
Cuc Phuong National Park
Ninh Bình, Vietnam
National park in Vietnam. It lies in northern Vietnam, best visited in autumn or spring.
Why visit: Primary rainforest, karst massifs and the primate centres — Vietnam's parks protect species found nowhere else.
- ›Hire a park guide — trails are poorly marked and often unsigned
- ›Start at dawn for any chance at wildlife
- ›Carry insect repellent and long sleeves; leeches are common after rain
- ›Check whether an overnight permit is needed for the longer routes
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Best time
November – April in the south, October – April in the north
Weather
Four distinct seasons — hot, wet summers of 30–35°C, a cool and damp winter dropping to 12–17°C that catches out visitors expecting the tropics, and a typhoon risk between July and September.
Entry fee
Entry ~₹200 – 800; guides ~₹1,000 – 2,500
Hours
Typically 7 AM – 5 PM
Est. budget
₹1,000 – ₹4,000
Duration
Full day
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Ninh Bình
Vietnam
Province of Vietnam. It lies in northern Vietnam, best visited in autumn or spring.