Eight forests suitable for nature enthusiasts in Vietnam Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien and U Minh are the ideal eco-tourist destinations for families or groups of young people on the weekends. Cuc Phuong National Park Located 120 kilometers south of Hanoi, Cuc Phuong national park was established in 1962 and is the oldest national park in Vietnam. Consisting of more than 200 square kilometers of tropical forest and many grottoes, the reserve is rich in wildlife and natural beauty and also possesses historical significance, as prehistoric tools and ancient tombs have been discovered in some of the caves. The best way to explore the park is by a combination of motorbike or bicycle and foot. You’ll see some sights en route to the centre: Mac Lake is less than two kilometers from reception and so reachable on foot. The lake itself is pretty enough and there is accommodation and a restaurant along its banks. Around five kilometers further on is the cave of...

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