Legendary Lang Biang

10:11, 27/11/2015

The Lang Biang Natural Reserve in the Central Highlands Province of Lam Dong, home to rich biodiversity and unique local cultural features, has been recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO.

The Lang Biang Natural Reserve in the Central Highlands Province of Lam Dong, home to rich biodiversity and unique local cultural features, has been recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO.

The city of Da Lat seen from the height of 1,950m
The city of Da Lat seen from the height of 1,950m

 

A sea of clouds at sunset seen from Lang Biang Mountain at the height of 2,169m.
A sea of clouds at sunset seen from Lang Biang Mountain at the height of 2,169m.

 

It has a flora system with 153 species listed in Vietnam’s Red Book (2007) and 154 species in the IUCN Red List (2010).
It has a flora system with 153 species listed in Vietnam’s Red Book (2007) and 154 species in the IUCN Red List (2010).

 

The Reserve has 7 out of 13 species of bird endemic in Vietnam, including the grey-crowned crocias.
The Reserve has 7 out of 13 species of bird endemic in Vietnam, including the grey-crowned crocias.

 

A langur at the Reserve.
A langur at the Reserve.
The Lang Biang Natural Reserve has 62 rare species of fauna and flora, including 29 species listed in the red list of  Vietnam and IUCN.
The Lang Biang Natural Reserve has 62 rare species of fauna and flora, including 29 species listed in the red list of Vietnam and IUCN.

 (Source: VNS)