Boasting a collection of 2,421 flora species and 1,728 fauna species, Bach Ma National Park holds the second place of all national parks in Vietnam in terms of biodiversity.
- Location: Thua Thien – Hue Province
- Area: 37,423 hectares
- Altitude: 20 – 1,444 meters ASL
- Status:
- National Protected Forest in 1986
- National Park in 1991
- ASEAN Heritage Park in 2022
- Habitats
- Subtropical hill evergreen forest
- Subtropical semi-evergreen rain forest
- Secondary shrubland
- Secondary grassland
- Forest covers 71-80%, shrubland 11-20%, grassland 1-10%.
Biodiversity (2020)
Bach Ma National Park is situated at a biogeographic boundary between northern and southern Vietnam, and between the Annamite mountains and the coastal plain. The Park lies on the ridge of a large mountain spur which runs west-east from the Laotian border to the East Sea at the Hai Van pass. Bach Ma National Park is probably the wettest place in Vietnam due to the large amount of rain precipitation by the northeast monsoon in winter months. Bach Ma area supports a wide range of habitat types, from coastal lagoon to montane forest.
Flora
2.421 fungi and vascular plant species (17% of national total), of which:
74 species in Vietnam’s Red Book 2007
20 species in IUCN’s Red List 2016
204 endenmic species
Fauna
1.728 species, 266 families, 54 orders, of which:
70 species in Vietnam’s Red Book 2007
52 species in IUCN’s Red List 2016
15 endenmic species
Significant in IUCN’s Red List
Plant species:
Cunninghamia konishii Hay/Sa mu dầu/EN
Dipterocarpus grandiflorus (Blanco) Blanco/Dầu đọt tím/CR
Parashorea stellata Kurz/Chò đen/CR
Dalbergia oliveri Gamble ex Prain/Cẩm lai Bà rịa/EN
Aquilaria crassnaPierre ex Lecomte/Dó trầm/CR
Paphiopedilum appletonianum (Gower) Rolfe/Vệ hài đài trắng/EN
Animal species:
Pygathrix nemaeus/Red-shanked Douc Langur/EN
Hylarana attigua/VU
Rhacophorus annamensis/VU
Lophura edwardsi/Edwards’s Pheasant/Gà lôi lam mào trắng/EN
Pavo muticus/Green Peafowl/EN
Rheinardia ocellata/Crested Argus/VU
New species named after Bach Ma:
20 plant species:
Hồ đằng Bạch Mã (Cissus bachmaensis Gagnep.),
Côm Bạch Mã (Elaeocarpus bachmaensis Gagnep.),
Lá nón Bạch Mã (Licuala bachmaensis Henderson, N.K.Ban & N.Q.Dung),
Mây Bạch Mã (Calamus bachmaensis Henderson, N.K.Ban & N.Q.Dung),
Bọt ếch Bạch Mã (Glochidion bachmaensis Thin),
Thu hải đường Bạch Mã (Begonia bachmaensis Y.M.Shui & T.T.D.Pham sp.nov.),
Mạo quả Bạch Mã (Dasymaschalon bachmaensis N.S.Lý, T.T.Lê, vuong & N.D.Do, 2018),
Bồ bốt Bạch Mã (Popowia bachmaensis Ngoc, Tagane & Yahara, sp. nov.),
Tử châu Bạch Mã (Callicarpa bachmaensis Soejima & Tagane),
Lan Bạch Mã (Pristiglottis bachmaensis Tich, N.T.sp.nova).
14 animal species:
2 bee species (Spinaria bachmana Long & van Achterberg; Vietorogas bachmana Long); 02 butterfly species (Torodora phamae bachmaensis Park Kyu Tek, 2006; Smerinthulus perversa subsp. bachmaensis Brechlin, 2016);
3 stick bug species (Phryganistria bachmaensis Ta & Hoang, 2004; Nearchus bachmaensis Thinh et Tru sp.nov.; Orestes bachmaensis Bresseel & Constant, 2018); 01 cicadas species (Sogana bachmana Constant & Pham, 2019);
1 beetle species (Tetraserica bachmaensis Fabrizi, Dalstein & Ahrens);
1 fish species (Schistura bachmaensis Freyhof & Serov, 2001);
1 snail species (Haploptychius bachmaensis Bui & Do DS, 2019);
3 spider species (Clubiona bachmaensis Ono, 2009, Latouchia bachmaensis Ono, 2010, Khorata bachma sp.nov.Zhao, Pham & Li, 2018).
Things To Do In Bach Ma National Park
Since 1925, endeavours to preserve the Edwards’s Pheasant have culminated in the suggestion and establishment of Bach Ma-Hai Van National Park, spanning a vast 50,000 hectares. In 1942, a resort complex was erected at altitudes ranging from 1,200 meters to the peak of Bach Ma, boasting 139 villas, markets, post offices, and grocery stores, all linked by a 19-kilometre road around Morin Hotel. The park also showcases various natural vistas such as Vong Hai Dai, Forest Park, Singing-stone Park, and picturesque waterfalls like Hoang Yen, Silver Falls, Five Lakes, and Rhododendron Waterfall. Best way to explore the vistas is to take the scenic trekking trails.
Do Quyen Waterfall Trail
The Đỗ Quyên Waterfall trekking tour offers an exhilarating adventure through the scenic landscapes of Vietnam. Participants navigate narrow paths, negotiate slippery terrain, and conquer challenging obstacles such as rocks and river crossings. Along the way, they encounter picturesque lakes and waterfalls, including the majestic Đỗ Quyên Waterfall, the tallest cascade in Vietnam. The tour provides opportunities for nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the beauty of the region while enjoying a thrilling outdoor experience. ↓
White Seraya Forest Trail
The White Seraya Forest Trail invites hikers to discover the untouched beauty of nature in a serene setting. As you meander through the forest, you’ll be surrounded by towering trees, lush foliage, and diverse wildlife. ↓
Peak Trail
Short and easy hike on main park lane to reach the peak of Bach Ma mountain range for the vista of the surrounding mountain tops and the coastal plain far below.↓
Tour to Bach Ma: 2-day Bach Ma NP Discovery
