Phu Quoc National Park

The Phu Quoc National Park (Vườn quốc gia Phú Quốc) is one of Phu Quoc's natural wonders and an area of very rich forest and marine resources which play an important role in the livelihoods of local people.  It is part of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve,  which is a UNESCO designated site and a biologically sensitive area.

The National Park was established in 2001 and once covered over 50% of Phu Quoc Island, including both terrestrial and marine regions.  Today visitors can experience the National Park by participating in eco-tourism activities and tours such as hiking, trekking, kayaking, river rafting and more.

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Where is the National Park?

Phú Quốc National Park Overview

The Phu Quoc National Park is considered the crown jewel of Phu Quoc. It is home to a variety of wildlife, plants, ecosystems, as well as a sizable human population. The total area of the Phu Quoc National Park is approximately 31,422  which includes both land and sea areas.

30000
Hectares
100
Highest Point (meters)
1000
Plant Species
100
Animal Species

Phú Quốc National Park Zones

The boundaries of the National Park lie mostly within Ganh Dau, Bai Thom, Cua Duong, Cua Can, and Ham Ninh Communes with the core sections of the park highlighted in the map below. 

Map of the Phu Quoc National Park
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Why we love the Phu Quoc National Park

Wildlife

Wake up early enough and go on your own safari to view wildlife such as the Great Hornbill.

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Primary Dipterocarp Forests

Discover BIG Trees

These large old growth trees remind us of a time when Dinosaurs roamed this planet.

Hiking Trails

Get off the beach and get on a trail.

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Did you know....

That the Phu Quoc National Park is home to a large number of animals.  There are over 200 animal species on Phu Quoc including 28 mammals, 119 birds, 47 reptiles and 14 amphibians.  

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Phú Quốc National Park Trees

Phu Quoc National Park is rich with a variety of plant life. There are 1,164 Species of plants representing 137 Families and 66 Orders. Identified ecosystems of the National Park are:

Mangrove Forests

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Melaleuca Woodlands

Palm Bushland

Coastal Dry Forests

Open Dipterocamp Forests

Imperata Grassland

Secondary Forests

Primary Dipterocarp Forests

Wildlife

Some of the wildlife found at the Phu Quoc National Park

National Park 360º 

Experience what's it like to walk through the primary forest on Phu Quoc Island with this interactive video.  Use your mouse/finger to move the video in different directions to view the jungle surroundings.

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Phu Quoc National Park Overview
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Phu Quoc National Park Overview
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An overview of the Phu Quoc National Park on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam.
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