Binh Phuoc

The countryside at Binh Phuoc Province, Vietnam

Country: Vietnam

Loc Ninh Holiday Weather today

Date/time of update: November 21, 2024, 2:44 am, Timezone: GMT+7
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Temperature: 29.35°C
Temperature feels like: 31.81°C
Minimum Temperature: 29.35°C
Maximum Temperature: 29.35°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1010hPa
Humidity:61%
Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 2.14m/sec
Wind Direction: 33 degrees
Cloudiness: 100%
Sunrise: 2024-11-20 10:53:30
Sunset: 2024-11-21 10:25:48

Binh Phuoc is the intermediate region between Vietnam’s Central Highlands and the flat Mekong Delta. Binh Phuoc is bordered to the north by Cambodia, to the north-east by Dak Nong, to the east by Lam Dong, to the south-east by Dong Nai, to the south by Binh Duong, to the south-west by Tay Ninh, to the west and north by Cambodia.

Binh Phuoc Geography

The terrain of Binh Phuoc includes: plateau to the north and north-east, mountainous area, and flat land. The terrain is higher to north and north-east and lower to the west and south-west. Over 53% of the provincial land is covered with forest.

Binh Phuoc Climate

Binh Phuoc has a tropical monsoon climate with 2 seasons: rainy season from May through November and dry season from December through April. The temperature range is 19-31oC; the average annual rainfall is about 2,045-2,325mm; the average humidity is 81%.

The biggest rivers in the province: Saigon River, Be River, Dong Nai River.

People and Population of Binh Phuoc

There are 41 ethnic minorities in Binh Phuoc: Kinh, Stieng, Nung, Khmer, Mnong...

Binh Phuoc Travel Guide, Tourist Attractions, What to see in Binh Phuoc

1/ Bu Gia Map National Park

Bu Gia Map National Park with 21.5hectares of forest is home to 724 flora species, 168 bird species, 30 reptile species. The national park is located to the north-east of Binh Phuoc, right to the south of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The highest peak of the park is 700m above sea level. The national park is close to the Cambodian border and visiting the park is for Vietnamese only. Foreign travelers are to obtain a special permit to visit the area.

2/ Tay Cat Tien National Park (West Cat Tien)

Tay Cat Tien National Park (West Cat Tien) is in Bu Dang and Dong Phu District. The area is a part of the Cat Tien National Park listed to the Global Biosphere Reserve. Ca Tien stretches over Binh Phuoc, Lam Dong and Dong Nai Provinces.

3/ Former Battlefields

There are several former battlegrounds which took place in Binh Phuoc which can still be visited nowadays. Binh Phuoc during the war was a part of a strategic defense system protecting Saigon.

Travel and Tours, Things to do in Binh Phuoc

Binh Phuoc is not visited much by either foreign travelers and Vietnamese tourists. There are only a few government-owned tourist companies and some local travel agencies who mostly work in travel business part time.

1/ Battlefield Tours in Binh Phuoc

Paradissa hosts historical and battlefield tours which recall the important battles which took place in Binh Phuoc and the Central Highlands.

2/ Eco Tours, Nature Tours in Binh Phuoc

While it is not convenient to access and not well-established as Nam Cat Tien National Park in Dong Nai, West Cat Tien (Tay Cat Tien) National Park in Binh Phuoc could be a lovely experience for those who love wilderness and love straying far from the crowd. Paradissa could host private ecotours for you to explore a rarely visited area of the primary forest of Cat Tien.