Cuc Phuong Named as Asia’s Best National Park 2024

Cuc Phuong Named as Asia’s Best National Park 2024

On September 4th, Cuc Phuong National Park (Ninh Binh) was awarded "Asia's Best National Park 2024" by the World Travel Awards, outshining several international competitors.

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Written by ANH Dang Updated on 09-09-2024
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The main road leading to the heart of Cuc Phuong National Park. Photo: Ngoc Thanh

On September 3, 2024, at the World Travel Awards ceremony held in Manila, Philippines, Cuc Phuong National Park was named "Asia's Best National Park 2024." It surpassed formidable competitors like Fuji-Hakone-Izu (Japan), Chitwan (Nepal), Minnieriya (Sri Lanka), Kinabalu and Taman Negara (Malaysia), and Cát Tiên (Vietnam). This marks the sixth consecutive year since 2019 that Cuc Phuong has received this prestigious honor.

>>> Good to Know: The World Travel Awards, often referred to as the "Oscars of the travel industry," were established in 1993 and have since become the global benchmark for recognizing outstanding achievements in all sectors of tourism

The main road leading to the heart of Cuc Phuong National Park. Photo: Ngoc Thanh

Mr. Nguyen Van Chinh, director of Cuc Phuong National Park, stated: “This award is not only an immense encouragement for us, but also a recognition from both the national and international community of the tireless efforts of generations of Cuc Phuong staff over the past 60 years, as well as the sacrifices and contributions of local communities, experts, scientists, and millions of visitors.”

International tourists exploring the national park

With its 22,408 hectares, Cuc Phuong National Park is renowned for its diverse tropical rainforest ecosystem, making it one of the richest biodiversity areas in Vietnam. A true natural museum, it preserves traces of life from prehistoric times to the present day. This award highlights the appeal of ecotourism and boosts Vietnam’s forestry sector in both nature conservation and sustainable green economic development.

As Vietnam’s first national park, Cuc Phuong is dedicated to preserving natural resources, as well as cultural, historical, and scenic values. It plays a crucial role in forest protection, scientific research, ecological services, and environmental education.
Butterfly season at Cuc Phuong National Park
A red-shanked douc spotted in Cuc Phuong’s jungle
The beauty of Cuc Phuong National Park
A stick insect in Cuc Phuong’s jungle

In addition to Cuc Phuong National Park, several other Vietnamese sites were recognized this year. Ha Giang was named Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Tourism Destination, showcasing its commitment to cultural preservation and sustainable tourism. Hoi An - Quang Nam retained its title as Asia’s Leading Cultural Destination for the fifth consecutive year. Hanoi was awarded Asia's Leading Short Break Destination and Asia's Leading City Destination for the third consecutive year. Finally, Ho Chi Minh City stood out in two categories: Asia’s Leading Festival and Event Destination, and Asia’s Leading Business Travel Destination, a title previously held by Hanoi in 2023.

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