Besides the beaches, the forests and mountains are also a great place to cool off, especially Ninh Thuan Mountain National Park – where there are both forests and the sea, it is an ideal destination for summer.
Located in the eastern area of Ninh Hai district and Thuan Bac district, Ninh Thuan province, more than 20km from Phan Rang city and exposed to the 57km coastline, Nui Chua National Park was established in 2003 with an area of up to 20km. up to 31,257 ha including forest, sea and desert space is an ideal ecological area for tourists to visit and relax.
Diverse ecosystem of Chua Mountain National Park
With 35% of the area being forest, this place possesses an extremely diverse flora and fauna in number and types.
Currently, Nui Chua National Park records more than 1,532 species of botanicals belonging to 5 basic branches: the jade industry has the most impressive number with 1,237 species, accounting for nearly 97% of the total number of plants, the branch of fern records 25 species, followed by conifers with 12 species … There are even 62 rare plant species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the World Red List.
Fresh green areas (Photo @tttthuyvo)
With the characteristic of a hot and dry climate, this place is also considered a unique “thorn steppe” in Vietnam with the characteristic plants of short, thick, small, serrated leaves many spikes such as: cacti, helix, military seal, pot pot, … to limit the process of evaporation.
Unique plants (Photo @ linh.rubii)
Besides the flora, the fauna also makes many people admire, amazed with 765 species including: animals, birds and amphibians. In which, 46 species of rare animals such as: Black-shanked Douc, Red-Cashed Chicken, Central Tree Frog, Antelope, Yellow Mountain Turtle, Fire Cat, Horse Bear, … were recorded in the Red Book and were conservation priority.
The sea stretches 7,352 hectares, so the underwater ecosystem of the Chua Mountain National Forest cannot joke. Especially the coral system is extremely rich in number with 350 species: 304 hard corals creating reefs and 46 new species as well as a variety of colors. Next is the seaweed system with 188 species, the most prominent one is Red seaweed with 79 species, fish with 147 species, molluscs is 115 species and crustacean has 80 species.
The beach has a large area and countless marine life (Photo @elena_kazachenko)
Sea turtles are not a large number, but are a rare animal that is considered representative of this national park, so the protection of this species is always very important to the authorities.
Not only the diversity of flora and fauna, Mount Chua National Park also makes visitors fascinated by many ethnic groups such as Cham, Hoa, Kinh, Raglay … living in the buffer zone with an area of 7,350 hectares and brings Very diverse and unique cultures.
Interesting experiences at Chua Mountain National Park
Conquer the mountain of God
Located at an altitude of 1,000m above sea level, Chua Mountain is always a destination that many travelers want to conquer. There are many mountain peaks at different heights, but Co Tuy’s highest peak at 1,040 meters is the place where many people want to challenge themselves.
The vast forest (Photo @lovemelondon)
To reach the top of Mount God , you have to go through many winding trails, equally difficult to conquer Mount Fansipan , but the beauty of the resilient five-color flowers blooming under the sunlight, the trees. unique and eye-catching, the herds of goats grazing on the grass or the shady ancient trees, whispering in the wind along the two sides of the road … will definitely make you forget all the fatigue.
Fresh, fresh air (Photo @ hn.nhatha)
Especially when you set foot on the top of the mountain, stand and watch the vast sky and earth, immense grass and trees, enjoy the cool breezes and breathe deeply the fresh and pure air in the forest and mountains. will feel more love for this journey.
The extreme feeling of reaching the top of the mountain (Photo @mathildebremond)
Explore unspoiled but romantic beaches
With countless beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and fine white sand stretches, Chua Mountain ecological area will give you an extremely memorable experience.
Very beautiful and poetic beach (Photo @hueandsuntravel)
Do not just watch or swim in the sea, dive and explore the extremely diverse and eye-catching coral systems here. Although it is still quite untouched, the coral reefs of all shapes, sizes and colors will make you feel nostalgic.
Everyone can’t take their eyes off (Photo @wiindec)
In particular, this is a rare place where sea turtles go to the mainland to spawn, so if you stay here overnight, forget to visit the sandy beach to witness this “unique” scene.
In addition, the coastal fishing village is also the place that you should visit because it often organizes very special traditional festivals such as boat racing, fish worshiping ceremony or mausoleum … with many unique cultural features. again.
Camp
A true “backpacking” trip, how can you ignore camping here. The feeling of being with friends singing, dancing and talking around a fire under a starry sky like a galaxy, being put to sleep by cool breezes and whispering waves, waking up to welcome the light Charming dawn on the sea is nothing more wonderful than this.
Don’t miss out on camping activities (Photo @thuthanh_ho)
Visit popular tourist spots nearby
Once you have arrived to explore the beautiful Chua Mountain National Park , it is difficult for anyone to ignore the check-in at the mysterious and magical Rai Cave by the combination of moss and waves and a striking red wooden bridge. go to the green mountain, or Vinh Hy Bay is clear, as the bottom … All will make you unforgettable.
Super virtual Rai Cave (Photo @tienvinhtravel)
Vinh Hy Bay is suddenly clear (Photo @ xu.queen.7512)
The ideal time to visit Chua Mountain National Park
As a region that is considered to be the driest in Vietnam with 9 dry months, including 4 drought months and 2 dry months, the rainy season here often comes late and ends earlier than elsewhere.
From September to December is the rainy season, so it will not be favorable for your travel to explore the forest because the path will be very slippery and dangerous.
From June to September is the peak tourist season. Your trip to discover Chua Mountain National Park .
Nice weather will make your tour more enjoyable (Photo @truonghoangthuytien)
How to move to Chua Mountain National Park
With the starting point of Phan Rang – Thap Cham city, you can choose to travel by bus (7 seats), bus or self-drive motorbike.
With the bus : the earliest bus from Phan Rang city is 6 am and the latest from Vinh Hy is 18 hours with a ticket price of about 20k / person, so you should watch your time carefully if you use the route. By the way.
With a passenger car (7 seats) : you must contact the owner of the car in advance to see if there are empty seats, you do not have to come too soon, but the price will be more expensive, ranging from 800k to 1 million VND.
With motorbikes : this is a vehicle chosen by many young people, especially for “people” because you can be proactive in terms of time, moreover, the road view is very beautiful and fresh, so with This vehicle may not have come to Ninh Thuan Mountain Chua National Park, but you already have “thousands” of “genuine” virtual living pictures.
Motorbikes are chosen by many people to come here (Photo @riowhealth)
If you go by motorbike, go straight to Truong Chinh Street, cross Ninh Chu Bridge, then turn right onto DT702, continue about 30km to arrive. The road is very easy to go, so please rest assured, however, you must drive firmly to ride a motorbike.
This is so hot, wait without going to Chua Mountain National Park to “cool off”!
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