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Bach Ma National Park is a natural paradise to visit when you come to Hue. It is the ideal place to explore the vast jungle and immerse yourself in beautiful nature with primeval forests and spectacular waterfalls.
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The History of Bach Ma National Park
Bach Ma National Park has a very long history relating to military campaigns in Vietnam since 1925. It was only in 1986 that the Vietnamese government had a policy of preserving nature on a national scale and established a system of prohibited forests, including Bach Ma-Hai Van.
Up to now, Bach Ma National Park has a total natural area of 37,423.10 hectares.
Bach Ma National Park is located in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province, 40km from Hue city, and 65km from Da Nang. Bach Ma National Park is part of the Northern Truong Son range, with many 1,000m-high mountain ranges running from West to East.
The Role of Bach Ma National Park
Bach Ma National Park is a public service unit under the General Department of Forestry, with the function of managing, protecting, and developing special-use forests; conserving and promoting special values of nature, standard ecosystem samples, biodiversity, biological genetic resources, historical and cultural relics, landscape, scientific research; providing forest environmental services and ecotourism within the scope of assigned management and provisions of law.
There are 2,373 plant species and 1,715 diverse animal species, many of which are included in the Vietnam Red List.
The Best Time to Visit Bach Ma National Park (Bach Ma NP)
The weather in Bach Ma National Park has only 2 seasons: the dry season and the rainy season.
During the dry season (from December to April), the climate of Bach Ma NP is quite cool, and dry with little rain, convenient for outdoor activities such as trekking, and swimming...
The rainy season in Bach Ma National Park lasts from August to December, which has more rain and is suitable for pluviophiles.
Top Tourist Attractions in Bach Ma National Park
Bach Ma National Park trails
For trekking and camping aficionados, Bach Ma National Park is quite the place of choice, due to its numerous trails.
The tower overlooking the sea (Vong Hai Dai)
The tower overlooking the sea or Vong Hai Dai, or Vong Hai Dai of Bach Ma, is located on the top of Bach Ma mountain, at an altitude of 1,400m above sea level, which makes it a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts.
From here, you can see the whole world below.
The Five Lakes of Bach Ma National Park
The Five Lakes of Bach Ma National Park or Bach Ma Five Lakes is a system of 5 lakes located close to each other. Each lake has its own beauty with a combination of streams, waterfalls, and trees. The water flows slowly and is so clear that you can see the stones at the bottom, giving you the feeling of the most poetic jungle trip.
Do Quyen waterfall
If you want to admire the majestic scenery of Bach Ma NP, then Do Quyen waterfall is the place to do it. The 300-meter-high waterfall is about 2 - 3km from the Five Lakes area and has a staircase of 700 steps.
Ancient French Villa area
In 1932, this spot of Bach Ma was built as a unique resort for the elites in Vietnam, which was occupied by 139 French-style villas. As time changes, this place has become a tourist destination retaining the French architectural features in Vietnam.
Truoi Lake & Truc Lam Zen Monastery of Bach Ma
The next two destinations in Bach Ma NP that many travelers choose after “the hard work” are Truoi Lake and Truc Lam Zen Monastery. Truoi Lake is located at the foot of the Bach Ma mountain. Here, you can rent a boat. ride around to enjoy the cool breeze and admire the charming scenery. The boat will also take you to Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery to help you find your inner peace through practicing meditation, or just to put your mind at ease by enjoying the calm Buddhist atmosphere and cherishing the Buddhist architecture.
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