Along with Ba Den mountain or Dau Tieng lake, Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park is the best ecotourism area in Tay Ninh that tourists definitely must visit.
Is a nature reserve in Vietnam, spanning 6 communes in Tan Bien Tan Binh, Hoa Hiep, Tan Hiep, Thanh Binh, Thanh Tay and Thanh Bac, while center Tay Ninh City around 50 km to the Northwest, Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park always makes visitors astonished when visiting.
Diverse ecosystem of Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park
1. Topography
Lo Go – Xa Mat National Nature Reserve covers an area of up to 30,020 hectares, in which: strictly protected zoning is not allowed to enter 8,594 hectares, the ecological rehabilitation zone is 10,084 hectares. again the administrative and tourist area.
A vast forest (Photo @corbin_trann)
Moreover, the topography of this area is quite flat, the highest area is only 15 to 40 meters above sea level, so it is very easy to visit and explore.
In particular, in the heart of the national park, there is the famous Vam Co Dong river flowing through Cambodia, with a length of 20km and a width of about 20m, so the tourism services here are extremely developed.
Vam Co Dong River romantic in the national park (Photo @ mountainlover1403)
2. Plants
Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park is one of the most diverse and rich ecosystems in Vietnam, with 696 species of plants in 5 branches, 60 orders, 115 families and 395 genera. In which, medicinal plants are up to 158 species, wooden plants are 58 species, ornamental plants are 21 species, plants used for food are 10 species and vegetables are 7 species.
The outstanding species of trees in the forest are: family tree (oil sand, water oil, bottled oil, calendula oil), chrysanthemum tree (chili tree, sandalwood), percussion tree (knocked on coffee, knocked on honey), cool there are rhinestones, spokes, rotors, cam lai, mausoleum and black stars … There are even some species listed in the red book such as: sandalwood, desert … and new species that are rare anywhere such as: hydrangea red flowers, pitcher plant and copper oil …
The unique plants in the forest (Photo by Fb Jackie Garden)
In addition, Lo Go – Xa Mat national forest also has the largest forest cover area in Tay Ninh, with 26% of the total area and a variety of forest vegetation such as lowland deciduous forest, semi-deciduous forest. Leaves, evergreen forests, melaleuca forests and sedge mats are extremely impressive.
3. Animals
Not only the flora but also the fauna of Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park in Tay Ninh is equally plentiful, with 203 bird species, 128 insect species, 88 fish species, 58 reptile species, 42 mammal species 7 sets and 28 species of frogs. However, there are 2 groups that visitors can easily admire at the garden are animals and birds.
The mammal class stands out with rare and precious species such as Indochinese silver langur, Indochinese mainland, black-shanked langur, red-faced monkey, pig-tailed monkey, long-tailed monkey, purple pheasant, horse-bear, red wolf. , golden wolf, small and pink …
The bird class impresses with countless exotic birds, listed in the red book, even endangered such as: white-necked cranes and parrots – 2 species only in Indochina, roaring green back, blue wings, big trunks, lotus, stork, stooped neck, old Javanese, stinging gray cheeks and red-headed cranes …
Particularly reptiles have discovered the presence of crocodile in the Vam Co River – a species threatened with extinction globally.
Great experiences at Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park
Coming to Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park, visitors will be provided with a lot of interesting tourist services such as: cycling through the forest to both exercise health and discover the mysteries of plants and animals. Or take a boat ride on Vam Co Dong River to admire the beautiful scenery of nature.
Exciting cross-forest cycling (Photo by Fb Bytrips)
Take a boat sightseeing on the river (Photo: Ngo Tran Hai An)
Moreover, because during the war of resistance against the US, this forest was the revolutionary base of the Government of the Republic of the South, as well as the radio base of Radio Liberation of South Vietnam, so now Now it still preserves a lot of important historical relics, to recall a time of hardship and gloriousness of our army and people.
Important historical sites (Photo by Fb Nhuhao Huynh)
In particular, anyone who comes to Lo Go – Xa Mat tourism can not ignore enjoying the delicious local specialties such as: fish sour soup, wild vegetables, braised fish, pancakes and grilled wild boar. … with extremely reasonable prices, only from 20,000 VND to 200,000 VND / rate only.
The photo emits a seductive fragrance (Photo by FB Le Phat)
Attractive dishes at the garden (Photo Fb Viet Nguyen Trung)
And of course, for those who love to experience and explore new things, it is impossible to ignore the forest survival skill line that is camping overnight. Make sure to sleep under a starry sky shimmering like a galaxy in the echo of frogs and be awakened to the clattering sounds of birds that will make you remember to show them.
And those who do not “have the guts” to experience such stimulating activity do not need to worry about where to sleep, because right on the edge of Xa Mat forest there is a place to rent a place to sleep for only 70,000 VND / person / day. Lam Vien stay nearby, has an air-conditioned room, but the price is 200,000 VND / day / double room only.
Ecotourism is a journey that has never been hot in tours, so if you are planning to return to nature, what are you waiting for without coming to Lo Go – Xa Mat National Park Let’s go to Tay Ninh !
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