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Xuan Thuy National Park

Xuan Thuy National Park is a national park in Vietnam, established in 2003, covering 7,100 km² (2,741 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Vietnam's 34 national parks.

Area
7,100 km²
Established
2003
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
HPH · 69 km
Xuan Thuy National Park
Photo: Kristinvafranzi · CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest airports to Xuan Thuy National Park

  1. 1
    Cat Bi International Airport Flag of VietnamHaiphong (Hai An), Vietnam Airports in VietnamTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    HPH69 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Noi Bai International Airport Flag of VietnamHanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam Airports in VietnamTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    HAN133 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Van Don International Airport Flag of VietnamVan Don, Vietnam Airports in Vietnam
    VDO136 kmstraight line

More about Xuan Thuy National Park

Xuan Thuy National Park is one of 34 national parks in Vietnam. It covers 7,100 km² (710,000 ha) — about 4.5 times the size of London, making it the #6 largest national park in Vietnam (6.2% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2003, 23 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 Xuan Thuy National Park

The closest airport is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), about 69 km away — around 1 h 29 min by car; alternatively Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, 133 km). Other national parks within reach include Cat Ba National Park (262 km²), Cuc Phuong National Park (224 km²), Ben En National Park (147 km²) and Bai Tu Long National Park (158 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Xuan Thuy National Park?

7,100 km² — about 710,000 hectares or 2,741 square miles.

When was Xuan Thuy National Park established?

In 2003 — 23 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Xuan Thuy National Park?

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), about 69 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Xuan Thuy National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.