Coming to Dak Lak, returning to the great Central Highlands without visiting Chu Yang Sin National Park, your trip will be extremely flawed.
Introduction to Chu Yang Sin National Park
Chu Yang Sin National Park is located at the end of the Truong Son mountain range, in the South Central Highlands, stretching in Krong Bong and Lak districts of Dak Lak province , and about Buon Ma Thuot city. 60 km to the East.
The garden has a total area of 58,947 ha, of which the strictly protected subdivision accounts for 19,401 ha, the ecological restoration subdivision occupies 39,526 ha and the administrative and service subdivision 20 ha, and the buffer zone area accounts for 183,479 ha .
A fresh view of the forest (Photo @ktor_in_jungl)
It is one of the ancient primeval forests remaining in Vietnam, but because it is the standard model for the ecosystem of the Central Highlands, Chu Yang Sin National Park was decided by the government to establish a special-use forest since 2002 to conserve rare and precious fauna and flora, scientific research, environmental education, ecotourism development, contribute to economic development, protect Mekong watershed forests, and an important water source for agricultural production.
How to move to Chu Yang Sin National Park
To travel to Chu Yang Sin , whether from Da Lat or from Buon Ma Thuot , you can follow Highway 27 to Lien Son town of Lak district, then turn on the trail and go about 20km. to the foot of the mountain. However, it should be noted, this is a dirt road, if you unfortunately meet the new rain, it will be very muddy and slippery, so please go carefully and slowly.
Transportation to the garden (Photo @machuul)
The unique features of Chu Yang Sin National Park
The special feature of Chu Yang Sin National Park that rarely exists is there are 9 different types of forests, of which evergreen forest dominates with 4 types, vastly spread. Along with that are more than 40 consecutive mountain ranges, the most prominent is the Chu Yang Sin range up to 2,442 m above sea level – the most majestic of the Central Highlands.
There is the second highest mountain in the Central Highlands (Photo @ huong2go)
In addition, the flora of the forest is also very diverse with 951 species belonging to 140 families and 591 genera, there are even species recorded in the Red Book of Vietnam that need to be preserved such as: cedar apex, imitation royal tinsel, mountain green cypress, mountain conifer, po mu and all kinds of pine (Da Lat pine, flattened pine, bamboo pine)
In addition, the fauna is equally rich, including 258 bird species, 248 butterfly species, 64 mammal species, 58 reptile species, 54 amphibian species and 81 fish species, including rare mammal species being protected. are: black-shanked langur, gaur, leopard, leopard, leopard, horse bear, red-cheeked gibbon and yellow-cheeked gibbon …
The precious birds found in the primeval forests of Chu Yang Sin are black-headed, gray-cheeked, black-cheeked, long-billed, red-cashed chickens, golden throat, gray-cheeked, especially This species is a species of mountain lilies – endemic bird species of the highlands of Da Lat in danger of extinction.
Heaven and earth are endless, under the white foam of the streams is not inferior to the shrimp and fish, such as snapper, mackerel, perch, eel, buffalo snout, snakehead fish, Goby and eels, crabs, snails … even, even the words of aquatic plants such as spinach, cotton, cotton buds, lotus, water lilies, or statues, crab claws, tickles poorly… both grew quite well, creating a specialty for Chu Yang Sin .
The aquatic plants grow very well too (Photo @sophieyeumonmy)
Not only that, in the buffer zone of Chu Yang Sin National Park is also home to more than 25 ethnic minority communities with the 2 oldest indigenous groups being M’Nong, Ede and migrant groups. Muong, Tay, Thai, Nung… from the North create a unique multi-colored culture.
Interesting activities at Chu Yang Sin National Park
Coming to Chu Yang Sin forest in Dak Lak , you are just afraid that you will not have the ability to do, not lack of interesting entertainment activities for you to participate.
With a system of rivers, streams, and waterfalls interwoven, plus the plus point is that the water is extremely clear, clean and cool, so you can freely bathe or have fun under the water. Even more elegant is sitting fishing, fishing shrimp, then bringing it to the shore to grill on firewood and enjoying in the cool scenery of the trees and listening to the melodious sounds of jungle music, oh, happiness is just to that end.
Make a picnic in the woods (Photo @boiyenduong)
If you like, you can also row a canoe on the river or ride a bicycle along the forest road to see the immense ancient pine trees or thousands of year old stumps still standing with time, will surely enjoy It tastes great.
In addition, because there are many unique ancient tree stumps, bizarre shapes of rocks mixed with white waterfalls and gentle streams running through the rocky ravines , Chu Yang Sin National Park is also seen. is an ideal background to get new unique pictures to refresh the instagram.
Virtual life (Photo @_marina_arbuzova_)
Those who are passionate about experience and love to challenge themselves can go trekking through the jungle to conquer the top of Chu Yang Sin mountain , the road may be difficult and a bit hard but you will be rewarded with The vast and majestic scenery around and the sea of white clouds floating beside them is like a fairyland in the world.
A magical sea of clouds (Photo @buitiin)
Then you can work together camping, overnight on the mountain in the early morning to welcome sunshine beautiful sunrise over the mountains, is guaranteed to be a memorable trip Dak Lak tourism for see.
Well, don’t forget to visit the buffer zone of Chu Yang Sin Garden to explore the community-based tourism experiences in the villages. Rest assured that the people here are extremely naive, friendly and generous, so you will be warmly welcomed like those who have known for a long time.
Here, you will learn about daily activities, traditional customs and unique cultural features of the ethnic people, rest in cool wooden stilt houses and enjoy the specialties of the Central Highlands such as: green rice, grilled chicken or wine …
Visit an interesting village (Photo @ danglam76)
Even if you are lucky enough to come on the occasion of the festivals, at night you can also join the people in interesting Central Highlands cultural performances such as wearing colorful clothes and singing fish. and dance to traditional dance in the echoing gongs. When you get tired, listen to the people talking about the thrilling legends of each mountain, stream or river here, it will definitely be wonderful.
Youth are trips, so what are you waiting for without going to Chu Yang Sin National Park to save the most beautiful moments at your youth.