About Phia Oac-Phia Den National Park
Phia Oac-Phia Den National Park is a protected area in Nguyen Binh District, Cao Bang Province, northern Vietnam, within the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark. Established in 2018 covering about 10,245 hectares, it encompasses Mount Phia Oac (1,931 m) and Mount Phia Den, extensive primary subtropical evergreen forest, and high biodiversity with many rare and endemic species. It is notable for its cool climate, cloud-covered peaks, French colonial villa ruins, and ecotourism and conservation value.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a cool mountain landscape with dense primary subtropical forest, cloud-covered peaks and valleys, and panoramic viewpoints from Mount Phia Oac (1,931 m). The park offers forested trekking trails, biodiversity observation, remnants of French colonial villas, and small streams and meadows. Facilities are basic with a visitor centre, marked trails and local guides, surrounded by ethnic Tay, Nung and Dao villages and pine meadows in the Kolia area.
Key highlights
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Mount Phia Oac summit at 1,931 m, the second highest peak in Cao Bang with cloud sea views
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Ruins of French colonial villas and hill station from the 1930s-1940s
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Extensive primary subtropical evergreen forest with high biodiversity and endemic species
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Core zone of Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark