts and leaves of different sizes, large and small scattered on the side. roadside, streamside and interspersed among the dense trees. Looming in the distance are undulating, wavy mountains, one after another racing under the sun…