Established on July 7, 1962, Cuc Phuong National Park is the first national park in Vietnam, covering a total area of over 22,408 hectares across three provinces: Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa. Located about 120-130 km from Hanoi (around 2-2.5 hours travel time), Cuc Phuong is hidden in the Tam Diep mountain range, possessing a primary tropical rainforest ecosystem with over 2,200 plant species, hundreds of rare animal species (including the Delacour's langur – the symbol of the park), and many archaeologically valuable caves.
Highlights when traveling to Cuc Phuong:
- Trekking through the old-growth forest, visiting the thousand-year-old cho tree (a giant ancient tree), and the Cave of Prehistoric Man.
- Visiting conservation centers: primates, turtles, carnivores & pangolins.
- Night tour to see fireflies and observe wildlife.
- Butterfly season (April-May) and the dry season (September-May) are the most ideal times.
Visitors can purchase tickets online via the official website dulichcucphuong.com.vn to avoid waiting, especially on weekends and festivals.




