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In the Thai language, Pu Mat means "high slopes." Pu Mat National Park is located in the East of the Truong Son range, stretching over three districts of Nghe An, namely Anh Son, Con Cuong, and Tuong Duong.

As one of the famous primeval forests of Nghe An, coming to Pu Mat, visitors will not only enjoy the beautiful scenery but also experience a variety of activities such as fishing, boat rides, and waterfall viewing or discover rare animals. Pu Mat National Park has a total area of up to 194,000 ha, of which the protected area accounts for 94,000 ha, and the buffer zone reaches 100,000 ha. Visitors may view several unique creatures, various habitats, and the 1,184 m high mountain peak that dominates the woodland.

You can enjoy the fresh air of nature, especially when exploring destinations such as Khe Thoi, Khe Bu, and Giang River, and admire many rare animals and the most diverse forest ecosystem. In addition, you can also explore the unique culture of the H'Mong, Thai, and Dao ethnic groups and enjoy traditional dishes with the bold flavors of the mountains. Pu Mat is the primary residence of the Thai ethnic group, with villages and traditional wooden stilt houses. It has charming scenes that blend nature and unique local culture. The Thai ethnic people here live mainly by farming wet rice and textiles, creating unique products, and attracting the attention of tourists.

If you want to visit Pu Mat National Park, you can see the attraction in Chi Khe commune, Con Cuong district, Nghe An province. Pu Mat National Park is about 130 km from Vinh city center (Nghe An), which is relatively far away and takes much time to travel. If you are going from Hanoi or some other province, there are many options, such as a car/taxi/tour van, train, or plane.

You can fly or train to Vinh City, then use the appropriate means to reach the national park. Bus fare from Hanoi to Con Cuong ranges from 200,000 to 300,000 VND, and the travel time is nearly 10 hours.

If you come from the southern provinces, you can go by road or air to Vinh City, then continue to Pu Mat National Park. Flights to Vinh Airport are available from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, with prices depending on the time. From Vinh Airport, you can move to Pu Mat National Park by taxi or shuttle bus from travel agencies.

In addition, if you are a backpacker, you can use personal vehicles such as motorbikes and cars. Note that the distance is quite long and takes much time to travel, so you must carefully prepare equipment, food, and water for your journey. In particular, remember to look at the map and monitor the weather before you go. If you take a self-driving car, you can follow the route Hanoi - Te Tieu - Ho Chi Minh Trail - Pu Mat National Park, the fastest and most convenient way.

According to the experience of many tourists who have visited Pu Mat National Park, this destination offers unique experiences and feelings at any time of the year because the forest is located in the tropical monsoon climate and is also influenced by the Truong Son range, the weather has many differences compared to other tourist destinations in the Central region.

Pu Mat National Park has many different characteristics depending on the time of year. The dry season lasts from December to March next year; this time, the forest is affected by the northeast monsoon, so the temperature is relatively low, usually below 20 Degrees Celsius. If you come around March, you can enjoy the view and see the spring rain with stunning scenery.

Summer is considered the best time to visit from June to August. At this time, the temperature is quite fantastic, and you can witness the image of excellent silverfish swimming in the beautiful Giang River. Besides, with delicious dishes here is also more diverse for you to enjoy comfortably.

1. Immerse yourself in nature
Come to Pu Mat National Park; you will have many opportunities to experience exciting activities such as watching the river view, immersing in the beautiful nature and trying to catch fish, grilling fish by the river, and enjoying delicious food with friends and relatives. You can also visit Khe Kem waterfall - The waterfall is known as the most beautiful primeval waterfall in the North Central region, with a height of up to 150 m with majestic beauty, giving an unforgettable impression to those who have been there. On hot summer days, you can immerse yourself in the cool water that can remove all fatigue and worries.

Visitors will also be spoiled to admire the unique ecosystem in Pu Mat National Park, with hundreds of thousands of species of animals such as sun bears, monkeys, gibbons, deer, antelopes, and rich and diverse precious plants such as fallopian multiflora, cinnamon, and morinda officinalis.

2. Exchange with people from ethnic minorities
Exchange with the people of the H'Mong, Thai, and Dao ethnic groups, and you will feel the hospitality and enthusiasm of the people here. Visit villages, discover the traditional culture, and participate in cultural exchange activities such as singing, dancing, weaving, drinking straw liquor, and making campfires. If you want to give gifts to family and friends, choose the beautiful and famous brocade fabrics of the Thai ethnic group, which has become a trademark.

3. Enjoy the specialties of the mountains
Coming to Pu Mat National Park, visitors also enjoy many specialties of the West Central region, such as bo khai vegetables with garlic, melientha suavis soup, Giang river bagridae, and stir-fried frogs with vegetables.

Bo Khai vegetables are grown and harvested, processed with garlic and hot peppers, bringing a rustic flavor and making it easy to eat.

Melientha suavis soup has a delicious, naturally sweet taste, with minced meat to create a unique aftertaste.

Giang River bagridae are processed in many forms, bringing a delicious and greasy taste.

Frog stir with vegetables is a familiar dish from frogs exploited in Pu Mat National Park. It combines many different vegetables to create its unique flavor.

In addition, Pu Mat National Park also has many specialties of the western region of Nghe An, such as river shrimp, loach, and bamboo shoots for visitors to enjoy and enjoy. Feel the unique culinary culture of the locality. During the holiday season, especially the upcoming summer travel season, Pu Mat National Park will be a destination you must consider.