Cúc Phương
Ancient limestone forest and Vietnam's oldest national park.
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The forests still have stripes
From limestone karst to monsoon forest, Vietnam shelters some of mainland Asia's most remarkable wildlife.
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Vietnam's long, narrow geography links high mountains, lowland rainforest, coastal wetlands and the vast Mekong Delta.
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Cát Tiên
Lowland forest, wetlands and some of the south's richest wildlife.
Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng
Karst mountains, immense caves and Annamite forest.
Ba Bể
Freshwater lake encircled by limestone forest.
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