Explore Cat Tien National Park

In late August 2023, a delegation from Binh Thuan province, led by Mr. Mai Kieu – Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, visited Nam Cat Tien National Park (Tan Phu district, Dong Nai province) to share experiences on forest management and protection. During their visit, the delegation was introduced to and experienced the breathtaking beauty of the pristine natural forest.

According to the leaders of Cat Tien National Park, the park currently covers an area of over 71,187 hectares and is under the management of the General Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The South Cat Tien forest is located in the three provinces of Dong Nai, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc, approximately 150 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. The park is characterized by its humid tropical lowland forest with diverse and abundant flora and fauna. Notably, the Cat Tien Nature Museum, located within the park's administrative and service area, will be an ideal destination for tourists. It preserves, displays, and introduces the biodiversity values of Cat Tien National Park. With a collection of over 120 wood specimens, 100 fish specimens (preserved in their original form for research purposes), 500 insect specimens, nearly 20 bat specimens, and 10 specimens of mammals such as rhinoceroses, gaur, and black-footed langurs, this will be a place to provide useful knowledge about the diverse world of animals for those interested in research.

The primeval forest in Cat Tien National Park.

Cat Tien National Park is one of the most famous ecotourism destinations in Vietnam. Tourism activities have been underway since 1995, and it is known as the only place in Vietnam that offers nighttime wildlife viewing.

Tourists from Binh Thuan province visit the primate rescue center.

With its diverse biodiversity resources, this is a valuable treasure trove for developing tourism routes based on beautiful landscapes, ancient trees, and exotic plant species... which are not seen in the daily lives of the local people.

On display at the Cat Tien Nature Museum.

Cat Tien is known for its rich biodiversity, evidenced by the following species statistics: 1,729 animal species belonging to 238 families and 51 orders, including 571 terrestrial vertebrate species belonging to 121 families and 33 orders. Notably, Cat Tien is the only place where a freshwater crocodile population still exists, with over 300 individuals living in Bau Sau, and is also home to the largest gaur population in Vietnam (approximately 120 individuals). Cat Tien is also known for its elephant population of 16-18 individuals. Regarding vegetation, the main forest types and vegetation cover include evergreen broadleaf forests; semi-deciduous evergreen forests; and mixed forests of timber, bamboo, and reeds.

According to representatives of Cat Tien National Park, in 2022, the park welcomed 54,000 visitors. Since the beginning of 2023, it has received 59,000 visitors. Peak periods include weekends with approximately 500 visitors per day and holidays with over 1,000 visitors per day.

This September 2nd, 2023 holiday, in addition to exploring tourist destinations and resorts in Binh Thuan and other provinces and cities in the region, Cat Tien National Park is an ideal destination for those who love exploring nature.

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