Vietnam · national park
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park is a national park in Vietnam, established in 2001, covering 858 km² (331 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Vietnam's 34 national parks.
- Area
- 858 km²
- Established
- 2001
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- VDH · 47 km
Nearest airports to Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park
- 1 VDH47 kmstraight line
- 2 VII143 kmstraight line
- 3 KOP161 kmstraight line
Nakhon Phanom, ThailandMore about Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park is one of 34 national parks in Vietnam. It covers 858 km² (85,754 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #9 largest national park in Vietnam (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2001, 25 years ago — the first national parks in Vietnam date back to 1960. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park
The closest airport is Dong Hoi Airport (VDH), about 47 km away — around 1 h 1 min by car; alternatively Vinh Airport (VII, 143 km). Other national parks within reach include Vu Quang National Park (550 km²), Phu Pha Thoep National Park (48 km²), Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park (231 km²) and Pu Mat National Park (911 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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