Bạch Mã National Park

An incredible park with an interesting history. Bach Ma was one of the highlights of Vietnam for me; an adventure immersed in nature. On a tour I was able to hike into the park, seeing picturesque monuments and waterfalls, I was even able to swim in a natural pool at the base of a waterfall. In 1932, the summit of Bach Ma was selected by French engineer Girard to become a hill station for the colonial administration of Hue. In the following years a village boasting 139 villas and hotels were created. In the 1950's this area saw heavy fighting with the Viet Minh soldiers. After independence from the French Bach Ma was soon forgotten and the villas abandoned. At 1250m elevation this national park is a popular summer retreat for Vietnamese looking to feel the relief of cooler the cooler temps of the park.

I had a trekking tour here last week, it was wonderful experience, both for the nature and the history about the area, all thanks to the local guide. If you come in the next months (march and april) the rhododendron plants wich the park is full should be blooming.

It’s great to be here. We spent a night at the old French Villa with no ones else, it was lucky that electricity was cut off that night . We had a so romantic day and night there with candles and no phone or internet. We very much appreciate Bach Ma National Park. We want to come back.

Must see Mr Cam who can help call the wild birds for you. If possible, bring high quality camera with long lenses for taking photos pf wildlife. Sunset and sunrise are fabulous. Basic accommodations but the food is great.

Don’t use this as your destination but rather use the “Bach Ma visitor center” as your waypoint. The five lake trail is nice, but please be aware that you can’t enter the park with your motorbike. You either have to walk 16km with a 10% incline or take their extremely overpriced rental car with driver for 900.000 VND (about 35 USD / EUR). This price is absolutely ridiculous for Vietnam. Our driver fell asleep as he was waiting for us to finish the trail. Other drivers were very unfriendly. One asked 5 USD to bring us 1km uphill. We already paid 900k VND, so we didn’t agree and walked 1km uphill only to find out our driver was sleeping. Next to that, the security guy at the visitor center asked us some money for the parking, but this is a scam. Just tell him you already paid in the information center building or pretend you don’t speak any English and he will go away.

You must pay 900,000 vnd to get in. So crazy. Can't go inside with motorbike, only with their cars. If I knew this before I would never go in the first place this is just an outrageous price for Vietnam I was shocked.

It is much cooler than at sea level. There was no AC nor a fan in the bedroom, no need. If you are fit to walk in nature, this is a great place to visit. The hotel restaurant was nice with good Vietnamese dishes and cold beer. The local wine was different and not in our taste. We saw sun rising and sunset, and we were even in the clouds.

Perfect place for trekking and healing

An incredible park with an interesting history. Bach Ma was one of the highlights of Vietnam for me; an adventure immersed in nature. On a tour I was able to hike into the park, seeing picturesque monuments and waterfalls, I was even able to swim in a natural pool at the base of a waterfall. In 1932, the summit of Bach Ma was selected by French engineer Girard to become a hill station for the colonial administration of Hue. In the following years a village boasting 139 villas and hotels were created. In the 1950's this area saw heavy fighting with the Viet Minh soldiers. After independence from the French Bach Ma was soon forgotten and the villas abandoned. At 1250m elevation this national park is a popular summer retreat for Vietnamese looking to feel the relief of cooler the cooler temps of the park.

I had a trekking tour here last week, it was wonderful experience, both for the nature and the history about the area, all thanks to the local guide. If you come in the next months (march and april) the rhododendron plants wich the park is full should be blooming.

It’s great to be here. We spent a night at the old French Villa with no ones else, it was lucky that electricity was cut off that night . We had a so romantic day and night there with candles and no phone or internet. We very much appreciate Bach Ma National Park. We want to come back.

Must see Mr Cam who can help call the wild birds for you. If possible, bring high quality camera with long lenses for taking photos pf wildlife. Sunset and sunrise are fabulous. Basic accommodations but the food is great.

Don’t use this as your destination but rather use the “Bach Ma visitor center” as your waypoint. The five lake trail is nice, but please be aware that you can’t enter the park with your motorbike. You either have to walk 16km with a 10% incline or take their extremely overpriced rental car with driver for 900.000 VND (about 35 USD / EUR). This price is absolutely ridiculous for Vietnam. Our driver fell asleep as he was waiting for us to finish the trail. Other drivers were very unfriendly. One asked 5 USD to bring us 1km uphill. We already paid 900k VND, so we didn’t agree and walked 1km uphill only to find out our driver was sleeping. Next to that, the security guy at the visitor center asked us some money for the parking, but this is a scam. Just tell him you already paid in the information center building or pretend you don’t speak any English and he will go away.

You must pay 900,000 vnd to get in. So crazy. Can't go inside with motorbike, only with their cars. If I knew this before I would never go in the first place this is just an outrageous price for Vietnam I was shocked.

It is much cooler than at sea level. There was no AC nor a fan in the bedroom, no need. If you are fit to walk in nature, this is a great place to visit. The hotel restaurant was nice with good Vietnamese dishes and cold beer. The local wine was different and not in our taste. We saw sun rising and sunset, and we were even in the clouds.

Perfect place for trekking and healing