Explore the national park that received 4 international ecotourism awards

Cat Tien National Park is a nature reserve located in the two provinces of Dong Nai and Lam Dong, with a typical tropical forest ecosystem with a total area of nearly 72,000 hectares, surrounded by more than 80 km of Dong Nai River, containing a rich source of biodiversity. Cat Tien National Park is known as the "common home of animals" with high biodiversity; including more than 1,700 species of animals and more than 1,600 species of plants. Among them, there are many rare and endemic species such as: yellow-cheeked gibbon, silvered langur, black-shanked douc langur...

Cat Tien National Park has typical animal species: Asian elephant, gaur, sun bear, black bear, wild buffalo, tiger, leopard, clouded leopard, deer; about 300 bird species (accounting for nearly 50% of the species in Vietnam), very rich and diverse: black eagle, white-winged duck, large hornbill; more than 450 butterfly species (accounting for more than 50% of the species in Vietnam); especially Bau Sau wetland is preserving about 600 crocodiles... Cat Tien is also home to 40 species listed in the World Red Book, and is home to 62 orchid species.

One of the wooden bridges in the middle of Cat Tien forest

Stepping into Cat Tien National Park, you can immediately feel the extremely cool and fresh space. Cat Tien National Park also attracts tourists with many diverse and attractive tropical forest experience tours , with unique destinations, such as: giant tung tree, 5-peaked Lagerstroemia tree, Lagerstroemia tree, Cycad tree, Ben Cu rapids, Bac Dong go tree, Da Loc Giao tree, Dai Phong Tu forest, hundred-stem banyan tree, Da Co Lagerstroemia forest, Troi waterfall...

But the most unique and impressive is the Bau Sau sightseeing route, bringing interesting experiences and discoveries throughout the journey. The first route can be traveled by foot, bicycle or car to Bau Sau, nearly 10 km long, passing through green forests, bamboo forests... as if completely washing away the worries and concerns of the climate, work, and life outside, leaving only cool green space in front, above and around.

Million dollar view of the crocodile kingdom

The next 5 km through the forest is a path to explore nature, from the vegetation underfoot, the tree layer as tall as a person to the giant, towering trees. Mixed with the rustling sound of the forest trees are the chirping, bustling, cheerful sounds of birds; luckier ones can see the silhouettes of monkeys swinging from branch to branch. This is also a trail through the forest without wifi and no motor vehicles are allowed... so that every visitor can immerse themselves in the wild, amazing nature in the middle of the forest.

Cat Tien National Park not only marks Vietnam on the international ecotourism map but also demonstrates the commitment to developing tourism associated with nature conservation, for a green and sustainable future of Cat Tien National Park over the years and has been recognized with many titles. In 2001, Cat Tien National Park was recognized by UNESCO as the 411th biosphere reserve in the world (the 2nd biosphere reserve in Vietnam).

In 2005, Bau Sau wetland of Cat Tien National Park was recognized by the Ramsar Convention Secretariat and included in the list of wetlands of international importance, the 1,499th wetland in the world and the second in Vietnam. In 2012, Cat Tien National Park was recognized by the Government as a special national monument. In 2024, Cat Tien National Park was officially recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as the 72nd protected area in the world to achieve the IUCN Green List title.

Tourists experience community tourism model in Ta Lai Cultural Village (buffer zone of Cat Tien National Park)

With its continuous efforts in biodiversity conservation, protecting typical tropical forest ecosystems, home to hundreds of forest ecosystems, Cat Tien National Park was honored by IEA 2025 with the highest award (Winner) for the Biodiversity Conservation Category. At the same time, Cat Tien National Park also won awards (Finalist) in 3 other categories: Ecotourism Promotion Category - an award recognizing the way Cat Tien National Park promotes the image of responsible, friendly and nature-respecting ecotourism - where visitors not only come to explore, but also to understand and love the value of the forest; Destination Governance Category, honoring the sustainable destination management model, with harmonious coordination between management agencies, communities and stakeholders in the conservation and development of ecotourism; Community Champion Category, recognizing the active participation of local communities, joining hands to preserve and spread the spirit of living in harmony with nature.

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