Basic ecotouristic information on Chu Yang Sin National Park (Vietnam) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
Southern part of Central Vietnam, about 60 kilometers south-east of Buon Ma Thuot City, about 395 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.
Access
Quite easy. By taxi or motorbike from Buon Ma Thuot along National Highway 27 to Lien Son town. Then, turn onto a small road about 20 km long to reach the foot of Chu Yang Sin mountain.
Characteristic
595 km2; Mounatinous national park located in Central Highlands with the highest peak of Chu Yang Sin Mountain (2442 meters). The terrain of Chư Yang Sin National Park is varied and breathtaking, dominated by steep mountain ranges, valleys, and dense forests. The park’s diverse elevations create a mosaic of ecosystems, Typical ecosystems: lowland tropical rainforest, semi-deciduous forest, montane forest, bamboo thickets, wetlands, freshwater ecosystems (many rivers, streams, rapids and waterfalls).
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment Below
(Species list may not be complete)
Possible activities
Hiking and trekking forest trails.
Ascend to the summit of Chư Yang Sin Mountain.
Canoeing, mountain bikes.
Note
Best time to visit: XII-IV.
A permit is required for trekking in Chu Yang Sin National Park.
Local ethnic communities, including the Ede and M’nong peoples, provide unique insights into their traditions and ways of life.