Cát Bà National Park

20.797222107.407083Koordinaten: 20 ° 47 ' 50 "N, 107 ° 24' 25" E

The National Park Cat Ba ( Vietnamese Quốc gia Vuon Cat Ba ) is located in the north of Vietnam on the island of Cat Ba. It was founded in 1986 and is considered one of the most beautiful national parks in the country. The mountainous island is the largest of about 3000 islands in the recognized by Unesco as a World Heritage Halong Bay. The region covers an area of 280 km ².

A characteristic feature of the park are covered with subtropical plants limestone mountains. For reptile lovers, the park is especially recommended. Sea snakes, geckos and pythons live here. In the sea you often see dolphins. On the banks of living in the winter, many migratory birds from Europe. In the interior of the island, you can discover macaque monkeys, gibbons and mountain goats.

In the National Park of the extremely rare and endemic Goldkopflangur ( Trachypithecus poliocephalus ) occurs. The World Conservation Union ( IUCN) classifies the Goldkopflanguren one as one of the world's most endangered primate species. Since November 2000, a project is to protect this primate. It is supported and funded by the Zoological Society for the Protection of Species and Populations eV ( ZGAP ) together with the Münster Zoo.

In recent years there has been a veritable boom in visitors in the national park, and therefore should be avoided Visit on weekends and holidays. The longest trail is about 18 km long (6 hours walking).