Ben En National Park has long been known as “Ha Long on the land of Thanh Hoa”. Favored by nature for its delicate and pristine beauty, this place attracts millions of tourists every year and is the great pride of the Thanh people. Only 30 minutes by car from the city center, this place gradually becomes the ideal choice for domestic and foreign tourists at any time of the year.
Close your eyes and think of Ben En National Park, people often think of endless green forests with countless rare animals, magnificent caves, or clear blue rivers surrounding the forest. Of course, in order for tourists to avoid feeling confused and awkward before coming to Ben En, in this article, we will cover the special attractions and super sparkling poses in the garden. Country Ben En.
Brief introduction of Ben En national park
Ben En is a national park and is also a very famous scenic spot in Thanh Hoa province. It is located about 45 km southwest of Thanh Hoa city center. Swimming here has an area of more than 16 thousand hectares stretching in the two provinces of Nhu Xuan and Nhu Thanh, of which more than half of the area is primary and regenerating forest. Not only possessing wild and beautiful natural scenery, Ben En also has an extremely diverse and rich ecosystem with more than 50 sets, 177 families, 216 breeds and more than 1000 animals.
Ben En National Park is a popular tourist destination in Thanh Hoa. Photo: Vntrip.vn.
Visiting Ben En National Park, you will feel like you are lost in a fantasy world of clouds. That natural picture is painted by dense primeval forests, 4 streams, majestic mountains and poetic ink rivers. If you want to once immerse yourself in nature, admire the surprisingly beautiful mysterious caves, come to Ben En National Park.
How to move to Ben En National Park
You can choose one of the following ways to move to Ben En National Park
Motorcycles : For young people who love to explore and love adventure, motorbikes are always a great choice. You just have to run straight along the QL1A road. When arriving in Thanh Hoa city, turn to NH45 to reach Ben En National Park.
Passenger car : Every day, there are many bus trips running Hanoi – Thanh Hoa route for you to choose from. However, Thanh Hoa is an extremely large province. So, according to the experience of traveling to Ben En National Park , you should ride Tien Phuong’s garage from Giap Bat bus station and get off at Nhu Xuan district, the closest place to the national park.
Experiences should not be missed when coming to Ben En National Park
Boat ride on the Squid river
The Muc River is a gentle river and is also the main highlight of the poetic beauty of Ben En National Park. River water all year round is always blue and mellow. Currently, the National Park Management Board has organized a lot of cruises on the Muc River by boat so that you can experience the price from only about 60,000 VND to 120,000 VND / ticket. Sitting on a boat, floating on the peaceful water, breathing the fresh air and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the shore will definitely be an unforgettable experience in your life.
Boat ride on the Squid river. Photo: Wikipedia.
Visiting Ngoc cave
One of the beautiful natural sights you should explore when coming to Ben En National Park is Ngoc Cave. This is a cave possessing splendid beauty with countless glittering limestone stalactites like jade. Inside Ngoc cave, there is a small stream flowing, gurgling night and day. It is often said that those who drink water from this stream will wash away all the sins they have committed.
Hang Ngoc with beautiful limestone stalactites. Photo: baomoi.
Learn about the unique cultural features of the local people
Surrounding the Ben En National Park are peaceful villages. The people living here have extremely unique customs and cultural features such as drinking canned wine with their nose, catching fish on the Squid River, … Don’t forget to enjoy the delicious and delicious local specialties. .
Explore the peaceful villages. Photo: Zing.
Camp
Coming to Ben En National Park without trying an overnight camping is extremely regrettable. The forest edge area has many flat locations that are very suitable for picnics and camping activities. Since camping here is still spontaneous, remember to bring food and drinks with you. The feeling of being in the tent, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, listening to the unique sounds of the mountains and forests is so wonderful.
Camping in the woods is a very enjoyable experience. Photo: traveloka.
Watch the sunset on the River Squid
Ben En is very beautiful at any time of the day. However, the best is probably at sunset. When the red sun begins to shine the weak rays of sunlight at the end of the day, the river is like wearing a new poetic, lyrical clothes. Far in the sky is the image of herds of storks flying back to their homes after a long tiring day. How beautiful and peaceful the scene was. It makes you seem to forget all the stresses of life.
The sunset is poetic and lyrical. Photo: nhatrang-tourist.com.
Your trip to Thanh Hoa will definitely not be complete if you miss the opportunity to visit Ben En National Park. Hope the information we share above will help you get the best experience.
10 exciting activities in Ben En National Park
1. Take a canoe on the Muc River
Ben En is a special ecological complex when fully converging natural beauty: trees, animals, rivers, mountains, caves … In which the most prominent is the surrounding gentle river. Ben En ecoregion , named the Muc River.
The river water here is very clear and calm. In recent years, the Ben En Thanh Hoa management center has organized many more interesting river cruises, attracting tourists. When buying tickets to canoe or train with prices ranging from 60-120k / ticket depending on children or adults, visitors are free to enjoy the fresh air, relax in the sun, visit the natural scenery. beautiful shore.
Tourists go canoe on the Muc River (Photo: collectibles)
Besides, there are many exciting activities going on on the river. Many young people love to explore and experience the option of using swimming buoys and diving gear to explore at the bottom of the river. The water here is completely clean, gentle with light ripples, ensuring safety so this activity is really interesting and strongly supported by tourists.
Tourists swim in the Muc River (Photo: Collectibles)
On the cool autumn days, there are boating and swimming festivals in the Muc River. The calm river surface becomes lively again by fun and useful activities with the presence of local people and tourists and foreign visitors alike. Sometimes tourists also participate directly in fishing, fishing on both sides of the shore. Special festivals always give you comfortable moments and the opportunity to exchange and make friends with many new friends.
Rowing tour in Ben En (Photo: Collectibles)
2. Visiting Ngoc cave
Ben En ecotourism area of nearly 15,000 hectares contains many mysteries that challenge tourists to explore. One of the beauties that attracts a lot of curiosity is Ngoc Cave. The reason this cave is named Ngoc is because in the middle of the cave, there is a sparkling stone block of stalactite material from ancient times.
The mysterious gem is in the Jade Cave (photo: Collectibles)
According to folk legend, when bathing in stream water flowing along Ngoc cave, people will be washed away from sin and dust. This has never been verified, but local people have always worshiped and passed on such noble folk beliefs. Tourists actively visit this place because they also want to experience that peaceful feeling once, and immerse themselves in the clear stream that flows gently through the Jade Cave.
The path to take a boat to Ngoc cave (Photo: Collectibles)
To come to Ngoc cave, tourists can buy a boat tour along Ben En National Park , when you encounter an ancient limestone tower over the thousands of years, you will realize that it is the entrance gate to the cave. Tourists come here often sit on the cliffs in the cave and pose with sparkling stalactites to keep memorable moments for their youth.
3. Village tour
For the most practical experience of Ben En National Park , you should participate in activities to get to know the area, such as talking and cooking with local people.
A pure village in Ben En (photo: Collectibles)
In the Ben En eco-tourism area , local people have a culture of drinking canned wine by nose, catching fish by the Muc River and other festivals … With the spirit of hospitality and kindness, the local people are very welcoming. tourists and encourage participation in cooking the specialties of their homeland such as sour soup cooked from sesame fish, bitter soup cooked from pork liver and Ben En ‘s special bitter leaf , grilled fish directly next to River bank..
The hill surrounds the village at Ben En (Photo: Collectibles)
The popular festivals of the people here usually take place at night and are held directly in their village. Activities that take place usually include stall dancing around the fire, or telling stories of poems with the villagers …
Tourists participate in a stall dance festival with the people (photo: Collectibles)
4. Ben En Museum
Located right at the entrance gate in Ben En tourist area , the museum preserves antiques and historical relics that are left long ago. The museum is built very spacious and modern, with a system of four-sided windows, surrounded by pink peach groves and a direct view of the Lake Squid.
Inside the museum of historical artifacts (photo: Collectibles)
If you go on a tour, the tour guide will introduce you to the outstanding features and historical events associated with the exhibited item. However, you should note that no cameras or any in-kind duplicates are allowed here.
Outside the museum, there is also a large hall where the tourists and managers meet and meet. In the middle of the hall there is a large table and they are willing to sit and chat with guests with tea cups imbued with friendship.
5. Forest with all kinds of animals
As the habitat and existence of the rarest animal species, Ben En Thanh Hoa National Park is a diversified habitat that helps regulate the ecosystem. You might be surprised to hear the howling of wild ape or delight when a monkey jumps right in front of you. It is a sanctuary of rare animals such as red-eyed monkeys, earth phoenixes, white-cheeked monkeys ..
Some rare animals in Ben En (photo: Collectibles)
In addition, the Ben En tourist area is also full of rare and endangered species such as limestone trees, mulberry trees, flower slices .. Being very cared for and multiplied by the management board. varieties to protect genes, rare plants have an ideal environment for survival and development.
Rare and precious animals in Ben En (photo: Collectibles)
Ben En is not only a beautiful place to visit and relax with nature, Ben En tourism is also a golden opportunity for us to recognize and raise awareness of environmental protection, preservation and conservation. plants and animals are rare and important to human life.
6. Camp out in the woods
Ben En national forest has a lot of hilly areas suitable for camping for lunch or staying overnight in tents. Camping here is free and free. On the management side, there is also a tent rental service and suitable tarpaulin if you accidentally do not prepare it in advance. Food suitable for camping can include fast food, canned food that is both hygienic and delicious.
Huts that camp overnight in the woods (photo: Collectibles)
In the sweltering heat of the summer days or the gentle fresh air of the autumn days, the feeling of reading together or resting for lunch in the wilderness of mountains and forests is an experience like nothing. Traveling and camping are always favorite activities to help bond and relax after many hard working days of big families or close friends.
Cooking activities next to the tent (photo: Collectibles)
However, when camping, you should pay attention to observe suitable locations, avoid creating a fire directly in the middle of the forest that can cause the risk of forest fire. After finishing camping in Ben En National Park , tourists should pay attention to cleaning garbage, bottles and preserving the land in a clean way.
7. Visit 20 small islands on the Muc River
It is not natural that tourists coming here favorably call Ben En the miniature Ha Long Bay of Thanh Hoa. The islands here are small but very sparkling with magnificent rocky outcrops and deep caves.
Nature on Ngoc Island (photo: Collectibles)
To visit all 20 islands, it should take 3-4 days, but tourists can choose a few beautiful outstanding islands with romantic names such as: Hy Vong Island, Ngoc Island, Island Happiness, Xuan Thai Cave… These islands are always sparkling with concerts of chirping birds and impressive landscapes of wild birds. Tourists cannot be ignored without stopping to take a memorable photo.
8. Buy souvenirs
When traveling to any place, you always want to remember it with separate souvenirs of that land. Ben En marked in your memory is a wonderful, charming nature that is lingering in the heart of people coming and going. The souvenir shop is located on the right corner of the tourist area opposite the museum. Here you can buy rustic, sparkling beaded necklaces, hats painted with fragrant paint or palm hats to help shield the sun from the rain. All products are hand-made from local people and sold at very affordable prices. By purchasing these handicrafts, tourists help improve people’s lives as well as contribute to the conservation and construction fund of the Ben En resort .
Children knitting conical hats in Ben En (photo: Collectibles)
9. Watching the sunset and herds of storks on the Muc River
One of the moments waiting for tourists to take pictures and keep the memorable moment is the sunset on the Ink River. The red sun shines on a poetic river, sparkling a sparkling halo. This is a beautiful time to contemplate and contemplate life together. The sunset only lasts for 15-30 minutes so many tourists expect to enjoy it once before leaving.
Sunset on the Ink River (photo: Collectibles)
Next to the sunset is another memorable scene: The herd of white storks stretched their wings and flew to the riverside in search of prey.
Herds of storks seek prey in the forests of Ben En (Photo: Collectibles)
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10. The way to say goodbye to Ben En
When arriving and returning, the path of welcoming and seeing off tourists to Ben En is always like that. Stretching about 2km is a small winding but airy road, with two lanes of trees running along both sides, the natural scene keeps people from wanting to leave.
The path leading to Ben En National Park (photo: Collectibles)
Remembering the moment when listening to the old song in the car and walking along that small road, my heart is filled with the tender emotions that the poetic scene of Ben En brings.
Nature scene along the way (photo: Collectibles)
Going through the tiring and stressful working days of city life, visiting Ben En National Park helps you realize that you are still small in front of nature and tells your heart to come back to visit the interesting living complex of all these species.
Above are the famous and interesting places that every visitor should experience when coming to Ben En National Park in Thanh Hoa . We hope you always have a fun and memorable experience here.