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Vietnam is embracing eco-friendly travel with green tourism initiatives designed to protect the environment while offering travelers unique, sustainable experiences. Here’s how you can enjoy Vietnam responsibly and why a visa is your gateway to this greener side of the country.

Vietnam is one of the most visited places in Indochina and for good reason – it has everything to offer a traveler is looking for: Beautiful landscapes, a delicious cuisine, rich history and interesting culture. The Vietnam national parks are a must see as well. From the mountainous north to the Mekong river delta in the south, there are many beautiful options.

As a country rich of biodiversity Vietnam has a lot in store. If you are planning to make a trip to Vietnam, make sure to keep some days left for an adventure through the country's unique wildlife. The swampy river deltas, coastlines, mountain rages and tropical rainforests are home to innumerable species of animals. Overall, that means 310 species of mammals, 296 species of reptiles, 162 amphibian species, 2000 species of marine fish and 700 freshwater species of fish.

For years now, no other place in the world has discovered so many new species as in Vietnam's jungle or in general in the Southeast Asian country. This biodiversity includes, thanks to the fact that about a quarter of the country, consists of (rain) forest. This number was even greater until it was destroyed by the Vietnam War and today's environmental destruction: two thirds (!) of Vietnam were once covered by forest. Deforestation and the conversion into usable areas are causing the areas to decline more and more. Which does not detract from the biodiversity of Vietnam's jungle – not yet! Find out more now. VIETNAM VISA ONLINE has researched for you.