This is the fifth consecutive time (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) that Cuc Phuong National Park holds this noble title.
The World Travel Awards is one of the leading awards in the global tourism industry. It aims to honor outstanding tourist destinations and contribute to promoting sustainable tourism development.
Mr. Nguyen Van Chinh, Director of Cuc Phuong National Park, said: "We are proud to receive recognition from World Travel Awards. This is a great encouragement for us to maintain and improve the quality of tourism services at Cuc Phuong National Park. We are committed to continuing to preserve the unique natural beauty of Cuc Phuong, on par with prestigious national parks in the Asian region."
Mr. Nguyen Van Chinh, Director of Cuc Phuong National Park (far left) received the honorary trophy from the World Travel Awards organization.
With an area of 22,408 hectares located in 14 communes, 4 districts of 3 provinces: Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa, Cuc Phuong forest terrain is mainly limestone mountains with an average height difference from sea level from 400 - 450 m. With the characteristics of a tropical rainforest, Cuc Phuong contains an extremely valuable biodiversity value system, is one of the places with high biodiversity in Vietnam with many rare species of animals and plants listed in the Red Book of Vietnam.
Up to now, 2,427 species have been recorded, belonging to 931 genera and 231 families of plants. Of these, 430 species of medicinal plants, 229 species of edible plants, 240 species of plants that can be used as dyes, 137 species of tannins... 57 species are listed in the Vietnam Red Book 2007 and the IUCN Red Book 2020, and 15 endemic plant species such as: Cuc Phuong yellow tea; Cuc Phuong Cyclamen; Vietnamese orchid; Cuc Phuong Melaleuca; Cuc Phuong Di Hung.
In addition to the diversity of vegetation, Cuc Phuong's fauna is also extremely rich and unique. Research results have recorded 669 vertebrate species belonging to 120 families, 35 orders, including: 138 mammal species, 337 bird species, 80 reptile species, 48 amphibian species, 66 fish species, of which 73 animal species are listed in the Vietnam Red Book and IUCN 2020 List, 3 endemic species: Red-bellied Squirrel, Cuc Phuong Niet fish and Cuc Phuong Eared Lizard.
Regarding invertebrates, there are 1,899 species belonging to 169 families, 33 orders, 6 classes and 3 phyla. In which, the insect class plays the main role with a very large number such as Coleoptera with 454 species, Lepidoptera with 378 species and Hymenoptera with 314 species.
Along with the diversity and richness of flora and fauna, Cuc Phuong is also a wonderful natural museum preserving many traces of life from prehistoric times to the present day. These are fossils, remains, tools... in the caves - important documents recording the lives of all species, recording the ups and downs of geological development history through the ages. In Cuc Phuong, archaeologists and historians have been announcing many discoveries of special value, especially in paleontology and archaeology, associated with the dry cave system.
With the strategy of building Cuc Phuong tourism brand in the new period, taking raising awareness of nature through ecotourism as the foundation, based on the achievements of forest protection, biodiversity protection, scientific research and conservation rescue, in recent years Cuc Phuong has aimed to research, develop and operate creative, bold and unique products.
Tour Home - participate in animal release after rescue, Tree planting "Adding green to the old forest" Program to plant 1 billion trees, responding to the Government's call, Cuc Phuong Spring Festival on the occasion of Lunar New Year, "Journey of Rebirth" - participate in the rescue process, care for wild animals, Ministry of Education Program for Nature Experience for high school students at all levels, Summer Camp "Growing up with the great forest"... are the products that have created the Cuc Phuong eco-tourism brand, actively contributing to the goal of soon turning Cuc Phuong into a model national park, a large school of nature. Cuc Phuong has been and is the top destination for students, scientists and domestic and international tourists.
Activities of releasing animals into the wild at Cuc Phuong National Park
Community-based tourism is an important principle of ecotourism, which is why this activity was implemented in Cuc Phuong National Park quite early (since 1993) and Cuc Phuong is also the first national park to implement this model.
The Muong sleeping forest tour in Khanh village, An Nghia, Hoa Binh has attracted many tourists and become a regular destination when tourists visit the garden. In Khanh village, tourists can experience and learn about the life, culture, and indigenous knowledge of the community, walk, bathe and row on the Buoi River, participate in cultural exchanges in the evening, and participate in festivals...
Cuc Phuong National Park with its amazing natural beauty, rich biodiversity and attractive tourist activities
Community tourism activities have created more jobs, increased income, contributed to improving the community's life; raised awareness of nature conservation for the community, more clearly defined the role of people in the garden's activities; helped the community preserve some cultural features and some traditional occupations; improved people's knowledge through communication with tourists.
With its stunning natural beauty, rich biodiversity and attractive tourism activities, Cuc Phuong National Park deserves this recognition. This honor is a testament to the continuous efforts of management agencies and the community in preserving and developing sustainable tourism in Cuc Phuong.
