BAI DINH Pagoda FESTIVAL

Tam Coc tourist area

Tam Coc - Bich Dong is often known for its poetic, peaceful but no less beautiful scenes, captivating people's hearts - a place favored by the simile names "Nam Thien De Nhi Dong" or “Ha Long Bay on land.” It would be a mistake if you did not spend time traveling to Tam Coc - Bich Dong Ninh Binh, because this is a wonderful destination. It must be said that Tam Coc - Bich Dong is beautiful in every season, each season has its own beauty. But if you want to admire the lush green rice fields, full of vitality stretching across the winding stream like a soft silk strip, giving you a clear, fresh feeling, immersed in the flavor of rice. Earth, sky, rivers, and nature, the time after Tet in January and February is the appropriate time. And if you want to admire a beautiful picture of nature with mixed touches of the yellow color of ripe rice, blending with the green of the mountains and forests, and in the distance dotted with light boats floating extremely poetically, then Around the end of May, early June - when summer has arrived, it is a suitable opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Tam Coc - Bich Dong. One experience of traveling to Tam Coc - Bich Dong is that you can go and return in the same day, to save time - start early in the morning to breathe the morning air and have a complete trip because Tam Coc - Bich Dong is only about 110km from the center of Hanoi, so the luggage you bring with you only needs a few simple items such as a thin jacket in case the boat ride into the cave causes low temperatures and steam. causes a cold feeling. You can also bring an umbrella to use while boating on the river. In addition, it is best to wear flat shoes to facilitate comfortable movement and sightseeing. In addition, you can bring some snacks to eat when hungry. There are two options for you, one is to travel on your own by personal vehicle such as a car or motorbike to be proactive during your trip to Tam Coc - Bich Dong, or if you go in a large group and want to have If you have the opportunity to visit and walk, you can take a bus to Ninh Binh from Giap Bat and My Dinh bus stations. For a smooth trip, you should agree in advance on the vehicle, travel time, and respect punctuality. To admire and immerse yourself in the beauty of Tam Coc Bich Dong, you have only one choice: taking a boat. And if you are a photographer and want to preserve memorable moments and poetic scenes, please discuss and ask for help from boat drivers. Their experience and knowledge of the terrain will help you capture memorable photos. Another thing to note is that you should time it so that the trip is complete because the time on the boat when traveling to Tam Coc - Bich Dong also takes nearly 3 hours, avoid having to sit on the boat at noon when the sun is strong, or too late at night when the sun has already set. And it will certainly be great if you find an ideal seat to watch the sunset here, the harmonious sunset covering the fields and rivers like a story of attachment and sharing of nature's wealth. with the people here. Coming to Tam Coc - Bich Dong, you will definitely have wonderful and memorable moments of relaxation.

May to October

Hoa Lu ancient capital relic site

Hoa Lu ancient capital is a unique architectural complex in Ninh Binh province, recognized by UNESCO as one of the four core areas of the Trang An World Heritage complex. This place is also ranked by the government as a particularly important architectural complex and national historical relic that needs to be preserved. With a history of more than 1,000 years, this place has gone through many ups and downs of the nation, is a place to preserve historical relics through many eras as well as become a historical testament for our country. for thousands of years. However, even though it has gone through many ups and downs of time, Hoa Lu still retains its historical traces. Those are sturdy city walls, two majestic temples worshiping King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, built to simulate the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. You can come to Hoa Lu at any time of the year. However, spring is the most beautiful time as well as many festivals are held, so this is the right time for you if you want to participate and experience the bustling, crowded atmosphere of these festivals. If you are someone who likes quiet and wants to enjoy the peaceful space of this place, you can choose to go on the remaining days. Since the past, Hoa Lu was a magnificent and magnificent imperial capital. The mountains and hills rise up around the capital's perimeter like a sturdy wall. The meandering Hoang Long River and the vast Nho Quan and Gia Vien fields are extremely convenient natural deep ditches. The entire historical and cultural relic site of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, including the special protection zone, buffer zone and relics such as Thien Ton cave and Bai Dinh pagoda, are all located in the limestone mountain system in the area. Ninh Binh province, belonging to Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, bordering Gia Vien and Hoa Lu districts. This place is about 100km south of Hanoi capital. Hoa Lu ancient capital is an architectural complex, and each architecture has its own characteristics, all creating the ancient and heroic look of ancient historical relics. The historical traces still remaining in the relic complex are very diverse and rich, including the architecture of city walls, royal citadels, caves, temples, tombs and many other types of valuable architectural works. history and high culture. Most notably, there are still two relics here: King Dinh temple and King Le temple. These are two monuments built around the 17th century with extremely elaborate and unique sculptures on wood and stone. The road to King Dinh temple leads visitors under the canopy of poinciana trees along the road. People call Hoa Lu the stone citadel and the temples of King Dinh and King Le also used many materials from stone. For example, when entering the temple yard, visitors will see a floor made of boulders and two flanking goats also carved from monolithic green stone. Entering the harem, visitors will see a statue worshiping King Dinh cast in bronze and placed on a green stone. King Le's temple is located 50m away from King Dinh's temple and has the same structure. 200 meters from King Le Temple, is Nhat Tru Pagoda, built during the reign of King Le Dai Hanh. In front of the temple door is a stone pillar, 4.16 meters high, eight-sided shape, engraved with the Shurangama Sutra made by the king to offer to the Buddha. . Located right next to it is a relic associated with the story of King Dinh Tien Hoang's third princess, who jumped into a well and committed suicide rather than follow her husband and betray her father. This temple worships that princess. On March 8 - March 10 every year, the traditional festival of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu takes place to honor the kings and national heroes who built and developed the capital of Hoa Lu and founded the Vietnamese dynasty. Dai Co Viet country in the 10th century. The festival of Hoa Lu ancient capital includes 2 parts: the ceremony and the festival. Besides the ceremony, the festival with traditional games such as boat racing, wrestling, cheo singing... takes place in an extremely jubilant and bustling atmosphere. When coming to this relic you need to note the following. Hoa Lu Ninh Binh is a spiritual tourist destination, so when coming here you need to dress politely and discreetly. When visiting the temples of King Dinh and King Le, you need to be gentle and orderly to maintain dignity as well as burn incense to show respect to the kings who have contributed to the country. It is necessary to follow the instructions of the monument management board or tour guide if traveling in a group. Must throw trash in the right place, do not litter indiscriminately. If you go on your own, you should look at the map in advance to make your discovery journey more convenient. You can directly chat with the elders in the temple relics management board to learn more deeply about the history, cultural values, architecture... of the relics. If you want to see with your own eyes and admire works of extremely historical value as well as architectural value, then come quickly to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu Ninh Binh - a work of great historical significance. that our ancestors' generation has worked hard to preserve and preserve until now. Let's come here to visit the ancient capital and relive the heroic moments of the nation's history.

January to December

Phat Diem Cathedral

For a long time, Phat Diem Stone Cathedral has not only been a place for common spiritual and cultural activities of parishioners in the Kim Son area, but also a unique architectural work that attracts tourists from near and far to visit and admire the architecture. threshold. Because this is not only a harmonious and unique combination of Eastern and Western architectural art, but also a miracle that our ancestors left behind for future generations. Phat Diem Stone Church was built in the late 19th century by Phat Diem Parish Priest Peter Tran Luc (also known as Uncle Sau) - who was appointed as Phat Diem Parish Priest in 1865 after many years of research and completion of the outline. draw up plans and concentrate financial and material resources. The church is made of mainly stone and wood. On each stone and wooden slab, flowers bloom with exquisite carvings. Most notably, the art of stone sculpture is extremely soft and flexible, with pieces of stone only 3.5cm thick. The entire architectural complex consists of 9 rafters with 9 different stages of workers, so each rafters has a distinct cultural feature, reflecting the rich aesthetics of skilled craftsmen. Furthermore, the church was built entirely of stone without the need for a reinforced concrete core. The most difficult part of this project is the foundation treatment. Because Kim Son is inherently a muddy alluvial land, Parish Priest Peter Tran Luc had to exploit and transport thousands of tons of stone from a mountain in Thanh Hoa to prevent subsidence, including blocks of stone weighing up to 20 kg. ton. At the same time, Mr. Luc also exploited and transported hundreds of ironwood trees from Nghe An mountain forests to build the project. However, what makes cultural researchers and architects fascinated about the Phat Diem Cathedral complex is the harmonious combination of Eastern pagoda architecture with Western Gothic architecture. Mr. Sau is the one who designed and created the church with extremely new details. It could also be because he was not a Christian but a Buddhist, so in his design, he had a very ingenious combination of Western church architecture and curved roof architecture like that of a communal house. in Buddhism. The artistic quintessence at Phat Diem stone church also clearly demonstrates the harmony between stone carving art and Vietnamese wood carving art, such as the symbol of the cross (symbol of Catholicism) sitting on the lotus (symbol of the Catholic religion). Buddhist symbols), Buddhist "swastika" letters engraved on rosary flowers, stone and wood reliefs carved with images of Jesus and saints; In which the saints dressed in Vietnamese style look so vivid but close, as familiar as watching folk paintings; The stone pillar carved in the shape of a lotus flower represents the stages of "birth - old age - illness - death" according to Buddhist philosophy. Even more impressive is the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which is made entirely of stone, with a dazzling gilded sanctuary with many delicate and elaborate patterns and carvings but still creating a gentle feeling. peaceful because of its simple and familiar design according to the Eastern philosophy of "the sky is round, the earth is square". There is also a Bible verse carved into stone in early Vietnamese. It can be said that Phat Diem Stone Cathedral is an interference, a harmonious and sophisticated combination of Western church architecture and traditional Eastern architecture. Catholicism brings faith to people, but the architectural style and worship space with images of communal houses and pagodas are deeply ingrained in the subconscious of Asians in general and Vietnamese people in particular, creating peace and protection, this is also a symbol of the meeting between Catholicism and the religious traditions of the Vietnamese people from a very early age.

From January to December

Trang An tourist area

Trang An Cultural and Natural Heritage Complex is located in many districts of Ninh Binh province. This is our country's only "dual" heritage recognized by UNESCO. This heritage complex includes the Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong scenic area - Hoa Lu ancient capital - Hoa Lu special-use forest. In that complex, the ancient capital of Hoa Lu is located in the North; Tam Coc - Bich Dong is located in the south; Trang An tourist area is located in a central location. From Ninh Binh city center, visitors only need to go about 8km to get here. Every spring - summer - autumn - winter, Trang An puts on a new shirt. And every time of the year, visitors find things worth exploring here: In spring, visitors can immerse themselves in special festivals such as: Trang An Festival (mid-March of the lunar calendar); Co Lau Festival (8th - 10th day of the third lunar month). In the summer, this place is enchanting with golden rice fields or fragrant lotus ponds. In autumn, the weather is cool and pleasant, ideal for outdoor sightseeing and exploration activities. In winter, Trang An is hidden in the mist like a fairyland. Coming to Trang An tourist area, visitors can visit famous spiritual and cultural sites such as: Trinh Temple - a place to worship 4 officials of the Dinh Dynasty. Tran Ninh Binh Temple: The throne was established by King Dinh Tien Hoang to worship the god Quy Minh - the god of the southern gate of Hoa Lu. Four Pillars Temple - where four great mandarins under the Dinh Dynasty helped King Dinh Tien Hoang quell the rebellion of 12 warlords to establish the Dai Co Viet state. Phu Khong - a place to worship 7 loyal mandarins of the Dinh Dynasty. Vu Lam Palace - a check-in location that no one wants to miss. Mysterious caves: Dia Linh Cave with a length of nearly 1500m and a system of fossil stalactites. Nau Ruou Cave has underground water more than 10m deep and hundreds of jars of wine distilled from this underground water. Boi Cave - where traces of prehistoric people were discovered about ten thousand years ago. Bright Cave - Dark Cave, Ba Giot Cave are also caves worth visiting. With river terrain, boats are the main means of transportation in Trang An tourist area. Visitors can choose to take a traditional boat with 3 routes departing from the marina including: Route 1: Boat wharf – Trinh Temple – Toi Cave – Sang Cave – Wine Cooking Cave – Tran Temple – Ba Giot Cave – Seo Cave – Son Duong Cave – Khong Palace – Bao Hieu Pagoda – Khong Cave – Tran Cave – Quy Hau Cave – Return to the marina. Route 2: Boat dock – Lam Cave – Vang Cave – Thanh Truot Cave – Suoi Tien Temple – Dai Cave – Hanh Cung Vu Lam – back to the boat dock. Route 3: Boat station - Trinh Temple - May Cave - Suoi Tien - Dia Linh Cave - Dai Cave - Hanh Cung Vu Lam - back to the boat station. In addition, the resort also provides kayaking services with 2 main routes: Route 1: Boat wharf - Trinh Temple - Tam Quan Gate - Toi Cave Entrance - Quy Hau Cave Entrance - Ngoc Mountain. Route 2: Boat wharf - Kong Island wharf - Thuy Dinh - Hanh Cung Vu Lam.

From January to December

Bai Dinh Pagoda

1. When is the best time to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda? From January to March of the lunar calendar in the spring, the weather here is extremely warm and is also the best time to go to Bai Dinh Trang An. You can combine spring sightseeing, pagoda ceremonies for good luck and participating in major festivals in both Trang An and Bai Dinh. 2. How to get to Bai Dinh Pagoda? You can refer to some popular ways to move to Bai Dinh Pagoda below: - Travel by motorbike: To limit costs, you can proactively travel by motorbike to Ninh Binh. This way, you move along Highway 1A to the city center then follow the signs to get to Bai Dinh. - By bus: From Hanoi, you can catch buses to Ninh Binh from Giap Bat and My Dinh bus stations. Ticket price is about 70,000 - 80,000 VND/person. Stopping at Ninh Binh bus station, you continue to catch a bus or taxi for about 130,000 VND/trip to Bai Dinh pagoda area. - By train: This way, you get on the train from Hanoi and get off at Ninh Binh station. From here you can take a bus or catch a taxi to get to Bai Dinh. Train ticket prices range from 70,000 - 120,000 VND/person depending on seat class. 3. How to move at Bai Dinh Pagoda? Tourists who choose to take the electric car will wait for the car at the waiting area, then travel 3.5km of asphalt road to go straight to the Tam Quan gate of Bai Dinh Pagoda. The latest updated tram ticket price from the parking lot to Tam Quan gate in 2022 is: Bai Dinh pagoda tram ticket price for adults: about 30,000 VND/ticket/turn ⇔ about 60,000 VND/round-trip ticket. Tram ticket price for children: Children under 1m are free, over 1m are charged as adults. 4. Ticket price to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda. You will need to hire a tour guide service for Bai Dinh Pagoda which is about 300,000 VND for both the new pagoda and the old pagoda which is about 500,000 VND. The ticket to Bai Dinh Pagoda Stupa is about 50,000 VND. 6. What to eat when traveling to Bai Dinh Pagoda? You can refer to some delicious places to eat when traveling to Bai Dinh Pagoda that many people visit below: Mrs. Phan's eel vermicelli: 999 Tran Hung Dao, Thanh Binh, Ninh Binh. Luan Nhan Restaurant: Hamlet 4, Gia Sinh, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh. Thang Long Restaurant: Trang An, Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh. Nha San Van Long Restaurant: Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Gia Van, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh. 7. Note when traveling to Bai Dinh Pagoda Although Bai Dinh Pagoda is an attractive tourist destination, you also need to pay attention to the following issues to have the most complete travel trip: Because during the journey to visit the temple you will walk quite a lot, so you should wear sports shoes instead of high heels to help you move more easily. If you want to buy souvenirs, wait until you get off the mountain to buy them. Because if you buy inside the temple grounds, the price will be exorbitant. Please bring a few coins to donate and pray for good luck for yourself and your family. If you go in early spring, you should bring an umbrella to prevent heavy drizzle. Source: https://63stravel.com/

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Cuc Phuong National Park

Cuc Phuong National Park has an area of 25,000 hectares and is also Vietnam's first national forest. Cuc Phuong's characteristics are tropical rain forests, green all year round and extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna. Many species of plants and animals at high risk of extinction have been discovered and preserved here, notably the black-and-white langur, considered the symbol of Cuc Phuong forest. The best time to go to Cuc Phuong National Park is during the dry season (from December to May), at this time the weather in the forest is very cool. Avoid going during the rainy season because at this time the roads are slippery and there are a lot of mosquitoes, which will affect your travel experience. Especially coming to Cuc Phuong National Park in May is the time when butterflies in Cuc Phuong forest bloom the most. With a number of individuals that can reach millions of animals competing to show off, it makes this place look like a beautiful "butterfly forest" like in a fairyland. Cave of the Ancients: Also known as Bitter Cave. This is where traces of prehistoric people's residences and burials are kept, a precious heritage of Cuc Phuong garden. Con Moong Cave: Because outside the cave entrance there is a large rock protruding that looks like the shape of an animal, it was named Con Moong cave (animal cave in Muong language). This is also the residence of ancient people, and is also an important archaeological site classified as a national monument. Crescent Moon Cave: from a distance, the cave entrance looks like a crescent moon, the cave is located deep in the forest. Silver Cloud Peak: Silver Cloud Peak is 648m high, from the top we can see a panoramic view of the national park along with the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and Bai Dinh Pagoda. However, the road to the top of May Bac has many rocky slopes that are quite difficult to go, so this place is only suitable for people with good health. Yen Quang Lake - Pho Ma cave: go back to Nho Quan street about 7km, reach Tri Phuong bridge and turn west to reach Yen Quang lake. Continuing through Thung La to the foot of the limestone mountain range is Pho Ma cave. Pho Ma Cave is a magical architectural work of nature with countless stalactites with interesting shapes. Thousand-year-old trees: Cuc Phuong forest has many ancient trees such as: Dang tree 45m high with a diameter of 5m, thousand-year-old green Cho tree with a circumference of more than 20 people, ancient crocodile tree... Muong village: Cuc Phuong is also home to the Muong community with many unique cultural features such as stilt houses, terraced fields, brocade weaving looms... Primate rescue center: A place to preserve and nurture many rare primate species. Coming here, visitors will not only be able to observe the beauty of primates but also learn more about these animals. Things to keep in mind when traveling to Cuc Phuong National Park include: It is necessary to prepare all necessary items such as hats, trekking shoes, medicine, bandages, food and drinks... before visiting Cuc Phuong. You can bring binoculars to enjoy the scenery. There are many types of mosquitoes in the forest, so a tip for you to avoid these obnoxious animals is to buy DEP (anti-scabies medicine) in cream form and apply it to sensitive areas such as the head, nape, and neck. wrists, ankles... The burning smell of this medicine is the bane of the above animals.

March to August

Bich Dong Pagoda

Bich Dong Pagoda was originally called "Bach Ngoc Thach Son Dong", meaning a beautiful and pure stone pagoda in the deep mountains. In 1774, Lord Trinh Sam once visited this place and changed its name to what it is today. Bich Dong Pagoda is a very popular cave pagoda in Ninh Binh. Some other cave pagodas in Ninh Binh such as Bai Dinh pagoda, Dich Long pagoda, Ky Lan pagoda, Hoa Son pagoda, Canh Dieu pagoda, Hang pagoda... The pagoda was originally founded in 1428 and is just a small temple on the top of the mountain. In 1705, two monks Tri Kien and Tri The met and became brothers. The two monks both wanted to travel to many places to spread Buddhism and build temples. Coming here, seeing the beautiful terrain of Bich Dong cave and already having a pagoda, the two monks decided to stop and repair the old pagoda, collect donations to rebuild it into 3 pagodas: Ha, Trung and Thuong to practice. . In 1707, two monks Tri Kien and Tri The cast a large bell, which is still hanging in Dark Cave. In the year Giap Ngo 1774, Lord Trinh Sam visited the pagoda and saw the green landscape around the pagoda, so he named the pagoda Bich Dong. Bich Dong Pagoda is built of ironwood, the roof is made of tiles with no knots, the tip is rounded, the corners of the roof all have curved knife tips or the shape of a phoenix's tail, making the roof curving and flexible like tidal waves. Bich Dong Pagoda was built in the style of the letter "Three", three disjointed buildings, three levels along the mountainside, based on the mountain position from low to high into 3 separate pagodas: Lower, Middle and Upper. The unique thing about the pagoda is that the mountains, caves and pagodas complement each other, hidden among the giant trees, making the pagoda blend into the natural landscape. Ha Pagoda has 5 compartments built on a high foundation. In the Buddhist temple, the architecture is in the style of the letter "Ding". The trusses, horizontal beams, and vertical beams are also made of ironwood. The pagoda's roof is two curved roofs, consisting of 8 roofs. The stone columns at Ha Pagoda are all made of solid stone, not joined, and are over 4 meters high. From Ha Pagoda, step up 120 steps along the S-shaped path to Trung Pagoda. In front of the pagoda are two words "Bich Dong" carved into the cliff. This is a unique temple, half attached to a cave, half exposed. The pagoda has 3 rooms to worship Buddha. After worshiping Buddha at the upper palace, walk up 21 stone steps to reach the dark cave. On the top of the pagoda's roof are ten yellow Chinese characters: "Gia Lam Than Dai Hung Bao Dien Nam Thien To" - "all the monks in this Southern heaven came from Bich Dong pagoda". Buddha Shakyamuni in Central Pagoda has a nine-dragon talisman. The two statues on the outside are Van Thu Bodhisattva, on the left is Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, inside the main palace is the statue worshiping Venerable Ananda. To get to Thuong Pagoda, visitors have to go up 40 more stone steps along the mountainside. Thuong Pagoda is also called East Pagoda, the pagoda worships Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Thuong Pagoda is located at the highest position, near the top of Bich Dong mountain. Looking out from the pagoda, there are 5 mountains that look like 5 lotus petals, Ngu Nhac Son, including Tam Sang, Gia Dinh, Con Lon, Dau Cau and Hang Ba mountains. Bich Dong Pagoda is a unique cave temple in Vietnam, nowhere else has the same earth and mountain position. Standing at Thuong Pagoda, you can have a panoramic view of the entire beautiful scenery of Bich Dong, as well as the mountains and water of Ninh Binh.

March to November

Van Long Nature Reserve

Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve is 17 km northeast of Ninh Binh city center, established by the Provincial People's Committee in December 2001, is one of three special-use forests of Ninh Binh province and is located in Ninh Binh province. in the system of more than 100 special-use forests in Vietnam. The natural area is more than 3,500 hectares, of which the area under the management conservation area is 2,743 hectares, of which the permanently flooded land area is about more than 400 hectares. This is considered the largest inland wetland in the Northern Delta. Van Long is a place with many natural and humanistic tourism potentials, has a convenient location for tourist visits, and plays an important role in the socio-economic development of the province. With the meaning "Van" is cloud, "Long" is dragon, Van Long is the place where dragons and clouds converge, also means the place where water gathers (because clouds and dragons are both manifestations of water sources). The name "Van Long" carries with it a dream, an aspiration of the people here for a peaceful life, good rain, and wind "like a dragon meeting clouds". "Van Long" also means dragon flying in the clouds. Van Long Wetland Conservation Area is located in 7 communes of Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh: Gia Hung, Lien Son, Gia Hoa, Gia Van, Gia Lap, Gia Tan, Gia Thanh in the Northeast of the province. Ninh Binh. Van Long's terrain is flat, the difference is no more than 0.5m. It is an area with high biodiversity, with a limestone mountain ecosystem that is home to the largest population of "Spanish Langurs" in Vietnam. Van Long forest has 457 species of vascular plants belonging to 327 genera and 127 families. In particular, there are 8 species recorded in the Vietnam Red Book (1996) including Tien Hoa, broad-leaved minnow, Cot Thai Loi, Sang, Cypress, Ma Tien Hoa Canh... Regarding animals, there are 39 species, 19 families, 7 animal set; There are 12 rare animal species such as langurs (with the largest number in Vietnam), black bears, chamois, great lorises, red-faced monkeys, striped plows, etc. Among reptiles, there are 9 recorded species. In the Vietnam Red Book are king cobras, monitor lizards, pythons, buffalo snakes, common snakes, red-headed garter snakes, kraits, cobras, and geckos. It is worth noting that in the Van Long flooded area, there is a species of Ca Cuong belonging to the swimming leg family, a rare insect species, currently very few in Vietnam. Raw Ca Cuong represents the freshness of the water environment and the surrounding landscape. Van Long eco-tourism area has 32 beautiful caves, many large and valuable caves such as Fish cave, Bong cave, Turtle cave, Chanh cave. There is also Kem Cham and the Mother Temple, where the mother of the four generals Hong Nuong is worshiped. Van Long Non Nuoc is a very good ecotourism place, a research and study site for scientists and students who want to study the inland wetlands of Vietnam.

From January to December

Thung Nham Bird Garden

As a beautiful eco-tourism area in the Trang An complex, Thung Nham bird garden or Thung Nham tourist area is a place you should visit at least once in your life. Thung Nham bird garden tourist area (also known as Thung Chim) is located in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. This place is located in the core of the famous Trang An scenic complex and very close to Tam Coc Bich Dong. As an eco-tourism area spanning over 334 hectares, Thung Nham bird garden has many beautiful and poetic landscapes that you cannot miss. If you don't have much time, you should go to at least the following 3 places. First is the Buddha cave. But Cave is a 500m long natural rock cave in Thung Nham bird garden tourist area. In the cave, there is a beautiful stone image of Buddha sitting next to an underground river. The cave is dark and has no electric lighting system, you will need to bring a flashlight to visit. As mentioned on the way to Thung Nham Ninh Binh, you should buy tickets at the ferry right at the first ticket gate to visit But cave. Next is Vai Gioi Cave. Vai Gioi Cave is a cave located on a high mountain, about 5000 m2 wide with 3 cave floors containing many stalactites divided into "Earth, Hell and Heaven". Legend has it that this is the place where the ancient people set up an altar to worship God, praying for favorable weather and good harvests. Tourists coming to Thung Nham bird garden almost all visit the cave to wish them a peaceful and good visit. To visit Vai Gioi Cave, after passing the ticket gate 500m, turn right to go up to the cave. After overcoming the challenge of 439 stone steps, you will reach the cave entrance. Finally, there is the Bird Garden. This is definitely the most important destination of Thung Nham Ninh Binh bird garden tourist area. The bird garden is a living space for many species of birds such as storks, storks, teal, warblers,... especially two rare species in the red book, cranes and phoenixes. The towering limestone mountains silhouetted against the blue water and flocks of birds passing through the branches create a peaceful and poetic scene that is rare to find anywhere else. The best time to visit the bird garden is autumn, when the weather is cold, around 5pm when the birds return from looking for food. However, if you can't arrange the time, you can come at 5:00 am - 7:00 am or 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm to watch the birds fly, or 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm to return to Hanoi in time for the day. If you have more time, you should fully visit other attractions at Thung Nham Bird Park, such as: Mermaid Cave, Garden Area, Aquarium Cave, Moving Banyan Tree, Valley of Love,...

From January to December

Hang Mua

Hang Mua is located at the foot of Mua Mountain in the eco-tourism complex in Khe Dau Ha village, Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh. The highlight of this tourist destination, in addition to the beautiful scenery, is the road leading to the top of Mua Mountain. The surrounding scenery before you reach the top of Mua Mountain is covered in immense green with rice fields and roofed houses. Red tiles on the lake surface, or in the distance are rocky mountains and giant cliffs leaning against each other... Standing from there, you will immediately see a strip of white stone leading to the top of the mountain. This path is inspired by the Great Wall with nearly 486 steps. The two sides of the stairs are exquisitely decorated with drawings of dragons and phoenixes, showing the sculptural art of the Tran Dynasty, very sharp and beautiful. From the top of Mua Mountain, visitors can admire the entire beautiful scenery of Tam Coc area, a famous landscape in Ninh Binh. According to legend, when King Tran returned to Hoa Lu area to establish Thai Vi Am, he often came here to listen to the beautiful ladies and concubines dancing and singing. Therefore, this place is named Hang Mua. Tourists visiting Hang Mua try to conquer this mountain with 486 steps on the steep rocky cliff. The top of Mua Mountain is the only place in Ninh Binh where you can admire the entire beautiful scenery of Tam Coc area. One of the memorable experiences that visitors can try is watching the sunrise and sunset at Mua Cave. The ideal time to watch the sunrise is from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., or from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to watch the sunset. Visitors can refer to the expected sunrise or sunset time on weather applications to be able to "watch" the exact time to watch the sunrise/sunset. On June 6 every year, the delta The countryside in Tam Coc will become sparkling with the yellow color of ripe rice fields and the green color of natural mountains. After overcoming more than 500 steps to reach the top of Ngoa Long mountain, visitors can look out into the distance and admire the entire scenery of the ripe rice season. The golden rice fields are like a giant carpet, stretching as far as the horizon. The yellow color of Ninh Binh's ripe rice season blends with the green of the mountains and forests, creating a beautiful natural picture. Every summer, the lotus season comes, making Hang Mua become sparkling and brilliant, with the colors of white and pink lotus blooming. Hang Mua lotus pond is about 1 hectare wide and is located right at the foot of Ngoa Long mountain, surrounded by golden rice fields and majestic mountains, so the scene is as poetic as in historical movies. So just choose the right outfit and you can check-in and take the photos of a lifetime right here. Lotuses in Hang Mua bloom until the end of the year, but the time when the flowers bloom most brilliantly is in June - July. With all kinds of white lotus and pink lotus, it can be said that Hang Mua lotus pond is an ideal virtual living place. for tourists because the lotuses here bloom at the same time, creating a beautiful landscape. Hang Mua, Ninh Binh has become an extremely impressive destination, especially for young people with a hobby of taking photos and want to own it. The most impressive check-in photos.

From January to August

Thung Nang tourist area

It is truly a pity to stop to visit the ancient capital - Ninh Binh without once visiting Thung Nang. Thung Nang is a tourist destination that attracts many tourists with majestic mountains combined with a clear river creating a landscape picture that is both intimate and poetic of Ninh Binh. Thung Nang tourist area is located in Dam Khe village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh - this place has recently been promoted in tourism, so when you set foot in Thung Nang you will feel the beauty. wild, natural. Perhaps it is because of this that makes Thung Nang become one of the interesting tourist destinations that attracts tourists, especially those who want to experience a simple but also very poetic natural life. Although it does not have the lyrical beauty like Tuyet Tinh Coc Ninh Binh or as famous as Trang An Bai Dinh tourist area, what makes Thung Nang memorable in the hearts of any tourist who visits this place is its wildness and beauty. idyllic. Sun Valley is not too large, so you only need to spend about half a day to explore and visit this place. In the past, during the summer, the water often dried up, so people living nearby often came to plant rice, but in the past few years, due to investment and development of services, the government The locality built a dam to prevent the water from receding so that tourists can visit easily as well as creating the beauty of the ancient capital for Thung Nang. Because of this, to be able to explore Ninh Binh Sunshine Valley, you will have to travel by mainly taking a boat. Right from the welcome gate you can buy a ticket for 60,000 VND/person including boat ride. From Thach Bich wharf, a small, simple bamboo boat will take you past tourist attractions and around the mountains to a valley full of sunshine. True to its name, Sun Valley, this place is filled with rays of sunlight shining everywhere, shining through the green leaves, reflecting through sparkling limestone mountains, and even penetrating to the bottom of the river, creating An extremely brilliant and peaceful scene of a Northern countryside village. Really, when you come here, you can feel the pure, brilliant Ninh Binh Sunshine Valley in the piercing sunlight, bringing a strange feeling of peace. The scenery is wild but not desolate, gorgeous but not too luxurious, magnificent, beautiful but not boring at all. The boat starts to row, but you certainly won't want to leave at all. After "sun hunting" to your heart's content, the small boat will take you to Thung Nang cave in Ninh Binh. The road to the cave is filled with the white color of reed flowers, sometimes in the open fields you will catch glimpses of extremely simple and lovely roofs. On the boat journey, you will encounter majestic and famous mountains such as Ba Doi Mountain, Coc Mountain, Mang Mountain, and Vang Mountain. Right outside the cave entrance are luxuriant reed bushes, revealing to you that this is also a super beautiful background for you to enjoy taking those beautiful "virtual life" photos! When the boat enters the cave, the boat driver will give you a flashlight because the cave is usually not designed with lights so they are very dark. When the boat starts entering the cave, you will begin to feel a cool atmosphere radiating, completely different from when standing outside the valley hunting in the sun. The cave ceiling here is often lower than in the Trang An Ninh Binh or Tam Coc Bich Dong tourist areas, so there are parts where you will even have to bow your head or sometimes you just need to reach out lightly to touch it. Glittering stalactites often receive drops of water flowing from clear, pure stalactites that nature has bestowed on the land of Ninh Binh Sun Valley. On the journey to explore Ninh Binh Sunshine Valley, it will definitely be an extremely flawed experience if you do not visit the ancient and long-standing temples and pagodas here. After the boat leaves the valley to catch the sun, the boatman will become a professional guide to introduce you to each location that you will stop at on the journey. The next destination is Thoong Nang temple - where local people worship Lord Thuong Ngan along with the surrounding temples and shrines. At this time, the ferryman will stop at a suitable open area so you can rest and take advantage of snacks. Thoong Nang Temple was designed and built in a completely quiet space, separate from the surroundings while all four sides are covered with forest and river scenery, this has created an attraction and highlight. for a majestic atmosphere. After making the pilgrimage at Thoong Nang temple, you can travel by road to visit Voi temple - a temple built entirely of stone with meticulously and elaborately carved stone slabs. Voi Temple is a long-standing temple, dating back to the Le Dynasty and worships Mr. Ly Dong Hai - a mandarin who restored the mountains and forests here. Visiting these ancient temples, you will not only find a peaceful and tranquil place, but most importantly, learn about the ancient culture and history of the ancient land of Hoa Lu. Ninh Binh. To make your journey to explore Ninh Binh Sunshine Valley more complete, don't forget to sit on a small boat and visit Thung Nham - a place considered a paradise for hundreds of different species of birds gathering, not only that, this place also is an extremely unique eco-tourism, garden, and flooded forest tour of the ancient capital of Ninh Binh! Visitors to Thung Nham Ninh Binh bird garden will be able to sit on a boat and enjoy the fresh, airy atmosphere. If you come here in the late afternoon, you will have the opportunity to watch the scene of flocks of birds flying in the sky and flying back to their nests after a long day of foraging! Visit Ninh Binh Sun Valley and enjoy the atmosphere. Fresh air, admiring the idyllic wild beauty and being able to chat with your friends and learn about the culture and history of the ancient capital, this will certainly be an extremely wonderful trip for you. Friend

From April to July

Thien Ha Cave

Thien Ha Cave is located in the east of Son Ha commune, Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh province. From Ninh Binh city center, it will take you about an hour to travel 24km to reach Thien Ha cave. Nestled in the Tuong mountain range at an altitude of nearly 200m above sea level - a strong natural wall protecting the southwest of the 10th century ancient capital of Hoa Lu, this cave has its own cool air. cool and unique with cool summer and warm winter, so visitors can visit this place at any time of the year. The cave was discovered and put into operation in 2007 with a space of up to 12,000 m2 equivalent to Sung Sot cave in Ha Long. Visiting Thien Ha Cave, visitors can not only admire countless stalactites with magical shapes hundreds of millions of years old, but also experience exciting boating and sightseeing activities. Thien Ha dry cave is located in a triassic limestone mountain range, formed about 250 million years ago. The dry cave is only about 200m long, much shorter than the wet cave. However, this place receives more natural light so it is easy to observe the stalactites. Because there is a lot of sunlight, the emulsion blocks become sparkling like gold and silver. Combined with unique and diverse shapes, you will be able to let your imagination soar. If you are not a creative person, you can also listen to the tour guide's description, most of the stalactites have been "named" with names like Hoa Tien island, Bau Sua Mother, Ca Mau. Hoa Long is extremely rustic. Surely when you hear the tour guide's description of his appearance, you will immediately recognize it! Besides, inside the dry cave is also very famous for "Heaven's Gate" - A hole naturally formed right in the cave. Therefore, inside the cave, you will see the sun's rays shining inside through this hole, creating a wonderful, magical light line. The photos taken here are super sparkling! Check-in to Ninh Binh and skip Thien Ha cave, it will be a big mistake! Besides the dry cave, the wet cave is also an extremely unique destination. The name Thien Ha cave is also taken from the water cave. When rowing deep inside, you will see many magical colors from the installed lighting system, illuminating the stalactites, making them shine with different colors. magical. Thien Ha cave is quite long, about 500m, so you will have plenty of time to admire the shapes and beauty of the stalactites in the dark "night". Inside you will feel cool and humid, combined with a rowing boat floating on the water, extremely relaxing. Participating in "Muong tours - Thien Ha Cave", you will admire the unique cultural beauty of the (original) stilt houses of the Muong people, experience with mass performance teams performing folk games , playing cards, playing tickle, walking on stilts, dancing... and enjoying typical dishes of the Muong ethnic people such as wild boar meat, bitter bamboo shoots, traditional cakes of the people... Who has ever enjoyed these This dish will definitely not forget its unique flavor that cannot be found everywhere. The echoing sound of gongs, the graceful dances, the singing, the sweet smell of Can wine... creating its own unique, unique and rich cultural identity, attracting and captivating many tourists.

From May to May

Hoa Lu ancient town

Hoa Lu ancient town is located at Ky Lan mountain campus - Silver Pagoda, Tran Hung Dao street, Tan Thanh ward, Ninh Binh city. Hoa Lu Ancient Town was inspired by the traditional culture of Dai Viet in the 10th century, recreating and restoring the beauty of ancient architecture and culture. Currently, Hoa Lu ancient town is open free of charge for tourists to visit, shop as well as enjoy the unique cultural and artistic performances here. The space around the walking street is decorated with colorful lanterns, bringing unforgettable experiences. Hoa Lu Ninh Binh Old Quarter is divided into 2 areas: Product introduction area and food court. There are many booths displaying traditional handicraft products of craft villages in Ninh Binh province, attracting a lot of attention from domestic and foreign tourists. The highlight when coming to Hoa Lu ancient town is the Tu An tower located in the middle of Ky Lan lake, shimmering and attracting all eyes every time you pass by. Tu An Tower is a unique architectural work, unique and imbued with Vietnamese Buddhism. Visitors can experience boating in the middle of Ky Lan Lake to admire the sparkling beauty of Hoa Lu walking street and Tu An tower at night. When walking deep inside, we will admire the Ky Lan Tu Stupa (Silver Pagoda) located at the foot of Ky Lan Mountain, 27m high with 3 levels of majestic curved roofs. A sacred space to worship Buddha, Silver Pagoda is crafted and built entirely of red Granite with an architectural style imbued with ancient Vietnamese pagoda culture. The culinary area gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy traditional dishes such as: honey cake, sticky rice cake, chung cake, gai cake, day cake... There are also countless snacks that appeal to both adults and children. like chicken feet, dumplings, fried spring rolls, fried chicken... Hoa Lu was once the capital of the country during the reign of the Dinh and Early Le dynasties. Not only famous for its majestic nature, Hoa Lu is also a source of culture, a place to learn about the heroic history of the nation since the Imperial City. With the desire to restore, preserve and develop traditional culture from previous centuries, Hoa Lu ancient town was created to inherit and spread the culture of the ancient capital's people to current and future young generations. . In addition, on major holidays, this neighborhood also organizes special activities such as: Art exhibitions; Participate in folk games as well as national cultural and artistic programs; Dance then water Experience brand new SUP/ Kayak sunset hunting at Hoa Lu Ancient Town. When the peaceful afternoon sunlight spreads across the surface of the lake, the paddles drift freely along the water, it will definitely be the moment that makes people feel the most moved. On the boat, you can pose to create sparkling photos under the magical lights and unique scenery on both sides of the river. Ticket costs are as follows: Sightseeing boat ticket (maximum 5 people): 100,000 VND/Adult, 80,000 VND/Children from 1m to 1m3. VIP boat ticket (with roof, maximum 9 people): 150,000 VND//Adult, 100,000 VND/Children from 1m to 1m3. For tourists who love to explore culture and history, Hoa Lu ancient town is a destination not to be missed. When you come here, you will experience the feeling of stepping into Vietnam's mysterious past with its peaceful scenery and majestic traditions.

From January to August

Tam Diep pineapple hill

Temporarily forget the image of Moc Chau with its endless green tea hills, Dong Giao pineapple farm in Tam Diep, Ninh Binh is the next agricultural field that young people who love taking photos definitely cannot miss. Dong Farm Giao is also known as pineapple farm - a quite famous land of Tam Diep, Ninh Binh. Tam Diep pineapple hill is about 5,500 hectares wide and pineapple bushes account for 60% of the fruit growing area. This place appears with an image like a feng shui painting, green pineapple trees covering the basalt red dirt roads. If you want to find a "green" place amidst the mountains or a peaceful paradise for beautiful photo shoots, the pineapple farm is the perfect choice for you. It's no exaggeration. when saying Tam Diep Pineapple Hill is a "miniature Da Lat" in the heart of the ancient capital of Ninh Binh. The first time you come to Tam Diep Pineapple Hill, you will probably be overwhelmed with the vast space and lyrical beauty here. Covered by the combination of many green colors of clouds, sky, and plants, the space of Tam Diep Pineapple Hill becomes strangely fresh and peaceful. The green pineapple wings stretching to the horizon are a unique feature, leaving a deep impression in the hearts of visitors when coming here. Unlike big cities like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh with their luxurious and bustling lives, Tam Diep Pineapple Hill is like a peaceful silence, away from modern life. No dust, no vehicles or shops close together, this place always carries fresh, cool and peaceful air like the land of the ancient capital of Ninh Binh. In addition, when you come to Tam Diep Pineapple Hill this season, you can also participate in the "one day being a farmer" experience activity here. When participating in this activity, you will directly try being a genuine farmer by taking care of pineapples as well as picking delicious pineapples yourself. The best time for you to visit Tam Diep pineapple hill is around June and July every year. During this time, you can admire the vast green pineapple fields with bright yellow spots of each ripe pineapple, and you can freely smell the faint scent of pineapple throughout the field. In addition, coming here at this time you can also enjoy delicious pineapples just picked from the farm. Two pineapple varieties commonly grown here are the Cayen Pineapple for export and the Queen Victoria Pineapple, both of which are delicious, sweet, and famous pineapple varieties of Dong Giao and Tam Diep. Pineapples here have a sweet, refreshing and succulent taste. You will definitely want to buy a lot to give to your family and friends. Don't forget to enjoy Tam Diep crispy pancakes: Banh xeo can be enjoyed anywhere in Vietnam, but banh xeo on Hang Bang and Tam Diep streets has an attractive, crispy, fragrant, and rich flavor. To enjoy this delicious dish, you take a piece of rice paper, add pancakes, spring rolls, vegetables, and pickles, then roll it up and dip it in sweet and sour fish sauce, you will clearly feel the crispiness and fat of the cake. sizzling. When coming to Ninh Binh, don't miss Tam Diep pineapple hill! This place will help you take wonderful photos. Especially, you can discover the characteristics of the region and experience your dream pineapple garden firsthand, not the "pineapple barns" from the markets. Hope you have an enjoyable time visiting Tam Diep Ninh Binh pineapple hill and save beautiful photos in the near future!

From June to July

Ninh Binh BEAR CONSERVATION BASE

BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh, whose English name is BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh, located on Cuc Phuong - Bai Dinh road, 8km from Cuc Phuong National Park, Ninh Binh bear conservation facility is a safe and suitable home. Suitable for bears that have had their bile removed. Four semi-wild areas with a total area of over 22,000 m2 give bears a living space close to nature, helping bears gradually restore their species' instincts. With the slogan "Here the bears can choose - Where bears have the right to choose", Ninh Binh BEAR CONSERVATION FACILITY was established with the purpose of spreading the message of a world where animals are treated with sympathy and respect. respect and understanding. The bears here are free to operate outdoors and indoors. Bears can choose to swim in the lake, climb high steps, sunbathe on the grass, play with each other, and look for food. , or hide in hidden places to relax. Regardless of the purpose of abuse, bears will be quarantined for 21 days after being rescued to the facility for examination and treatment by veterinarians. After that, the center's specialized staff will transfer these individuals to the appropriate bear home. Here, bears will be fed, cleaned, periodically examined and cared for by veterinarians and professional staff. Each bear in the shared house has its own name and is associated with different stories. Before that, there were bears who lived for nearly 20 years in rusty, dirty cages with cramped, cramped and poorly lit spaces. Besides, there are bears that are only a few weeks old but have become victims of cross-border wildlife smuggling,... Ninh Binh BEAR CONSERVATION BASE is located about 35 km west of Ninh Binh city center. Because it is a route without buses, visitors will travel by motorbike or car or rent a car service. National Highway 1A towards National Highway 12B. If you go with your family or a large group, you should go by car to save money, and for young people who like to explore, you can travel by motorbike. On the way to the conservation facility, you can visit Cuc Phuong, Hang Mua, Thung Nham, Tam Coc - Bich Dong,... The entrance fee to the elevated route at Ninh Binh bear sanctuary is 50,000 VND/ticket. Adults and 30,000 VND/ticket for children from 5 - 10 years old. In particular, all ticket proceeds will be contributed to the rescue and care of bears - victims of bear bile trafficking and captivity in Vietnam. Interesting experiences at Ninh Binh BEAR CONSERVATION BASE Interactive exhibition about bears: At Ninh Binh bear conservation facility, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive experience about bears with 3 parts, corresponding to 3 different huts. The detailed content of each part is as follows: Hut 1 - "Hello this is a bear"; Hut 2 - "The world of 1 square meter"; Hut 3 - "Happy bears". In this hut, visitors will Update the most outstanding content of eight species of bears in the world today. Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, Ninh Binh bear conservation facility also has a tour service with a guide into the internal area, for those who love bears and want to learn more about bears. and the work of bear rescuers and caretakers. In addition, a number of experiential educational programs such as "What do you know about bears" or "Instructions for children to make bear food" that are extremely useful and suitable for children of many different ages will be designed according to their needs. bridge. After visiting, visitors can rest in the cozy space of the Reception House in the reserve. This house was built with an oval structure, laterite walls and a palm leaf roof. This is an open design following the trend of green, environmentally friendly architecture. Here, visitors can order a cup of tea, coffee or enjoy pure vegetarian dishes with complete nutrition. All dishes are made from fresh ingredients, carefully selected under the creative and dedicated hands of the chef. In particular, the culinary space at Ninh Binh bear sanctuary does not use disposable eating utensils to limit plastic waste and protect the environment. Besides experiencing sightseeing and enjoying vegetarian cuisine, visitors can shop for beautiful small souvenirs as gifts for relatives and friends. Most of the items here are handmade products, created by the skillful hands of local people. In particular, these products are all derived from recycled and environmentally friendly materials.

From January to August

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