Top 6 Most Popular Tourist Destinations in Ninh Bình During Tết

Múa Cave is not just an ordinary cave, but rather a comprehensive tourist destination featuring scenic landscapes, resorts, and recreational areas. It has earned the nickname ‘The Miniature Great Wall of China’. Located at the foot of Mount Múa, within the ecological tourist zone in the village of Khê Đầu Hạ, this site is a perfect blend of natural beauty and architectural marvel. The highlight of this place is the pathway leading to the peak of Mount Múa, designed to resemble the Great Wall of China, featuring nearly 500 stone steps.

For those who love to explore new and abstract wonders, Múa Cave offers an unforgettable experience. The beauty of this place attracts not only domestic visitors but also many foreign tourists eager to admire its charm. Regardless of the time of year you visit, you will always be treated to a breathtaking natural landscape. From the top, you can spot the distant Tam Cốc Bích Động with its poetic river and mountains.

Moreover, Múa Cave is considered a 'living paradise,' where stunning photos can be taken, offering the perfect backdrop for your travel memories.

Phat Diem Stone Church is known as the Vatican of Vietnam, featuring an architectural design made of stone and wood. This church complex spans approximately 22 hectares and is located in Phat Diem town, Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province. It is the main cathedral of the Phat Diem Diocese, one of the largest in Northern Vietnam. The architecture of Phat Diem Stone Church is inspired by traditional Vietnamese pagoda design, giving it a unique charm.

The expansive complex, with its unique architectural blend of Eastern and Western styles, has become an ideal setting for photos. The compound includes a large main church and five smaller chapels. Among these, the main church, built entirely of natural stone, is called the Stone Church, and it features a bell tower, ponds, and three man-made caves. The bell tower (Phuong Dinh), designed like a village communal house, measures 21 meters in width and stands 25 meters tall.

Another unique feature is that visitors can enter and take photos at Phat Diem Stone Church for free. Don't miss the opportunity to capture some stunning photos during this Lunar New Year!

Dong Chuong Lake is also a relatively new tourist spot in Ninh Binh, which is why many people may not be familiar with it. Dong Chuong Lake is a natural freshwater lake located at the boundary of Phu Loc and Phu Long communes in Nho Quan district. The lake spans a large surface area, surrounded by picturesque hills. The area offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere, with pine forests casting their reflections on the lake, creating a cool and poetic space nestled in the wilderness.

The entire lake area is surrounded by pine forests and rugged mountains, offering fresh air and a cool climate, combined with stunning scenery. This makes Dong Chuong Lake a perfect destination for a quick holiday with family and loved ones during the Tet holidays. It's also an ideal spot for camping, outdoor photography, or simply relaxing in traditional stilt houses. Nearby attractions include Ao Vua, a water pond atop a mountain, and the magnificent Ba Tua Falls amidst lush forests.

Trang An Eco-Tourism Area is an eco-tourism site located within the Trang An World Heritage Complex in Ninh Binh Province. The Trang An Eco-Tourism Area consists of limestone mountain ranges, mystical caves, valleys, and intertwined rivers, along with numerous historical and cultural relics such as temples, pagodas, and shrines, creating a rare and enchanting atmosphere.

Some of the most famous sites within the Trang An Eco-Tourism Area include:

• Trinh Temple: A place where magnificent architecture blends beautifully with the serene river landscape.
• Di Linh Cave: Stretching nearly 300 meters, this cave is one of the most stunning stalactite caves in Vietnam.
• Dark Cave: This cave is permanently devoid of sunlight and has an intriguing, mysterious allure, drawing visitors to explore.
• Bright Cave: The stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling resemble giant curtains.
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In addition to the above tourist spots, visitors to the Trang An Eco-Tourism Area will be captivated by the breathtaking natural landscape and have moments of peace and relaxation in its unique spiritual and cultural atmosphere.

Khu Du Lịch Tam Cốc - Bích Động là một khu vực cảnh quan rộng lớn, nổi bật với những hang động đá vôi, phong cảnh làng quê tuyệt đẹp và ngôi chùa cổ Bích Động. Khu Du Lịch Tam Cốc - Bích Động có diện tích tự nhiên là 350,3 hecta. Cũng giống như Tràng An, để đi tham quan Khu Du Lịch Tam Cốc - Bích Động, du khách phải đi bằng thuyền xuôi theo dòng sông Ngô Đồng thơ mộng để chiêm ngưỡng lần lượt 3 hang nổi tiếng:

• Tam Cốc
• Bích Động
• Thung Nắng

Đặc biệt, để có thể chiêm ngưỡng toàn cảnh Tam Cốc từ trên cao, bạn hãy trao đổi trước với người lái thuyền. Họ sẽ cho bạn dừng ở những nơi thuận tiện leo lên vách núi đấy. Dù là du ngoạn trên thuyền hay đi tản bộ thì bạn cũng được chìm vào cảnh sắc tuyệt đẹp của.

Khu Du Lịch Tam Cốc - Bích Động không chỉ thu hút du khách bởi vẻ đẹp bình yên đậm chất đồng bằng Bắc Bộ mà nơi đây còn có nền ẩm thực phong phú để bạn thưởng thức như: Các món dê, cơm cháy, ốc núi,...

Bai Dinh Pagoda is a spiritual landmark situated in the Bai Dinh - Trang An ecological tourism complex, with a history spanning over 1000 years, closely tied to the land of various feudal dynasties from the Dinh, Pre-Le to the Ly dynasties. The overall architecture of Bai Dinh Pagoda serves as a standard for ancient Vietnamese pagoda architecture, especially with its vast constructions in the newly built pagoda area.

Not only a sacred place, Bai Dinh Pagoda also impresses with its grandiose and majestic architecture, as well as its unique scenery, including: the Bell Tower, a 100-meter tall statue of Laughing Buddha, the Bell Tower, the Avalokiteshvara Hall, the Fish Release Pond, and more. The space at Bai Dinh Pagoda is tranquil and refreshing, making it an ideal place for monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers to come for worship and meditation. The corridors around the pagoda are lined with statues of arhat monks, extending around the temple complex, and there are also small gardens within the pagoda with lush greenery.

If you need a peaceful environment this New Year to leave behind worries and burdens, Bai Dinh Pagoda will undoubtedly be an ideal destination!