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Cuc Phuong national park
is situated in Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa province. The
park lies at the south-eastern extent of a limestone
range that runs north-west to Son La province.This is
the oldest national park in Vietnam, established in
1962. Cuc Phuong has an engaging cultural and wildlife
heritage and enchanting scenery.
Cuc Phuong national park is situated in Ninh Binh and
Thanh Hoa province. The park lies at the south-eastern
extent of a limestone range that runs north-west to Son
La province.This is the oldest national park in Vietnam,
established in 1962. Cuc Phuong has an engaging cultural
and wildlife heritage and enchanting scenery. The
wonderful Limestone Mountains majestical rise up from
the green rice-terraces and traditional stilt houses of
the Hmong hill-tribe. Covered in a dense forest, this
landscape forms the habitat for some of Asia's rarest
animal and plant species. It is no wonder that
researchers, naturalists, enthusiasts and
conservationists alike are drawn to this corner of the
world.
The ancient forest harbours over 2234 vascular and
non-vascular plants, 110 species of reptiles and
amphibians, and 125 mammals, including the Clouded
Leopard, Delacour's Langur, Owston's Civet and Asian
Black Bear. There are also an incredible 308 documented
bird species. Visitors in April and May should be
blessed with the chance to see literally thousands of
vibrant butterflies.
Lime stone Karst Landscape.
Cuc Phuong national park contains a rich ecosystem. The
rocky outcrops of Cuc Phuong form the site of valuable
pale ontological and anthropological vestiges, including
a fossilized sea reptile dated at 200 - 230 million
years old, while the remains of prehistoric people who
lived in the forest some 7500 years ago are also to be
found in the numerous mountain caves.
Culture
In the history, Cuc Phuong was home to the Muong
minority people and to this day a few scattered villages
around the park's periphery still house these
interesting people and their unique culture. Visiting
these communities you can still see their traditional
stilt houses, waterwheels, bamboo rafts and brocade
looms.
Around Cuc Phuong
If you come to Cuc Phuong, don't forget taking a trip to
Van Long, at which you can see Delacour's Langurs in the
wild, to Tam Coc or to Ngoc Son and Pu Luong Nature
Reserve - all within easy access. Just ask us and we
will set you on the right path.
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