A memorable vacation amidst the pristine nature of Cuc Phuong

Cuc Phuong Museum - a place displaying many rare animal and plant specimens.

Along with the fresh natural environment, Cuc Phuong has many sightseeing options such as: Endangered Primate Rescue Center or Turtle Conservation Center... Although this is not a completely wild environment, it is a convenient distance for visitors to observe animals in a semi-natural environment.

Ms. Hoai Thu from Thai Binh city shared: “I have heard about Cuc Phuong National Park, especially the rescue and conservation of rare wildlife species here. Therefore, during this holiday, my family decided to come here to experience and feel the beauty of this wild nature.”

Besides, Cuc Phuong Museum is also a place that attracts a lot of people to explore . This place is displaying and collecting thousands of samples of insects, butterflies, hair clippers, dragonflies, cicadas, stick insects, birds, other animals such as bears, leopards, monkeys, langurs...

Many families choose Cuc Phuong for sightseeing and experience.

Cuc Phuong Museum also preserves more than 50 archaeological specimens, including a positive specimen of placoderm reptiles dating back 230-250 million years. At the same time, it preserves 122 pickled specimens, 82 animal specimens, 2,900 insect specimens of various kinds, and more than 12,000 plant specimens.

Mr. Pham Phu Cuong, an officer of Cuc Phuong National Park, shared information: "To ensure that the reception and guidance of tourists during the holidays is safe and thoughtful, we have proactively arranged staff and divided specific tasks to help tourists have the best experience when coming to Cuc Phuong."

It is known that Cuc Phuong National Park is located in 3 provinces: Hoa Binh , Thanh Hoa and Ninh Binh. This is also the first national park in Vietnam established in 1962.

Cuc Phuong can be considered one of the top national parks in our country in terms of biodiversity. According to recent survey data, the park is home to more than 2,200 species of higher plants and mosses, many of which are listed in the Vietnam Red Book. In addition, there are more than 120 species of reptiles and amphibians, nearly 70 species of fish, nearly 2,000 species of insects, more than 330 species of birds and 135 species of mammals.

Many children get to see rare wild animals firsthand.

Among them, the white-rumped langur is a rare primate species chosen as the symbol of Cuc Phuong National Park.

Currently, Cuc Phuong National Park is implementing three conservation programs: conservation of rare and endangered primates of Vietnam; conservation of small carnivores and pangolins; conservation of freshwater turtles and conservation of some other wildlife species.

Visitors scan QR code to see experience points in Cuc Phuong.

With beautiful natural landscapes, diverse and rich ecosystems and many new and unique eco-tourism products, Cuc Phuong National Park has been honored as "Asia's Leading National Park" for 6 consecutive years and continues to be an ideal destination for tourists from everywhere to visit during holidays and weekends.

Article and photos: Minh Duong

Source: https://baoninhbinh.org.vn/ky-nghi-dang-nho-giua-thien-nhien-hoang-so-cuc-phuong-757114.htm