Basic ecotouristic information on Ba Vi National Park (Vietnam) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
North Vietnam, 48 km west of Hanoi
Access
Easy - only 45 minutes by car or by bus from Hanoi.
Characteristic
108 km2, This is an isolated soil-limestone mountainous area. The Park is situated on a mountain range running north-east and south-west with its peak at Vua Peak of 1,296 m and Tan Vien Peak of 1,226 m and Ngoc Hoa Peak of 1,120 m. The average temperature from April to October can be at 23oC, and the lowest temperature falls into January which is only about 15.8oC. Typical ecosystems: subtropical evergreen forest, mountain forest, pine forest, freshwater ecosystems (lakes, waterfals).
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment Below
(Species list may not be complete)
Possible activities
Variety of trekking trails catering to all skill levels.
Note
Ba Vi was used to be an upscale resort during the French colonization in Indochina.
There are many temples within the park.
Best time to visit IV-IX and XI-XII, but can be visited any time.