Located in Dong Tam village, Ngoc Thanh commune, Phuc Yen city in the Tam Dao mountain range. Only about 45 minutes drive from Hanoi center, less than 20km from Vinh Yen. This place is considered a “museum” storing hundreds of rare plant and animal varieties collected from all over the country, very convenient for visits of all ages, especially those who love nature. course.
Me Linh Biodiversity Station has become a favorite and useful tourist attraction for children
Me Linh Biodiversity Station was established in 1999 under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. The station has an area of about 170 ha, originally a poor forest, mainly bare land, bare hills, only shrubs and grass under the mountains of Tam Dao National Park. Over the past 20 years, the station has now become an important and meaningful place in accessing and discovering the mysteries and wonders of nature for scientists, students, and learners. born domestically and internationally. Especially in recent years, the station has become an attractive and meaningful natural destination for tourists near and far.
Children can participate in experiential activities
Immerse yourself in nature Not only children, this is also an interesting destination for adults who love nature.
The station has built a collection garden to store the genetic resources of native trees of 37 species, with more than 1000 individuals growing well, along with a garden of precious medicinal plants, orchids and ornamental plants. The station also preserves 48 species of animals listed in the Vietnam Red Book, such as turtles, pythons, snakes, salamanders, star deer, apes, lorises, etc., especially thanks to the cooperation with scientists. The Federal Republic of Germany has successfully experimented with breeding and breeding several generations of crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus Crocodilurus), a rare endemic reptile not only in Vietnam but also in the world. back to the natural environment. On the basis of research on forest conservation and restoration, protection and enrichment of forest ecosystems, aquatic ecosystems (streams), have contributed to enriching biodiversity of the station.
The vegetation is rich and diverse
With many rare and precious animals that have been successfully preserved and released into nature
In addition to the values of restored biodiversity, natural forest and vegetation, the station’s planted forests have made an important contribution to the function of protecting watershed forests, creating green spaces to serve human needs. tourist discovery needs of visitors. The development of the Station as a lively biological laboratory not only serves the research, inventory, monitoring and evaluation of the process of restoring ecosystems, but also makes an important contribution to the community. Training, teaching and education to raise awareness of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.
Foreign experts study and study at Station
The Me Linh Biodiversity Station has full facilities and activities programs for the whole family for 1-2 weekends. Besides educational and entertainment activities, this is also a place where your whole family can enjoy the fresh air and safe cuisine imbued with local flavors.
Some activities for reference and weekend tour options:
Trekking, explore the natural forest at the foot of Tam Dam mountain.
– Camping to experience the night in the forest.
– Sasuke mini – unlimited challenge right on the station premises.
– Visiting and learning about plant and animal species in conservation and rescue farming areas.
– Useful educational activities with the Department of Biodiversity and environmental education (according to European standards).
Me Linh Biodiversity Station is suitable for all ages to bond together in exciting outdoor activities. Helping people build a love of nature and a desire to discover new things in life can be built through these very experiences.
For the convenience of visiting the Me Linh Biodiversity Station, there are some notes below:
- About transportation: From Hoang Hoa Tham – Le Quang Dao fork, move along Hoang Hoa Tham street for about 6km to Dong Tam village, then turn left for another 1.5km to the Me Linh Biodiversity Station.
- Sightseeing: You can enjoy exploring, but you need to carefully learn the rules of the station and absolutely do not destroy the trees, maintain general hygiene, do not throw garbage indiscriminately. If traveling in a group, please contact the station in advance to arrange for an instructor to accompany you.
- Eating and drinking: You can prepare food to bring, at the station there is also a kitchen to serve the needs of visitors.
- Things to prepare: bring clothes to change because going to the forest and streams can get wet; insect repellent because there are many mosquitoes in the forest.
Source: Collected internet.