Cuc Phuong National Forest is Vietnam’s first national park and is also an attractive and famous eco-tourism destination of Ninh Binh province. Exploring this nature reserve, visitors can not only visit many attractive places but also have extremely interesting experiences.

Located in all three provinces of Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Hoa Binh, Cuc Phuong National Forest (also known as Cuc Phuong National Park) was established in 1962 with a total area of more than 22,000 hectares. Most of the area of this National Park is located in Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh. This is to store and preserve many species of animals and plants that need to be protected in Vietnam. The symbol of Cuc Phuong National Park is the white-clawed langur.

When should you go to Cuc Phuong forest?

Cuc Phuong Forest is located on the boundary of three provinces in the North Central region, the Red River Delta and the Northwest. Therefore, each season has different weather characteristics, visitors can refer to information about the seasons in advance to have the most ideal trip.

From November to January of the following year: This is the winter time, the roads are difficult, the weather conditions in the primeval forest are quite complicated so it is not suitable to go into the forest.
February – April: At this time, the weather changes to summer, the trees are quite green and sunny, so it is suitable for sightseeing and exploring activities. At this time, you can meet some animals such as jays, pheasants,…
Late April – May: This is considered the most suitable time to visit Cuc Phuong forest. At this time, the weather in the forest is quite favorable, the air is cool, and it is also the butterfly blooming season, helping you comfortably explore the diversity of flora and fauna here.
June – August: This is summer, so if you are looking for a place to avoid the sun, Cuc Phuong National Park will be an interesting experience.
August – October: In the fall, experiential trips and camping will be very popular. At this time, traveling to Cuc Phuong garden is not too crowded, so you can completely rest assured to visit without worrying about crowding.

Because it is a place with a diverse ecosystem and preserves many long-standing historical and cultural values, each year, Cuc Phuong National Forest attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists. Visiting here, you can participate in many activities such as camping, hiking in the forest, kayaking on the lake, butterfly hunting in late April and early May, cycling to explore the forest,… guaranteed to very interesting.

Cuc Phuong Garden is one of the super hot check-in locations that attracts many domestic and foreign tourists. Here, you can visit and discover many interesting things as follows:

Cuc Phuong Botanical Garden: Cuc Phuong forest ecosystem is extremely rich and diverse. This is a place with tropical rain forest so the weather is quite cool, becoming the habitat of many rare animals, typically the white-rumped langur.
Center for rescue, conservation and development of creatures: This is a place to nurture and preserve many primate species. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to visit Cuc Phuong forest, you can visit this place to witness many primate species and gain more knowledge about animals.

Cuc Phuong Museum: This is a project built to store and preserve samples. At the museum, you can learn about samples of insects, animals and plants such as dragonflies, stick insects, cicadas and other birds and animals.
Silver Cloud Peak: This is a mountain peak with an altitude of 648m. Experience conquering the top of May Bac, you will see the beautiful, vast scenery of the forest. From the top of the mountain you can also see the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and Bai Dinh pagoda. However, the top of the slope is quite difficult to reach, so visitors need to be cautious.
Yen Quang Lake: To move to Yen Quang lake most conveniently, visitors can follow Nho Quan street, then go to Tri Phuong bridge and turn west to the lake’s territory. The beautiful peaceful scenery of the lake will make you more excited and relaxed.
Muong ethnic village: Cuc Phuong area also has a village of the Muong ethnic community with a unique lifestyle. Here, you can check-in at stilt houses, brocade weaving looms or terraced fields. Cultural experiences will delight you during your travels.
Explore prehistoric caves: Nguoi Xua Cave, Con Moong Cave, Mang Chieng Cave, Trang Khuyet Cave,… are famous caves inside the forest. Many tourists who love exploration often choose these caves to explore.

Hunting for photos of the sparkling beautiful butterfly season

Cuc Phuong forest butterfly season falls around May. At this time, the number of individual butterflies reaches thousands, creating an extremely unique and strange scene. This is a great background for visitors to take the most “cool” virtual photos. Not only that, this is also one of the typical tourist features that attracts tourists to Cuc Phuong forest in Ninh Binh butterfly season.

Cuc Phuong Forest is one of the tourist destinations worth experiencing. This is not only a beautiful and peaceful natural space, but also a place for you to freely explore flora and fauna and the unique living culture of the local people. If you are planning your upcoming journey, don’t forget to save your experience exploring Cuc Phuong National Park!