Hoang Lien National Park

Hoang Lien National Park is a protected area in Lao Cai Province covering roughly 30,000 hectares across the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Elevation changes from 1,000 to over 3,000 meters create diverse ecosystems with distinct plant and animal species throughout the landscape.

The area became an official national park in 2006 when the government upgraded an existing nature reserve to a larger protected status. This change allowed for broader conservation efforts across the region's diverse wildlife and plant life.

Several hill tribes such as the Hmong and Dao communities live within the park and maintain their customs through music, dance, and traditional building methods. Visitors can encounter these living cultural practices and watch craftspeople work using time-honored techniques.

The park features multiple hiking trails through different elevation zones, with October through April offering the best conditions for outdoor activities. Proper footwear and plenty of water are important since walks at higher elevations are demanding and paths can become slippery.

The park is home to Mount Fansipan at 3,147 meters, the highest peak on the entire Indochinese Peninsula. From the summit on clear days, visitors can see across multiple neighboring countries.

Inception: 2006

GPS coordinates: 22.30344,103.77514

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40