Go to Ninh Binh to see the lotus with a million dong

May-July is the time when the lotus in the lagoon at Hang Mua is in full bloom. Visitors can come to see flowers in combination with visiting Ninh Binh at an economical cost.

May-July is the time when the lotus in the lagoon at Hang Mua is in full bloom. Visitors can come to see flowers in combination with visiting Ninh Binh at an economical cost.

The lotus season in Ninh Binh attracts many tourists to take pictures. Photo:  Bui Thi Lan.

Ninh Binh land focuses on many scenic spots and cultural heritages such as Hoa Lu ancient capital, Tam Coc, Trang An, Bai Dinh pagoda...

Two beautiful times of the year to visit Ninh Binh are holidays, Tet and summer. From May to July, lotus flowers at Mua Cave begin to bloom and fill the lagoon. Many tourists from all over come to Ninh Binh to take pictures with lotus, especially tourists in Hanoi and some northern provinces.

Nguyen Lich (a tourist from Hanoi) has just had a trip to Ninh Binh lasting two days and one night with a total cost of about 1.3 million VND/person. The female tourist said: "Ninh Binh is inherently beautiful, it is even more beautiful in the lotus season. The cost is also cheap, suitable as a destination for a summer vacation". Moving and staying

Starting from Hanoi, you can choose motorbikes, cars, coaches... to go to Ninh Binh because the distance is only about 95 km.

Traveling by motorbike, gas money is about 50,000 VND/person/way, passenger car is about 70,000-170,000 VND/person/way. Some reputable car companies can be mentioned as Quang Thang, Dong Chi, Minh Dung, and Trang An limousine. Normally, the buses pick up passengers at My Dinh bus station, Giap Bat bus station, Cau Giay park.

For travelers departing from Ho Chi Minh City or the southern provinces, you can choose to fly to Noi Bai airport (Hanoi) or Tho Xuan airport (Thanh Hoa), then take a car to Ninh Binh. In Ninh Binh, you rent a motorbike from a hotel or homestay for 100,000 VND/day.

In Ninh Binh, there are many types of accommodation for you to choose from. Photo:  Hang Mua Homestay.

The attractions in Ninh Binh are located close to each other, so you only need to rent a room for one night. You can choose Hang Mua Homestay for 500,000 VND/person.

According to Nguyen Lich, the homestay owner serves enthusiastically and thoughtfully. The room is clean, comfortable, with a nice view and swimming pool. Breakfast is free with many delicious dishes.

In addition, you can also choose a hotel or homestay that suits your budget. The price ranges from 160,000 to 900,000 VND/night. Some famous hotels and homestays include Tam Coc Summer, Tuan Ngoc, Trang An Village, The Banana Tree... Detailed schedule

Day 1 - Visit some places

On the first day, you should spend time visiting the 3 most prominent places in Ninh Binh: Trang An, Tam Coc - Bich Dong and Hoa Lu old town.

The destination in the morning is Trang An. This scenic complex possesses a beautiful natural landscape with a green river winding around limestone mountains, creating many mysterious natural caves.

Here, you can sit on a boat along the river, enjoy the fresh air of nature and admire the scenery of Trang An. If you choose the boat to go on route 3, on route 2, you have the opportunity to admire 3 more spiritual works including Trinh temple, Tran temple, Tu Tru temple. Tickets to visit Trang An cost 250,000 VND/person, parking fee is 20,000 VND.

"The scenery in Trang An is very beautiful, visitors should come at 7-8 o'clock when it's still cool. I arrived at 9 a.m., sat on the boat until 11:30, so it was quite sunny," Lich shared.

Sitting on a boat to walk around Trang An is an experience not to be missed. Photo:  @galsgoglobal_, Phan Nhat Van Anh.

At noon, you can enjoy Ninh Binh's famous elder rice and mountain goats at Thanh Cao restaurant (Hoa Lu district). The restaurant's menu is rich and suitable for many diners. The price of a meal is about 150,000-200,000 VND.

The right time to visit Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area is 16:00. The natural scenery of the northern countryside here is made up of a system of caves, limestone mountains and wet rice fields along both sides of the Ngo Dong River.

At the end of June, golden rice was harvested. However, you will be able to watch traditional art troupes perform when riding a boat in Tam Coc - Bich Dong.

Ticket price to Tam Coc is 120,000 VND/person, boat rental is 150,000 VND/person. If you visit Bich Dong Pagoda, you will lose an additional 10,000 VND for parking.

Tam Coc and Hoa Lu ancient town are visited by many tourists. Photo:  Minh Thu, @louisdiep_.

In the evening, you can dine at the property or at some nearby restaurants such as Thuy Linh restaurant, Minh Khoi restaurant, Tam Coc Lantern...

The final destination is Hoa Lu ancient town. The street is designed according to ancient architecture, displaying traditional products of craft villages such as pottery, paintings, cakes... Coming here, you can release lanterns, ride a boat on Ky Lan lake and see Silver Pagoda. light up. Hoa Lu Ancient Town currently does not sell tickets to visit, you only have to pay a parking fee of 10,000 VND.

Day 2 - See lotus in Van Long lagoon

In the morning, after having a meal at the accommodation, you should move to Mua cave at 5-6 o'clock to see the lotus combined with sunrise.

In summer, lotus blooms on Van Long lagoon. Photo:  Bui Quang Thuy.

Mua Cave tourist area is located in Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu district, about 7 km from Ninh Binh city. After conquering 500 stone steps, to the top of Mua cave, you will see the vast fields alternating with limestone mountains. Ticket price to Hang Mua is 100,000 VND/person, parking fee is 10,000 VND.

"Climbing in the early morning will help relieve the sun and fatigue. At the top, you can still catch the sunrise. Visitors should bring water, a mini fan and apply sunscreen carefully," Lich said.

Van Long lotus lagoon is located in Hang Mua tourist area, with an area of ​​​​up to one hectare. This place grows Japanese lotus varieties with pointed wings, changing color from white to pink. At the beginning of May, the lotus begins to fully bloom and fades at the end of July. When the flowers are still dew, you will smell the pure fragrance in the air.

Many tourists come to Ninh Binh to take pictures with the lotus season. Photo:  Huong Nguyen, Luyen Thanh Dung.

At noon, you can enjoy vermicelli with Tinh Mai fan located on Pham Hong Thai street. Noodle soup Ninh Binh includes grilled square pieces of grilled charcoal, leaf vermicelli served with sweet and sour sauce with its own characteristics. Each meal costs 35,000 VND/serving.

You can spend the afternoon to explore some other places or get on the bus back to Hanoi. Experience taking pictures with lotus The best time to take pictures is 5-8h and 16h30-17h30. In the morning, lotus flowers bloom big and fresh. In the afternoon, the sun gradually softens, favorable for posing. The time of lotus bloom coincides with the summer vacation, so it is crowded. If you go on a weekend, you should shoot at the earliest time frame to avoid seeing many people in the background.

Visitors should go in the morning for the best photos. Photo:  Mai San. Choose bright colors like white, yellow, orange… Limit dark, pink or green colors because they match the colors of flowers and lotus leaves. You can wear grandma, ao dai, camisole or long skirt. In front of Hang Mua gate, there is a service to rent costumes with prices ranging from 100,000-150,000 VND/set. Consideration when using drones. When taken from above, the lotus flower is often covered by lotus leaves, making the overall picture unsightly. For ease of travel and photography, you can stay at the Ecolodge Dance Cave, which is 40 meters away from the lotus lagoon. When you rent a room here, you will get a free ticket to visit Mua Cave.

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Source : Zing News

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