About Cuc Phuong National Park

If you are a travel enthusiast, especially interested in nature reserves, then when you arrive in Vietnam, there is a national park that you should definitely visit: Cuc Phuong National Park. Not only is it diverse in animal and plant ecosystems, this National Park also has many other cultural and historical values. So let’s learn about Cuc Phuong National Park with Smile Travel in this article!

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1. About Cuc Phuong National Park

1.1. Some basic information about Cuc Phuong National Park

Cuc Phuong National Park is situated in 3 provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa, is one of the oldest and most biologically diverse nature reserves in Vietnam. This national park is about 130km south of Hanoi center and is located deep in the heart of the Tam Diep mountain range. With a large area of ​​up to 22,408 hectares and a rich tropical forest ecosystem, Cuc Phuong is the home of thousands of rare plant and animal species.

Coming to Cuc Phuong, visitors will be immersed in the green space of primeval forests, explore mysterious cave systems, and admire wild animals such as white-rumped langurs and rare birds. … In particular, Cuc Phuong National Park is also famous for its diverse system of trekking paths, suitable for all audiences, from beginners to professional adventurers.

In addition to its ecological value, Cuc Phuong is also a historical and cultural site with many valuable archaeological relics. Visitors can learn about the life of ancient Vietnamese people through tools and artifacts discovered here such as: stone axes, stone arrows, seashell knives, grinding tools,…

1.2. Cuc Phuong National Park entrance fee

According to our updates, the latest ticket prices to visit Cuc Phuong National Park are as follows:

• Adults: 60,000 VND/person
• Students: 20,000 VND/person
• Children: 10,000 VND/ person

The above ticket price is only an entrance ticket inside Cuc Phuong National Park, not including a number of other services such as: car, boat rental, meals or tour guide hire… Students who want to receive Preferential prices require presentation of student ID documents.

2. The “golden” time to visit Cuc Phuong National Park

The weather in Northern Vietnam each season has its own characteristics, Cuc Phuong National Park reviews, to have a convenient visit to Cuc Phuong National Park, you can refer to some ideal times to visit:

In Spring (usually from February to April): The weather is warm and pleasant, the forests are green and flowers are blooming, suitable for exploring and visiting. At this time, you will meet a number of animals such as marble babblers, white-bellied kestrels, lemurs, pheasants,…

From mid-April to May, the weather is favorable and cool, and especially this is the season when thousands of colorful butterflies appear in the garden, creating an extremely poetic and romantic scene. You just need to stretch out your hand and the butterflies can land on your hand.

Around August and September, the weather can be rainy and stormy, so the weather is quite humid, making it difficult if you want to participate in trekking in the garden.

In October and November, the weather is cool, so camping trips are very popular.

From November to January of the following year: This is winter time, the roads are difficult, the weather conditions are not suitable for tourists to visit and trekking.

3. What to experience and discover at Cuc Phuong National Park?

3.1. Walk and cycle in the primeval forest

 Cuc Phuong has a diverse system of trekking trails, from short and easy trails to longer and more challenging trails. You can choose routes that suit your fitness and interests to explore the jungle, learn about the ecosystem and enjoy fresh air. Cycling in the forest will give visitors a feeling of relaxation, watching nature and admiring some animals in the forest.

3.2. Admire the botanical garden and Cuc Phuong museum

Cuc Phuong Botanical Garden is one of the first three botanical gardens in Vietnam to be listed in the list of international botanical gardens, serving scientific research, studying and tourism. This is an area built to collect and plant rare tree species of Cuc Phuong, Vietnam and the world. The garden tour route has a walking distance of 3 km.

Thousand year old tree named “chò”

The “cho” tree is 70m high, straight trunk, 5m diameter. This tree has two trunks, a large base, and a circumference of about 20 people. For about 5-6 years now, the tree has dried up and rotted, the reason being that it is said to be too old. Even so, the tree still stands upright.

This is considered a must-see attraction in Cuc Phuong. From the center, following a trail in the old forest to reach the tree, visitors will encounter giant “bàm bàm” vines with a base diameter of 0.5 m, running one kilometer long across the forest and the multi-species species. Seeds germinate in other tree cavities. When the roots take hold of the soil, they grow very quickly. On the way to “chò” trees is Son Cung cave. The travel time for this route is nearly 3 hours.

Ancient tree named “đăng”

The tree is 45m high, 5m in diameter with roots floating on the ground running about 20 m long. From the gate, follow the motorway, pass Nguoi Xua cave for two kilometers, on the left is the road leading to this ancient tree. On the way, visitors will pass five rocky slopes, with many plant populations such as the seven-leaf-one-flower tree (the seven-leaf tree) which are woody vines with a diameter of 20-30 cm about 100 m long or birds. valuable animals such as red-bellied robins, red-headed woodpeckers, white pheasants or animals such as crabs, black squirrels, red-bellied squirrels, and white-rumped langurs.

Ancient tree named “sấu”

This is a giant tree 45m high, the buttress root system is divided from the trunk at a height of about 10 m and then grows to a length of 20 m. On the way to the tree, visitors can also admire woody vines, epiphytes such as mistletoe, kite nests, orchids, and birds such as red-headed woodpeckers and striped-bellied tailless.

Cuc Phuong Museum is a place to visit and study specimens for students and experts in animal and plant conservation. Currently, the museum is storing more than 50 archaeological samples, including positive plates of plate-toothed reptiles dating back to 230-250 million years ago, 122 pickled samples, 82 animal samples, 2,900 insect samples of all kinds, and more than 12,000 specimens. plant specimen.

3.3. Conquer May Bac peak, Nguoi Xua cave, Yen Quang lake

May Bac Peak is the highest peak in Cuc Phuong National Park, with an altitude of 648m above sea level. From the center, visitors go about 3 km to climb to the top. Standing on the top, you can see the panoramic view of the national park and the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and Bai Dinh pagoda. To go to the top of the mountain, visitors need to prepare appropriate clothing and ensure health because there are many rocky slopes that make moving difficult. Return time is about 4 hours.

Nguoi Xua Cave: The cave is about 4km from the forest gate. It is a place where traces of living and burial of prehistoric people are kept, and is a cultural site in the history of human development. This place is also a valuable heritage site located within the protection scope of Cuc Phuong forest. The cave has stalactites, if you try to knock on it, it will make a sound like a gong. Guests walk 300 meters from the main road. Visiting time is from 30 minutes to one hour. The garden is only allowed to visit this place during daylight hours.

Yen Quang Lake is a large lake system, the lake includes a small island and a temple located on it. The lake attracts many types of birds flying here. In addition, when looking down at the lake surface, visitors can clearly see the shadows of each forest and cliff.

At Yen Quang lake and Mac Lake, there is a kayaking service that is popular with young people.

3.4. Photo hunting for the super poetic butterfly season at Cuc Phuong

During butterfly season, colorful butterflies flutter around the whole garden, making visitors unable to help but have to raise their cameras to take pictures immediately. Please visit during the right season to witness this romantic scene.

3.5. Watch wildlife at night

Tours are open from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, each tour is 1.5 hours long, priced at 100,000 VND per adult and children over 10 years old, 50,000 VND for children under 10 years old.

 

Visitors will learn about nature conservation, environmental protection, experience watching fireflies in the jungle, observe rare wild animals such as deer, loris, and learn about insects. and night life in the forest.

In addition, Cuc Phuong National Park also has a number of tours such as: Nature tour, 1-day tour, Half-day tour, Camping in the garden and watching wildlife,…

4. Transportation to Cuc Phuong National Park?

Because it is about 130km from the center of Hanoi, for the most convenient transportation, visitors should go by car or motorbike. Along the way, you will admire the incredibly peaceful and simple village scene.

In addition, Smile Travel also provides and supports tourists with shuttle bus service from Hanoi to Cuc Phuong National Park with quality service and prices suitable for your budget. Contact us via hotline/ WhatsApp: (+84) 941776786 for support.

5. Share experiences when visiting Cuc Phuong National Park

To have a comfortable and fun visit to Cuc Phuong National Park, visitors can take advantage of some of the following experiences: 

• When going into the forest, remember to wear lightweight clothing, flat-soled shoes, specialized clothing (long pants, long-sleeved shirts), and take precautions against insects.
• The white butterfly season in April every year attracts a large number of tourists, so be sure to book accommodation services early.
• Bring insect spray and simple first aid equipment.
• Staying overnight or for many days in the forest, you should have personal equipment such as binoculars, whistle, flashlight.
• You should get the emergency phone number when checking in in case of an emergency.
• It is necessary to comply with national park regulations to protect the environment and ensure safety.

With wild beauty, diverse ecosystems and fresh air, Cuc Phuong National Park deserves to be an attractive destination for those who love nature and want to explore the beauty of Vietnam. You definitely have to come here to fully admire the beauty of Cuc Phuong National Park, it will definitely not disappoint you.

Smile Travel is pleased to accompany you in travel programs. Besides, we also provide Vietnam package tours, information about cruises on Ha Long Bay, other services such as: hotel reservations, restaurant reservations, air tickets,… If need any assistance, please send us an email: info@smiletravel.com.vn or call the hotline/WhatsApp as we mentioned above.

 

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