About Kon Ka Kinh National Park
Kon Ka Kinh National Park is a protected area in Mang Yang District, Gia Lai Province, in Vietnam's Central Highlands, about 50 km northeast of Pleiku. Established in 2002 and designated an ASEAN Heritage Park, it covers over 42,000 hectares centered on 1,748 m Mount Kon Ka Kinh. The park preserves primary evergreen broadleaf forest and is noted for high biodiversity, including many endemic and endangered plant and animal species.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect dense primary evergreen and mixed broadleaf forest on mountainous terrain centered on Mount Kon Ka Kinh (1,748 m). The park is largely wild with limited developed infrastructure; access is through ranger stations and with licensed guides. Visitors can explore forest trails, observe diverse flora and fauna, birdwatch, and experience the natural landscape of the Central Highlands. Facilities are basic and focused on nature observation and trekking.
Key highlights
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ASEAN Heritage Park designated in 2003
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Mount Kon Ka Kinh peak at 1,748 m - highest point in the park
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Extensive primary evergreen broadleaf forest covering over 42,000 hectares
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High biodiversity with many endemic, rare and endangered plant and animal species
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Core zone of the Kon Ha Nung UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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Birdwatching and wildlife observation opportunities
History of Kon Ka Kinh National Park
Established on 25 November 2002 by Decision No. 167/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister of Vietnam on the basis of Kon Ka Kinh Nature Reserve. Designated as an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2003. Forms the core zone of the Kon Ha Nung Biosphere Reserve recognized by UNESCO in 2021.
Culture & Context
Located in the Central Highlands, the park area is traditionally inhabited by Ba Na ethnic communities whose livelihoods and cultural practices are closely linked to the forest. The park contributes to preservation of traditional forest knowledge and community-based conservation.
Route
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