Cuc Phuong honoured Asia’s Leading National Park for 6th consecutive year
Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been named Asia’s Leading National Park 2024 at the 31st World Travel Awards, according to the management board of the park.
The presentation ceremony of the 31st World Travel Awards held in Manila, the Philippines, on September 3 evening. (Photo: VNA)
Ninh Binh (VNA) - Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been named Asia’s Leading National Park 2024 at the 31st World Travel Awards, according to the management board of the park.
The honour was presented at the awarding ceremony held in Manila, the Philippines, on September 3 evening.
The Vietnamese representative outperformed several strong competitors worldwide, including Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park of Japan, Chitwan National Park of Nepal, Minnieriya National Park of Sri Lanka, Kinabalu and Taman Negara National Parks of Malaysia, as well as Cat Tien National Park of Vietnam, to get the status.
This is the sixth consecutive year since 2019 that Cuc Phuong, which is also the country’s largest nature reserve, has been awarded this title.
A primate species in Cuc Phuong (Photo: VNA)
Situated 120 kilometres from Hanoi, Cuc Phuong is Vietnam’s first national park, founded on July 7, 1962.
Covering over 22,400 hectares in 14 communes of four districts under the three provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa, the national park boasts enchanting scenery and offers a stunning range of biodiversity.
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Themed "Exploring Cuc Phuong's treasures," this year's edition will help students discover many valuable aspects of the ancient forest, such as its vegetation, wildlife, local culture, and archaeological traces.
The Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh launched night wildlife tours from the beginning of May, offering visitors a chance to explore night activities of wild animals and enjoy the light show by fireflies that typically live in the park.
Starting from May, Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh has introduced night tours, that allow visitors to take in the sight of fireflies and rare animals, while enhancing their appreciation of environmental conservation, natural ecosystems, and wildlife.
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