Wildlife
Wake up early enough and go on your own safari to view wildlife such as the Great Hornbill.
Phu Quoc National Park
The Phu Quoc National Park (Vườn quốc gia Phú Quốc) is one of Phu Quoc's natural wonders and an area of very rich forest and marine resources which play an important role in the livelihoods of local people. It is part of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve, which is a UNESCO designated site and a biologically sensitive area.
The National Park was established in 2001 and once covered over 50% of Phu Quoc Island, including both terrestrial and marine regions. Today visitors can experience the National Park by participating in eco-tourism activities and tours such as hiking, trekking, kayaking, river rafting and more.
Where is the National Park?
Phú Quốc National Park Overview
The Phu Quoc National Park is considered the crown jewel of Phu Quoc. It is home to a variety of wildlife, plants, ecosystems, as well as a sizable human population. The total area of the Phu Quoc National Park is approximately 31,422 which includes both land and sea areas.
30000
Hectares
100
Highest Point (meters)
1000
Plant Species
100
Animal Species
Phú Quốc National Park Zones
The boundaries of the National Park lie mostly within Ganh Dau, Bai Thom, Cua Duong, Cua Can, and Ham Ninh Communes with the core sections of the park highlighted in the map below.
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Why we love the Phu Quoc National Park
Discover BIG Trees
These large old growth trees remind us of a time when Dinosaurs roamed this planet.
Did you know....
That the Phu Quoc National Park is home to a large number of animals. There are over 200 animal species on Phu Quoc including 28 mammals, 119 birds, 47 reptiles and 14 amphibians.
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Phú Quốc National Park Trees
Phu Quoc National Park is rich with a variety of plant life. There are 1,164 Species of plants representing 137 Families and 66 Orders. Identified ecosystems of the National Park are:
Mangrove Forests
Learn moreMelaleuca Woodlands
Palm Bushland
Coastal Dry Forests
Open Dipterocamp Forests
Imperata Grassland
Secondary Forests
Primary Dipterocarp Forests
Wildlife
Some of the wildlife found at the Phu Quoc National Park
National Park 360º
Experience what's it like to walk through the primary forest on Phu Quoc Island with this interactive video. Use your mouse/finger to move the video in different directions to view the jungle surroundings.
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Summary
Article Name
Phu Quoc National Park Overview
Description
An overview of the Phu Quoc National Park on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam.
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Phu Quoc