Ninh Binh is known as a famous tourist destination with rich natural landscapes and unique architectural works. Let’s explore with MYTOUR.ASIA the following Ninh Binh tourist destinations not to be missed!
Cuc Phuong National Park
Cuc Phuong National Park (or Cuc Phuong forest) is the first national park in Vietnam, located on the border of the Northwest, Red River Delta and North Central regions in three provinces: Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh , Thanh Hoa.
This national park plays an important role in preserving rare and endangered animal species. Coming to Cuc Phuong forest, you will admire and learn about the rich flora and fauna system typical of tropical rain forests.
Besides, you will have the opportunity to participate in ecotourism, relaxation, campfire, adventure or cultural and historical research activities.
Ticket price to visit Cuc Phuong National Park:
- Adults: 60,000 VND/trip
- Students: 20,000 VND/trip
- Children: 10,000 VND/trip
Cuc Phuong National Park – Ninh Binh
Trang An eco-tourism area
Located 7km west of Ninh Binh city center, Trang An is one of the famous Ninh Binh tourist destinations that you must definitely visit.
This is an eco-tourism area located in the Trang An World Heritage Complex – a place that preserves and contains many ecosystems of flooded forests, limestone mountain forests, archaeological sites and historical and cultural relics. chemistry. In 2014, Trang An eco-tourism area was ranked a particularly important national monument by the Vietnamese Government and recognized by UNESCO as a dual world heritage site.
Considered a “Ha Long Bay on land”, Trang An attracts tourists with its diverse system of limestone mountains and natural caves. Visitors coming here will enjoy the captivating natural picture and have moments of tranquility and relaxation with a unique cultural and spiritual space.
Trang An – “Ha Long Bay on land”
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Bai Dinh Pagoda is located on Highway 38B, in Gia Sinh commune, Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province, about 15km from Ninh Binh city center. This is a large pagoda complex known for having the most records in Asia and Vietnam.
The current Bai Dinh pagoda complex includes an ancient pagoda and a new pagoda built in 2003. Not only is it a sacred place, this place also impresses with its majestic, magnificent architecture and unique scenery. One-of-a-kind such as: Stupa, 100m high Maitreya Buddha statue, Bell tower, Lady Buddha hall, Release Lake,….
Therefore, this is definitely an indispensable destination in your travel guide.
Bai Dinh Pagoda – famous spiritual tourist destination in Ninh Binh (@anhmabell)
King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple
King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple is an important relic in the special protection zone of the Hoa Lu ancient capital heritage complex. The temple is located in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh.
King Dinh Temple along with King Le Temple are ranked “Top 100 famous 100-year-old works in Vietnam”. Like other relics in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, King Dinh Temple is located in the Trang An world heritage complex that was recognized by UNESCO in 2014.
King Le Dai Hanh Temple is a national historical and cultural relic belonging to the special relic site of Hoa Lu ancient capital, Ninh Binh province. The temple worships King Le Dai Hanh, Queen Mother Duong Van Nga, Le Long Dinh, and also has tablets worshiping Princess Le Thi Phat Ngan and General Pham Cu Luong.
The temple is located 300 meters from the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, in the eastern citadel of the ancient capital Hoa Lu, now Yen Thanh ancient village, Truong Yen commune, Ninh Binh.
Temple of King Le Dai Hanh
Hang Mua
Mua Cave 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, built to simulate the architecture of the Great Wall with nearly 500 stone steps.
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 was named Hang Mua.
Hang Mua – Ninh Binh (@chien.n95)
Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist area
Another landmark in the list of famous Ninh Binh tourist destinations is Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist area. Tam Coc – Bich Dong, also known by famous names such as “Ha Long Bay on land” or “Nam Thien De Nhi Dong” is a key national tourist area in Vietnam.
The entire area includes a system of limestone caves and historical relics related to the Vu Lam palace of the Tran dynasty located mainly in Ninh Hai, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh communes. The Trang An – Tam Coc scenic complex is classified as a special national monument and has been ranked a world heritage site by UNESCO.
- Ticket price to visit Tam Coc – Bich Dong is 120,000 VND/adult, 60,000 VND/child.
Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist area
Van Long tourist area
Van Long is the largest wetland nature reserve in the Northern Delta, located in the northeast of Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province. In 1999, this place became a nature reserve, recorded in the list of wetland protection areas and the list of special-use forests in Vietnam.
Not only is it a nature reserve, Van Long wetlands is also a place with attractive landscapes. Van Long is known as the “bay without waves” because when traveling on a boat on the lagoon, visitors will see the water surface as flat as a giant mirror.
The ink painting clearly reflects each strong carving of the limestone mountains with shapes true to their names such as Meo Cao Mountain, Mam Xoi Mountain, Hom Sach Mountain, Da Ban Mountain, Nghien Mountain, Mo Coi Mountain, etc. Fairy…
- The ticket price to visit here is 20,000 VND/person.
The beauty of Van Long tourist area – Ninh Binh
Phat Diem Stone Cathedral
Phat Diem Cathedral (often called Phat Diem Stone Cathedral) is a Catholic church complex of about 22 hectares, located in Phat Diem town, Kim Son district. This is a large project, the cathedral of the large Phat Diem diocese in northern Vietnam.
The church was built entirely of stone and wood. Phat Diem Cathedral was started in 1875 and by 1898 it was basically completed. The unique feature of this project is that although it is a Catholic church, it is modeled after the architectural features of traditional Vietnamese temples and pagodas.
This architectural complex was gradually built by Father Peter Tran Luc (also known as Mr. Sau) – a priest in Phat Diem diocese since 1865) and Catholic parishioners for more than 30 years.
Phat Diem Stone Cathedral – outstanding tourist destination in Ninh Binh (@_llulaby)
Thach Bich – Sunny Valley
Thung Nang is a Ninh Binh tourist destination that attracts tourists with ripe rice fields or emerald green rivers.
Thung Nang is located in Dam Khe village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district. This place is true to its name, the sun shines everywhere, from the branches and leaves, the rustic thatched roofs along the shore, down to the bottom of the water, creating a brilliant and peaceful scene.
Thung Nang is divided into the outer Thung Nang, which is 3 hectares wide, and the inner Thung Nang, which is more than 5 hectares wide, connected by a system of caves in the mountain, with low cave ceilings and hanging stalactites with a variety of shapes.
Sea of golden ripe rice in Thung Nang
Kenh Ga Van Trinh tourist area
Kenh Ga – Van Trinh tourist area is one of the largest tourist areas in Ninh Binh . This tourist area is located in the flood diversion zone of the Hoang Long River, bordering the border between Gia Vien and Nho Quan districts, formed on the basis of investment and connecting two famous tourist destinations: Kenh Ga hot spring and Van cave. Submit.
This natural ecological region has a blend of natural landscapes of rivers, mountains, lakes, lagoons and fields, so it is very favorable for tourism development.
Van Trinh Chicken Channel
Ho Dong Chuong
Dong Chuong Lake is a natural freshwater lake located on the border between Phu Loc and Phu Long communes, Nho Quan district. The lake has a water surface area.
The lake’s scenery is quite wild and quiet, surrounded by pine hills, creating a cool and poetic space among the vast mountains and forests. Near Dong Chuong lake there is Ba Tua waterfall and Chin Suoi stream, along the lake are pine hills and Troi pond, a pond on a high hill with clear blue water but never dries up.
Since 2008, Ninh Binh tourism industry has opened the Dong Chuong Lake eco-tourism area here, including many projects: yacht area, entertainment area, stilt house resort, sports area, and wild camping. grandmother.
Ho Dong Chuong
Yen Quang Lake
Yen Quang Lake is a system of 4 large lakes named Lake 1, Lake 2, Lake 3, Lake 4 located adjacent to each other and separated by a system of irrigation dams. The 3 larger lakes are located in Yen Quang commune, but lake 4 is almost located in Van Phuong commune.
Yen Quang Lake is a scenic spot in the buffer zone of Cuc Phuong National Park. In the middle of the lake there is a small island, on which there is a temple and the lake water is a gathering place for many flocks of swimming water birds.
On the surface of the clear blue lake are silhouettes of cliffs, forests and small fishing boats. The scenery is quite wild and quiet. Yen Quang Lake is also a fishing lake for Ninh Binh residents and tourists.
Non Nuoc Mountain
Non Nuoc Mountain (ancient name is Duc Thuy Son), is a mountain located right on the confluence of Van River and Day River, sandwiched between two bridges, Non Nuoc and Ninh Binh.
Nui is an outpost located at the eastern gateway of Ninh Binh city. The path to Non Nuoc peak is through 72 stone and brick steps, divided into 5 levels. The mountain top is relatively flat, with green trees, very convenient for rest and entertainment for visitors.
Right at the foot of Non Nuoc Mountain is Non Nuoc Pagoda – an ancient pagoda built during the reign of King Ly Nhan Tong. In 2006, the pagoda was renovated more spaciously but still retains its sacred and quiet appearance.
Non Nuoc Mountain – Ninh Binh
Thien Ha Cave
Thien Ha Cave is located in Tuong mountain range with an altitude of nearly 200m, part of a solid natural wall surrounding and protecting the southwest of the 10th century capital of Hoa Lu, associated with historical sites, Culture such as Le Nha Marina, Dau Son Buddha Mountain, Fighting Soldiers Field…
From Muong Tho Ha village, Son Ha commune, you get on the boat on a small canal about 1 km long amidst the countryside. The shapes created by the mountain rocks are called by names such as: this is the Fox Lo eating prey, that is the Elephant in disguise, the Tiger stalking its prey, the monkey climbing the tree… higher up there is an altar with images of the Buddha and Master Duong Sang eating. chanting prayers to pray for the peace of the disciples… all arouse the curiosity and discovery of visitors.
Thien Ha Cave
Ninh Binh Museum
Ninh Binh Museum is located south of Thuy Son Cultural Park at 25 Le Dai Hanh, Van Gia, Ninh Binh. The museum is designed with 3 floors like a lotus flower emerging in the middle of green mountains and blue water, all four sides are decorated with bronze drums – symbols of ancient Vietnamese civilization.
The museum displays images and artifacts about natural history, natural resources and Ninh Binh history from the prehistoric period. Collection of very lively and diverse animals (bear, leopard, tiger, deer, wild boar, python, snake, squirrel, butterfly, bird…) and images of famous landscapes in Ninh Binh.
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