Con Dao National Park recognised as ASEAN Heritage Park
The Con Dao National Park off the coast of the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau received the ASEAN Heritage Park certificate at a ceremony held on April 28.
Some species in the coral reefs of the Con Dao National Park. (Source: VNA)
BaRia - Vung Tau (VNA) – The Con Dao National Park off the coast of thesouthern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau received the ASEAN Heritage Parkcertificate at a ceremony held on April 28.
Theceremony also celebrated the park’s 30th founding anniversary (March31, 1993 - 2023)
TheCon Dao National Park covers more than 15,000ha, including over 6,000ha of landand 9,000ha of sea. It comprises 14 islands of Con Son Archipelago, located tothe southeast of Vietnam.
Withits rich biodiversity, the park was included by the World Bank among the toppriority areas among global maritime reserves. In 2013, it was named the world’s2203rd wetland of international importance by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Secretariat, making this park the 6th Ramsar site in Vietnam and the first maritime site earning this title in thecountry.
A Nicoba pigeon in the Con Dao National Park. (Source: VNA)
Thepark is harbouring and conserving hundreds of vascular plant species, many of whichare listed in the Red Data Book.
Meanwhile,the sea turtle conservation programme implemented here over the last 30 yearshas helped recover the population of the rare green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). Nearly 2.5 million baby turtles have been released to thenature so far.
Besides,the Con Nao National Park was listed as an ASEAN Heritage Park thanks to notonly its unique marine biodiversity but also rich historical and culturalvalues.
Atthe ceremony, the park was also granted with a certificate of merit from thePrime Minister for its achievements in turtle conservation./.
Con Dao Island off the coast of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau boasts a mysterious beauty and wild scenery that always attract visitors to come and explore.
In addition to spiritual and historical destinations, there are many interesting and attractive places to visit in Con Dao district, off the coast of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, including the Bảy Cạnh Lighthouse - one of the oldest and most beautiful lighthouses in Vietnam.
One tourist attraction that should not be missed on a visit to Con Dao Island, off the coast of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, is the coastal route along its southern reaches.
The sea turtle nesting season has started at the Con Dao National Park, the first in Vietnam to have successfully carried out a turtle conservation programme.
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Some species in the coral reefs of the Con Dao National Park. (Source: VNA) 
A Nicoba pigeon in the Con Dao National Park. (Source: VNA) 
