Phu Si Than Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Northern Vietnam. It covers an area of approximately 12,800 hectares and is one of the largest remaining areas of the unique limestone karst formations found in Northern Vietnam. The sanctuary is home to many rare species of animals and plants, including the vulnerable red-shanked douc langur. Phu Si Than Wildlife Sanctuary
Overview:

The sanctuary is located in northern Vietnam, in Hâu Thành District of Quang Ngai Province. The sanctuary consists of low-lying ridges and valleys, between 598 and 700 m of altitude. It is on the eastern side of the ridge separating the South China Sea from the East Sea. It covers an area of around 12,800 hectares and is composed of a mosaic of landscapes and habitats, including limestone karst outcrops, forests, rivers, wet and dry grasslands, agricultural fields, and wetlands. Phu Si Than Wildlife Sanctuary
Facts:

• Phu Si Than Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1998 with the purpose of conserving and protecting the unique limestone karst ecosystems and the wildlife species found in the area. • The sanctuary is home to a wide range of wildlife species, including many rare species that are threatened by poaching or human activity. • Species found in the sanctuary include the vulnerable red-shanked douc langur, monitor lizards, macaques, porcupines, civets, black bears, wild pigs, and over 200 species of birds. • The sanctuary is part of a network of sites within the Annamite Range Conservation Corridor, which includes the Annamite Lowland Rainforest, the Central Annamites, and the Northern Annamites. Phu Si Than Wildlife Sanctuary
History:

The first records of human settlement in the area date from as early as the 1950’s when Hâu Thành District was established. However, since then, the population has significantly increased due to the influx of refugees from Cambodia and Laos. This has resulted in deforestation, overgrazing, and the degradation of the natural environment. In 1998, the Government of Vietnam established Phu Si Than Wildlife Sanctuary in order to protect the limestone karst ecosystems and the wildlife species found in the area. Phu Si Than Wildlife Sanctuary
Travel:

Phu Si Than Wildlife Sanctuary is a great destination for those looking to explore the unique limestone karst ecosystems found in Northern Vietnam. The Sanctuary is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the dry season (December–March). Visitors can explore the Sanctuary on foot or by mountain bike, and guided tours are available. Accommodation is limited, so visitors are advised to bring their own camping supplies.