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Bich Dong Pagoda
Bich Dong Pagoda was originally called "Bach Ngoc Thach Son Dong", meaning a beautiful and pure stone pagoda in the deep mountains. In 1774, Lord Trinh Sam once visited this place and changed its name to what it is today. Bich Dong Pagoda is a very popular cave pagoda in Ninh Binh. Some other cave pagodas in Ninh Binh such as Bai Dinh pagoda, Dich Long pagoda, Ky Lan pagoda, Hoa Son pagoda, Canh Dieu pagoda, Hang pagoda... The pagoda was originally founded in 1428 and is just a small temple on the top of the mountain. In 1705, two monks Tri Kien and Tri The met and became brothers. The two monks both wanted to travel to many places to spread Buddhism and build temples. Coming here, seeing the beautiful terrain of Bich Dong cave and already having a pagoda, the two monks decided to stop and repair the old pagoda, collect donations to rebuild it into 3 pagodas: Ha, Trung and Thuong to practice. . In 1707, two monks Tri Kien and Tri The cast a large bell, which is still hanging in Dark Cave. In the year Giap Ngo 1774, Lord Trinh Sam visited the pagoda and saw the green landscape around the pagoda, so he named the pagoda Bich Dong. Bich Dong Pagoda is built of ironwood, the roof is made of tiles with no knots, the tip is rounded, the corners of the roof all have curved knife tips or the shape of a phoenix's tail, making the roof curving and flexible like tidal waves. Bich Dong Pagoda was built in the style of the letter "Three", three disjointed buildings, three levels along the mountainside, based on the mountain position from low to high into 3 separate pagodas: Lower, Middle and Upper. The unique thing about the pagoda is that the mountains, caves and pagodas complement each other, hidden among the giant trees, making the pagoda blend into the natural landscape. Ha Pagoda has 5 compartments built on a high foundation. In the Buddhist temple, the architecture is in the style of the letter "Ding". The trusses, horizontal beams, and vertical beams are also made of ironwood. The pagoda's roof is two curved roofs, consisting of 8 roofs. The stone columns at Ha Pagoda are all made of solid stone, not joined, and are over 4 meters high. From Ha Pagoda, step up 120 steps along the S-shaped path to Trung Pagoda. In front of the pagoda are two words "Bich Dong" carved into the cliff. This is a unique temple, half attached to a cave, half exposed. The pagoda has 3 rooms to worship Buddha. After worshiping Buddha at the upper palace, walk up 21 stone steps to reach the dark cave. On the top of the pagoda's roof are ten yellow Chinese characters: "Gia Lam Than Dai Hung Bao Dien Nam Thien To" - "all the monks in this Southern heaven came from Bich Dong pagoda". Buddha Shakyamuni in Central Pagoda has a nine-dragon talisman. The two statues on the outside are Van Thu Bodhisattva, on the left is Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, inside the main palace is the statue worshiping Venerable Ananda. To get to Thuong Pagoda, visitors have to go up 40 more stone steps along the mountainside. Thuong Pagoda is also called East Pagoda, the pagoda worships Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Thuong Pagoda is located at the highest position, near the top of Bich Dong mountain. Looking out from the pagoda, there are 5 mountains that look like 5 lotus petals, Ngu Nhac Son, including Tam Sang, Gia Dinh, Con Lon, Dau Cau and Hang Ba mountains. Bich Dong Pagoda is a unique cave temple in Vietnam, nowhere else has the same earth and mountain position. Standing at Thuong Pagoda, you can have a panoramic view of the entire beautiful scenery of Bich Dong, as well as the mountains and water of Ninh Binh.
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Cuc Phuong National Park
Cuc Phuong National Park has an area of 25,000 hectares and is also Vietnam's first national forest. Cuc Phuong's characteristics are tropical rain forests, green all year round and extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna. Many species of plants and animals at high risk of extinction have been discovered and preserved here, notably the black-and-white langur, considered the symbol of Cuc Phuong forest. The best time to go to Cuc Phuong National Park is during the dry season (from December to May), at this time the weather in the forest is very cool. Avoid going during the rainy season because at this time the roads are slippery and there are a lot of mosquitoes, which will affect your travel experience. Especially coming to Cuc Phuong National Park in May is the time when butterflies in Cuc Phuong forest bloom the most. With a number of individuals that can reach millions of animals competing to show off, it makes this place look like a beautiful "butterfly forest" like in a fairyland. Cave of the Ancients: Also known as Bitter Cave. This is where traces of prehistoric people's residences and burials are kept, a precious heritage of Cuc Phuong garden. Con Moong Cave: Because outside the cave entrance there is a large rock protruding that looks like the shape of an animal, it was named Con Moong cave (animal cave in Muong language). This is also the residence of ancient people, and is also an important archaeological site classified as a national monument. Crescent Moon Cave: from a distance, the cave entrance looks like a crescent moon, the cave is located deep in the forest. Silver Cloud Peak: Silver Cloud Peak is 648m high, from the top we can see a panoramic view of the national park along with the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and Bai Dinh Pagoda. However, the road to the top of May Bac has many rocky slopes that are quite difficult to go, so this place is only suitable for people with good health. Yen Quang Lake - Pho Ma cave: go back to Nho Quan street about 7km, reach Tri Phuong bridge and turn west to reach Yen Quang lake. Continuing through Thung La to the foot of the limestone mountain range is Pho Ma cave. Pho Ma Cave is a magical architectural work of nature with countless stalactites with interesting shapes. Thousand-year-old trees: Cuc Phuong forest has many ancient trees such as: Dang tree 45m high with a diameter of 5m, thousand-year-old green Cho tree with a circumference of more than 20 people, ancient crocodile tree... Muong village: Cuc Phuong is also home to the Muong community with many unique cultural features such as stilt houses, terraced fields, brocade weaving looms... Primate rescue center: A place to preserve and nurture many rare primate species. Coming here, visitors will not only be able to observe the beauty of primates but also learn more about these animals. Things to keep in mind when traveling to Cuc Phuong National Park include: It is necessary to prepare all necessary items such as hats, trekking shoes, medicine, bandages, food and drinks... before visiting Cuc Phuong. You can bring binoculars to enjoy the scenery. There are many types of mosquitoes in the forest, so a tip for you to avoid these obnoxious animals is to buy DEP medicine (anti-scabies medicine) in cream form and apply it to sensitive areas such as the head, nape, wrists, ankles... The burning smell of this medicine is the enemy of the above animals.
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Bai Dinh Pagoda
1. When is the best time to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda? From January to March of the lunar calendar in the spring, the weather here is extremely warm and is also the best time to go to Bai Dinh Trang An. You can combine spring sightseeing, pagoda ceremonies for good luck and participating in major festivals in both Trang An and Bai Dinh. 2. How to get to Bai Dinh Pagoda? You can refer to some popular ways to move to Bai Dinh Pagoda below: - Travel by motorbike: To limit costs, you can proactively travel by motorbike to Ninh Binh. This way, you move along Highway 1A to the city center then follow the signs to get to Bai Dinh. - By bus: From Hanoi, you can catch buses to Ninh Binh from Giap Bat and My Dinh bus stations. Ticket price is about 70,000 - 80,000 VND/person. Stopping at Ninh Binh bus station, you continue to catch a bus or taxi for about 130,000 VND/trip to Bai Dinh pagoda area. - By train: This way, you get on the train from Hanoi and get off at Ninh Binh station. From here you can take a bus or catch a taxi to get to Bai Dinh. Train ticket prices range from 70,000 - 120,000 VND/person depending on seat class. 3. How to move at Bai Dinh Pagoda? Tourists who choose to take the electric car will wait for the car at the waiting area, then travel 3.5km of asphalt road to go straight to the Tam Quan gate of Bai Dinh Pagoda. The latest updated tram ticket price from the parking lot to Tam Quan gate in 2022 is: Bai Dinh pagoda tram ticket price for adults: about 30,000 VND/ticket/turn ⇔ about 60,000 VND/round-trip ticket. Tram ticket price for children: Children under 1m are free, over 1m are charged as adults. 4. Ticket price to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda. You will need to hire a tour guide service for Bai Dinh Pagoda which is about 300,000 VND for both the new pagoda and the old pagoda which is about 500,000 VND. The ticket to Bai Dinh Pagoda Stupa is about 50,000 VND. 6. What to eat when traveling to Bai Dinh Pagoda? You can refer to some delicious places to eat when traveling to Bai Dinh Pagoda that many people visit below: Mrs. Phan's eel vermicelli: 999 Tran Hung Dao, Thanh Binh, Ninh Binh. Luan Nhan Restaurant: Hamlet 4, Gia Sinh, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh. Thang Long Restaurant: Trang An, Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh. Nha San Van Long Restaurant: Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Gia Van, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh. 7. Note when traveling to Bai Dinh Pagoda Although Bai Dinh Pagoda is an attractive tourist destination, you also need to pay attention to the following issues to have the most complete travel trip: Because during the journey to visit the temple you will walk quite a lot, so you should wear sports shoes instead of high heels to help you move more easily. If you want to buy souvenirs, wait until you get off the mountain to buy them. Because if you buy inside the temple grounds, the price will be exorbitant. Please bring a few coins to donate and pray for good luck for yourself and your family. If you go in early spring, you should bring an umbrella to prevent heavy drizzle. Source: https://63stravel.com/
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Trang An tourist area
Trang An Cultural and Natural Heritage Complex is located in many districts of Ninh Binh province. This is our country's only "dual" heritage recognized by UNESCO. This heritage complex includes the Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong scenic area - Hoa Lu ancient capital - Hoa Lu special-use forest. In that complex, the ancient capital of Hoa Lu is located in the North; Tam Coc - Bich Dong is located in the south; Trang An tourist area is located in a central location. From Ninh Binh city center, visitors only need to go about 8km to get here. Every spring - summer - autumn - winter, Trang An puts on a new shirt. And every time of the year, visitors find things worth exploring here: In spring, visitors can immerse themselves in special festivals such as: Trang An Festival (mid-March of the lunar calendar); Co Lau Festival (8th - 10th day of the third lunar month). In the summer, this place is enchanting with golden rice fields or fragrant lotus ponds. In autumn, the weather is cool and pleasant, ideal for outdoor sightseeing and exploration activities. In winter, Trang An is hidden in the mist like a fairyland. Coming to Trang An tourist area, visitors can visit famous spiritual and cultural sites such as: Trinh Temple - a place to worship 4 officials of the Dinh Dynasty. Tran Ninh Binh Temple: The throne was established by King Dinh Tien Hoang to worship the god Quy Minh - the god of the southern gate of Hoa Lu. Four Pillars Temple - where four great mandarins under the Dinh Dynasty helped King Dinh Tien Hoang quell the rebellion of 12 warlords to establish the Dai Co Viet state. Phu Khong - a place to worship 7 loyal mandarins of the Dinh Dynasty. Vu Lam Palace - a check-in location that no one wants to miss. Mysterious caves: Dia Linh Cave with a length of nearly 1500m and a system of fossil stalactites. Nau Ruou Cave has underground water more than 10m deep and hundreds of jars of wine distilled from this underground water. Boi Cave - where traces of prehistoric people were discovered about ten thousand years ago. Bright Cave - Dark Cave, Ba Giot Cave are also caves worth visiting. With river terrain, boats are the main means of transportation in Trang An tourist area. Visitors can choose to take a traditional boat with 3 routes departing from the marina including: Route 1: Boat station - Trinh Temple - Dark Cave - Sang Cave - Wine Cooking Cave - Tran Temple - Ba Giot Cave - Seo Cave - Son Duong Cave - Khong Palace - Bao Hieu Pagoda - Khong Cave - Tran Cave - Quy Hau Cave - back to the boat dock. Route 2: Boat dock – Lam Cave – Vang Cave – Thanh Truot Cave – Suoi Tien Temple – Dai Cave – Hanh Cung Vu Lam – back to the boat dock. Route 3: Boat station - Trinh Temple - May Cave - Suoi Tien - Dia Linh Cave - Dai Cave - Hanh Cung Vu Lam - back to the boat station. In addition, the resort also provides kayaking services with 2 main routes: Route 1: Boat wharf - Trinh Temple - Tam Quan Gate - Toi Cave Entrance - Quy Hau Cave Entrance - Ngoc Mountain. Route 2: Boat wharf - Kong Island wharf - Thuy Dinh - Hanh Cung Vu Lam.
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Phat Diem Cathedral
For a long time, Phat Diem Stone Cathedral has not only been a place for common spiritual and cultural activities of parishioners in the Kim Son area, but also a unique architectural work that attracts tourists from near and far to visit and admire the architecture. threshold. Because this is not only a harmonious and unique combination of Eastern and Western architectural art, but also a miracle that our ancestors left behind for future generations. Phat Diem Stone Church was built in the late 19th century by Phat Diem Parish Priest Peter Tran Luc (also known as Uncle Sau) - who was appointed as Phat Diem Parish Priest in 1865 after many years of research and completion of the outline. draw up plans and concentrate financial and material resources. The church is made of mainly stone and wood. On each stone and wooden slab, flowers bloom with exquisite carvings. Most notably, the art of stone sculpture is extremely soft and flexible, with pieces of stone only 3.5cm thick. The entire architectural complex consists of 9 rafters with 9 different stages of workers, so each rafters has a distinct cultural feature, reflecting the rich aesthetics of skilled craftsmen. Furthermore, the church was built entirely of stone without the need for a reinforced concrete core. The most difficult part of this project is the foundation treatment. Because Kim Son is inherently a muddy alluvial land, Parish Priest Peter Tran Luc had to exploit and transport thousands of tons of stone from a mountain in Thanh Hoa to prevent subsidence, including blocks of stone weighing up to 20 kg. ton. At the same time, Mr. Luc also exploited and transported hundreds of ironwood trees from Nghe An mountain forests to build the project. However, what makes cultural researchers and architects fascinated about the Phat Diem Cathedral complex is the harmonious combination of Eastern pagoda architecture with Western Gothic architecture. Mr. Sau is the one who designed and created the church with extremely new details. It could also be because he was not a Christian but a Buddhist, so in his design, he had a very ingenious combination of Western church architecture and curved roof architecture like that of a communal house. in Buddhism. The artistic quintessence at Phat Diem stone church also clearly demonstrates the harmony between stone carving art and Vietnamese wood carving art, such as the symbol of the cross (symbol of Catholicism) sitting on the lotus (symbol of the Catholic religion). Buddhist symbols), Buddhist "swastika" letters engraved on rosary flowers, stone and wood reliefs carved with images of Jesus and saints; In which the saints dressed in Vietnamese style look so vivid but close, as familiar as watching folk paintings; The stone pillar carved in the shape of a lotus flower represents the stages of "birth - old age - illness - death" according to Buddhist philosophy. Even more impressive is the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which is made entirely of stone, with a dazzling gilded sanctuary with many delicate and elaborate patterns and carvings but still creating a gentle feeling. peaceful because of its simple and familiar design according to the Eastern philosophy of "the sky is round, the earth is square". There is also a Bible verse carved into stone in early Vietnamese. It can be said that Phat Diem Stone Cathedral is an interference, a harmonious and sophisticated combination of Western church architecture and traditional Eastern architecture. Catholicism brings faith to people, but the architectural style and worship space with images of communal houses and pagodas are deeply ingrained in the subconscious of Asians in general and Vietnamese people in particular, creating peace and protection, this is also a symbol of the meeting between Catholicism and the religious traditions of the Vietnamese people from a very early age.
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Hoa Lu ancient capital relic site
Hoa Lu ancient capital is a unique architectural complex in Ninh Binh province, recognized by UNESCO as one of the four core areas of the Trang An World Heritage complex. This place is also ranked by the government as a particularly important architectural complex and national historical relic that needs to be preserved. With a history of more than 1,000 years, this place has gone through many ups and downs of the nation, is a place to preserve historical relics through many eras as well as become a historical testament for our country. for thousands of years. However, even though it has gone through many ups and downs of time, Hoa Lu still retains its historical traces. Those are sturdy city walls, two majestic temples worshiping King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, built to simulate the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. You can come to Hoa Lu at any time of the year. However, spring is the most beautiful time as well as many festivals are held, so this is the right time for you if you want to participate and experience the bustling, crowded atmosphere of these festivals. If you are someone who likes quiet and wants to enjoy the peaceful space of this place, you can choose to go on the remaining days. Since the past, Hoa Lu was a magnificent and magnificent imperial capital. The mountains and hills rise up around the capital's perimeter like a sturdy wall. The meandering Hoang Long River and the vast Nho Quan and Gia Vien fields are extremely convenient natural deep ditches. The entire historical and cultural relic site of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, including the special protection zone, buffer zone and relics such as Thien Ton cave and Bai Dinh pagoda, are all located in the limestone mountain system in the area. Ninh Binh province, belonging to Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, bordering Gia Vien and Hoa Lu districts. This place is about 100km south of Hanoi capital. Hoa Lu ancient capital is an architectural complex, and each architecture has its own characteristics, all creating the ancient and heroic look of ancient historical relics. The historical traces still remaining in the relic complex are very diverse and rich, including the architecture of city walls, royal citadels, caves, temples, tombs and many other types of valuable architectural works. history and high culture. Most notably, there are still two relics here: King Dinh temple and King Le temple. These are two monuments built around the 17th century with extremely elaborate and unique sculptures on wood and stone. The road to King Dinh temple leads visitors under the canopy of poinciana trees along the road. People call Hoa Lu the stone citadel and the temples of King Dinh and King Le also used many materials from stone. For example, when entering the temple yard, visitors will see a floor made of boulders and two flanking goats also carved from monolithic green stone. Entering the harem, visitors will see a statue worshiping King Dinh cast in bronze and placed on a green stone. King Le's temple is located 50m away from King Dinh's temple and has the same structure. 200 meters from King Le Temple, is Nhat Tru Pagoda, built during the reign of King Le Dai Hanh. In front of the temple door is a stone pillar, 4.16 meters high, eight-sided shape, engraved with the Shurangama Sutra made by the king to offer to the Buddha. . Located right next to it is a relic associated with the story of King Dinh Tien Hoang's third princess, who jumped into a well and committed suicide rather than follow her husband and betray her father. This temple worships that princess. On March 8 - March 10 every year, the traditional festival of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu takes place to honor the kings and national heroes who built and developed the capital of Hoa Lu and founded the Vietnamese dynasty. Dai Co Viet country in the 10th century. The festival of Hoa Lu ancient capital includes 2 parts: the ceremony and the festival. Besides the ceremony, the festival with traditional games such as boat racing, wrestling, cheo singing... takes place in an extremely jubilant and bustling atmosphere. When coming to this relic you need to note the following. Hoa Lu Ninh Binh is a spiritual tourist destination, so when coming here you need to dress politely and discreetly. When visiting the temples of King Dinh and King Le, you need to be gentle and orderly to maintain dignity as well as burn incense to show respect to the kings who have contributed to the country. It is necessary to follow the instructions of the monument management board or tour guide if traveling in a group. Must throw trash in the right place, do not litter indiscriminately. If you go on your own, you should look at the map in advance to make your discovery journey more convenient. You can directly chat with the elders in the temple relics management board to learn more deeply about the history, cultural values, architecture... of the relics. If you want to see with your own eyes and admire works of extremely historical value as well as architectural value, then come quickly to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu Ninh Binh - a work of great historical significance. that our ancestors' generation has worked hard to preserve and preserve until now. Let's come here to visit the ancient capital and relive the heroic moments of the nation's history.
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Tam Coc tourist area
Tam Coc - Bich Dong is often known for its poetic, peaceful but no less beautiful scenes, captivating people's hearts - a place favored by the simile names "Nam Thien De Nhi Dong" or “Ha Long Bay on land.” It would be a mistake if you did not spend time traveling to Tam Coc - Bich Dong Ninh Binh, because this is a wonderful destination. It must be said that Tam Coc - Bich Dong is beautiful in every season, each season has its own beauty. But if you want to admire the lush green rice fields, full of vitality stretching across the winding stream like a soft silk strip, giving you a clear, fresh feeling, immersed in the flavor of rice. Earth, sky, rivers, and nature, the time after Tet in January and February is the appropriate time. And if you want to admire a beautiful picture of nature with mixed touches of the yellow color of ripe rice, blending with the green of the mountains and forests, and in the distance dotted with light boats floating extremely poetically, then Around the end of May, early June - when summer has arrived, it is a suitable opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Tam Coc - Bich Dong. One experience of traveling to Tam Coc - Bich Dong is that you can go and return in the same day, to save time - start early in the morning to breathe the morning air and have a complete trip because Tam Coc - Bich Dong is only about 110km from the center of Hanoi, so the luggage you bring with you only needs a few simple items such as a thin jacket in case the boat ride into the cave causes low temperatures and steam. causes a cold feeling. You can also bring an umbrella to use while boating on the river. In addition, it is best to wear flat shoes to facilitate comfortable movement and sightseeing. In addition, you can bring some snacks to eat when hungry. There are two options for you, one is to travel on your own by personal vehicle such as a car or motorbike to be proactive during your trip to Tam Coc - Bich Dong, or if you go in a large group and want to have If you have the opportunity to visit and walk, you can take a bus to Ninh Binh from Giap Bat and My Dinh bus stations. For a smooth trip, you should agree in advance on the vehicle, travel time, and respect punctuality. To admire and immerse yourself in the beauty of Tam Coc Bich Dong, you have only one choice: taking a boat. And if you are a photographer and want to preserve memorable moments and poetic scenes, please discuss and ask for help from boat drivers. Their experience and knowledge of the terrain will help you capture memorable photos. Another thing to note is that you should time it so that the trip is complete because the time on the boat when traveling to Tam Coc - Bich Dong also takes nearly 3 hours, avoid having to sit on the boat at noon when the sun is strong, or too late at night when the sun has already set. And it will certainly be great if you find an ideal seat to watch the sunset here, the harmonious sunset covering the fields and rivers like a story of attachment and sharing of nature's wealth. with the people here. Coming to Tam Coc - Bich Dong, you will definitely have wonderful and memorable moments of relaxation.
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Tran Temple
Mentioning Nam Dinh means mentioning Thanh Nam land with a long history of culture and civilization. Mentioning Nam Dinh means mentioning the land of learning, which has trained many talents for the country. Nam Dinh has long been considered the second capital of Dai Viet after Thang Long capital because this is the birthplace of the Tran Dynasty. That's why the Tran Temple relic area has not only become a place to commemorate the Tran kings who contributed to protecting the country, but also a spiritual destination that attracts many tourists. To enter the Temple, you must go through the five-door gate. Through the gate is a lotus pond, with flowers blooming fragrantly throughout the entire area. The path to the temple is shaded by large old trees, creating shade for visitors to visit. Tran Temple relic area includes 3 main architectural works. In the middle behind the lake is Thien Truong Temple. On the right is Co Trach Temple and on the left is Trung Hoa Temple. Photo source: instagram vickyvan97 Every year, Tran Temple holds two major festivals that attract many visitors. The Tran Temple Festival is held from the 15th to the 20th of the eighth lunar month every year and the Tran Temple Opening Ceremony at dawn on January 15 has been registered as a national intangible cultural heritage.
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Xuan Thuy National Park
Xuan Thuy National Park is a coastal wetland conservation area in Giao Thuy district, Nam Dinh province. This is the first flooded forest in Southeast Asia to join the RAMSAR international convention. With an interesting and attractive ecological system, many rare bird species return to reside here, creating a beautiful and lively picture of a typical countryside right at the estuary along the Northern coast. The appropriate time to travel to Xuan Thuy National Park is from October - November to March - April of the following year, because at this time the number of birds increases dramatically, creating an extremely bustling atmosphere of thousands of individual birds. Migrating from the North to escape the cold. Besides, according to Xuan Thuy National Park travel experience, you can also visit in the summer months to enjoy the sea breeze and admire the brilliant scenery here. Traveling to the national park is also an opportunity for you to enjoy special Giao Thuy dishes such as: spring rolls, Giao Thuy spring rolls, Sa Chau fish sauce, jellyfish salad, mangrove honey... or other types of seafood. Fresh delicacies from the sea such as clams, oysters, shrimp, crab... Xuan Thuy national ecosystem is recognized by UNESCO as the core area of the world biosphere reserve in the interprovincial coastal area of the Red River Delta. This is considered a platform for international migratory birds with more than 200 species, including more than 50 species of water birds and 100 species of migratory birds. Therefore, Giao Thuy National Park will become an attractive eco-tourism area for domestic and foreign tourists when traveling to Nam Dinh. Besides visiting Xuan Thuy National Park, tourists return to the mainland and rest at hotels and motels. And if you want to have a memorable experience in your life, you should set up a sleeping tent in the pine forest next to the clam field so that you can wake up early in the morning to catch a wonderful sunrise. With over 200 species of birds and tens of thousands of individuals, Xuan Thuy National Park is truly a large bird station of the Red River Delta. Coming to Xuan Thuy National Park, you will discover new bird species, freely watch birds passionately foraging for food, flocks of storks flying above the green forest floor.
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Phu Day relic area
Phu Day architectural and artistic relics (including: Phu Tien Huong, Phu Van Cat, Mausoleum of Lieu Hanh) are located in the two villages of Tien Huong and Van Cat in Kim Thai commune, Vu Ban district, far from the city center. Nam Dinh street is about 15km southwest. This is a relic with typical historical, cultural and artistic architectural value that has been ranked nationally by the Ministry of Culture according to Decision No. 09-VH/QD dated February 21, 1975. Phu Day worships Holy Mother Lieu Hanh, the head deity in the belief system of Mother Goddess worship (Three Palaces, Four Palaces) of the Vietnamese people, and is also one of the "Four Immortals" of the Vietnamese temple. She was conferred with many titles by feudal dynasties from the Le to Nguyen dynasties as "Mother Nghi Thien Ha" (Mother of all peoples) with the following titles: Ma Vang Bodhisattva, Great King Che Thang Hoa Dieu. Most villages and urban areas in our country have temples, pagodas, and temples worshiping Mother Lieu Hanh, which is very solemn. Among them, Phu Day relic has long been considered the center of Mother Goddess worship (Three Palaces, Four Palaces) of Vietnamese people. Based on historical books, scientific research works and folk legends about the story of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh, the Phu Day relic was built on the homeland where the Mother was born for the second time. According to the content of the stele "Tien tu genealogy" (Jade genealogy records the work of Tien Huong temple), "Holy Mother's late Trach Linh Tu Bi Ky" (Stele recording the old foundation of the sacred temple of the Holy Mother) is currently kept. At the site, Phu Day (including Phu Tien Huong and Phu Van Cat) had the earliest construction history in the Later Le dynasty, the reigns of Duong Hoa (1642) and Canh Tri (1663-1671). The original project was just a small temple built by local people to worship and pay tribute to the merits of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh. Through historical periods, the government, people and tourists from all over have contributed money and efforts to restore and build Phu Day into a spacious and majestic architectural complex to worship the Mother Goddess as it is today. Tien Huong Palace was built on a campus of nearly 7,500 square meters, facing southwest. On the overall plan, the project consists of 19 buildings with 81 large and small rooms of different heights and heights, arranged symmetrically and harmoniously, forming an architectural plan of the "Inside the terrace, outside the country" style. Looking from the outside, first is a round well with the meaning "Gathering water to gather blessings", followed by 3 communal houses, a semicircular lake and the main building. On both sides of the main building are two bridges running all the way connecting the Co and Cau floors with the stele house and guest house. The main building has four worship palaces: first, second, third, fourth. The shrines all have frames made of ironwood, designed in the same way as each other, creating a space for worship that is wide on the outside and deep on the inside. Among the four worship palaces, the fourth palace is the project with the highest artistic value. Here, on the system of trusses, horizontal beams, vertical beams, and planks carrying architectural components, artisans meticulously machined and carved them with many vivid themes and motifs such as: four sacred animals. , four precious items, fish turning into dragons, dharma wheels, pairs of "five blessings" money, bats with the word "tho" in their mouths, Nghe chau, two peaches, lotus turtles... have artistic value during the Nguyen Dynasty, 19th century - XX. Phu Van Cat is located about 1km east of Phu Tien Huong, built on a land area of nearly 3600m2, facing Northwest. The project consists of 7 buildings with 30 large and small compartments, also designed similarly to Thien Huong Palace in the style of "Inside the terrace, outside the country". On the overall plan, looking from the outside, first is a semicircular lake, in the middle of the lake is a 3-compartment water pavilion built entirely of ironwood. Next is the Nghi Mon system (five gates) designed in the style of a 3-storey stack, 5 lofts and the main building. The main project is also designed to include 4 palaces: first, second, third, and fourth. The architectural and artistic value is most clearly shown on the wooden architectural structures of the fourth palace. Here, the artisans have put all their ingenuity and effort into carving extremely rich and diverse works of art with motifs of dragons, dragons flanking phoenixes dancing, mixed with groups of glasses playing with other animals. The turtle is hidden under the lotus pond... in the architectural and artistic style of the Later Le period, 17th - 18th centuries. Mausoleum of Lieu Hanh was built in 1938, on a high land area with an area of 1647m2. The mausoleum was built entirely of green stone, including many square walls. In the middle of the walls there is a door made up of two pillars, with a pink stone lotus placed on top of the pillar. In the middle of the mausoleum is an octagonal tomb, each side is 1.3m wide. The overall mausoleum has 60 pillars corresponding to 60 lotus buds, looking like a nasturtium pond from afar. Phu Day architectural work, since its inception, has undergone many restorations, embellishments and expansions but still preserves intact the architectural values bearing the artistic imprint of the Le - Nguyen dynasties. . With reasonable and scientific calculation of scale, architectural structure, and ingenious combination and use of construction materials, our ancestors created extremely unique and perfect works of art. . All three relics of Tien Huong Palace, Van Cat Palace and Lieu Hanh Mausoleum, not only have typical historical, cultural and scientific values but also have aesthetic, architectural and artistic values. In addition to being located in a charming landscape, these relics all have a majestic scale, symmetrical and harmonious structure, along with unique artistic value through rich sculptural themes. diversity. All of these elements have become an important nucleus constituting an architectural complex, a famous "super temple" not only of Nam Dinh, but also typical of the whole country. In addition, the system of relics, antiques and worship objects such as epitaphs, ordinations, parallel sentences, great characters... along with the legend of Holy Mother Lieu Hanh are rich and valuable sources of information to help scholars. Scientific research in many fields explains and identifies the great value of these relics to the nation's cultural heritage system through the ages.
Ninh Binh
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Dong Xam silver carving craft village
About 20 km east of Thai Binh City, Dong Xam silver carving village always has a characteristic sound of carving. The result of those sounds are many exquisitely patterned products created by the skillful hands of artisans here. Silver engraving requires perseverance, patience and attention to every detail of the artist. Therefore, the workers are always patient, diligent, and meticulously carve and engrave each decorative pattern from rudimentary tools such as awls, nails, hammers... Each person has a part to do, the one who creates the shape, the one who creates the strokes creates the flowers. With silver carving, carving is the step that requires the most concentration, requiring the artist to be extremely skillful, not allowing himself to make even a small mistake, otherwise, the entire product will be considered abandoned and must be made again from the beginning. A highly demanding job, but in the past many people could not make a living with the job because of limited income. Many generations, although they love their job and want to keep it, still have to leave due to being entangled in food, clothes, and money. As time passes, silver-engraved products become closer to everyday life, from souvenirs such as silver necklaces, bronze paintings... to more sophisticated and valuable products such as incense burners worth up to several hundred million. That richness has expanded the customer base. Gradually, the silver carving profession has helped people here improve their lives. Today, the silver carving profession is still circulating and developing more and more widely. Dong Xam's products today revolve around copper materials, bright silver plating, very good-looking and affordable.
Hung Yen
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Bach Thuan garden village
Bach Thuan garden village is now more than 100 years old, located next to the Red River carrying heavy alluvium and fertility. This is a typical ancient village in the Northern Delta, also the only garden village in Thai Binh province that still preserves many ancient Vietnamese house practices and has a long-standing profession of growing ornamental plants. The people of Bach Thuan Garden Village said that since ancient times, their ancestors have lived by gardening, so this is a typical traditional profession of the whole village, almost every house owns a garden from 2 hectares to 5 hectares. With fruit trees, mixed with ornamental plants, the trees are meticulously cared for and pruned. Bach Thuan garden village is not like other communes in the province in that the area of field land is larger than the area of garden land, but the area of garden land here is more than the area of rice cultivation. Coming to Bach Thuan, visitors feel like they are lost in a miniature park with all kinds of light and dark colors... Along both sides of the village road are many trees with different colors, the dark green of the magnolia, the red of the magnolia flower. single, five-colored trees... Nature has favored Bach Thuan to develop traditional gardening. In addition, visitors will be overwhelmed with hundreds of types of fruit trees one after another, stretching endlessly such as: apples, guavas, plums, lemons, longans, lychees, sapodillas, oranges, tangerines, kumquats... Very suitable for women's taste buds. Men can sit and fish, chat and enjoy the fish they caught next to a bottle of fragrant sticky rice wine. Besides, visitors also have the opportunity to participate in people's lives such as: Rowing on canals, ponds and lakes, fishing, visiting fruit orchards or traditional craft villages, and enjoying tea mixed with honey. Bees have longan scent. Next to the fruit gardens are ornamental and ornamental tree gardens. Each type of ornamental plant has its own unique shape and different names depending on the pruning of the artisans. In addition to visiting ornamental gardens and fruit trees, visitors can visit ancient houses dating back hundreds of years or come to the peaceful and quiet scene of Tu Van Pagoda and Bach Tinh Pagoda. Bach Thuan garden village also has Thuan Vi market, a rural market but no less crowded and bustling. This is also where traders buy agricultural products from garden villages and then resell them at markets in Thai Binh or Nam Dinh city. Especially in the morning, the market sells many types of attractive cakes such as banh cuon, banh beo, steamed cake, banh gio, sticky rice cake, banh te, banh mat, banh chung, banh giay dou, donut... Banh cuon at Thuan Vi market is a famous delicious cake in the region, easily making diners fascinated. With the unique features of a rich countryside, Bach Thuan Garden Village gradually attracts tourists from near and far to visit the traditional craft village, admire the art of bonsai, learn how to decorate and build garden houses... and enjoy delicious local dishes, fragrant flowers and sweet fruits all year round.
Hung Yen
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Dong Bang Temple
Dong Dat Temple is located in An Le commune, Quynh Luu district, known as the sacred temple built from the 18th Hung Vuong king. Ultimate spirit. Up to now, the Delta Temple has become the most famous tourist destination in Thai Binh, attracting a lot of tourists to visit and experience. Dong Delta temple when built is the place to worship the king of Father Bat Hai Dong Dinh, who had contributed to helping King Hung to fight against foreign invaders and establish a village to help the people. From the end of the thirteenth century until now, this temple also commemorates Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and the generals under the Tran dynasty who had the merit of defending the country, three times fighting the Yuan - Mong troops from the border of the country. Because of the history of more than 4,000 years, the Delta temple is associated with many thrilling legends. In particular, the dictionary of the father of Bat Hai's father is the story of the most oral. Legend has it that in the 18th Hung Vuong period, when the foreigner came to invade the water, the court took the strong and strong army, but so the enemy was too strong, so he had to establish a Zhao Linh Son, a bridge The god supports the enemy. This land was at that time of peach blossom page, located near the Vinh River mouth. This is the place where Long Cung Hoang Tu Hoang (i.e. Giao Long - the son of Lac Long Quan and the Ngoc Nu concubine) reincarnated into a fisherman's family living near the estuaries Ceremony, Quynh Phu now) helped the king to fight the enemy. He and his two younger brothers and 10 mighty generals: the great mandarin, the third mandarin, the fourth mandarin, the mandarins (Mr. Hoang Muoi), the monk's native in Nuoi, 28 generals and soldiers, and the same soldiers, and the same soldiers Equal to melt the enemy on 8 estuaries, bringing in Thai Binh to the country. After that victory, he was ordained the Great King. Instead of staying in the court, he asked to go back to his hometown to take care of his parents and reclaim, the people to establish the coastal hamlet, helping the king to keep the border. When Vinh Cong Dai Vuong Quy Tien on August 25 of the lunar calendar, the people here were grateful to him, so he enhanced him as a father and father - Bat Hai Dai Vuong. King Hung also remodeled his family, built a temple to worship for people to remember the smoke. Many stories are said that Vinh Cong Dai Vuong was very sacred, in the thirteenth century when the Nguyen - Mong enemy came to invade our country, Hung Dao Vuong brought the generals to the temple to pray to the sound. After three times chasing the Nguyen - Mong troops, the Tran generals contributed to embellish the temple more spacious. Since then, despite thousands of years with a lot of historical fluctuations, Thai Binh people still smell full smoke, worship Vinh Cong Dai Vuong and Hung Dao Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and the Tran heroes with merit With the country. The palaces at the Delta temple fully converge the five elements according to the traditional concept of Vietnamese people. Between the palace is an ancient well mouth, according to the ancient stories, this is the place where Vinh Cong used to hide. Therefore, people believe that the water in this well can eliminate bad luck, bring luck. The beauty of this thousand -year -old temple has the old appearance, showing the elite architecture and spiritual culture of the nation. Experiencing ups and downs of history, constant wars, the temple has repeatedly damaged. However, up to the present time, the Delta Temple has been repaired and expanded the campus to serve Huong customers and worship from all over. The historic area of Dong Delta temple now has an area of about 20,520m2, including the temples of the King, Sinh temple, Quan Nhi Temple, Quan Dieu Temple, Quan De Third Temple, Quan De Bat temple. If you are a lover of traditional festivals, do not miss the famous festival of the Delta temple, held on August 20 of the lunar calendar every year. This festival is held with two main parts, the ceremony and the festival. The ceremony will carry out the procession of the temples of Mau Sinh, the first officials, the second, the three, the unemployed, the bowl of the bowl to the temple of the father of the Bat Hai father. After that, people will hold an incense offering ceremony, gong, drum dance to open and procession. The rituals are performed very methodically, scale, attracting thousands of pilgrims to fall. After the ceremony will be the festival will be very bustling, you can experience folk games, participate in playing shrinkage, swimming, chess, wrestling, cockfighting.
Hung Yen
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Keo Pagoda
Keo Pagoda, whose literal name is Than Quang Tu, is one of the ancient pagodas in Vietnam whose 400-year-old architecture is preserved almost intact. The pagoda was built in 1632 under the reign of King Le Trung Hung, with the "Foreign Noi Cong" architectural style typical of Vietnamese pagoda architecture. Keo Thai Binh Pagoda is considered the largest-scale project among ancient pagodas in Vietnam. The entire temple campus is more than 41,500 square meters wide, including 16 architectural buildings with 116 construction spaces. The main architectural works are: Three gates, Buddhist pagoda, holy hall, bell tower, corridor, monks' quarters, tower garden... From the dike surface, going down is the outer three gates, in the middle is the inner three gates. Through the three gates is the Buddha worship area including Ong Ho pagoda, incense burner and Buddha hall. In particular, there are three large lakes in the temple grounds, making the scene even more peaceful. The entire temple is made of ironwood, without using rivets but only using wooden mortises joined together. The supporting columns are meticulously designed, showing the sculptural imprint of the Later Le period. The most impressive is the majestic 3-storey bell tower, with a frame made up of nearly 100 overlapping ridges with a total height of more than 11m, linked by wooden mortises, supporting 12 elegant curved tiled roofs. This bell tower has been recognized by the Guinness Book of Vietnam Records as the tallest wooden bell tower in Vietnam. Currently, Keo Pagoda still preserves hundreds of Dharma statues and offerings from the Le Dynasty. Keo Pagoda is considered an art museum of the early 17th century, with many unique masterpieces. Keo Pagoda Festival takes place on January 4 every year, attracting many tourists.
Hung Yen
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Con Den eco-tourism area
Thai Binh is not a land with strong tourism strengths like neighboring provinces and cities such as Hai Phong and Hai Duong. But in Thai Binh, there are many landscapes, landscapes, historical and cultural relics such as Keo Pagoda, King Tran relics, Bach Thuan garden, Thai Binh cathedral or beaches with rustic and idyllic beauty that attract tourists. Among them, it is impossible not to mention Con Den Beach Resort. Con Den is not a beach with golden sand, running long embracing the clear blue sea. Con Den is just a rustic, simple, pristine beach, but it was recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve in 2004. Because of the pristine natural scenery on the dune, Con Den beach is considered by many to be the most beautiful dune in the North, with a stretching landscape including fine sand beaches and clam farming areas. Accordingly, in the year Den Den is planned into an eco-tourism area with a beach, resort, entertainment area (sports field, water slide area), general cultural tourism area, shopping center, green tree system,... Coming to Con Den beach resort, visitors will be immersed in cool, clean water; Take a boat trip to explore the immense mangrove forest; Stroll along the pine forest to enjoy the fresh air. Tourists should also not forget to participate in interesting marine activities such as stilt walking, brass band performances, drumming, fishing competitions, etc. Con Den eco-tourism area currently has an Experiential Tourism program for students, families and teambuilding for the business sector. Con Den is also famous for the dream bridge - the longest bamboo bridge in the North, passing through the lush green mangrove forest for visitors to admire. This is also the longest bamboo bridge across the sea in Vietnam.
Hung Yen
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Con Vanh eco-tourism area
Con Vanh Beach is located in Nam Phu commune, Tien Hai district. From the district center to here is only about 25km. If traveling from Hanoi, it will take about 2 hours to arrive. Tourists from inside and outside the province come here to swim, enjoy seafood and relax their spirits. Con Vanh beach was formed from the alluvial accretion process of the Red River over many years. The entire beach has an area of about 1,696 hectares. In particular, mangrove forests account for nearly 50% of the area of Con Vanh beach tourist area. The 6km long coastline covers 56 hectares of green casuarina forest. Con Vanh has a typical climate of the North of our country, so the peak tourist season is summer, when tourists flock here to "cool off". The ideal time you should go to Con Vanh is from April to September every year. At this time, the weather is sunny, suitable for outdoor entertainment and dining activities. The rainy season is muddy and muddy. In winter, the climate and sea breeze are quite cold. If the purpose of your trip is just to enjoy seafood, you can also go to Con Vanh at this time. The sand in Con Vanh beach resort is made up of alluvium, so it is not as smooth as other beaches. But the water is also quite clean and suitable for visitors to immerse themselves in the cool natural water. The sea water here does not have big waves and is not too deep, so it is safe for children. Near the beach, there is a swimming pool rental service and plenty of chairs. Con Vanh beach is the ideal place to catch the sunrise. Coming to Con Vanh beach resort, you should spend at least one early morning to breathe the fresh breath of the sea; Watch the sun rise and immerse yourself in the bustling shopping atmosphere of the early morning fish market.
Hung Yen
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Dong Chau Beach
Located more than 30km from the city center, Dong Chau beach is a great place that you should visit once. This coastal area has become a place for people who want to get away from the noise of the city and enjoy the fresh, cool sea space. With a beach length of up to 5km, Dong Chau beach attracts young people and small families to relax on summer days. The beach impresses with a beautiful picture. Thanks to the long stretches of white sand, welcoming gentle ocean waves, combined with the casuarina trees, it creates a beautiful and attractive scene. In addition to satisfying your passion for swimming and relaxing in the sun, Dong Chau is also a wonderful natural school of marine ecosystems. Dong Chau Beach is also often used as a venue for outdoor events such as picnics and teambuilding. With its large space, beautiful nature, and fresh air, this place is the ideal choice for groups wanting to create cohesive and enjoyable experiences. If you want to experience more, you can visit the nearby fishing village and learn about the lives of local people. The best time to visit Dong Chau Thai Binh beach is definitely from June to August. This is the summer period that will bring you the best beach experience. During these months, the sun shines down on the beach, making the air temperature pleasant and creating ideal conditions for a long day on the sand. The sea water is clear and cool, waiting for visitors to enjoy a fun and refreshing swim. Besides swimming, summer is also the best time to participate in many interesting sea games. All will bring you a sense of thrill and adventure. When traveling to Dong Chau beach in Thai Binh, you must definitely experience swimming. The most notable feature of this beach is the color of the sea water. Instead of the usual blue color, the sea water here has a characteristic brown color. This makes the swimming experience at Dong Chau extremely different from many other beaches. Brown sea water is not only refreshing, but also has the potential to create a wonderfully relaxing experience for your skin and body. If you have ever experienced a hot mineral mud bath, you can imagine the cool feeling that Dong Chau sea water brings. Perhaps, watching the sunrise on Dong Chau Thai Binh beach is a way to enjoy a memorable trip. When you set foot on this beach, you will see many small, simply built huts lying everywhere. This location is ideal for rest and relaxation or you can also spend the night. Sunrise at this beach is truly surprisingly beautiful. When the sun begins to rise, the entire space becomes bright and radiant. The sea surface reflects sunlight, creating a sparkling sea surface that shines like precious gems. This time is when you can see the sea bluer and clearer than ever. Visitors can admire the sunrise at Dong Chau Thai Binh beach from the beach, leaf huts or sitting on the bow of the boat. The beautiful moments of a new day make you feel extremely peaceful, simple and thoughtful.
Hung Yen
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Cat Ba National Forest
Cat Ba National Park is an attractive destination in the "red phoenix" city of Hai Phong, one of the largest biosphere reserves in Vietnam and the world. Visitors to Cat Ba Garden not only can explore the diverse flora and fauna ecosystem but also have the opportunity to learn about history, culture and participate in interesting outdoor activities. Besides, this place is also an ideal picnic spot every weekend that families cannot miss. Cat Ba National Park is located in Tran Chau town, Cat Hai district, more than 40km south of Hai Phong city center. Cat Ba Park has a natural area of up to 17,360 hectares, with 11,000 hectares of forest and 6,500 hectares of sea surface. This place is one of the largest special-use forests in Vietnam, possessing a diverse ecosystem including sea, mangrove forests, terrestrial forests and rare flora and fauna species. In addition, in Cat Ba Garden there are many rare archaeological relics of high historical value. From April to November every year is considered the ideal time to travel to Cat Ba Garden. At this time, the air is extremely cool, it is sunny, and is favorable for sightseeing and sightseeing activities. Cat Ba Garden is known for its pristine, natural and extremely poetic beauty. Visitors coming here can freely experience interesting activities such as sightseeing, trekking or taking check-in photos. Cat Ba Garden possesses an extremely diverse ecosystem, home to thousands of plant and animal species. There are about 58 species of mammals, 55 species of reptiles, 274 species of insects and more than 200 species of birds. In particular, Cat Ba Garden is also a place to preserve rare animals such as golden-haired monkeys, black squirrels, chamois, white-headed squirrels... Cat Ba National Park has been recognized by UNESCO as a "World Biosphere Reserve", promising to be an attractive destination for those who love the natural world. Not only does it possess countless rare terrestrial animal and plant species, nature also favors Cat Ba Garden with a rich marine ecosystem. The marine ecosystem of Cat Ba Park is concentrated mainly on the coast, bays and limestone foothills, including nearly 1,500 species of fish, seaweed, coral and zooplankton. Not only does it possess countless rare terrestrial animal and plant species, nature also favors Cat Ba Garden with a rich marine ecosystem. The marine ecosystem of Cat Ba Park is concentrated mainly on the coast, bays and limestone foothills, including nearly 1,500 species of fish, seaweed, coral and zooplankton. Cat Ba Garden is the gathering place of countless mysterious caves, the most famous of which is Trung Trang cave. This is the largest and oldest cave in the cave system here, going through the mountain more than 300 meters long with beautiful limestone stalactites. In addition to checking in at Trung Trang cave, visitors can visit other destinations such as Da Hoa cave, Quan Y cave... Cat Ba Garden is the gathering place of countless mysterious caves, the most famous of which is Trung Trang cave. This is the largest and oldest cave in the cave system here, going through the mountain more than 300 meters long with beautiful limestone stalactites. In addition to checking in at Trung Trang cave, visitors can visit other destinations such as Da Hoa cave, Quan Y cave...
Hai Phong
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