Why birding in Sapa & Fansipan Mountain Sapa is a popular tourist destination located in the far northwest of Vietnam, close to the border of China’s Yunnan province. The town is a hub for adventure travelers and trekkers, and is situated on the slopes of Vietnam’s highest peak, Mount Fansipan (3143 m). You can find […]
Why birding in Tam Dao National Park Located on a mountain ridge rising up from the plain of the Red River Delta to the north of Hanoi. Lower montane evergreen forest with areas of the bamboo forest dominate at around 1100 m rising to just below 1600 m at the highest point with remnant lowland evergreen […]
Why birding in Cuc Phuong National Park Subtropical lowland evergreen forest on limestone with areas of secondary forest and scrub where the natural forest has been cleared. Popular with day trippers from Hanoi the park can be especially busy at weekends and during holidays. Accommodation is available at several locations within the national park and outside. […]
Last updating 4-July 2024 by Hoang Quy Abstract Cat Tien National Park, situated 150 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is celebrated among birdwatchers for its diverse habitats and exceptional avian biodiversity. The park’s lowland evergreen forests and wetlands harbor 343 bird species, including endemics like the Orange-necked Partridge and Germain’s Peacock Pheasant. Birding […]