In local Thai language, Phu Luong or Pu Luong means “the highest summit of the village”.Pu Luong nature reserve was established in 1999 with its location in Ba Thuoc District of Thanh Hoa Province, in the northwestern area of Vietnam and its whole area of 17,662 ha, encompassing by three districts of Hoa Binh Province including Mai Chau, Tan Lac, and Lac Son. The value of biodiversity in this park is wonderful with its rich flora and fauna system that has a close association with Cuc Phuong National Park.The reserve is situated along two parallel ranges of mountains running from the north-west to south-west, with its lush central valley scattered with many tradditional villages of Thai & Muong ethnic groups and the vast area of farming land. The landscape is truly beautiful & impressive.
Travelling to Pu Luong, the nature lovers and holidaymakers can see nature of the forested hills, the immense valleys of stunning terraced rice fields & poetic villages, the intact rivers & waterfalls, the imposing mountain ranges, and more. The destination owns high elevation and extensive ranges of the tropical evergreen forest-the peaceful home for many floral and faunal species. Besides,you will have chances of meeting kind-hearted & friendly local ethnics of Thai & Muong long-time living there, getting to know their authentic life style & interesting cultures.