Ngọc Nhiều Sắc National Park
Ngọc Nhiều Sắc National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location | Hữu Lễ District, Trà Ninh Province |
Nearest city | Nha Xuyên |
Area | 716 km2 (276 sq mi) |
Established | 14 September 1915 |
Visitors | 3,250,000 (in 2016) |
Governing body | Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - National Park Commission |
Ngọc Nhiều Sắc | |
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Chữ Nôm | 玉𡗊色 |
Literal Meaning | "Gem of Many Colors" |
The Ngọc Nhiều Sắc National Park (Quenminese: Vườn quốc gia Ngọc Nhiều Sắc) is a national park and natural reserve located in between northern Quenmin's Bà Thiết and Trà Ninh provinces.
History
The natural area was first settled by peoples of the Hoằng Khánh Culture. Various artifacts, such as pots ad
Haimeism
The park has been mentioned in the Haimeist mythology, which was brought over from the Quenminese folk religion. According to legend, Ngọc Nhiều Sắc was created by the goddess of nature, Cẩm Trâm.
Geography
Ecology
Notable Features
Son Hoi Valley
Measuring 18 kilometers, the Son Hoi Valley is the south-eastern branch of the national park. Going uphill, tourists would encounter these following sites:
- Seven Flowers Lake (Hồ Bảy Hoa)
- Weed Lake (Hồ Cỏ)
Nha Liễu Valley
The Nha Liễu Valley is the northern branch of the national park, stretching to about 22 kilometers. When traversing here, one can see the following places:
- Blue Bamboo Lake (Hồ Tre Xanh)
- Sleeping Cat Lake (Hồ Mèo Ngủ)
- Rabbit Lake (Hồ Con thỏ)