Ben En national park located in Nhu Thanh and Nhu Xuan districts, 40km southwest of Thanh Hoa, Ben En National Park is a romantic area of mountain, rivers and lakes.
It covers an area of 16,634ha, including 3,000ha of water surface with 21 big and small islands.
Tourists are interested in Ben En also because of its large bio-diversity. Scientists can find a great range of animals and plants. Much of the wildlife found here has been categorized as endangered or rare.
Different ethnic groups including the Muong Thai, Kinh and Tho live within the park. The unique cultural features of each group making an ideal destination for those interested in cultural tourism.
The management of the park has several projects to make it a more attractive tourist center. Islands are being made into ideal places for rest and hotels are being built. The transport is being made more convenient and comfortable. New tourism routes are being opened. This national park is proving its advantages over several other tourism centers.
