Starting from August 15th, Na Hang district will begin charging an entrance fee at the Na Hang – Lam Binh Nature Reserve, a Special National Scenic Monument, as announced by the Tuyen Quang Provincial Information Portal.
A corner of Na Hang – Lam Binh nature reserve. Photo: Hoang Hung
The fee for individuals will be 40,000 VND per person for those aged 16 and older, and 20,000 VND per person for children aged 6 to under 16, as well as for those eligible for cultural enjoyment benefits, severely disabled individuals, the elderly, and those from near-poverty households.
The fees can be paid directly in cash or transferred to the account of the Na Hang District Cultural, Information, and Sports Center, or through the fees collected by agencies and units under Lam Binh district, with tickets provided. The fee collection points will be located at the Tuyen Quang Hydropower Reservoir Pier and other appropriate locations to meet the needs of visitors.
Organizations and individuals not visiting for tourism, research, or experiential purposes are exempt from buying tickets and paying entrance fees. The fee collection aims to fund activities related to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the monument, as well as investments in tourism infrastructure.
In 2019, the Na Hang – Lam Binh Nature Reserve was recognized as a Special National Scenic Monument. The reserve spans over 40,000 hectares, covering 14 communes and towns in the Na Hang and Lam Binh districts. It lies within vast forests along the Gam and Nang rivers, boasting a diverse ecosystem with many rare and precious species of flora and fauna, as well as unique and fascinating cave systems.
The Na Hang – Lam Binh Nature Reserve is home to many famous scenic spots such as Thuong Lam, Na Chao Cave, Pac Khoang, Pac Ban, Pac Hau, and Khuoi Nhi waterfalls. The area contains several archaeological sites from the Neolithic and Metal Ages and is inhabited by various ethnic groups including the Tay, Dao, and Hmong, who preserve their unique traditional cultural practices.
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