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Jul 12, 2023
By Ms. Minh Thu
One of the most well-known tourist locations in the north of Vietnam is the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, which is situated in Ninh Binh Province. The Vietnamese government views Trang An Ninh Binh as a particularly significant national landmark, and UNESCO has designated it as a world heritage site since 2014. Let’s discover this beautiful place with Vietnam Escape Tours.
Natural Karst Tower
The Trang An Eco-tourism complex is home to one of the world's most picturesque and beautiful karst landscapes. There are a variety of limestone mountains with hat-like formations that might be combined with Halong Bay to provide a stunning scene. Trang An served as the country's imperial locale during the Dinh Dynasty rule in the past. It is thought that some of the forms in the limestone here symbolize the power and influence of King Dinh Bo Linh over his people. This is one of the reasons he chose to relocate the Vietnamese capital to Hoa Lu (Trang An).
The complex occasionally experiences the collapse of numerous karst towers along with movements of the Earth's crust, creating gorgeous grottos that make it easier for visitors to view from riverboats.
Trang An cave
More than 1,000 hectares of rocky mountains and caverns make up this complex, together with 48 trans-water caves with a combined length of nearly 20 km and 31 water valleys. Every cave has its own unique name. Here are the top 4 magical caves in Trang An that you must visit:
• Dia Linh Cave: This beautiful stalactite and stalagmite structure may be found in the center of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. The cave is renowned for having fresh, cool air, which makes it a wonderful retreat from the heat outdoors.
• Nau Ruou Cave: Nau Ruou Cave is renowned for its distinctive history of regional rice wine fermenting. This cave is home to a deep well with fresh and clean water that is famed for brewing delectable rice wine.
• Ba Giot Cave is a well-liked stopping point for travelers looking for a cool respite due to its three naturally occurring waterfalls. The tale connected to the cave adds to its ethereal atmosphere.
• These two caverns, Bright Cave and Dark Cave, are close to one another and frequently visited together. Dark Cave is completely dark, requiring visitors to use headlamps to explore its depths, while Bright Cave is known for its natural lighting, which illuminates the whole cave. Visitors should expect to have distinct and opposite experiences in both caverns.
Tropical Forests and Rivers
Golden paddle fields and lush woods encircle the karst towers in Trang An. The crossing of rivers gives Trang An its distinctive look and provides pathways for travelers. The Chanh River borders this system's east, the Hoang Long River its north, the Ben Dang River its west, and the He River its south.
Magnificent cave in Trang An
Relic Sites
In Trang An, there are numerous historic pagodas and temples that are solemnly constructed within lush green forests. In the first lunar month, a large number of Vietnamese people will come here to pray for a prosperous and joyful year.
The most notable pagoda among them all is Bai Dinh, which has a distinctive architectural style and a lengthy history. It is currently the largest pagoda in Vietnam and has many records of Southeast Asia.
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Tribal Village in Kong
Tourists were permitted access to the Kong filming location in 2017. This is one of the most amazing adventures in Trang An, Ninh Binh. Around a stone driveway will be roughly 40 bamboo dwellings. Locals would dress up and apply makeup to look like the aboriginals in the movie while sitting in huts to draw tourists. Sometimes, just to surprise the tourists, they may suddenly leave the huts.
Trang An Boat Tour
The most popular activity in Ninh Binh is Trang An Boat Tour. Boating is a special activity in Vietnam, attracting crowds of people from all over the world to come to this city to admire a lot of caves and temples While taking a relaxing boat ride.
Trang An boat tour
Trekking in Cuc Phuong National Park.
The park offers many fantastic hiking possibilities, and you may spend days exploring the rainforest. Popular hiking trails will lead you to several ancient trees, caves, and Muong villages.
Trang An Farm Trip
Anyone who wants to become a farmer will participate with local people to experience planting rice, irrigating water for the field, fish catching…Those images of the farmers are so popular that many visitors to Ninh Binh take advantage of this chance to learn more about the tradition of wet rice growing. Therefore, a farm trip is enjoyed so much by parents and their children from developed countries. A farm excursion may be scheduled in the provinces of Gia Vien, Nho Quan, or Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh.
Trang An farm trip
Kayaking
Visitors can now use kayaks rather than traditional boats to explore the global cultural and natural heritage site at Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in this northern province.
To diversify and enhance regional tourism, the management board of Trang An Ecotourism Site has introduced kayak tours.
Depending on whether you want a single or double kayak and whether you want to paddle for two or three hours, the cost of this kayaking tour ranges from 250,000 VND to 400,000 VND.
Biking
The historic city of Hoa Lu can be reached by bicycle after passing through nearby towns and stunning karst mountains that rise above a sea of rice farms.
Trang An Panoramic View By Helicopter
From 2020, visitors will be able to enjoy a helicopter tour of the Trang An Landscape Complex. This tour offers a current Bell 505 helicopter with 4 seats that were imported from the US. Each cabin has transparent glass so passengers may take in the entire breathtaking scenery while in the air.
One breathtaking trip lasts up to 10 minutes and accommodates up to 4 people. An expert and experienced pilot is in control of the aircraft, making it ensured that tourists take in the breathtaking surroundings and create their own special memories.
Trang An Panoramic View By Helicopter
The most recent is the Hollywood blockbuster: "Kong: Skull Island" directed by Jordan Vogt Roberts. The breathtaking aerial scenes, or the scene of the aboriginal village hidden behind the mountains, completely captivated the audience. Currently, the Kong film studio is open for visitors to have the opportunity to visit.
Before that, this place appeared in many famous foreign movies such as The Quiet American (Nguoi My Tham Lang - 2002) by Phillip Noyce, The Chinese Botanist's Daughters (Hai Co Con Gai Ong Chu Vuon Thuoc - 1990) by Dai Sijie, Canaries (Chim Bach Yen) by Peter Stray,... and Vietnamese movies like Tam Cam: The Untold (2016) and Blood Letter (Thien Menh Anh Hung – 2012)… Trang An's beauty was the main factor in many directors' decisions to use it as a film studio.
A scene of Kong: Skull Island at Trang An, Ninh Bình
Trang An, located in the Hoa Lu and Gia Vien districts of Ninh Binh, covers a total area of more than 2,168 hectares in 8 communes. Due to the presence of national highways 1A, 10, 12A, and 12B as well as a portion of the north-south railway, the route to Trang An (Ninh Binh) is extremely straightforward. As a result, getting around Ninh Binh is simple. Travelers can reach the city via a variety of modes, including buses, motorcycles, trains, and private vehicles.
By motorbike
Renting a motorcycle and driving it yourself will fit you best if you're a traveler on a budget who wants an adventurous experience on the route to Ninh Binh.
By private car
You can travel in a private car, which is the most convenient and comfortable option. It will remove your concerns about having to drive yourself, using road maps, and your privacy.
By bus
Even though it is less expensive than private vehicles and safer than riding a motorbike alone, taking the bus nevertheless has some drawbacks. Because your timetable will depend on the bus and you will need to rent a taxi to get to every location in Ninh Binh, the cost will increase.
By train
Similar to taking the bus, taking the train is more expensive and takes longer because you have to adhere to the timetable and take a taxi to get from the railway station to your final destination. The train runs every day and travels from Hanoi to Ninh Binh or vice versa in around 2-3 hours.
Throughout the entire year, people visit Trang An Complex. The optimal time for you to visit Trang An is from January to March of the lunar calendar. At this time of year, it is comfortable to relax on a boat and visit attractive locations since the weather is not too cold, the sky is clear, and there is not much rain. There are several festivities taking place around this time, which can be paired with festival visits or pagoda visits for peace prayers.
If you visit Trang An between July and September, this is the time to admire ripe rice fields. For those who enjoy using golden rice fields in their dishes, now is the greatest moment. Although it is a little warm in June, the sky is clear and there isn't much rain. Additionally, this is the time of year when the lotus flowers provide excellent sightseeing. You should stay away from visiting Trang An in November and December because of the unfavorable weather and heavy rains throughout these months.
- Please remember to pack hats and umbrellas if you intend to take a Trang An Tour from Hanoi in the middle of the day to protect yourself from the sun and rain.
- We strongly advise that you use a life jacket when boating. The Trang An boat tour ticket includes it.
- When you're hiking, remember to wear comfortable, sweat-wicking shoes and clothing.
- When you visit temples, dress modestly to suit the situation.
If you’re planning to visit Vietnam for your upcoming trip, you definitely shouldn’t miss Trang An Ninh Binh. You will be impressed by the magnificent landscape and have many pretty memories here.
