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Vietnam National Parks and Protected Areas: An Atlas for Geographic Discovery

Explore Vietnam through its network of national parks and protected areas, offering a detailed view of the nation's diverse natural landscapes and significant geographic regions. This atlas entry point provides structured access to mapped park boundaries and regional terrain, facilitating a deeper understanding of conservation areas across the country. Discover how these protected lands contribute to the rich geography of Southeast Asia.

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Explore the geographic distribution of Vietnam's protected areas, detailing park locations across its diverse landscapes.

Discover Vietnam's National Parks: Explore Protected Areas and Mapped Landscapes
Browse a comprehensive atlas of national parks and protected areas throughout Vietnam, including sites from the northern mountains to the Mekong Delta and coastal regions. Understand the strategic geographic spread of conservation landscapes across this Southeast Asian country, providing valuable context for regional park discovery and environmental planning.

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, is a unitary communist state in Southeast Asia. It occupies roughly 331,000 square kilometres along the eastern edge of Mainland Southeast Asia, with a population exceeding 102 million. The country is bordered by China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, and has maritime boundaries in the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea.

Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country with a rich history dating back to the 7th century BC. After centuries of Chinese rule, it gained independence in 939 AD and unified under the Nguyen dynasty in 1802. Following French colonial rule and the Vietnam War, the country was reunified in 1976 as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Today it is one of two communist states in Southeast Asia and ranks as the 16th most populous country globally. Vietnamese is the official language and the country operates as a unitary single-party communist state.

Largest city:Ho Chi Minh City
Currency code:VND
ISO code:VN
Parks count
18
Capital
Hanoi
Area
331,345 km²
Population
102,300,000 (2,025)
Coastal
Island
Mountainous
Landlocked
Park atlas18 parks

Explore Vietnam's diverse protected landscapes, from tropical forests to coastal marine reserves and mountain ecosystems.

Discover National Parks in Vietnam: Browse Protected Areas and Mapped Geography
Browse a comprehensive list of Vietnam's national parks and protected areas, covering significant conservation landscapes across the country's mainland and island territories. Explore the geographic distribution of these valuable sites, tracing their mapped locations and understanding their regional context within Southeast Asia.
National parkVietnam

Phong Nha, Kẻ Bàng National Park: Vietnam's Karst Terrain and Subterranean World

Explore protected landscapes, cave systems, and geological wonders.

Phong Nha, Kẻ Bàng National Park in Vietnam is a globally significant protected landscape, recognized by UNESCO for its exceptional karst topography and extensive cave networks. This national park features dramatic limestone mountains, deep river gorges, and some of the world's most impressive subterranean formations, offering a rich atlas of natural history and geological wonders to explore.

Area
857.54 km²
Established
2001
IUCN
II
Visitors
740K annual
Phong Nha, Kẻ Bàng National Park Atlas
National parkBà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province

Côn Đảo National Park: Island Protected Landscape and Marine Geography

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Côn Đảo National Park presents a rich island geography featuring mountainous terrain, dense forests, and vibrant marine ecosystems. As a protected national park, it safeguards crucial habitats for endangered sea turtles and dugongs, alongside extensive coral reef systems and seagrass beds. This detailed atlas entry offers insight into the park's unique landscape context within Bà Rịa, Vũng Tàu province, highlighting its significance for conservation and geographic exploration.

Area
150.43 km²
Established
1993
IUCN
II
Côn Đảo National Park Protected Area
National parkKiên Giang Province

Phú Quốc National Park: Comprehensive Protected Island Landscape and Geography

Explore the mapped terrain and unique ecosystems of this national park.

Phú Quốc National Park offers a unique exploration of a fully protected tropical island ecosystem, encompassing significant landmass and marine territory within Kiên Giang Province. As Vietnam's largest island national park, it showcases a diverse array of landscapes, from dense forests blanketing rolling hills to vital coastal and marine protected areas essential for regional biodiversity. This park provides a focused lens for understanding island protected area management and geographic context within the Gulf of Thailand.

Area
314.22 km²
Established
2001
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
Phú Quốc National Park protected landscape
National parkVietnam

Cát Tiên National Park: Vietnam's Premier Protected Lowland Forest and Wetland Atlas

Explore the mapped boundaries and diverse ecosystems of this vital national park.

Cát Tiên National Park represents a significant ecological reserve in southern Vietnam, covering a vast expanse of lowland tropical forest and critical wetland habitats. The park's landscape is shaped by seasonal flooding from the Dong Nai River, creating unique ecosystems like the renowned Bàu Sấu (Crocodile Lake) and supporting diverse flora and fauna. Understanding Cát Tiên National Park's geography, its protected landscape character, and its position within Vietnam offers valuable insights for atlas-based exploration of Southeast Asia's natural heritage.

Area
720 km²
Established
1992
IUCN
II
Cát Tiên National Park Protected Landscape
National parkVietnam

Cát Bà National Park: Vietnam's Critically Endangered Species Sanctuary & Karst Landscape

Mapped protected area with diverse terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

As a critical national park in Vietnam, Cát Bà National Park protects a remarkable limestone karst landscape central to the Hạ Long Bay region. This area is renowned for its steep peaks, narrow valleys, and coastal mangrove environments, supporting a uniquely diverse array of flora and fauna. Its status as a protected area highlights its global importance for conservation, particularly as the exclusive habitat of the Cát Bà langur. Explore the mapped geography and ecological significance of this vital Vietnamese protected land.

Area
152 km²
Established
1986
IUCN
II
Cát Bà National Park Atlas
National parkĐắk Lắk Province

Yok Đôn National Park: Vietnam's Expansive Lowland Forest Protected Landscape and Regional Geography

Mapped boundaries within Đắk Lắk Province, part of a transboundary conservation area.

Yok Đôn National Park is Vietnam's largest lowland forest national park, covering approximately 1,155 square kilometers in Đắk Lắk Province. This protected area is characterized by its rare khộp forest ecosystem and serves as a crucial refuge for large mammals. Situated near the Cambodian border, it forms a key component of one of Southeast Asia's largest continuous protected area networks, offering significant insights into regional protected landscape geography and conservation connectivity.

Area
1,155.45 km²
Established
1986
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
Yok Đôn National Park Protected Landscape
National parkLào Cai Province

Hoàng Liên National Park: Vietnam's Highest Mountain and Botanical Treasure in Lào Cai Province

Discover exceptional mountain terrain and unique endemic species habitat.

Hoàng Liên National Park stands as a critical protected landscape in Lào Cai Province, Vietnam, centered around the iconic Fansipan mountain, the highest point in the Indochinese Peninsula. This national park is renowned as a globally important center for plant diversity, showcasing varied mountain terrain from lush evergreen forests to subalpine ecosystems. Explore the mapped boundaries and geographic context of this significant highland protected area, a key destination for understanding Southeast Asian botanical richness.

Area
685.69 km²
Established
2002
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Hoàng Liên National Park Protected Landscape
National parkCà Mau province

Mũi Cà Mau National Park: Vietnam's Southernmost National Park with Extensive Mangrove Wetlands

Explore the mapped geography and protected coastal landscape of Cà Mau province.

Mũi Cà Mau National Park, situated at Vietnam's southernmost tip in Cà Mau province, is a significant protected area dominated by vast mangrove forests and vital coastal wetlands. As a nationally recognized park and an internationally important Ramsar site, it showcases the intricate deltaic geography and the critical ecological functions of mangrove ecosystems. This protected landscape serves as a natural buffer and offers unique opportunities for understanding coastal conservation and the dynamic interplay between land and sea within the Mekong Delta region.

Area
418.62 km²
Established
2003
IUCN
II
Mũi Cà Mau National Park Protected Area
National parkVietnam

Bach Ma National Park: Protected Area and Mountain Landscape in Vietnam

Explore the biodiversity and unique geography of this vital national park.

Bach Ma National Park in Vietnam is a protected area defined by its steep, granite-rich mountainous terrain within the Annamite Range. The park’s location at a significant biogeographical crossroads contributes to its exceptional biodiversity, particularly its documented birdlife and varied forest ecosystems. Understanding Bach Ma National Park through its mapped landscape provides critical insight into Vietnam's natural heritage and the ecological dynamics shaped by its unique regional geography.

Area
220 km²
Established
1986
IUCN
II
Bach Ma National Park Geography
National parkBắc Kạn Province

Ba Bể National Park: Vietnam's Largest Freshwater Karst Lake and Protected Landscape

Discover the mapped geography of this unique protected wetland in Bắc Kạn.

Ba Bể National Park is distinguished by Vietnam's largest natural freshwater lake, a perennial karst water body set within a dramatic limestone landscape. This national park in Bắc Kạn Province protects a vital wetland ecosystem and its surrounding highland forests, offering a rich geographic context for atlas exploration. Explore the park's unique terrain, mapped boundaries, and the remarkable biodiversity it preserves, making it a cornerstone of regional natural landscape discovery.

Area
100.48 km²
Established
1992
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
Ba Bể National Park Protected Landscape
National parkHanoi

Ba Vì National Park: Ancient Volcanic Mountains and Protected Landscape Near Hanoi

Discover the mapped geography and biodiversity of this national park.

Ba Vì National Park, a protected natural area near Hanoi, showcases a dramatic landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity. The park features three significant peaks, including Vua Mountain, creating a distinct topographical profile. Spanning over 10,800 hectares, it is recognized for its ecological diversity, harboring a wealth of plant and animal species. This national park serves as a vital protected landscape, offering a unique opportunity for geographic exploration and understanding the natural terrain surrounding the Vietnamese capital.

Area
108.15 km²
Established
1991
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Ba Vì National Park Protected Area
National parkVĩnh Phúc Province

Tam Dao National Park: Vietnam's Mountain National Park and Biodiversity Hotspot

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Tam Dao National Park is a key protected area in northern Vietnam, defined by its rugged mountain terrain featuring over 20 peaks exceeding 1,000 meters. This national park is a vital habitat for diverse flora and fauna, including numerous endemic species, and showcases transitional forest ecosystems from tropical to montane zones. Understanding Tam Dao National Park involves exploring its geographic setting within Vĩnh Phúc Province and appreciating its role as a significant protected landscape.

Area
368.83 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
II
Tam Dao National Park Protected Landscape
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Vietnam occupies the eastern edge of Mainland Southeast Asia, stretching along the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest and the South China Sea to the east. The country is bordered by China to the north, and Laos and Cambodia to the west. It has a diverse landscape ranging from the Red River Delta in the north to the Mekong Delta in the south.

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