Bach Ma National Park

Some people consider Bach Ma National Park as the “small Da Lat” of Vietnam . It was not incidental that in the 1930s the French built this remote mountainous area with its high pass and abyss into a famous vacation centre in Central Vietnam .

Ngu Ho (Five Tigers) Waterfall, the convergence of five lakes on Bach Ma Mountain is very attractive to people who are fond of discovering nature. A villa of French architecture built in the 19th century on the peak of Bach Ma Mountain.  The statue of the Goddess of Mercy made of white marble at Vong Hai Dai. Tourists go along a trail to Vong Hai Dai on the peak of Bach Ma Mountain at 1,450m above sea level.   Foresters of Bach Ma National Park during a survey trip in the park. A tropical fruit market at Bach Ma area. Some people consider Bach Ma National Park as the “small Da Lat” of Vietnam. It was not incidental that in the 1930s the French built this remote mountainous area with its high pass and abyss into a famous vacation centre in Central Vietnam. Situated near the Truong Son Range, about 50km south of HueCity , Bach Ma Mountain resembles a powerful white horse looking to the vast sea with its head and front legs rearing up. According to the assessment by foreign experts, Bach Ma is one of the areas in Indochina having the most comfortable climate with its pleasant summertime seaside temperatures, very agreeable to summer vacationers.   Coming to Bach Ma National Park, visitors will have a chance to go along the trails suitable for those who are interested in discovering the wild nature and contemplating beautiful landscapes. Following a path that snakes through a tropical forest, they will reach the stunning Tri Sao Waterfall. In this area there are many crested arguses, but due to the dense forests visitors can only hear the voice of these elusive birds. Leaving Tri Sao area to trek along other trails they will reach Do Quyen Waterfall, over 300m high. Its water flows from the peak of a tall mountain, creating a stunning natural scene. Coming to this area in March or April, visitors will enjoy the waterfall with white splashing water among a forest of red Do quyenflowers (Rhododendron), which looks like a magnificent painting of nature. Passing a forest and ruined villas scattered in the jungle and following a path, they will reach Ngu Ho area where there are five beautiful waterfalls with water running all year round. In this area they can enjoy swimming in the clear, cool lakes. Leaving the forest, visitors continue on to Vong Hai Dai, the highest observation point on the peak of Bach Ma Mountain at 1,450m above sea level. According to the officials at Bach Ma National Park, Vong Hai Dai is an octagonal observatory which was built during wartime. Here, standing in the immense space full of sea-breeze, visitors will enjoy a magnificent view beneath, including Cau Hai Lagoon with fishing traps, Tu Hien estuary stretching to the sea and the vast sea far away. To the south is Lang Co Beach with white sand, Phu Loc urban area to the north, plus Truoi Lake and Highway 1A. After the trip, visitors return to the luxurious villas of French architecture that lie under the shade of palm and red-leafed birch trees. They will be served delicious dishes and sleep deeply in the cool air of the forest despite the rustling of tree branches caused by the fresh breeze, the sound of dew drops falling on the leaves and the howl of monkeys on the hill. Bach Ma fir-tree (dacrydium elatum) is an endemic species which grows in large numbers on the top of mountains.   A species of fern (Gymnosphoera podophylla) found on a high area in Bach Ma National Park.   Two out of over 200 species of butterflies (left), and the Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), one of the world’s rare and precious species of animal, found in Bach Ma National Park. Training courses on an ecological environment for local people and tourists are organised at Bach Ma National Park. Tourists participate in the stream-crossing game at Ngu Ho area on Bach Ma Mountain. Outdoor activities in Bach Ma National Park.