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Thousands of tourists flock to Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh during butterfly season to admire the stunning, fairytale-like scenery. Join Tieu Dao Tu to discover the special things in Cuc Phuong National Forest!
Where is Cuc Phuong Forest?
Located about 120km south of Hanoi city center, Cuc Phuong National Park is nestled deep within the Tam Diep mountain range. Cuc Phuong Forest has a very large area, up to 22,408 hectares, stretching across the territories of three provinces: Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa.
Cuc Phuong is Vietnam’s first national park, and its biodiversity has helped Cuc Phuong be honored as Asia’s leading national park. This place is not only special for its green vegetation cover, nurtured and developed over thousands of years, but it is also home to hundreds of rare animal species. Therefore, it is considered a precious gem of forest ecology.
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A Green Forest Paradise That Captivates Visitors
Cuc Phuong National Park belongs to the tropical rainforest type, coupled with a diverse range of plant species, making this place lush and green all year round. Thanks to this, it attracts visitors with the fresh and tranquil atmosphere of the old-growth forest.
Cuc Phuong Forest is an impressive and wonderful destination for nature lovers, especially those who appreciate the mystery and tranquility of the forest. Visitors will admire majestic, tall cho trees and thousand-year-old dracontomelon trees.
Moreover, the lush green forest is also adorned with many types of colorful flowers, creating a space that is both wild and tranquil, yet extremely prominent and attractive.
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Thousands of Visitors Flock to Cuc Phuong National Park at the Beginning of Butterfly Season
Butterfly season in Cuc Phuong National Park annually falls around the end of April in the Gregorian calendar, so this time attracts many tourists who come to visit and see the butterflies. It is known that Cuc Phuong Forest has more than 400 species of butterflies, and visitors here will admire and see millions of butterflies flying in the air and covering the paths.
Butterflies appear all over the paths and can sometimes number in the tens of thousands because the weather is sunny at this time. If it rains the night before, and the next morning is sunny, the most butterflies will appear.
Besides the butterfly season, Cuc Phuong National Park also attracts visitors with its shimmering and magical firefly swarms, like something out of a fairytale. Nowadays, fireflies can only be seen when visiting pristine and untouched forests.
It is precisely because of these unique and distinct characteristics that this place attracts many visitors, especially young tourists who come to experience and explore.
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How much is the entrance ticket to Cuc Phuong National Park?
Cuc Phuong National Park entrance ticket price (reference price, updated on April 16, 2024):
- Adults: 60,000 VND/person/visit
- Children from 1st to 11th grade: 10,000 VND/person/visit
- Children under 6 years old: free
Ticket prices for conservation programs:
- Adults: 50,000 VND/person/program
- Students and children: 20,000 VND/person/program
What are the attractions in Cuc Phuong National Park?
1. Ancient Man Cave in Cuc Phuong National Park
The Ancient Man Cave, also known as Dang Cave, preserves traces of the residence and burial culture of prehistoric people. It is a site of great historical and archaeological value.
2. Con Moong Cave
Located in Thanh Hoa province, Con Moong Cave boasts a unique shape with a large rock protruding outwards, resembling an animal. Therefore, the locals named the cave accordingly.
The cave is situated in an ideal location with a gurgling stream in front and a diverse animal system all around. More especially, the cave also has archaeological value as it was a residence of ancient humans and is a relic ranked as a National Monument.
3. Trang Khuyet Cave (Crescent Moon Cave)
Seen from afar, the cave has a crescent moon shape, hence its name. Trang Khuyet Cave possesses a unique stalactite system, but because it is hidden deep in the forest, you need a guide to accompany you for safety.
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4. May Bac Peak (Silver Cloud Peak)
May Bac Peak is an ideal destination when exploring Cuc Phuong National Park. Located at an altitude of 648 meters above sea level, standing from May Bac Peak, you can admire the panoramic view of Cuc Phuong Forest, with the Bai Dinh Pagoda complex and the ancient capital of Hoa Lu in the distance.
Despite having such an impressive view, May Bac Peak is quite difficult to conquer due to the challenging roads with many steep sections. This place is only suitable for travel enthusiasts who love the trekking and climbing experience.
5. Yen Quang Lake – Pho Ma Cave
Going about 8km back towards Nho Quan, you will see Tri Phuong Bridge. From here, turn right and go west for a short distance to see Yen Quang Lake and Pho Ma Cave.
Yen Quang Lake possesses clear blue water with gentle, poetic ripples. In contrast, the beauty of Pho Ma Cave is wilder, with countless shapes of stalactites hanging down like beaded curtains.
6. Muong Village
The Muong ethnic people live scattered around the Cuc Phuong National Park area, so when you come here, you will easily encounter Muong villages with their sparse stilt houses and terraced fields.
If you are someone who loves exploring local culture, you can stop at Muong Village. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich cultural identity of the highland ethnic people, along with interesting practical experiences such as brocade weaving and farming.
7. Cuc Phuong Museum
Cuc Phuong Museum was built with the purpose of preserving and storing specimens. You will be able to see a variety of insect, plant, and animal specimens such as dragonflies, stick insects, cicadas, as well as many other birds and animals. This place will be very suitable for groups of students who love studying flora and fauna.
In addition to the attractions and experiences above, don’t forget that Cuc Phuong National Forest has a beautiful cross-forest road where you can enjoy experiences such as: walking through the forest or cycling through the forest to slowly admire the beautiful and poetic scenery here!
Cuc Phuong Museum was built with the purpose of preserving and storing specimens. You will be able to see a variety of insect, plant, and animal specimens such as dragonflies, stick insects, cicadas, as well as many other birds and animals. This place will be very suitable for groups of students who love studying flora and fauna.
In addition to the attractions and experiences above, don’t forget that Cuc Phuong National Forest has a beautiful cross-forest road where you can enjoy experiences such as: walking through the forest or cycling through the forest to slowly admire the beautiful and poetic scenery here!
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