Mentioning Ninh Binh province, tourists not only think of a historic relic but also an alluring tourism destination. Ninh Binh has numerous valuable cultural and historical heritage sites such as Hoa Lu ancient capital, Phat Diem stone church, Bich Dong pagoda, Bai Dinh pagoda, Thai Vi temple, and various intangible cultural heritage elements such as festivals, folk singing and culinary culture.
The golden Ngo Dong river welcome domestic and foreign tourists to the Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourism site. (Photo: VNA)
Trang An boat station, where tourists visit the caves in the Trang An eco-tourism complex. (Photo: VNA)
The golden Ngo Dong river welcome domestic and foreign tourists to the Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourism site. (Photo: VNA)
Storks spread their wings over the golden rice fields. (Photo: VNA)
Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, where many cultural, historical, artistic, and spiritual values are kept. (Photo: VNA)
Van Long was originally known as a "no-wave bay" because of the smooth water flow like a large mirror reflecting the sky. (Photo: VNA)
Ca Cave with magical beauty at Van Long Nature Reserve. (Photo: VNA)
Stunning beauty of Tam Coc during the ripen rice season. (Photo: VNA)
Bai Dinh Pagoda in Trang An Ecotourism Area is a large temple complex with an area of 539 ha, including a cultural park and a Buddhist institute, Dam Thi lake area and many under construction. (Photo: VNA)
Ancient Non Nuoc pagoda (old name: Duc Thuy Son) (Photo: VNA)
A semicircle lake with ancient beauty is located at Thien Ton Pagoda (the historical and cultural site of Hoa Lu ancient capital). (Photo: VNA)
Tourists take a boat to Thung Nang (Sunshine Valley). Thung Nang is a low-lying place, flooded and surrounded by majestic high mountains, separated from the noisy life rhythm. (Photo: VNA)
A view of modernized Ninh Binh city (Photo: VNA)
A corner of Ninh Binh city by night (Photo: VNA)
Tourists discover the nature and watch the rare flamingoes and storks in Thung Nham bird park. (Photo: VNA)
The northern province of Ninh Binh is working around the clock to prepare for the grand opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2021 and Hoa Lu Festival on April 20, which is expected to attract thousands of people.
The grand opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2021 and Hoa Lu Festival 2021, themed “Hoa Lu - thousand-year Ancient Capital”, took place in the northern province of Ninh Binh on April 20.
A village well not only provides water for the villagers’ daily use but also maintains its important role in the local people’s social life. An ancient well is well-preserved by local people in the northern province of Ninh Binh.
Archaeological excavation and research at the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and other sites in the northern province of Ninh Binh were reviewed at a workshop held by the provincial Department of Culture and Sports, the Institute of Archaeology, and the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences on April 20.
Some 90km south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh province boasts many famous destinations, including Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO-recognised heritage site; Tam Coc, nicknamed “Ha Long Bay on Land”; Cuc Phuong National Park; and Van Long Wetlands Nature Reserve.
Agritourism is capturing more and more attention from rural labourers in the northern province of Ninh Binh, not only helping create stable sources of income but also contributing to preserving the distinctive local traditional culture.
