Location: Cat Tien National Park is located in three provinces of Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Binh Phuoc. Characteristics: This is a part of Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve recognized as Word Biosphere Reserve since 2001.
The park with an area of 70,548ha covering apart of three provinces, consists of Nam Cat Tien Protected Forest (39,108ha) in Dong Nai Province, extended part (26,970ha) of Lam Dong Province, and (4,470ha) of Binh Phuoc Province.
◊ Diverisfied and Rich Ecosystem
The park treasures 1,362 plant species (440 timber species, 310 medicinal plants, 220 ornamental plant species, 133 orchid species). The fauna includes 62 animal species, 25 of which are listed in Viet Nam's Red Book; and 121 bird species, few of which are classified as rare species such as the white-necked cranes, Indian storks, pheasants (ga loi hong tia), ibis (co quam xanh), elephants, etc.
The park also has diversified landscapes: hills, alluvial grounds, flat large grounds, strong water currents. In the rainy season, mild springs turn out fierce ones with tremendous water flows on large stones. However, meandering waterfalls create lovely yellow sandy beaches like natural beaches. Legend has it that fairies frequented this place to enjoy the cool and clean water, so it is named Nam Cat Tien (Fairy Sand). In the middle of the large river stand several islands. On the islands are old trees alternating with large grass grounds, which are the ideal place for overnight camping.
Bau Sau Wetland (belong to the park) was recognized as Ramsar Site of the world in 2005.
◊ Cultural and Historical Sites
Cat Tien has preserved from the past historical and cultural sites. In the past war, this place was a revolutionary base. Archaeologists have discovered remains of the Oc Eo culture dating from the 2nd to 7th centuries AD. Built at the peak of a hill near the Dong Nai River in Quang Ngai Commune, Cat Tien District, Lam Dong Province, the temple dedicated to deities belongs to the culture of Funan, a kingdom that was left unnoticed for over 1,300 years. Even now people still talk about the myths and legends associated with the construction of the temple.
◊ Activities for Visitors
Cat Tien National Park is one of the most attractive cultural and eco-tourism destinations in the South East region. Visitors can experience all kinds of tours including trekking, camping, observation of animals at night to learn the life of the wild, visits to ethnic villages, boating on the Dong Nai River or Bau Sau Lake, and other adventurous tours.
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◊ CONTACT
CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK
Add: Nam Cat Tien Commune, Tan Phu District, Dong Nai Province.
Tel: (84-251) 3669 228
Fax: (84-251) 3669 159
Email: cattienvietnam@gmail.com
Website: http://namcattien.vn
Dong Nai
Add: Huynh Van Nghe St., Zone 4, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3951 810
Add: 57 rue Pham Van Thuan, Ville de Bien Hoa
Tel: (84-251) 382 2267/ 3822 279
Add: 395A Road 6, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3817 844
Add: 6 Vo Thi Sau St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3942 100
Add: 537 rue Dinh Quang An, Commune Phuoc Tan, Ville de Bien Hoa
Tel: (84-251) 3968 163/ 3968 164
Add: 217 Ha Huy Giap St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3822 377/ 3827 169
Add: 106 Nguyen Tri Phuong St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3956 979/ 3957 098
Add: 59 Dong Khoi St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3894 688
Add: Block 3, Trang Bom Townlet, Trang Bom Dist.
Tel: (84-251) 3866 111/ 3864 407
Add: J54 Vo Thi Sau St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3918 850
Add: C28, Block 3, Ha Noi Highway, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3993 839
Add: Block B8, Hamlet 2, Phuoc Binh Commune, Long Thanh Townlet
Tel: (84-251) 3543 979
Add: No. 57B, An Phuoc Commune, Long Thanh Dist.
Tel: (84-251) 3514 008
Add: 1 Nguyen Hue St., Gia Ray Townlet, Xuan Loc Dist.
Tel: (84-251) 3871 663
Add: L1-L2-L3 Street D1, Phuoc Binh Commune, Long Thanh Townlet
Tel: (84-251) 3541 959
Add: No. 22B, Halmet 5, An Phuoc Commune, Long Thanh Dist.
Tel: (84-251) 3514 879/ 3514 639
Add: 10/36 Le Quy Don St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3895 689
Add: 298 St. 767, An Chu Halmet, Bac Son Commune
Tel: (84-251) 0983 010 565
Add: 7/7, Group 1, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3997 789
Add: 13/9 Phuoc Hai Quarter, Long Thanh Townlet, Long Thanh Dist.
Tel: (84-251) 3844 444
Add: 102/34 Hightway 1A, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3822 375
Add: 111 National Highway 1, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3816 512
Add: Route 24, Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3951 274
Add: 19/5 Nguyen Van Tri St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3942 069
Add: K3/120A Bui Huu Nghia St, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3859 016 / 0918 555 517
Add: 111A Cach Mang Thang Tam St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3846 443
Add: 20/3C Cach Mang Thang Tam St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3825 107
Add: 5/5 Cach Mang Thang 8 St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3840 555
Add: 101E National Highway 1, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3821 038
Add: K1/129 Tan Binh Hamlet, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3956 799
Add: A3/130 Tan Van Ward, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3850 794
Add: 32A National Highway 1A, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3829 229
Add: 147 Cach Mang Thang 8 St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3941 131
Add: Vinh Hiep Hamlet (Cu Lao Tan Trieu), Tan Binh Commune, Vinh Cuu Dist.
Tel: (84-251) 3965 555
Add: Phuoc Tan Commune, Long Thanh Dist.
Tel: (84-251) 3930 071
Add: 75K National Highway 1, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3825 377
Add: 23/1A Cach Mang Thang Tam St., Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3941 777
Add: 127 National Highway 1, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 3871 071
Add: 126A Nguyen Ai Quoc, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 8870 779
Add: K36 Vo Thi Sau, Thong Nhat Ward, Bien Hoa City
Tel: (84-251) 8851 888/ 3918 900