Cuc Phuong National Park Established in 1962, Cuc Phuong National Park (848 006; www.cucphuongtourism.com; admission adult/child 40, 000/20, 000d) is one of Vietnam’s most important protected areas. Ho Chi Minh personally took time off from the war in 1963 to declare this Vietnam’s first national park, saying: ‘Forest is gold. If we know how to conserve it well, it will be very precious. Destruction of the forest will lead to serious effects on both life and productivity.’
This national park is 70km from the coast and covers an area about 25km long and 11km wide, spanning the provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa. Its highest peak is Dinh May Bac (Silver Cloud Peak) at 656m.
Getting there & away Cuc Phuong National Park is 45km from Ninh Binh. The turn-off from Hwy 1A is north of Ninh Binh and follows the road that goes to Kenh Ga and Van Long Nature Reserve. There is no public transport all the way to the park so you’re best to arrange a motorbike or car in Ninh Binh.
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