Ngọc Nhiều Sắc National Park

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Ngọc Nhiều Sắc National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
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LocationHữu Lễ District, Trà Ninh Province
Nearest cityNha Xuyên
Area716 km2 (276 sq mi)
Established14 September 1915
Visitors3,250,000 (in 2016)
Governing bodyMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development - National Park Commission
Ngọc Nhiều Sắc
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:

Sleeping Cat Lake and Rabbit Lake amid the mist in autumn
Blue Bamboo Lake (Hồ Tre Xanh)
Sleeping Cat Lake (Hồ Mèo Ngủ)
Rabbit Lake (Hồ Con thỏ)

Activities