Bat Xat

Bat Xat National Park is in Lao Cai Province in north-west Vietnam, across the communes of Muong Hum, Den Sang and Y Ty. Its natural area is just over 18,510 hectares^[1]. It borders Lai Chau Province and the border with China^[1].

The park is described as rich in flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species^[1].

Natural forest ecosystems and primary forest are found especially in the strict protection zone^[1].

It is a remote, high-mountain border area of north-west Vietnam, with many waterfalls^[1].

The park is in a high mountain area where temperatures are cooler than in the lowlands and the summers are wet.

The buffer zone covers 32 villages and hamlets in neighbouring communes^[1].

The Bat Xat Nature Reserve was upgraded to a national park by Decision 780/QD-UBND of 24 March 2026, making it Lao Cai's second national park after Hoang Lien and Vietnam's 36th^[1].

The park's waterfalls and landscapes give potential for ecotourism^[1].

The park is about 45 km from Sa Pa. Ecotourism and forest environmental services are planned^[1].

The strict protection zone covers 14,686.58 hectares, the ecological restoration zone 3,441.05 and the service-administration zone 382.44. Six programs are planned: forest protection, restoration, research, ecotourism, infrastructure and buffer-zone support^[1].