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Madagui is home to a rich collection of vegetation; an ancient forest composed of three canopies of diverse trees and an extensive array of timber and bamboo .
The forest belt of Madagui retains ancient trees of over a thousand years old with tall stems and rolling roots that stand as proof of the undying power of nature. In particular, Madagui is host to numerous K'nia trees – a species held sacred among the ethnic minorities of the Central Highlands. These trees carry great spiritual significance for the local people, who view them as shelters for the gods and the souls of the dead and rarely touch them or cut down them. Quynh Lam trees also have many uses in the folk tradition. The people of Laos used its leaves for food, while in South Vietnam, the leaves were used to ferment alcohol. In the Trang Bom region (Dong Nai), the leaves have medicinal purposes and in Nha Trang, they are cooked with wine to create a liquid useful for treating eye problems.
Upon arrival atMadagui, you will also encountera variety offorest vines. Twisting rope-like plantsthat crawloverrocks, hang fromtherooftopsand intwine with the chairs in resting areas. A wide array of species can be found here, like the two-colored Ho Dang vines, a nationally protected variety of the rarest kind.
As you wander through Madagui an unforgettable sight of ornamental trees with radiant torch ginger flowers serves as a symbol of the natural beauty that surrounds you. Very few flowers bloom continuously and as vibrantly as the torch gingers, with a 3-5 year old plant featuring the best models. Many believe that torch gingers in the house bring about a year of wellbeing and prosperity and the flower has become an indespinsable symbol of the New Year. The torch gingers scattered around Madagui also send a message of success, prosperity and enjoyment as you visit the attractions of the Forest City.
Thanks tothe richvegetation, climate, and diverse fauna, Madagui is unequaled in diversity. Chief among these is the array ofbutterfly species, especially alongthe roadsthat follow the Elephant Springs. At the entranceandthroughout therouteto theElephantSprings, visitorscanseedozens ofbeautifulbutterfliesthat representa variety of speciesin the region. Madagui features butterfliessuch as the swallowtail butterfly with a wingspanof up to14cmas well as smaller varieties such as the sulphur butterfly. Each species offers a vibrant mix of colors in their fragile wings that are enhanced in the rays of sunlight reaching through the forest trees, offering you a peek into one of nature’s hidden treasures.
Aside from butterflies, Madagui offers a natural collection of areas suited for research on reptiles and mammals of the forest. Within a few days of learning combined with fun activites, students can become familiar with a wide range of plants and animals, can distinguish between species, and observe numerous creatures all in their natural habitat.
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