Virachey National Park Community-Based Ecotourism

Halal Tourism (Cambodia)

Phnom Penh, March 16th, 2023 —

In the beauty of natural forests, mountains, valleys and streams accompanied by ethnic communities Indigenous and wildlife species await visitors at Virachey National Park. This park is the largest park in the Kingdom of Cambodia and also larger throughout the region, including Laos and Vietnam. In addition, the park is listed as the largest protected area in Asia as well.

Virachey National Park was established in 2004 by MoE (Ministry of Environment). With its 3.325 square kilometers, Virachey National Park is the largest National Park among seven other National Parks in Cambodia, Located in Ta Veng and Vern Sai districts of Ratanakkiri province. It offers an incredible insight into the variety of both Cambodia’s still existing wilderness and wildlife. Visitors can go on multiday guided trekking trips through the Park including outdoor camping at night.

Cambodia’s northeastern region is known as the birthplace of many indigenous peoples. Species that have lived there for centuries, and they continue to live with planting Growing biodiversity crops. In this area, only 4 to 5 indigenous Preav and Kavet communities have continued their traditional way of life. Based on non-timber forest products of Virachey National Park. Indigenous communities are now actively involved in national park conservation programs This big one.

In Virachey National Park, you can see many species of animals, including elephants, tigers and bears. Also. Tourists will be able to see their traditions, customs, beliefs and daily activities. And what is clearly visible are the scars of the war between Vietnam and the United States there.

Virachey National Park is also recognized and included as a National Park of ASEAN Heritage. Since 2003 as a model national park to share its biodiversity conservation experience In the region as well as on the international stage.