Yen Minh Pine Forest

Yen Minh Pine Forest is a large natural pine forest stretching along National Highway 4C in Yen Minh District, Tuyen Quang Province (formerly Ha Giang Province) in northern Vietnam. Located about 100 km northeast of Ha Giang City on the Dong Van Karst Plateau, it covers rolling hills with tall, evenly spaced pine trees. Planted to rehabilitate barren land, it has become a scenic stop on the Ha Giang Loop known for its cool climate and tranquil landscape.

Visitors can expect a tranquil stretch of tall pine trees covering undulating hills on both sides of National Highway 4C. The forest offers open, shaded areas with cool air, winding roads, and natural viewpoints for photography. There are no formal buildings or gates; visitors walk among the trees, stop at roadside viewpoints, and enjoy the contrast between the pine forest and surrounding karst mountains. It is primarily a scenic rest stop and photo spot on the route between Quan Ba and Dong Van.

The forest was planted in the latter half of the 20th century as part of afforestation efforts to rehabilitate barren hills in Yen Minh District. Over decades it has grown into a mature pine forest and become a recognized natural landmark on the Dong Van Karst Plateau.

The forest lies within the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark and is a well-known landmark for travelers on the Ha Giang Loop, representing the highland landscape of northern Vietnam and serving as a recreational green space for local residents and visitors.