The Nui Chua National Park in Ninh Thuan Province, recently recognized as a world biosphere reserve, retains a lot of its fresh, unspoilt nature.
The Nui Chua National Park in Ninh Thuan Province, recently recognized as a world biosphere reserve, retains a lot of its fresh, unspoilt nature.
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| The park in Ninh Hai District has over 20,000 hectares of thick forests and is considered Ninh Thuan Province's green lung and a priority area for nature conservation in Vietnam. Last year, UNESCO recognized the park as a global biosphere reserve. |
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| Normal tourism services have not yet developed inside the park, so trekking through the primeval forests is a more authentic experience in the wild. |
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| A rock park in Thai An Village, covers an area of two hectares. First noticed by travelers in 2014, it remains a pleasant discovery for visitors who get here. Given the park's proximity to the coast, visitors need to register their entry with the ranger station there. |
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| A family of the Cham ethnic minority herd sheep near the park. |
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| Nui Chua also boasts the largest coastal coral reef in Vietnam with over 350 species and hundreds of marine creatures. |
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| Another spectacular landscape on offer adjacent to the park is that of Rai Cave, a combination of ancient rock formations, stacked atop each other to create countless small caves. The place gets its name because it is home to several species of otters (rai). This is a great place to camp overnight and watch the sun rise over an unusually beautiful landscape. |
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| The park overlooks Vinh Hy Bay, home to old fishing villages where residents make a living off seafood, with a new vocation that has emerged in recent years – homestay services. |
(Source: VNA)
