(CLO) Ben En National Park is one of the famous scenic spots with a rich and diverse ecosystem.
Ben En National Park was established in 1992 by the decision of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers (now the Prime Minister). The National Park has a total area of over 14,000 hectares, located in the two districts of Nhu Xuan and Nhu Thanh (Thanh Hoa).
Ben En National Park has a total area of over 14,000 hectares.
Ben En National Park has a mixture of many types of terrain such as hills, mountains, rivers, streams, lakes, etc., creating many different types of ecosystems. The most prominent features are the evergreen tropical forest ecosystem on lowland mountains, on limestone mountains, and the river, stream, and lake ecosystems.
Ben En not only has a landscape of forests and caves on limestone mountains but also has a lake of nearly 3,000 hectares and 21 islands and peninsulas surrounded by 3 arcs of rocky mountains, earthen mountains and forests.
Thanh Hoa National Park has more than 462 tree species and 125 plant families.
The National Park in Thanh Hoa has more than 462 species of trees, along with 125 plant families, the most prominent of which is the green lim tree with a lifespan of up to hundreds of years. This is also a habitat for many species of animals.
In particular, the Muc River Lake here has become an ideal place for conservation and development of aquatic species and freshwater fish. This is the central area of Ben En, with an area of up to 3,000 hectares, with an average depth of 30 m. In the lake, 24 islands emerge, likened to a miniature Ha Long Bay on the mountain.
Ben En has a lake of nearly 3,000 hectares and 21 islands and peninsulas.
According to the locals, the name of the lake Song Muc comes from the legend of a squid, the son of the water king, who was engrossed in playing in the forest and when the water level dried up, could not return and died here.
Another legend says that the lake has branches that look like squid tentacles. The name Ben En is because in the past, many people here fished, so when they arrived at the wharf, there were too many people jostling each other. The word "En" is an old local word that means jostling.
The daily life of Ben En residents living by the lake is very harmonious and close to nature.
Shrimp fishing on the lake bed using this traditional fishing method both protects the environment and ensures the development of aquatic species in the lake bed.
The harmonious combination of forest, mountain and lake terrain structure has created Ben En a cool microclimate, suitable for resting, sightseeing and entertainment activities.
Tourists visit the lake landscape and biodiversity by boat. Camping, campfire and cultural exchange are also popular activities.
With a population of 21 large and small islands, coming to Ben En, visitors can take a boat to visit the islands and enjoy the cool and fresh air.
Recently, the Ben En National Park Management Board held a consultation conference on the project "Ecotourism, resort, and entertainment in the special-use forest of Ben En National Park until 2030, with a vision to 2045".
The project's general objective is to turn Ben En National Park into an attractive tourist destination with diverse tourism products and its own unique identity; create sustainable revenue, improve the effectiveness of forest management, protection and development, contribute to economic restructuring; promote increased non-state budget revenue to create a stepping stone for Ben En National Park.
View Ben En Lake from an altitude of 1,000m
The project's goal is that by 2030, the total number of visitors is estimated to reach over 100,000; over 10,000 overnight guests (international guests about 25%). Revenue from tourism services is over 80 billion VND; direct employment is over 500 people.
By 2045, Ben En National Park aims to become a major tourist center of the province with high-quality products, contributing to building Nhu Thanh district into a tourist town.
Ha Anh
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/ngam-ho-ben-en-tu-do-cao-1000m-post322016.html
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