Tam Coc - Bich Dong : Halong Bay on Land

Tam Coc - Bich Dong, also known for famous names such as "Halong Bay on land" or "the South celestial II" is a major tourist country in Vietnam. The whole area including the system of limestone caves and the historic dynasty related to Tran located mainly in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh. Currently, the landscape of Tam Coc Vietnam Prime Minister ranked as national monuments particularly Tam Coc tourist-Bich Dong is a natural area is 350.3 hectares, situated 2 km from National Highway 1A, the city of Ninh Binh 7 km, the Tam Diep town 9 km. The whole area lies on the boundary of four communes of Ninh Hai, Ninh Xuan, (Hoa Lu), Son Ha (Nho Quan) and Yen Son (Tam Diep town). The center welcomes tourists scattered in three communes of Ninh Hai (Tam Coc, bordered Floor, Sun Valley, Valley Nham, Bich Dong Pagoda), Ninh Xuan (Buying); Son Ha (Buddha cave, Thien Ha).

Tourist area of ​​Tam Coc - Bich Dong sightseeing routes include yachting, cycling and walking connections almost 20 destinations. The main tourist routes:

• The cruise lines including Route Van Lam wharf - Ngo Dong River - Tam Coc; Trans hydrodynamic (through the Bich Dong); Route Thach Bich - Sun Valley; Route valley Nham - garden birds, hang Whose Line - Thien Ha ...
• The tourist walk, bike and climbing: Rock and Bich Dong Pagoda; the Tien purchased goods; senior housing ancient temple Thai Vi - Thien Huong ...

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Tam Coc - Thai Vi Temple - The Thien Huong
Tam Coc, which means "three caves", which hang Ca, hang Hai Ba and hang. All three caves are formed by the Ngo Dong river crashing through mountains. Tam Coc is the cruise line was first exploited in the tourist Tam Coc - Bich Dong. The 127 m long cave, through a large mountain, the cave entrance width of 20 m. Relatively cool climate in the cave with stalactites and hanging with much diversified.
Hang Hai, There is a cave near 1 km, length 60 m, ceiling has many stalactites hanging very strange
Three Cave, near Cave Two, 50 m long, like an arch ceiling, hang lower than the other two
Want to visit Tam Coc tourist center of the boat from the dock. Boats take visitors on Ngo Dong river winding through the cliffs, caves through water, rice fields. Time to go and come back about 2 hours. The landscape of Tam Coc, one is 2 Ngo Dong River could change seasonal rice (paddy green, gold or silver rice fields of water).
Thai Vi temple is the church of King Tran Thai Tong, Tran Thanh Tong, the General Tran Hung Dao, Tran Quang Khai and Queen Tran Thi Dung. Ancient mountains of Tam Coc is here where the Tran Vu Lam construction of supply in the war against the Nguyen Mong. Can walk to the temple Thai Vi from Tam Coc or journey by road to the wharf Tam Coc 2 km.
Located on the Thien Huong Ngo Dong River in Thai Vi temple, is a dry and bright located in the back mountain has an elevation above the ground about 15 m. The height of about 60 m, depth 40 m, 20 m wide. Should encourage the hollow peak known as The Sun. Enclosed in the shrine is Tran Thi Dung, wife of King Ly Hue Tong. As someone who has passed to the People's Commune, Ninh Hai embroidery.
Bich Dong - Thuy Dong
Bich Dong Tam Coc wharf located about 2 km, which means "green activities", as named by Nguyen Nghiem vizier, the father of the great poet Nguyen Du set for launch in 1773. This is one of the landscapes are among the ancients called "Nam Thien De Nhat Dong", specifically Bich Dong was named the "Southern Natural II the" second sun news Beautiful South [behind the Huong Tich (Nam Thien De Nhat Dong) in Huong Son and in front of the liquid (natural third South East) in Zinc Drum. In front is the Hoang Long river winding side of the mountain, across the river are rice fields.
Bich Dong Pagoda is an ancient temple associated with rocky Asian style. The pagoda was built from the Later Le Dynasty. In a large temple bell cast from King Le Thai To, the tomb of the monk tower with the construction of the temple. Le Hien Tong (1740-1786) rebuilt the temple was expanded, including the Lower Temple, Middle Temple, healing, spread out over three floors of the mountain.
Water is a dynamic cross the dark and wetlands along the length of Bich Dong. Water frequently acts as a semi-circular pipe is about 350 m long stone curving from east to west. Average width of the Trans Shui is 6m, maximum values ​​of 15 m. Ceiling and walls of the generally flat, as the Creator had placed large stones into the roof arch, semicircular with much diversified.
Trans-hydrodynamic entrance in the back mountain, facing way to Bich Dong. At the end of the journey across water, visitors can climb to get to work and Bich Dong temple.
Thung Nhan - Bird Park
This is an online eco-excursions with tourist boats Tam Coc - Bich Dong. Spirit Coc - Hai Yan is a new tourist route than Tam Coc. Located in Hai Yan village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, the Bich Dong Pagoda about 1000m to the west.
Bird Park Dam Khe village, Ninh Hai Commune, a Bich Dong Pagoda road about 2 km. On the small boat, visitors will be mixed into natural waterways, enjoy the wild beauty of the cave temple, past a stone's throw waterway boats bringing tourists to visit the cave Buddha .. Riding the boat will take visitors daily come to the garden birds. Before the traveler is a non cloudy skies the same message, with the trees growing above the water line, and thousands, tens of thousands of flying birds chirping on the branches of white beans removed. Another interesting thing is that tourists will be visiting a hill with lots of fruit, flavor this season swoon and also a more unique thing that is implanted under the thousand years old. It will surely satisfy visitors.
Thach Bich - Sun Valley
Starting marina Dinh The (Tam Coc), Traveling more than 500 meters to the marina road is to go Valley Sunny Thach Bich. Overcoming an aquatic journey with the two sides are whispering rice fields, mountains the same message, through to the. Continuing the journey, tourists visiting the valley with a sunny sky, water garden surrounded. With about 3 km waterway boat tourists will come with three legendary mountains hills, mountains toad, mountain Asparagus, Gold Mountain ... Boats take visitors through the cave about 100 meters long Sun Valley is Thoong Sun Temple. The temple is built in a quiet, back based on this temple is the holy mountain of God church where the upper thousands. After visiting the Sun Valley finish on the trees turns out to Rice to tourists. Coming to a hundred years ago, built of stone, with the worship of stone elaborately carved, meticulous. Coming home from the church Mr. Li Dong Hai Le is the shock blame forestry.
Sun Valley Dam Khe village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district. Sun Valley Road to the boat about 3 km. On both sides to have more shaking reeds. Beneath the cool water is shining fauna rich and vivid. The ecological environment in Sun Valley retains wild character. Tourists really relaxing and comfortable space between a quiet, pleasant. When the boat into the cave, visitors will feel cool because the ceiling is very low, the drooping stalactites with different multifold. Before the store reeds are luxuriant bushes. Here you can anchor the boat to rest, take pictures and watch the scenery. Both the valley occupies a large area retains primitive that nature has created. At the time of the afternoon, the white stork flew Forum beans covered both wetlands creating a unique attraction of Sun Valley. Sun Valley is connected to the tourist routes: Thach Bich - Sun Valley - Come to - Hang Sun Valley - Sun Valley Temple - in Sunny Valley - Valley Nham - Primary forest - Buddha Cave - garden birds - Hang Drop - Hang Pagoda.
Tien - Linh Coc Pagoda
Tien is dry the beautiful resort of Tam Coc - Bich Dong. Bich Dong Pagoda is located close to 1km. The scope of work consists of three large caves, width and height. More so the stone ceiling, glittering stalactites hanging colorful look like large roots. On the ceiling there are many bats and birds reside. From an outside view as a magnificent castle. The natural transformation of creating interesting shapes of stalactites in the shape of a tree with money, crops of grain, his first, fairies, elephant, lion, tiger, lizard, dragon , eagle, and the clouds flying colors. The rocks in the cave when typing in will create a variety of strange noises.
Linh cup hooks in the mountain. Temple turned west front is a water field. According to the inscription placed in the Temple, Linh cup from the reign of King Tran Thanh Tong. Yard wide at the foot of the mountain temple, the two sides of the church yard. Three times turned northwest, set up as the Church of St. A South Da and moral virtues of the west, high nose, curly-haired, bearded Indians. The son five times, turn east back to back nam.Dien Model slopes, south-west, built for the word "Tam". Harem is a worship space model Tam Holy including Form Thuong Ngan, Peace Form, Form Lieu Hanh. Incense burning period of three Marian church council, Qiantang five times, last time the left there hanging bell.
Ancient Vietnamese village - Co Vien Lau
Try senior housing stock is composed of many houses were collected mainly in Ninh Binh River Delta region. In 2008, the senior housing industry was ancient culture - Ninh Binh Tourism added to the resort of Tam Coc - Bich Dong. Try longtime marina next to Tam Coc and Thai Vi temple along the way.
The ancient houses in the late senior mainly built during the Nguyen back here but also reflect the unique culture and characteristics of traditional architecture in Vietnam.
Ben Dang river - The Galaxy
The galaxy is located in the mountains with a height of nearly 200m General is part of the wall covering natural solid protection southwest capital Hoa Lu th century, associated with historic sites, culture as Ben Le Boat House, First Son Buddha Mountain, plots a leader ...
From the Muong Tho Ha, Ha Son, visitors to the small boat on the canal has a length of about 1km countryside alternating between fields. Travelers continue on the path of 500m long rock areas close to the mountain to the mouth of the Minister. The length including the long dry 700m 200m 500m long and the water. The shapes created by the rocks called names like: this is the fox hole is cup feeding, the other is for Elephant, tiger prey, monkeys climb trees ... higher examination with image worship Buddha, Mr. Tang is chant for peace to his disciples ... all of which suggests curiosity, discovery of tourists.
Hang Buddha
Buddha Cave located in the heart of the mountain city of Ninh Binh General 18 km, special-use forests in the village of Hoa Lu Dong Tam, Son Ha, Nho Quan. Buddha Cave is approximately 500 m long, very wide and the grotto of stalactites with many strange shapes. In the middle of the cave is a stone plate, 1.5 m 2 m wide shaped like a mallow him out. To the Buddha Cave, visitors are oared boat, breathtaking pristine natural beauty, mysterious jungle river. In the grotto many fancy whirlpool surround stimulus visitors imagination.
Tourism currently Buddha caves in Son Ha, tourists can travel by bicycle through the streets lined bamboo village to learn about culture and customs of the rice farmers, shepherds herd tried, all, crab, rice-husking rice mill, or enjoy the rustic dish made by yourself, caught as grilled tilapia, crab soup served with tomato salt ...
Dance Cave
Ha Khe village territory, Xuan Ninh. This resort is made to services such as hiking, weekend getaway and conferences. Hang dancing has been connected with the tourist route Tam Coc tour: Ben Tree Multi - Ben Thanh - Hang All - Hang Dance - Hang Two - Hang Ba - Fairy Stream - Resorts Trang An caves. According to the legend, the cave is where dance performances, dance of the Tran Dynasty maidens before.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bus tourist center
Tam Coc - Bich Dong is one of the resort were early investors in Vietnam, again located on National Highway 1A between the city of Ninh Binh and Tam Diep town should have favorable conditions to develop tourism infrastructure. There is necessarily a management executive travel services. This place fairly early development model of community tourism, public and private partnership.
Communications
Central bus station near the wharf Tam Coc, besides in other places such as caves Dance, Bich Dong, Buddha cave, Thien Ha ... have bus service to tourists.
Includes the wharf wharf Tam Coc, Sun Valley, through aquatic activities, Hai Yan, The Le marina and many other areas.
Bicycles: the type of traffic is quite popular in this area. Car rental service is available in most tourist spots.
Hotel
Tourist area of ​​Tam Coc - Bich Dong has good hotel system. Concentrated in the hotel zone wharf Tam Coc village Ninh Binh tourist populations and on the route from Tam Coc to Bich Dong.
Life Resort Ninh Binh Wellnesss Resort includes 74 rooms. 5 hectares of land surrounding the resort includes bungalows, buildings, spas, swimming pools, restaurant, garden and lotus pond is about 20 hectares wide buffer zone near the Thai Vi Temple - tourist area of ​​Tam Coc - Bich The.
Tam Coc Cave Resort Halong Bay Resort has 30 rooms is equivalent to 2 star hotel. All rooms have Air Conditioning, Desk, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (wireless) internet access, in room safes.

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Tourist Guides For Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Ninh Binh Province has been favoured by nature, as the Day River, the Van Sang River, the Non Nuoc and Canh Dieu Mountains, etc., are all located in the region. The harmonious mingling of the mountains, plains, rivers, and sea has created strangely attractive landscapes.
In this province, Hoa Lu was chosen as the capital of Dai Viet in the 10"1 century. Besides, the Tam Diep Mountains were the location of King Quang Trung's headquarters on his way to fight Chinese invaders.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

In 968, Dinh Bo Linh ascended to the throne and took the name of King Dinh Tien Hoang. The country was then called Dai Co Viet and Hoa Lu was its capital for 41 years (968-1009). In 1010, Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long.
Hoa Lu is 13km from Ninh Binh City, near the village of Truong Yen. Tourists visiting Hoa Lu can see two temples located 500m apart from each other on the ground of the ancient palaces. One is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and the other to King Le Dai Hanh. On the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, a great number of pilgrims come to Hoa Lu to pay tribute to Kings Dinh and Le.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

King Dinh and Le Temples
Dinh Temple is located in Truong Yen Thuong Village, Hoa Lu District. It was built in the shape of a Chinese character.
After the first entrance, called Ngo Mon, there is a royal stone bed with Nghe (mythical animals of the old times) standing on both sides. Outside the temple, is Khai Thanh sanctuary dedicated to the parents of King Dinh.
The temple is divided in three sanctuaries: Bai Duong, for the community, Thien Huong, in honour of mandarins, and Chinh Cung, where the statue of Dinh Tien Hoang is located. On the left is the statue of his eldest son Dinh Lien. On the right are statues of Dinh Hang Lang and Dinh Toan. On each side of the altar, there is a stone placed near royal beds.
Le Temple is situated in Truong Yen Ha Village, Hoa Lu District, 500m from Dinh Temple. In terms of architectural design, Le Temple is very similar to Dinh Temple, but smaller. It also consists of three parts: Bai Duong, used for the community, Thien Huong, in memory of the royal mandarins of the King Le, and the altar in memory of the King. The statue of Le Hoan is at the centre,on the left is the statue of Queen Duong Van Nga and on the right is that of Le Ngoa Trieu, his fifth son and third king of the Pre Le Dynasty.

Phat Diem Cathedral

Phat Diem Cathedral complex is located in Luu Phuong Commune, Kim Son District, 130km south of Ha Noi, 29km from Ninh Binh City. It was built between 1875 and 1899. It is an ensemble of constructions in the Oriental architectural style. They are divided into two sections: the worshiping section and the section for residence and teaching of religious doctrines.
From the entrance a path leads us to a rectangular lake. In the centre of the lake is an island with a statue of Christ. Next comes a huge three-level square pavilion, 24m long, 17m wide and 25m high, built of stepping-stones. Its arches are made of sophisticated overlapped stones. Both sides of the four walls around the pavilion are decorated with embossments, many of which show the Christ shouldering the cross, and other gods. On the second layer of the pavilion there is a drum and on the 3rd layer there is a bell cast in 1890, 1.4m high, 1.1m in diameter and nearly two tons in weight. The pavilion consists of five arches; each arch stands in each of the pavilion's four corners and the highest arch is on the 3rd layer. The roofs of these five arches are not as high as those found in other cathedrals but typically curvy and they resemble the arches of ancient Vietnamese temples and pagodas.
The main cathedral was built in 1891. It has five delicately carved entrances and three high curvy roof towers. It is 74m long, 21m wide and 15m high, having four roofs and six rows of ironwood pillars, the two pillars in the middle are 11m high and 2.35m in circumference. The main altar is a stepping stone 3m long, 0.9m wide, 0.8m high and about 20 tons in weight. Its three facades and two sides are carved with flower decorations.
Lying parallel to the main cathedral are four smaller ones, each different from others in style. At the end of the main cathedral to the north are three man-made caves, the biggest of which is Lo Due natural-looking cave in the northeast. At the far end, to the northwest is the Stone Cathedral - the place for worshiping the heart of Virgin Maria. It earns such name because all of its columns, beams, walls and window bars are stonework. Its inner wall is made of marble with embossments of stone lions and phonics. It was built in 1889, measuring 15m long and 9m wide.
Phat Diem Cathedral is a solemn and interesting architectural complex, reflecting the skilful and excellent stone carving art of the Vietnamese workers. This place is attracting many visitors.

Trang An Eco-tourism Complex

A scenic watery area covering 2,168ha, the Trang An Eco-tourism Complex is located in the vicinity of Hoa Lu and Gia Vien districts, and Ninh Binh City. From Ha Noi, visitors travel 90km on highway 1A southward to the Ninh Binh Television Station (in Ninh Binh City); turn right and the Trang An Eco-tourism complex is reached by traveling for 3km.
According to incomplete statistics, the Trang a An eco-tourism complex boasts 12 historic relics and numerous grottoes and caves, including a system of 48 aquatic caves and caverns with a total length of 12,226m and springs, streams and rivers serving as portals into limestone mountain ranges. Geologists have figured out that Trang An is where sea waters overwhelmed. The process of geological evolution 200 years ago had created a subsurface system of interconnected caverns, caves and streams in the limestone mountains. The size and shape of caves has made up the maze-like formations to defend the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Vestiges found at the foot of the limestone mountain have provided proofs of the existence of sea here long ago. That's why the Hoa Lu limestone mountain area is also called "inland Ha Long Bay".
In Trang An, boat trips are offered to enable visitors to explore the breathtaking beauty of the maze-like aquatic cave system, which is famed as the "sole aquatic cave system" in Viet Nam's northern delta region. The caves, sculpted into an unlimited variety of geological formations, each reaching from dozens of meters to hundreds of metres in length, are connected by 31 "thung" (lakes). Distinguished from one to the other by its own unique beauty or a fairy tale attached, each bears its own name, such as Sang (Light) Cave, Toi (Dark) Cave, Ba Giot (three-drop) Cave, Nau Ruou (Brewing wine) Cave, Dia Linh Cave, Ao Trai Cave, Si Cave, Sinh Cave and others.
The very rich fauna and flora that has survived the time adds more weight to the spectacular beauty of the Trang An Eco-tourism Complex. Here, it is home to large trees, such as cho chi (Parashorea chinensis), and nghien (Burretiodendron hsienmu), and rare species of animals, like phuong hoang dat (Buceros bicornis) and vuon yem trang (Nomascus leucogenys). Here, traces of pre-historic peo-ro pie believed to inhabit here 5,000-30,000 years ago have been found in Boi and Trong caves and on archaeological sites on Cho Cave limestone mountain and Hay limestone mount. Ancient pottery wares and objects used for making alcohol had been found in Nau Ruou Cave.

Tam Coc Caves

Tarn Coc has been called "inland Ha Long Bay". Tam Coc means three tunnel caves, entailing Ca Cave, Hai Cave and Ba Cave. Tam Coc can also be called Tam Thuy Dong as the Ngo Dong River wends through all three tunnel caves that have bored through the limestone hills.
The enchanting world of Tam Coc can only be entered from the Van Lam Wharf. Here, visitors travel by rowboat on the Ngo Dong River about 3km to visit all three caves. The first is Ca Cave which is 127m long and 20m wide. The next is Hai Cave of 60m long and 18m wide which is reached by traveling about 1 km from Ca Cave. And the last is Ba Cave with 50m long and 18m wide located near Hai Cave These caves are adorned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes and colours that sparkle like gem-stones.
This is very peaceful and scenic trip while admiring a magnificent view of the river, mountain, and caves. Worth visiting Tam Coc takes place in March, or the end of May and early June. In March, the Ngo Dong River peacefully blends with green rice fields and cotton trees having red flowers in the spring. At the end of May and early June, the Ngo Dong River goes together with fields of ripe rice covered the yellow colour. During the time, boats carrying tourists in and out of Tam Coc are mingled with the locals transporting harvested rice.

On The Way to Tam Coc Caves

Fairy Cave (Dong Tien)

Fairy Cave, also known as Moc Cave (Dong Moc), is located in Dam Khe Village, Ninh Hai Commune. The cave is about 1 km from Bich Dong and can be reached by boat or by foot.
The grotto is divided into three big and deep caves that are reached via an uneven narrow path. The cave ceiling is decorated with rainbow coloured stalactites, some of which reach down from the ceiling to the floor, similar to the roots of an old Banyan-tree. Some stalactites bear names related to their appearance, such as Silver Tree, Bouddha, Fairy, Elephant, Tiger, etc. Bathed with supernatural light, the cave looks like a splendid palace from a fairy tale.

Bich Dong Cave

Bich Dong Cave is in the Ngu Nhac Son Mountains, in Dam Khe Village, Ninh Hai Quarter, Hoa Lu District.
In 1773, Mr. Nguyen Nghiem (the father of the great writer Nguyen Du) visited this cave. After viewing the whole scenery of the mountains, waterways, fields, and sky covered in green mist, he gave the cave a very beautiful and romantic name, Bich Dong (which literally means "Green Pearl Cave"). Bich Dong Cave is said to be the second most beautiful cave in Viet Nam.

Dich Long

Cave Dich Long Cave was found in 1739 in Gia Thanh Commune, Gia Vien District. It is as large as a ten-room house. Because, there is a stone inside that looks like a Buddha statue, a Buddhist altar was built and, in 1740, the cave became a Buddhist Pagoda. It shelters statues of Buddha, Arhats and a guarding colossus standing on stone pedestals. In particular, there are two beautiful statues carved from one block of blue stone. The cave has three sub-caves that are linked together; namely, the caves of Buddha, Darkness, and Brightness.
The Dich Long Cave gives visitors the feeling of being lost in a stone world of stalactites. There are stalactites of various shapes, such as a drinking elephant, a kneeling elephant, a reclining tiger, a dancing phoenix,drinking dragon, and an ape with a baby on its back. Every wall and ceiling in the grotto is a work of art created by nature and time.
The colours of the stalactites in the cave change with the brightness of the sun. Early in the morning they have a pink colour, which turns into twinkling crystal in the midday, and then to red at sunset. It is as if there were ways to heaven and to hell from the cave.
The shadowy beauty of the cave has been complimented in many poems. King Minh Mang himself called it Nam thien de tam dong (the third most beautiful cave in Viet Nam).

 
Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve

Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve

Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve is located in seven communes of Gia Vien District, about 90km south of Ha Noi. Covering an area of nearly 3,000ha, Van Long is the largest wetland nature reserve in Northern Viet Nam with canals, lakes and streams wend through an island-like landscape of karst limestone mountains. Start from Ha Noi and go along Highway 1A southwards for about two hours, tourists will reach the T-junction of Gian Khau. Turn right and go 7km further; they will arrive at Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve.
Van Long is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including 457 species of plants, of which 8 species are listed in the Viet Nam's Red Book; 39 species of mammals, of which 12 species are listed in the Viet Nam's Red Book as well. Lucky tourists can spot the Delacour's Langur Trachypithecus here in its natural environment. This species occurs only in a small area of Northern Vietnam and nowhere else in the world today.
Van Long is also known for many beautiful caves and grottoes, such as the Ca, Rua, Chanh and Bong caves. Among them Ca (Fish) Grotto at the foot of Hoang Quyen Mount is considered the most beautiful. This grotto, 250m long and half submerged, is the habitat of many species of fish, such as the catfish, anabas and black fish. Besides, there are hundreds of mountains, such as the Meo Cao, Nghien, Voi Dung, Mo Coi, Horn Sach, Da Ban and Co Tien.
From Van Long Wharf where hundreds of boats anchor close to one another, the tourists can take a ride on a boat to discover the beauty of Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve. In the rainy season, the water flows look like silk bands stretching between rows of clumped grass. The water surface is dotted with wild flowers of different colours. In addition, the tourists can make a tour around the Van Long Village on ox carts to learn about the daily activities of the rural people and buy the local products.

Van Trinh Grotto

Van Trinh located in Thuong Hoa Commune, Nho Quan District is one of the dozen of grottoes in the wetland of Van Long.
The grotto is deep inside a 100 meter-high mountain. The entrance of the grotto is approximately 40m from the foot. A narrow path leads to the main grotto with area of 4,000m2 that is as magnificent as a castle with numerous stone sculptures in different shapes and sizes. Natural statues of monks, animals, flowers on the cliffs, ceiling and floor
look so lively. They seemed to be petrified by magic. In addition, wells with clean and cold water in the grotto also bring visitors pleasant feelings.
Deep inside the grotto is a small hold with beautiful stalagmites that look like bald cypresses. Sunlight shines through an opening on the ceiling, creating fanciful scenery.
Please come to Van Trinh to discover the secrets of nature and enjoy fresh air of the countryside.

Kenh Ga Hot Water Stream

The Kenh Ga Hot Water Stream is in Kenh Ga Village, Gia Thinh Commune, Gia Vien District. A boat takes the visitors up to the stream among the mountains and the rice fields. Although the fragrant stream has existed for a long time, it was only first studied and exploited by the French in 1940. The mineral water here is of extremely high quality and contains chloride-natrium, chloride-kalium, calcium, and magnesium chloride. The water is clear and has a stable temperature of 53 degrees Celsius with a source capacity of 5,000 cubic meters per hour. Ninh Binh is lucky to have this natural hot water stream used for relaxation and self-treatment.
Kenh Ga Hot Mineral Water is now being processed and packaged for sale.

Cuc Phuong National Park - Rừng Cúc Phương

Located a hundred kilometers southwest of Ha Noi, Cuc Phuong National Park in the easternmost part of a limestone range emanating from the Son La Plateau in northern Viet Nam. Cuc Phuong forest is a globally important example of a terrestrial karst ecosystem  and the only remaining large area of lowland and limestone forest in northern Viet Nam. Just two hours south of Ha Noi, large shadows of the first karst towers interrupt the reflections from  the rice fields, signaling Cuc Phuong’s proximity.

Sunbeams in the Cuc Phuong

In the spring, millions of white and yellow migrating butterflies surround visitors as soon as they enter the park. The Eco-tourist destination should always be the Primate Rescue Center and a conversation with staff members about their efforts to rescue Viet Nam’s most fascinating primates from the wildlife trade. Extinction threatens most langurs and gibbons; Cuc Phuong is the only place to see them without spending weeks in the forest. Gibbons call from a fenced hill. Across the path, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and Education for Nature – Viet Nam (ENV), a Vietnamese non-governmental organization, have project offices to help the national park develop Viet Nam’s first park centre for visitors. Staff members there will introduce visitors to Cuc Phuong’s unique karsts  eco-systems, including fauna and flora.

Some visitor boating in the Park

In the afternoon, visitors can take a walk on a marked, two-hour trail to see Cuc Phuong’s giant trees in a rare stand of primary tropical forest. An incredible diversity of trees, lianas, and ferns overgrows the karsts. An   important archaeological site, which was a home of early man, is also home to seventeen species of bats. Visitors can watch endangered Owston’s palm civits, which are nocturnal, search for insects in their spacious enclosure at FFI’s small civit conservation facility. Some civits have successfully bred in captivity. It is a special pleasure to watch the baby civits.

Visitors who stay overnight can go birding in the morning chill at 6 A.M and might see bar-bellied Pitta birds and trogons just beyond the park gates. Silver pheasants and jungle fowl are plentiful. On the way home, travelers can turn left to visit Van Long, a small limestone outcrop surrounded by a wetland just before the function with Highway 1. Local villagers will row visitors in small boats so that they can come close to the rock. In addition, they can see Delacour’s langurs, a critically endangered primate endemic to the Cuc Phuong forest – Pu Luong Limestone Range. Protected by local people, the langurs cavort in the late afternoon as tourists watch.

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