Cuc Phuong National Park: Vietnam's Pioneering Conservation Landscape
Cuc Phuong National Park stands as Vietnam's first and largest national park, established as a foundational protected area in Southeast Asian conservation history. Located in Ninh Bình Province within the Red River Delta region at coordinates 20.28°N, 105.68°E, the park encompasses one of the country's most significant biodiversity hotspots. The protected area spans varied terrain creating distinct ecological zones that support tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems. Cuc Phuong serves as a critical sanctuary for endemic and endangered species including primates, birds, and reptiles found nowhere else globally. The park's establishment established foundational frameworks for national park management and wildlife protection that continue to influence environmental policy across Southeast Asia. Monthly temperatures range from an average low of 11.7°C in January to a peak average of 27°C in June, while the wettest months occur from July through September, with August receiving approximately 393mm of precipitation.
Updated 2026-05-03 · Source: GeoNames, Wikipedia
- Climate
- Subtropical monsoon
- Best months
- Feb–Apr, Nov
- Local currency
- VND
