About Bidoup Nui Ba National Park
Bidoup Nui Ba National Park is a large protected area in Lac Duong District, about 30 km northeast of Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. Established in 2004, it covers approximately 64,000 hectares of the Langbiang Plateau and forms the core zone of the UNESCO Langbiang Biosphere Reserve. Notable for its primary evergreen forests, peaks Bidoup (2,287 m) and Nui Ba (2,167 m), and exceptionally high biodiversity and endemism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast mountainous forest landscape on the Langbiang Plateau with dense evergreen and coniferous forests, mist-covered peaks, rivers and streams. The park offers well-marked trekking trails of varying difficulty, viewpoints over the plateau, a visitor centre with exhibits on biodiversity, and guided nature walks. Exploration is primarily on foot with a licensed guide, focusing on nature observation, forest scenery and ethnic village surroundings.
Key highlights
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Mount Bidoup (2,287 m) - highest peak in the park and popular trekking summit
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Core zone of the UNESCO Langbiang Biosphere Reserve recognized in 2015
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One of Vietnam's four biodiversity centres with high endemism and rare flora and fauna
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Extensive primary evergreen and pine forests with ancient trees
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Diverse trekking routes ranging from half-day walks to multi-day camping treks
History of Bidoup Nui Ba National Park
Established in 2004 by merging Bidoup and Nui Ba Nature Reserves, covering 64,800 hectares. In 2015 it became the core zone of the Langbiang Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO as Vietnam's 9th World Biosphere Reserve, highlighting its importance for conservation of the Central Highlands ecosystem.
Culture & Context
Located on the Langbiang Plateau, traditional homeland of K'Ho, Chil and Lat ethnic groups. The park area reflects local forest-based livelihoods and traditional knowledge, and community-based ecotourism initiatives involve local villages around Da Nhim and Lat Village.
Route
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