Located about 100km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh is an ideal destination for travelers with limited time who still wish to experience breathtaking natural landscapes.
The Trang An Landscape Complex, the first-ever Mixed Heritage Site of Vietnam and Southeast Asia, has not only become a key driver of socioeconomic development for the northern province of Ninh Binh but also served as a model for inspiring the preservation of humanity’s valuable assets.
After 10 years of being recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural and natural heritage, the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex has proven to be a vital asset and a key driver for the socio-economic development of Ninh Binh province. Trang An possesses all the necessary elements to become a center of the “Millennium Heritage city”.
UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations Firmin Edouard Matoko on October 28 applauded the northern province of Ninh Binh for its determination, commitment and direction in preserving and promoting the value of Trang An heritage site.
In early June, visitors can easily spot lotus blossoms across the ponds in the northern province of Ninh Binh, home to the world cultural and natural heritage site of Trang An.
The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, located at the southern edge of the Red River Delta in Ninh Binh province, comprises three protected areas: the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong Scenic Landscape, and the Hoa Lu Special-Use Forest. Recognised by UNESCO in 2014, it is the first mixed cultural and natural heritage site in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
The Thung Nham Ecotourism Area is located within the core area of the Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh province, which has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage. On an area of over 300 hectares, it offers all types of general tourism, with the most impressive being exploring bird gardens and experiencing the amazing cave network known as a “Tropical Symphony”.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 10 issued a decision on approving the task of formulating a planning project to preserve and restore the special national landscape site of Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong in the northern province of Ninh Binh, with the aim of turning the complex into one of the most attractive tourism sites of Vietnam and the world.
90 km southeast of Hanoi, in addition to its rich potential in cultural and spiritual tourism, Ninh Binh province also boasts a charming natural landscape and many unique and amazing caves. It is an ideal destination to visit, as many tourists have found.
The northern province of Ninh Binh has been named among the 10 most welcoming regions in the world, one of the category of the Traveller Review Awards 2023 recently announced by Booking.com, a hotel booking app covering 228 countries and territories.
Mua Cave in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been popular to domestic and foreign visitors thanks to the picturesque scenery of the surrounding area seen from its top.
The first Trang An heritage festival is underway in the northern province of Ninh Binh, with the participation of 14 provinces and cities from across the nation.
Fifteen provinces and centrally-run cities across the country, which boast nationally and internationally-recognised heritages, will take part in Trang An Heritage Connection Festival – Ninh Binh 2022. The festival is scheduled to take place in the northern province from November 17-19.
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.
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.
As host of the 2021 National Tourism Year, with the theme “Hoa Lu - Thousand-year-old Capital”, the northern province of Ninh Binh will work to promote itself as an attractive and safe destination for tourists.
Kayaking, hovering above Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in a helicopter, and exploring the night-time in Cuc Phuong National Park count among the many new tourism products the northern province of Ninh Binh has introduced to attract tourists.
During their stay in Vietnam to attend the 10th Vietnam-India People’s Friendship Festival, Indian delegation called at Trang An landscape complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh on August 13.