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When mentioning Ninh Binh, people used to associate it with the 'four Bs' (sadness, anger, dust, dirt), but few knew of its mesmerizing beauty. Since 2014, Ninh Binh gained global recognition with the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, recognized by UNESCO as Vietnam's only mixed cultural and natural heritage site. Since then, Ninh Binh tourism has become a hot spot for travel enthusiasts not only in Vietnam but worldwide. So, what does Ninh Binh offer? Let's find out with Mytour!
What's in Ninh Binh? Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Three Dynasties' Citadel
1. Where is Ninh Binh? What's its terrain like?
Ninh Binh is a province located in the Red River Delta region, bordering provinces such as Nam Dinh, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Thanh Hoa. It also marks the boundary between three regions: Northwest, Red River Delta, and North Central Coast. Being a convergence zone of different regions, Ninh Binh's terrain is extremely diverse, featuring both high mountains and flat plains, with valleys nestled between hills and plains.
All of this contributes to Ninh Binh's extraordinary beauty, making it one of the most unique geographical areas in the country. So what makes Ninh Binh special? Let's continue exploring with Mytour!
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2. Against the Current of History
In 968, after suppressing the 12 warlords rebellion, Dinh Bo Linh ascended to the throne as Emperor with the title Dinh Tien Hoang, establishing the country as Dai Co Viet. Recognizing the strategic terrain of Hoa Lu with mountains to the rear and a river to the front, he chose Hoa Lu as the capital due to its favorable defensive position.
By 1010, Ly Thai To ascended to the throne and relocated the capital to Thang Long, making Hoa Lu the Ancient Capital. Throughout history, Hoa Lu served as the capital of 3 dynasties with 6 kings: Dinh, Le, Ly.
Despite experiencing numerous historical ups and downs, to this day, Hoa Lu still retains the ancient imprints of a golden era in history. The former capital of Hoa Lu, which we have mentioned, is located in present-day Ninh Binh province.
Today, Ninh Binh still maintains its ancient beauty and holds great potential for future tourism development. So let's explore what Ninh Binh has to offer! Discover why it has become a destination for travelers from all around the world with Mytour!
3. What does the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu offer today?
- Architectural Complex
From the past, Hoa Lu once stood as a magnificent and splendid capital. Surrounding the capital like a sturdy fortress were towering hills, and the winding Hoang Long River alongside vast fields of Nho Quan and Gia Vien formed incredibly favorable natural features.
What makes the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh unique? It's an architectural complex where each structure carries its own distinct charm, collectively embodying the ancient grandeur of historical relics. The diverse and rich historical traces within the relic complex include fortress walls, palaces, caves, temples, tombs, and various other architectural structures of high historical and cultural value.
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- Ancient Temple Sites
Most notably, here still stand two ancient temple sites, the Dinh Temple and the Le Temple. These were built around the 17th century with intricate wood and stone carvings. The pathway leading to the Dinh Temple takes visitors under the shade of majestic phoenix trees lining the road.
Hoa Lu is referred to as the stone citadel, thus the temples here are predominantly made of stone. For instance, upon entering the temple courtyard, visitors will immediately notice the stone-paved courtyard and two stone-carved unicorn statues. Inside the inner sanctum, there are bronze statues of kings placed on green stone pedestals.
- Traditional Festivals in Ancient Capital Hoa Lu
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Among the festivals held here, the Truong Yen Festival, also known as the reed flag festival, is the largest and is soon to be elevated to a national festival. The Truong Yen Festival commemorates King Dinh Tien Hoang, who as a child wielded a reed flag against invaders and later founded the Hoa Lu citadel. So besides the ancient charm of Hoa Lu, what else is there to explore when visiting Ninh Binh? Let's continue exploring with Mytour!
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex: Nature's Exquisite Beauty
What to Do in Ninh Binh? If you want to experience the thrill of passing through sudden limestone columns, winding through twists that make your heart race, water dripping down walls, and not caring about getting a little wet... then you must visit Trang An.
1. What is a Mixed World Heritage Site?
Mixed World Heritage Site (or cultural landscape of the world) is a type of dual World Heritage Site that meets both significant cultural and natural criteria. A site recognized as a Mixed World Heritage Site must satisfy at least one criterion for cultural heritage and one criterion for natural heritage. As of 2019, there are only 39 sites worldwide recognized as Mixed World Heritage Sites. So what's there to do in Ninh Binh? You have Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex as one of the Ninh Binh tourist attractions that you should visit at least once in your lifetime.
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2. What does Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex offer in Ninh Binh?
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is a comprehensive tourist area comprising both cultural and natural World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO in Ninh Binh. It presents unique natural landscapes ranging from forests, vegetation carpets, rice fields to lakes, and limestone mountains. When visiting Trang An, you'll not only admire beautiful caves like Thien Ha Cave, Thuy Cung Cave, Tam Co Cave, Trang An Cave, but also learn about history with relics associated with Vietnam's famous dynasties: Dinh, Le, Ly, Tran.
3. Explore the Caves in Trang An
- Sunshine Cave: True to its name, it dazzles with glittering stalactites and stalagmites.
- Dark Cave: The cave's passages vary in width, offering surprises at every turn.
- Wine-Making Cave or Rice Cooking Cave: According to legend, people came here to fetch water for brewing wine to offer to the king, so many ancient wine-making utensils are still preserved here.
4. The River in Trang An
Ninh Binh captivates tourists with different charms in every season. Ngô Đồng Giang River - the very name of the river evokes a sense of wanderlust and dreams in the hearts of travelers.
What to Do in Ninh Binh during Autumn? According to Mytour's Ninh Binh travel experience, you should visit during autumn when the ripe golden rice fields along the riverbanks guarantee an unforgettable experience for you!
The water in Trang An is so clear and pure that it makes you feel like you can simply reach down with your hand and pluck moss or pick up each stone, fish, as easily as in your own home fish tank.
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5. Exploring the Two Oldest Ancient Temples in Trang An
- Tran Temple (Noi Lam Temple)
Tran Temple (Noi Lam Temple), predominantly made of solid blue stone with intricate raised patterns, is a must-visit stop. From Tran Temple, gazing deep into the primeval forest, the former stronghold of the ancient Dinh dynasty.
- Trinh Temple
Situated at the foot of the mountain following the 'mountain in front, water in back' principle over a thousand years ago. The temple was built in the shape of a nail, within the main palace of the Four Pillars temple of the Dinh dynasty's court officials (Four Great Commanders): Outer Armor Dinh Dien, National Defender Nguyen Bac, Imperial Protector Luu Co, and Trinh Tu. These are the four commanders who, along with King Dinh Tien Hoang, suppressed the 12 rebel warlords, unified the country, and established Dai Co Viet.
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The golden land of the film village
What to do in Ninh Binh? Ninh Binh offers a plethora of attractions ranging from mountains, rivers, caves, historical sites, temples, ecotourism areas, artificial structures, and more. Therefore, it not only attracts tourists but also numerous domestic and international film crews who come here to use it as settings for their films.
1. Kong: Skull Island
The most famous must be the Hollywood blockbuster movie. Kong was the perfect leap that brought the landscapes of Vietnam closer to international friends. Thanks to this movie, places like Ninh Binh, Quang Binh, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh,... have become attractive tourist destinations for domestic and international tourists.
This is the largest Hollywood film project ever undertaken in Vietnam in general and Ninh Binh in particular. The three locations featured in the movie are Van Long submerged nature reserve, Tam Coc - Bich Dong, and Trang An ecological area.
What's there to do in Ninh Binh? Through Kong, Ninh Binh emerges as magnificent and majestic. But if you've ever set foot in Ninh Binh, you'll surely be amazed by the grandeur of this place multiplied many times over.
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2. The Untold Story of Tấm and Cám
This was the blockbuster movie during the Tet holiday in 2016. What's special is that many people discovered that the backdrop of the film was at Mua Cave and Trang An tourist complex.
Tràng An appears in the film as a harmonious complex of majestic limestone mountains, lush green forests shrouded in mist, and serene rivers flowing between the mountain gorges.
Other scenes include Hoa Lu ancient capital, Bai Dinh Pagoda,... creating a picturesque feudal Vietnam setting that is both beautiful and tranquil.
So Mytour has helped you discover what's exciting about Ninh Binh that attracts so many tourists! So why wait any longer? Pack your bags and explore the magnificent beauty of Ninh Binh right away!
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