Xuan Son National Park, National park in Phu Tho Province, Vietnam
Xuan Son National Park is a protected area covering roughly 15,000 hectares of limestone mountains, caves, waterfalls, and thick forests at the southeastern edge of the Hoang Lien Son range. The land rises through different elevations and supports a wide variety of plant and animal life.
The park was established in 1986 as a major step in Vietnam's efforts to protect habitats for rare plants and animals. This decision was part of a broader national movement to safeguard the country's natural diversity.
Du Village shows how the Dao people live with their own traditions and way of building homes. Visitors can see the houses raised on stilts and experience the local food prepared in the community.
You can reach the park via National Road 32 from Hanoi, and a hiking trail takes about eight hours to climb to Ten Mountain's summit. Wear sturdy shoes and bring enough water, especially during wet seasons when paths become muddy.
This location is unique in Vietnam as the only national park where old-growth forests develop directly on limestone formations. This combination creates specialized ecosystems found nowhere else in the country.
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