Trang An offers visitors space for relaxation

Covering an area of nearly 2,000 hectares, the Trang An scenic landscape complex is divided into five areas, which are a special conservation area (ancient capital of Hoa Lu), the core area, a cave area, tourism service areas, and the spiritual tourism area of Bai Dinh pagoda mountain.

The complex is home to 47 historical relics with numerous caves inside stunning limestone karst mountain ranges. The picturesque landscape of Trang An is a harmonious combination of mountains, valleys, and a system of lakes.

Sitting on a small boat floating in the green lake, visitor will be amazed by the shades of mountain range reflected in the clear water, various kinds of wild flowers and some grazing goats under trees.

The labyrinth of caves in Trang An appeals to visitors thanks to its mysterious features. The caves have stood the test of time and the elements. They are decorated with stalactites and stalagmites in unique shapes.

Around 50 submerged caves act as gateway leading to other valleys with a total length of 20km. Some caves are big, such as Hang Toi (Dark cave) which is 315 m long and 60m high.

Discovering the cave system of Trang An scenic landscape complex, visitors can see with their own eyes why Trang An is called "Ha Long Bay on land".

Moreover, Trang An owns a rich and diverse ecological system. The area is surrounded by primeval forests with a large number of fauna and flora species. There are 500 different types of plants, 73 species of birds, 41 species of animals and 31 reptile species within the complex.

The Trang An scenic landscape complex was recognised as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2014.

Ninh Bình province is more than 90km south of capital Hanoi. 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. 

The province's breathtaking paddy fields have appeared in a number of internationally-renowned magazines. Tam Coc and the surrounding paddy fields were named among the world's Top 15 "beautiful but little known" destinations by readers of the UK's The Telegraph in 2015, while the province was featured in Business Insider after ranking first among 50 must-visit places in 2018.

Last year, due to serious impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ninh Binh is estimated to welcome over 1.32 million visitors, equal to 50.47 percent compared to the same period in 2020. Of the total, there were 19,500 foreign tourists. Revenue from tourist services is estimated at 935 billion VND (40.7 million USD), equivalent to 59.05 percent compared to that of the same period in 2020.

Translated by Nguyen Thuy