Cat tien national park from ho chi minh
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REVIEW: WHERE TO STAY IN CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK
First published November 2016 | Words and photos by Vietnam Coracle
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From traditional longhouses to luxury safari tents; from bamboo huts to camping under the tropical canopy: accommodation in and around Cat Tien National Park is exciting, atmospheric, good value and, more often than not, environmentally and socially responsible. 150km from Saigon, Cat Tien National Park is bounded by the Dong Nai River to the east and the Ho Chi Minh Road to the west. Rich in wildlife and flora (including bears, elephants, primates, crocodiles, and old-growth trees), there’s a real energy in this area: you can sense the life that lies beneath the thick jungle canopy. Most of Cat Tien’s sleeping options are deeply in touch with the natural environment and local community, giving the accommodations more soul, character
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Everything you need to know before going to Cat Tien National Park
In recent years, Cat Tien National Park has become a popular destination for those who love living with nature and joining outdoor activities. This national park will bring you a journey full of memorable experiences with the new airy space and exciting sights. If you would like to immerse yourself in the magnificent nature and catch up with diversified types of flora, fauna, and animals, Cat Tien National Park will be a suitable choice for you. Let's find things you need to know before traveling to Cat Tien National Park.
Crocodile lake- Cat Tien National Park
Cat Tien National Park is a nature reserve located in three provinces, including Lam Dong, Dong Nai, and Binh Phuoc.
About 150km from Ho Chi Minh City, Nam Cat Tien is one of Vietnam's largest protected areas – a complicated network of wetlands and tropical forest nearly 74,000 hectares in two sections bisected by a river, the larger about fifty or sixty kilometers across in both directions. Its bio-diversity is considerable with over fifty endange
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CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK – WILD GIBBON TREK 2D1N
Cat Tien National Park is one of the few unspoilt national parks in Vietnam with untouched jungle. It comprises an amazingly biodiverse area of lowland tropical rainforest. The 72,000-hectare park is one of the outstanding natural treasures in Vietnam, a true jungle, and the hiking, mountain biking and birdwatching here are amongst the best in the country.
Fauna in the park includes 100 types of mammal including elephants, leopards, the bison-like guar, and primates such as gibbons, pygmy lorises and langurs. There are also 79 types of reptile, 41 amphibian species, plus an incredible array of snakes, spiders and insects, including 400 or so butterfly species. Of the 350-plus birds, rare species include the orange-necked partridge and Siamese fireback.
Bear in mind that the larger animals, including elephants and leopards, are very retiring. You’re most likely to see primates, birds and reptiles but still, the park is definitely worth a visit if it fits your schedule as, in our mind, Cat Tien National Park is one of the
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