About Dong Chau-Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve
Dong Chau-Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve is a protected lowland forest area in Kim Thuy Commune, Le Thuy District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Covering over 22,000 hectares of Annamite Range evergreen forest, it was established to conserve one of Vietnam's last intact lowland forest ecosystems. Notable for its high biodiversity, it harbors endangered species such as Saola, large-antlered muntjac, and many endemic birds, and serves as an important site for scientific research and nature-based tourism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote, densely forested lowland evergreen landscape in the Annamite Range with limited tourism infrastructure. Access is primarily through guided treks along forest trails and streams. The reserve offers opportunities to observe diverse flora and fauna, including rare mammals and over 200 bird species, in a largely undisturbed natural environment. Facilities are basic and visits typically require prior permission and a local guide.
Key highlights
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One of the last intact lowland evergreen forests in the Annamite Range covering about 22,132 hectares
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Critical habitat for endangered species including Saola, Large-antlered Muntjac and Edwards's Pheasant
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Important Bird Area with more than 200 bird species recorded
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