17 must-see places in Ninh Binh

Am Tien Cave, Trang An, Tam Coc, and Bich Dong to name a few are attractive destinations for visitors to Ninh Binh province.



Trang An tourism complex is called an 'outdoor geological museum' with numerous caves, mountains, valley water, trees and historic relics.  The site was also listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List of Natural and Cultural Sites in June 2014.



Bai Dinh Pagoda is famous for many records such as the largest pagoda of Vietnam, the biggest gold - plated copper of Asia and the longest lobby in Asia.



Tam Coc is likened to Ha Long Bay on Land. It has three caves: Ca, Hai and Ba formed by the Ngo Dong River.

           Bich Dong is one of the most beautiful caves in the northern region.



Thung Nang (Sunshine Valley)- a complex of historical relic sites and natural beauty spots- can make it easy to get the combination of religious tourism with mountain climbing and ecological tourism.



Thai Vi Temple built by King Tran Thai Tong is highly favored by tourists in Ninh Binh thanks to its long history and magnificent entourage.



Located in Gia Vien district, Van Long is the largest wetland preservation area in the Red River Delta.



       Covering 25,000ha, Cuc Phuong Forest is rich in wildlife with natural beauty.



              Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is a special cultural-historical relic complex.



Am Tiem Cave in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu is the national historic where formerly incarcerated King Dinh Tien Hoang.



Kenh Ga floating village on the bank of Hoang Long River is a famous place, not only because it is surrounded by the same massive rocks, but also because for most of the year the entire community lives on the water itself.



Mua Cave is one of the most beautiful places to view in Ninh Binh. Traveller can see the city far from the standing in front of, Tam Coc in back and the limestone mountain along to the south of Vietnam.



Phat Diem Cathedral is one of the most famous and beautiful churches in Vietnam with special architecture: an elegant combination of Western architectural style and Vietnamese religious buildings.



                    Bai Ngang is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Thung Nham eco-tourism site features the wild beauty of impressive mountains and tranquil rivers.



Located in Son Ha commune, Nho Quang district, Thien Ha Cave is a newly discovered eco- tourism attraction which is assessed to be the most beautiful cave in Ninh Binh by tourists.



Dong Chuong, a natural freshwater lake, is surrounded by pine trees, create a romantic, pure and beautiful scenery.

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