Outstanding tangible cultural herigates in Ninh Binh

According to recent statistics, Ninh Binh province now has 1,821 relics. Of which, 395 have been ranked, including one world cultural and natural heritage, three special national relic sites, 78 national relic sites, and 314 provincial relic sites.

The province is also home to three special national relics, namely Hoa Lu ancient capital; Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong landscape complex and Non Nuoc Mountain.

Hoa Lu ancient capital

Hoa Lu ancient capital was recognised as a special national relic in 2012.

Hoa Lu became the capital of Vietnam's first centralised feudal state when Dinh Bo Linh ascended to the throne, taking the name King Dinh Tien Hoang and naming the state Dai Co Viet in 968. 

The remnants of the ancient capital with citadels, worship buildings and caves remain abundant and diverse.

The site has undergone rain and sunshine of over thousands years, it was almost destroyed. Currently, it remains temple of Dinh and Le built in the 17th century. Dinh Temple was built on the background of the ancient palaces with "Ngo Mon" (Main gate), lotus pond, Gia Mountain, flower garden, "Long Sang" (Bed of King) made by monolithic stone is very beautiful. Next is the place that worships people who established the nation. The inner place, there has statue of Dinh Tien Hoang and his son. The carved images in stone, wood are dragon, clouds, fairies, flowers… They were sophisticatedly decorated.

Trang An-Tam Coc landscape

Trang An-Tam Coc landscape which cover a wide areas of Hoa Lu, Gia Vien, Nho Quan districts and Ninh Binh city, and was recognised as special national relic site in 2012.

It features outstanding geological-geomorphic values of nature with caves, mountains and rivers.

The natural landscape mixes with historical buildings harmoniously such as Thai Vi and Tran temples, and Bich Dong pagoda.

Non Nuoc mountain

Non Nuoc mountain was recognised as a special national relic in 2019.

Non Nuoc Mountain was associated with many historical events of the country in different periods.

During the course of Dai Co Viet State, Non Nuoc Mountain was the outpost of the ancient Hoa Lu citadel.

In the resistance war against the colonialists and imperialists, Non Nuoc Mountain was the place to mobilise the people's fighting spirit against foreign invaders.

In addition, this mountain also preserves the material and spiritual imprints (40 poems and inscriptions on the cliffs) of many kings, generals, celebrities and famous poets of the country thousands of years ago.

Translated by Nguyen Thuy