Exploring Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve in Ninh Binh

Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve in the northern province of Ninh Binh, famous for appearing in the blockbuster film Kong: Skull Island, has retained its pristine tranquility with clouds hovering above soaring limestone pinnacles.
Exploring Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve in Ninh Binh ảnh 1Illustrative image (Photo: originvietnam)
Ninh Binh (VNA) -  Van Long Wetland NatureReserve in the northern province of Ninh Binh, famous for appearing in theblockbuster film Kong: Skull Island, has retained itspristine tranquility with clouds hovering above soaringlimestone pinnacles.

It is also known as 'No Wave Bay', nestled80km to the south of Hanoi, and boasting the Red River Delta's largestwetland with mirror-like tranquil water.

Located in the north of Gia Vien district, thewetland reserve, dotted with spectacular islands and caves, was created bya 30km flood-prevention dyke hugging the left bank of Da River.

At 60,000 VND (2.6 USD) per person (maximum twopassengers per boat), an hour-long, guided row across this 3,500-hectare lagoonwill make clear the origins of its nickname. 

This popular Ninh Binh destination holds twonational records, one for the biggest group of Delacour's langurs, acritically endangered species at home and abroad, and the other as the"largest picture of nature"./. 
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