To ensure visitor safety, Bidoup-Nui Ba National Park has temporarily closed the hiking trail up Lang Biang Mountain following several incidents of tourists getting lost at night.
Illustration: Dang Huy
Recently, leaders of Bidoup-Nui Ba National Park (Lam Dong Province) announced the temporary suspension of the hiking trail to the summit of Lang Biang (2,167m) to secure visitors.
The Lang Biang area features multiple paths leading to the summit, and prolonged heavy rains in recent days have made the trails increasingly hazardous. Some sections have experienced landslides, with the added risk of falling trees, posing potential dangers to hikers.
The rainy season has also made the journey to Lang Biang’s summit more challenging, with early nightfall and thick fog making it easy for visitors to lose their way and difficult to navigate. In the light of these conditions, Bidoup-Nui Ba National Park has decided to temporarily close the trail to Lang Biang.
Park officials indicated that reopening the trail will be considered once improved weather conditions.
Earlier, in July 2024, many tourists attempted to hike without following instructions, leading to some getting lost and requiring rescue operations. To prevent further incidents, the management has placed warning signs along trails and advises visitors to avoid self-guided hikes for now.
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Source: Vietnam Insider