Visit Vu Quang National Park

Traveling to Ha Tinh , remember not to miss  Vu Quang National Park. This is an ideal eco-tourism area for those who love, want to explore nature, and see beautiful landscapes. Let’s find out what this ASEAN heritage garden possesses, attracting tourists to visit.

1. Where is Vu Quang National Park?

Vu Quang National Park is located to  the northwest of Ha Tinh, in Vu Quang town, Vu Quang district, Ha Tinh province. This is a special-use forest located close to the Vietnam-Laos border with many values ​​of biodiversity, culture and history. This place is an ideal eco-tourism destination, attracting domestic and foreign tourists to visit and explore.

The wild and peaceful beauty of Vu Quang primeval forest (Photo: Collected)

1.1. Introduction to Vu Quang National Park

Geographical location:  Vu Quang National Park is located far from the city center. Ha Tinh is about 75km to the northwest. Specifically:

• The North:  Bordering Huong Dai and Huong Minh communes of Vu Quang district; Son Tay commune of Huong Son district.
• South:  Bordering Vietnam – Laos.
• East: Adjacent  to Hoa Hai commune of Huong Khe district.
• To the West: Adjacent to  Son Kim commune of Huong Son district.

Area:  Vu Quang National Park has an area of ​​special-use forest of 52,881 ha. Total area is 55,028.9 ha including:

• Strictly protected subdivision:  38,800.0 ha.
• Ecological restoration subdivision:  16,184.9 ha.
• Administrative and service subdivision:  44.0 ha.

Vu Quang Ha Tinh National Park, located between  Pu Mat  National Park and Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, was awarded the title of “ASEAN Heritage Park” by the ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (ACB) at the conference of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The 6th ASEAN Heritage Site (AHP). This place along with Bach Ma National Park is one of the 5 national parks in Vietnam you should visit once in your life.

The poetic scenery of Vu Quang primeval forest (Photo: Collected)

1.2. How to go to Vu Quang National Park

From Ha Tinh city center, you follow National Highway 15A to the west about 32km to Phuc Dong junction (Huong Khe district). At the junction, you turn onto the Ho Chi Minh trail. Then go about 25km to Vu Quang town. Continue going west about 15km to reach Vu Quang National Forest.

2. What does Vu Quang National Park have to offer?

In addition to biodiversity,  Vu Quang National Park  also has great cultural and historical value, marking the Can Vuong uprising at the end of the 19th century. Currently, this place has become a tourist destination. ecology, interesting discovery attracts tourists from all over the world. 

2.1. The mystery of Vu Quang primeval forest

Vu Quang National Park, ASEAN heritage park has 76% of primeval forest area with extremely rich flora and fauna. Explanation of Vu Quang National Park: In terms of flora, it has identified 1,829 species of higher plants; The fauna area has 94 species of mammals, 58 species of reptiles, 315 species of birds, 31 species of amphibians, 316 species of butterflies, 88 species of bony fish, 73 species of ants and 28 species of spiders.

Vu Quang primeval forest is home to many rare animals and plants (Photo: Collectibles)

Vu Quang National Park also has many unique and rare animals such as saola, large gill, striped rabbit, striped civet, black gibbon, white-tailed pheasant, .. Along with the discovery of a series of species New products such as: Cha Ran route, Vu Quang yellow flower tea, Ha Tinh yellow flower tea, Vu Quang chestnut, Vu Quang ginger, and Vu Quang’s tan boi, show the diversity, wealth and many mysteries in the primeval forest. this. 

With rich flora and fauna, beautiful ecological forests, spectacular waterfalls, and mysterious forest trails, Vu Quang National Park attracts many tourists and scientific researchers. , discover. 

The majestic and poetic mountain scenery (Photo: Collectibles)

>>> After exploring Vu Quang National Park, don’t forget to check in to Ke Go Lake in Ha Tinh, a poetic place with charming scenery. 

2.2. Phan Dinh Phung’s citadel

Phan Dinh Phung citadel was the stronghold of the Huong Khe uprising in sub-area 180A in the core area of ​​Vu Quang National Forest. Phan citadel is a national historical and cultural relic site associated with the illustrious Can Vuong movement. This place also preserves the mark of the glorious victory of the insurgent army and Phan Dinh Phung, King Ham Nghi during the resistance war against the French in the late 19th century.

Monument to Phan Dinh Phung and the insurgent army (Photo: Collectibles)

Taking advantage of the difficult terrain, the insurgents took this place as a training ground, a stronghold and a base for the generals. In addition to historical vestiges, there are now monuments and shrines dedicated to Phan, founded by the people. Coming here, in addition to visiting the scenery, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the heroic history of the nation for a while. 

2.3. Irrigation Dam Ngan Troi – Cam Trang

The Ngan Troi – Cam Trang Irrigation Dam is located in the complex of Vu Quang National Park, which is responsible for supplying water for industrial production, agriculture, electricity production and flood reduction for the downstream area,… Overview Vu Quang National Park, this is a work of great significance in the socio-economic development of Ha Tinh. 

The beauty of the Ngan Troi – Cam Trang irrigation project seen from above (Photo: Vietnam Law Newspaper)

The Ngan Trui – Cam Trang Irrigation Dam is a majestic irrigation project with an area of ​​​​over 4,000 hectares of lake bed, nearly 300 large and small islands. After completing the water storage, the lake has a capacity of over 7 million m3 of water.

Irrigation works located in the complex of Vu Quang National Park create a charming mountain landscape with a cool and fresh climate. Coming here, visitors are free to experience many interesting sightseeing and fun activities such as waterfall bathing, sightseeing cruises, camping, walking to explore the primeval forest, …