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Welcome to Viet Nam
Known for its beautiful landscape (ranging from sandy beaches and lush jungles to jagged mountains and serene waterways), delicious food, beautiful boutiques and friendly people, Vietnam has become one of the top destinations in the region in the past couple of years.
However, there is more to Vietnam than just lazing on the beach or spending your days shopping. Travellers who dare to go off-the-beaten-track will discover impressive biodiversity, colourful ethnic minority groups and organisations who are working ensure the most disadvantaged people do not get left behind in the country's rapid rise as one of the most dynamic and fastest growing countries in the region.
Cuc Phuong National Park
Established in 1962, Cuc Phuong is the oldest national park in Vietnam. It boasts magnificent limestone mountains, ethnic minorities and a rich ecosystem with some of Asia's rarest species, drawing researchers, naturalists, enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
Yok Don National Park
Established in 1992, Yok Don National Park covers over 115,000 hectares in western Dak Lak Province in the Central Highlands. It is bisected by Srepok River, one of the major tributaries of the Mekong, and borders Cambodia to the west.
Wildlife At Risk (WAR)
WAR is dedicated to protecting the biodiversity of Vietnam by combating the illegal wildlife trade, raising environmental awareness and promoting the conservation of endangered species and their habitats. Travellers can visit the first and only multi-species rescue centre in the south of Vietnam, near the Cu Chi tunnels.
Hai Cafe
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, Hai Café is a shady oasis for both casual travelers and nature lovers. With trained voluntary educators as staff, the Café is committed to preserving Vietnam's rich biodiversity and is also behind the popular Hoi An clean-up campaign.
Bach Ma National Park
Bach Ma National Park is located in central Vietnam province of Thua Thien Hue. It was created in 1991 to protect the centre of the last corridor of forest stretching from the South China Sea to the Annamite mountain range at the border with the Lao PDR.