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Cuc Phuong National Park, a choice address for nature lovers

If you’ve always wanted to go on an expedition into the jungle, a trip to Vietnam will make your dream come true. If there’s one place to remember, it’s Cuc Phuong National Park. The latter is located in the north of the country, in Ninh Binh province, and covers almost 25,000 ha. Given its vastness, you’ll need a guide for your hike through the site’s tropical forests. To reach the reserve, you can choose Hanoi, the territory’s capital, as your starting point. From this metropolis, you need to travel about 120 km. Once you’ve reached your destination, the ride is just waiting for you. You can do it as a family, a couple or with friends. During your walk, you’ll see a variety of plant species. Some are medicinal, others edible. For medicinal plants, for example, over 430 species have been identified. As far as animals are concerned, you may come across a gibbon, a Delacour langur, a golden-headed langur and so on.

Ben En National Park and its sumptuous landscapes

For the rest of your trip to Vietnam, why not visit one of the country’s other famous national parks? For example, you can explore Ben En, in Thanh Hóa province. You can get there from the town of Thanh Hóa. The distance between the reserve and this eponymous city is around 30 km. The Ben En protected area is also one of the largest in the region, covering almost 14,000 ha. The site’s uniqueness undoubtedly lies in its natural scenery. On a walking tour, you’ll be able to admire lakes, rivers, mountains, hills and more. For your information, you can take a boat trip on the Son Muc. This is one of the park’s lakes, which attracts tourists with its great beauty.

Hanoi, a metropolis not to be missed

What would a trip to Vietnam be without a detour to Hanoi, the heart of the country? The region’s capital welcomes several million visitors every year. Indeed, there’s so much to discover in this city of over 2 million inhabitants. Must-see attractions include visits to the city’s many temples, the famous Long Bien Bridge, Phan Dinh Phung Street and Ba Dinh Square. For the record, this is one of the country’s landmarks, as it was here that independence was officially proclaimed. For getting around Hanoi, you have a choice of several means of transport, including buses, mototaxis (Xe Om), cabs, bicycles, scooters, etc.

Other magical places in Vietnam

We also recommend other magical places such as the Mekong Delta and Halong Bay, which should be discovered as soon as possible to preserve their enchanting character. The ancient imperial city of Hue and its seaside resort are just as impressive, as is the beautiful beach of Nha Trang. The southern city of Ho Chi Minh or Saigon is also worth a visit.