Ba Vi National Park

Ba Vi National Park is a protected area on the Ba Vi mountain range in Hanoi municipality, Vietnam, notable for its forested peaks and biodiversity. The range includes peaks that rise to roughly 1,200-1,300 metres above sea level.

The area was designated for protection in the late 20th century as pressures on forested hills increased and has since been managed as a national park to conserve its forest and biodiversity. Some hilltop structures date from the French colonial period and later developments added religious sites and visitor facilities.

The park is in Ba Vi District, Hanoi municipality, around 60 km west of central Hanoi, on a forested mountain range that rises sharply from the Red River plain.

• Access from Hanoi: Cooler, misty weather at higher elevations makes the park a popular day-trip from Hanoi, located about 60 km to the east.

What to See #

• Summit area: The highest peaks of the Ba Vi range, rising to roughly 1,200-1,300 metres, which are the park's main hiking destinations and viewpoints over the Red River plain.
• Colonial ruins and temples: A cluster of colonial-era ruins and hilltop temples near the summit that are visited for panoramic views and cultural interest.