Cat Tien National Park: A green sanctuary with rare species

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.

 

General Information

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 endangered species listed in the ‘Red Book,’ including the Siamese Crocodile and the Indochina Tiger. Of particular interest is its vast bird population – well over three hundred species have been identified so far. In addition to the abundance of animals, Cat Tien is also an area of 62 types of orchids.

 

There are several trails for visitors to explore the forest. Although they avoid the deeper areas that are, the rarer species habitat, they are well designed and offer excellent opportunities to see a wide range of flora and fauna. 

 

As Cat Tien has a refreshing and mild climate all year round with an average temperature of 27 Celsius degree, you can come to visit the national park at any time of the year. However, during the rainy season from June to November, the road is marshy, slippery, and hard to trek or go by bicycle. If you have the intention to visit the national park these days, you will have to check the weather forecast to avoid the rain, which may ruin your trip.