Cuc Phuong was Vietnam's first national park and is the country's largest nature reserve. Cúc Phương National Park is located in Ninh Bình Province, in Vietnam's Red River Delta. Cúc Phương is home to an amazing diversity of flora and fauna. There are about 97 species of mammals, 300 species of birds; 36 reptilian species; 17 species of amphibians; 11 species of fish; 2,000 species of vascular plants, and thousands of species of insects in Cuc Phuong National Park. Flora in the park includes a multi-layered canopy; trees up to 70m in height and a variety of flowers. The park also contains plants used for such practicalities as spices and medicines as well as edible fruits, nuts, and shoots. Cuc Phương National Park is an ideal destination for everyone who wants to discover the wildlife.
