Explore Ben En National Park

For those who love eco-tourism, Ben En National Park, Thanh Hoa is an ideal choice for tourists coming to Vietnam. So what does Ben En National Park have and what activities can you experience here? Let’s explore with Smile Travel right below this article.

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1. Overview of Ben En National Park

Ben En National Park is located in Hai Van commune, Nhu Thanh – Nhu Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Province and about 200km from the center of Hanoi capital, so it will take you about more than 3 hours to get here.

Ben En National Park was established in 1992, as both an Ecotourism Area and a National Park with a scale of more than 15,000 hectares. Stepping into Ben En National Park, visitors seem lost in a colorful wild world. The vast primeval forest with an extremely diverse ecosystem, from towering ancient trees to brilliant forest flowers, creates a beautiful natural picture. In particular, visitors will be amazed by the beauty of the Muc River, with an area of ​​up to 4,000 hectares, the blue and quiet water surface is like a giant mirror reflecting the sky.

Currently, the entrance fee to Ben En National Park is free, you only have to pay for some services such as boating on the Muc River, parking tickets,…

According to our research, the cost of boating on the squid river will range from 60,000 – 100,000 VND/person/trip. And for wildlife observation tours, it is 100,000 VND/trip.

2. How to get to Ben En National Park?

You can travel to Ben En National Park, visitors can try using personal means such as cars or motorbikes. You should use the Google maps application to track your route to avoid getting lost. Just follow the Hanoi – Ninh Binh highway then turn left onto Lam Son road/National Highway 45 and then go about 17km more to reach Ben En National Park.

If you want to ensure safety or are traveling in a group, you can rent a shuttle bus/limousine to get here. Smile Travel supports tourists with shuttle bus/limousine rental service to Ben En National Park, contact us via hotline/WhatsApp: (+84) 941.776.786 for support.

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3. Interesting experiences at Ben En National Park

3.1. Sit on a boat on the Muc River to admire the beauty of nature

Muc River is one of the outstanding highlights of Ben En National Park. The winding river, gentle water flow, creates a charming natural scene. When traveling on the Muc River, visitors will be immersed in the green space, breathe fresh air and admire the majestic limestone mountains in the distance. Not only is it an attractive tourist destination, the Muc River also plays an important role in the ecosystem of the national park, providing a source of life for many rare species of animals and plants.

3.2. Admire the vast primeval forest

Ben En is like a living museum of biodiversity. The vast primeval forest is the common home of hundreds of rare species of animals and plants. With more than 462 tree species and 125 plant families, including hundreds of years old green ironwood trees, Ben En is truly a priceless green treasure. In particular, visitors also have the opportunity to observe wild animals such as black squirrels, wild boars, and phoenixes, creating a vivid picture of wild nature.

3.3. Visit the mysterious Ngoc Cave

Located in the heart of Ben En, Ngoc Cave is like a precious gem hidden among the mountains and forests. With a length of about 80m, width of 8m and height of 2.5m, this cave is a masterpiece of nature. Light filters through the cracks in the rocks, illuminating the multi-shaped stalactites, creating a magical and shimmering space. Local people tell each other that the small stream gurgling inside the cave has the ability to purify all impurities, bringing peace to the soul.

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3.4. Experience overnight camping

After an exciting journey of discovery in Ben En National Park Thanh Hoa, tourists often choose flat lands along the Muc River to set up tents to camp overnight. This is a great opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in nature, enjoy fresh air and admire beautiful scenery. However, to make the trip complete, visitors need to prepare all the necessary items and choose safe camping locations. Spontaneous camping in Ben En will bring you unforgettable experiences.

4. Notes when visiting Ben En National Park

To have a full emotional experience as well as a convenient trip, we suggest you some of the following experiences for visiting Ben En National Park:

• You should choose to visit Ben En National Park from February to April because the weather is sunny, warm, pleasant, and airy.
• You should choose comfortable, sweat-absorbent clothes and sports shoes to facilitate movement.
• Bring water, medical supplies, and some insect repellant to use when necessary.
• If you plan to camp overnight, you should prepare a tent, sleeping bag, and camping stove.
• Remember to protect the surrounding environment by not throwing trash indiscriminately.

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With a diverse ecosystem and interesting activities, Ben En National Park deserves to be an ecotourism destination for nature enthusiasts. Don’t hesitate any longer, reward yourself with a trip to Ben En National Park right away.

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