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[Photo] Discovering Chua Mountain - the highest mountain peak on Phu Quoc Island

NDO - With an altitude of more than 600m above sea level, Nui Chua is the highest peak in Phu Quoc, considered the "roof" of the island. In 2024, the famous US travel magazine Travel & Leisure announced the top 25 most beautiful islands and archipelagos in the world, Phu Quoc ranked 2nd, just after Maldives.

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Nui Chua belongs to Ham Ninh range, located in Bai Thom commune, Phu Quoc city (Kien Giang province). The entire geology of Nui Chua lies deep in the core of the primeval forest, in the strictly protected area of ​​Phu Quoc National Park.

This is one of the largest biodiversity centers in Vietnam with an area assigned to Phu Quoc National Park for management and protection of up to 36,262 hectares, including 29,596 hectares of special-use forest and 6,666 hectares of protective forest; the forest accounts for 2/3 of the natural area of ​​Phu Quoc Island. This is also the place recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve.

Director of Phu Quoc National Park Nguyen Van Tiep said that forest protection teams are always on duty 24/7, regularly patrolling, promptly detecting and preventing acts of encroachment or deforestation, contributing to the conservation of diverse ecosystems and natural landscapes. In particular, the strictly protected subdivision has many beautiful forest habitats and diverse flora and fauna. The Chua Mountain area is under strict protection.

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To reach the top of Chua mountain, you have to go through the forest for more than 15km.

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...with many steep turns.

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Along both sides of the forest is a multi-layered canopy flora.

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From the top of Chua Mountain, Phu Quoc National Park appears like a majestic picture of the great forest.

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Forest rangers regularly patrol and protect the pristine ecosystem.

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Mr. Dang Huy Anh (Forest Management and Protection Team of Xom Moi) patrols in the Chua mountain area.


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From above, the forest and the vast sea seem to blend into one.

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Small-clawed otters (a rare and endangered species prioritized for protection) have recently been discovered in Phu Quoc National Park.

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The Indochinese silvered langur, an endangered species, listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world, is strictly protected.

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Sunset on the top of God mountain...

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The sun sets halfway up the mountain, which is also the time when the specialized forest protection force starts a new shift...

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...night patrol.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/anh-kham-pha-nui-chua-dinh-nui-cao-nhat-dao-phu-quoc-post874477.html


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