Tourist destination
Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
Sam Son - Ho Dynasty Citadel - Cam Luong magic fish stream is the most attractive tour for tourists from all over the world when returning to Thanh Hoa. Among them, with many outstanding global values, the World Cultural Heritage of Ho Dynasty Citadel (Vinh Loc district) is an interesting stop for tourists. Many people say that the Sam Son - Ho Dynasty Citadel - Cam Luong Magic Fish Stream tour is a "million-visitor" tour in Thanh Hoa. That's because that is the number that evaluates the uniqueness of an unforgettable journey. From a Sam Son sea singing with waves and wind to the curious enchantment by the values of the history of the World Cultural Heritage of the Ho Dynasty Citadel, finally the mystery and unbelievable in the middle of the 21st century with the place of magic fish stream. Vinh Loc district has rich and diverse tourism potential. Tourists from near and far, if they come once, will never forget the relics, landscapes as well as the rustic dishes that have become trademarks. Here there is a magnificent stone citadel, standing for more than 600 years, marking the mark of the Ho and Ho Quy Ly dynasties. In addition, visitors can also enjoy the unique flavors of rice cake, Phu Quang sweet soup... And, watch and enjoy the smooth folk songs and folk dances about life, about the homeland where the heroic Ma River region has gone down in history. At the World Cultural Heritage of Ho Dynasty Citadel, visitors will be taken back to the history of more than 600 years ago by professional guides with fascinating stories. There, visitors can imagine the magnificent and magnificent citadel from the beginning; It is said that our ancestors used wisdom to move blocks of stone beyond human strength to build a citadel that is impervious to age... The story of the construction of the Ho Dynasty Citadel, the outstanding global values of the heritage, or samples of artifacts from the Tran - Ho dynasties... will surely satisfy the curiosity of visitors to this place. Recently, all levels and functional agencies, Vinh Loc district, and the World Cultural Heritage Conservation Center of the Ho Dynasty Citadel have synchronously implemented many solutions to preserve and promote the value of the Ho Dynasty Citadel Heritage. At the same time, restore traditional cultural values in the area and find solutions to develop tourism, such as: establishing a folk song club; build planning areas for planting pennywort; exhibiting many art pictures; making traditional folk dishes: sweet soup, banh cuon, pu... All of these efforts have received positive feedback from tourists from all over.
Thanh Hoa
From January to December
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Magic Fish Stream
Thanh Hoa is a famous land with many beautiful landscapes. One of the most spiritual and ecological destinations in the homeland of Ma River singing is Cam Luong magic fish stream. Cam Luong fish stream is a masterpiece given by nature. This place is not only famous for its wild and rustic beauty but is also associated with mysterious legends from ancient times. Cam Luong commune is known as a land located between rolling limestone mountains on the left bank of the Ma River like a giant hammock running from North to East, hugging Cam Luong into the mountain valley. Stretching throughout the southwest is the Ma River, as clear as a soft silk strip. And right in the heart of that land is a unique magical fish stream. Cam Luong magic fish stream is also known as Ngoc village magic fish stream, associated with the legend of the Snake God. Once upon a time, there was an old couple who still did not have children. Every day, they often go to the fields next to the stream to dig water to plant rice and scoop up fish to catch snails for food. One day the wife scooped up a strange egg. Many times I scooped it up and dropped it into the water, but every time I scooped it, the strange egg was still found in the basket. She brought it home, and the couple discussed letting the chicken hatch to try. One day, when the wife heard the sound of a chicken clucking, she went to look and saw that a snake had hatched from the egg. Frightened, the husband took the baby snake to Ngoc stream to release it, but as soon as he released it, the snake returned home at night. Gradually, snakes live in familiar families like other pets. But since there were snakes in the house, the fields had enough water to plow, and life in the area was prosperous and happy because there was no longer a prolonged drought. Just like that, the snake boy lived with his family and village in peace and prosperity. Over the years, the snake has grown to the size of a water carrying tube, and every noon he climbs up to the rafters to lie down. Suddenly one night there was heavy rain and strong winds, thunder and lightning, and in the morning the villagers saw the dead snake's body washed up at the foot of Truong Sinh mountain (current temple location). Mourning the Snake, the villagers buried him at the foot of the mountain and built a temple. The villagers were told by the gods that the snake boy died because he fought with a sea monster that had come to destroy the village and he was given the divine title "Tu Phu Dragon King" by the gods. Since then, Ngoc stream in front of the temple has flocks of thousands of fish coming to worship day and night. People in the area never eat Ngoc stream fish, and have been accustomed to calling them god fish since then. According to scientists, the fish in Cam Luong stream are bull fish (also known as slope fish), belonging to the carp order and listed in the Vietnam Red Book. This dark blue fish has bright red edges, and every time it swims, it emits streams of light that sparkle like pearls. One strange thing is that the fish in the stream only swim around a stretch of the stream that is more than 100m long and do not swim any further. There was even a season when floodwaters poured in and the water rose all over the road leading to the stream, but strangely the fish never floated away. When high water flooded the stream, the big fish crawled into caves and hollows to hide. Small animals, if swept away by water, can still swim back on their own. There are countless fish here of different sizes, the largest fish weighing about 30kg - that is the king fish. During the day, each flock swims from the cave to the outside. Coming here, visitors can have fun with the fish, feed the fish and watch the natural activities of this fish breed. At the end of the day, the angel fish will swim through a small cave to take refuge inside the mountain. The cave entrance is only an arm's length wide, but the cave is wide and deep, enough to accommodate thousands of fish. One strange thing is that although the fish are very crowded, the water in the stream is always clear and does not have a fishy smell, so it can be used for living or cooking. This is a difficult thing to explain that scientists are still researching. Every year, especially on the occasion of the first lunar month, Cam Luong angel fish stream attracts thousands of tourists from all over to visit and participate in the traditional spirit fish procession festival of the Muong people. People in the area believe that this is a rare breed of magic fish and that the abundance of the fish will bring peace and prosperity to the lives of local people. In the fish stream complex, there is also Ngoc Temple worshiping the four palaces of the Dragon King. Above the fish stream is Cay Dang cave with a shimmering and mysterious scene, many stalactites in magnificent shapes, sparkling like diamonds... An interesting thing is that Visitors enter the cave entrance one way, and after exploring it all, they will go out another way, forming a closed circle. Cam Luong Magic Fish Stream is a unique product of nature, with beautiful landscapes, forests, rivers, streams, villages and gentle, simple people creating a charming picture of a picturesque countryside. Come here once to enjoy the scenery and let go of all your worries and worries...
Thanh Hoa
From January to December
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Kho Muong
Kho Muong village is located in Hua Muong valley, in the buffer zone of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with 60 households, 225 people, 13 households doing community tourism business, the village still retains the traditional stilt houses, located in a valley with a cool climate all year round; The unique and pristine natural landscape of primeval forests and the imbued daily life of the Thai people make people feel like this place is like a peaceful, pure and poetic land. The local people are rustic, friendly, and honest. The road to Kho Muong is winding and winding, on one side is a cliff, on the other is a deep abyss with green terraced fields and endless forests. This is a road with beautiful natural scenery but can easily make many people "falter" because of its difficulty and danger. However, it is very attractive to "travelers" who love to explore. Kho Muong village also has an attractive destination, Bat Cave, located in a cave complex discovered in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, which has become one of the attractive destinations for domestic and foreign tourists. Love nature, passionate about exploring nature. Bat Cave has an attractive beauty with the limestone blocks that make up this cave, discovered through the process about 250 million years ago. The cave is connected to an underground river system with a length of about 2.5km to the north and carries water from Kho Muong through Pon village in Lung Cao commune. The system of rivers and streams flowing inside the cave is a common known feature. Through the Kart rocky areas, it creates connections between valleys, mouths and streams. Bat Cave, Kho Muong village is also home to many species of Bats. At least 4 species of Bats reside in Bat Cave, Kho Muong village at different times of the year. Including insect-eating bats and many fruit-eating species, they are the most important species for breeding and controlling insect pests. Currently, the road to Bat cave and Kho Muong village is invested and upgraded from tourism development capital of Thanh Hoa province. Every year it attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to visit. Dining in Kho Muong village is rich and diverse, elaborately prepared from ingredients available from the local mountains, forests, and streams. Depending on the time and season of the year, there are different dishes. Some delicious dishes that Thai people often prepare include: Grilled fish, bamboo-tube rice, steamed pork, grilled chicken, rock snails, purple sticky rice... The most popular and favorite dish is five-color sticky rice from upland sticky rice, Lam rice... In particular, this place is famous for dishes made from Co Lung duck - a duck variety that has become a famous brand, known to many people. Ducks with short necks and low legs are released in streams and fields, so the meat is firm and fragrant, the eggs have lots of yolks... a specialty dish that many tourists have known and want to enjoy when traveling to Vietnam. Ba Thuoc. Tourists coming to Kho Muong village will have nights of burning campfires, drinking wine, and cultural exchanges with Thai Xoe dance, all over Thailand, folk singing and dancing, folk dance imbued with national identity with beautiful young women. beautiful in national costumes, the sound of traditional musical instruments captivates tourists; There is a local tour guide to lead the way, introduce Kho Muong village, and take you to visit other neighboring villages in Pu Luong Nature Reserve if visitors want to explore the rich ecosystem of Pu Luong forest or take part in a tour. Visit Kho Muong specialty orange and tangerine gardens, participate in experiencing productive labor activities as well as daily life with indigenous people.
Thanh Hoa
May to August
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Cloud Falls
Thanh Hoa Cloud Waterfall is considered the most beautiful waterfall associated with the legend of 9 levels of love. May Waterfall is located on Lang Su stream, Thach Lam commune, Thach Thanh district. May Waterfall is only about 50 km from Thanh Hoa city center, so it is considered an attractive destination for your trip to Thanh Hoa. May Waterfall is about 100m long and includes 9 large and small waterfalls created by the limestone mountain system in the north of Truong Son. The water flows down from a height of about 400m, creating a surprisingly majestic, wild and magical natural landscape. Not only that, the beautiful scenery here with clear water, mixed with charming natural scenery also attracts many tourists. This waterfall is also known as the "nine steps of love" waterfall. According to legend, while traveling to the underworld, 9 fairies accidentally passed by a beautiful waterfall. Because they could not resist the beauty of nature here, 9 fairies came down to bathe. According to experience traveling to May waterfall in Thanh Hoa, the most ideal time to go to May waterfall is in the summer. When the waterfall falls, it will form a cool stream, allowing you to enjoy the feeling of bathing in the waterfall to the fullest. People compare the gentle May waterfall to a Muong girl, muttering to herself day and night, throwing white foam into the sky. May Waterfall has water all year round but is probably most beautiful in the months of June, July, August. On beautiful sunny days, the lake feels as cool as crystal. For that reason, tourists often flock to visit May Waterfall at this time. On the way to Thac May, you will pass a wooden bridge made of wild tree branches spanning the Ngang River. May Waterfall has 9 high and low waterfall steps overlapping each other like eye-catching terraced fields. Looking down from above, the beautiful composition is like a beautiful white silk strip. Muong people here often tell legends about this gentle waterfall. According to legend, 9 fairies flew over the waterfall and bathed here. When flying back to heaven, 9 fairies left 9 footprints, forming 9 steps of the waterfall as it is today. It is believed that if couples go down the waterfall together, they will become husband and wife. Therefore, this poetic waterfall is also called "nine levels of love". Thac May is located in the buffer zone of Cuc Phuong national forest so you can explore the rich flora and fauna here. The ecosystem of Cuc Phuong National Forest is very diverse, so you can freely explore rare birds and animals. Covering an area of 25,000 hectares, Cuc Phuong National Park is also Vietnam's first national forest. Cuc Phuong is characterized by a lush tropical rain forest all year round, with an extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna. Many endangered species of animals and plants are found and preserved here, of which the black-and-white langur is considered the symbol of Cuc Phuong forest. According to experience traveling to May Waterfall in Thanh Hoa, tourism services here are not yet developed, so eating places are relatively limited. Therefore, for convenience and savings, visitors can prepare food when coming here. If visitors from far away want to enjoy Thanh Hoa specialties, they can rent a stilt house to have lunch (no overnight stay). Here, you will enjoy typical Thanh dishes such as: grilled sticky rice, vegetables cooked in soup, stir-fried stone snails, grilled buffalo meat with bamboo leaves, grilled hill chicken,... All ingredients are fresh and delicious. and meticulously processed, with an irresistible delicious flavor.
Thanh Hoa
June to August
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Ben En National Park
Ben En eco-tourism area is one of the famous landscapes with an extremely rich and diverse biological ecosystem, an eco-tourism complex, pearl farming combined with the conservation of Ben En national park - a place known as "Ha Long on land of Thanh Hoa". Ben En tourist area is located between Nhu Thanh and Nhu Xuan districts, about 45km southwest of Thanh Hoa city center. Established in 1992 with an area of about 15,000 hectares, Ben En National Park is a primeval forest with an extremely diverse and rich flora and fauna ecosystem. This place is also surrounded by Song Muc Lake, which is more than 4,000 hectares wide. The lake surface is quiet and blue all year round like a pair of large natural hands embracing the heart of Ben En National Park. Located on the arid central region, Ben En eco-tourism area is an ideal destination chosen by many people because of the wild and unique beauty of the majestic mountains and forests. Because it is located in Thanh Hoa province, Ben En National Park is located in the tropical monsoon climate: hot in the summer and cold in the winter. However, thanks to being covered by green primeval forests, Ben En's weather is extremely cool. At each time, Ben En National Park has different beauty, so no matter what time of year you go, you will have memorable experiences. However, the most ideal time to visit Ben En eco-tourism area is in the summer. This is the time when this place attracts the most tourists of the year because at this time, Ben En eco-tourism area puts on a lush green carpet in the bright sunshine, creating beautiful pictures between the mountains. Ben En National Park has an extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna system with more than 462 tree species and about 125 plant families. Among them, the famous green lim tree in Vietnam stands out, which is up to several hundred years old with a trunk diameter of nearly 3 meters. There are also many other rare plants and medicinal herbs preserved here such as cho chi, incense sticks, yellow hearts, honey worms, flower slices, ironwood, cymbidium, oysters,... In particular, this place has an area of about 4000 hectares of Song Muc Lake, the water level is very deep and clear, creating a very gentle and poetic scene. Coming to Ben En National Park, do not miss the dishes with bold flavors of this place such as dishes made from silver carp caught in Song Muc Lake. In addition, you can enjoy famous dishes of indigenous people such as chicken soup and bitter soup. In particular, when coming to Van village - a place imbued with the traditions of ancient Thai people, remember to enjoy the specialty wine can. This special flavor will leave an indelible mark in your heart.
Thanh Hoa
March to August
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Hai Tien Beach
Hai Tien tourist area is a marine eco-tourism destination, located in 4 eastern communes of Hoang Hoa district (Thanh Hoa province), namely Hoang Hai, Hoang Truong, Hoang Thanh and Hoang Tien. Hai Tien Beach is about 155 km from Hanoi Capital, still maintaining its natural ecological environment. The coast is gentle with highly stable sand, moderate currents and no dangerous eddies. The beach slope and wave level are also safe for tourists' swimming activities. The biggest advantage of this tourist area is that it is located near historical and cultural relics of Thanh Hoa. From the beach, visitors can go to Sam Son beach, Lach Hoi, cork forest reserve, Con Truong tiger parrot reserve by yacht. With the above strengths, Hai Tien tourist area is an attractive destination in Thanh Hoa tours. In addition to relaxing and swimming, visitors here also have the opportunity to participate in interesting fun activities and enjoy local cuisine. From April to August every year is the appropriate time for trips to the Northern sea in general and Hai Tien sea in particular. After this time, the weather will gradually change to autumn, and the temperature will also begin to decrease. However, the summer months also coincide with the rainy and storm season in the North, where there can be storms or tropical depressions. Therefore, before going to Hai Tien Thanh Hoa tourist area, visitors should still check the weather forecast first. There are two popular forms of accommodation in Hai Tien tourist area: beach front hotels and sea view hotels. Beach hotels have quite high prices, from 600,000 - 2,500,000 VND/night. In return, they are located very close to the sea, only about 30 - 100 m from the sea. Sea view hotels are more affordable, only from 400,000 - 1,500,000 VND/night. Possessing a beautiful beach and prime location - near famous tourist attractions, Hai Tien is the most popular destination in recent times. Coming here, visitors will have wonderful, unforgettable entertainment and relaxation experiences. The biggest highlight of Hai Tien tourist area is definitely the dreamy Hai Tien beach. The beach still retains its original pristine features, near the seaport but has alluvial deposits so it is very clean, less sandy and smooth. Along the coast are rows of green casuarina trees, the space is quiet and extremely poetic. In particular, the beach is extremely safe, the coast is gentle so you can swim quite far. Visitors coming here can freely dive in the clear blue water, walk on the beach and admire the peaceful scenery every afternoon. In addition, don't forget to enjoy fresh seafood - products bestowed by nature and the sea.
Thanh Hoa
March to August
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Sam Son
Located on the land of Thanh Hoa, a "masterpiece" with beautiful landscapes of mountains and water, Sam Son beach is one of the outstanding destinations and attracts tourists because of its clear, vast, majestic blue sea; endless stretches of sand and fresh, airy air that is reassuring. Sam Son, a name that is no longer unfamiliar to everyone, will definitely bring you an extremely perfect and unique resort travel experience. Thanh Hoa's yearly weather is characterized by two distinct seasons. The hot season lasts from May to October with rain and high temperatures. The cold season comes from November to April next year, with little rain and quite cold weather. For those who want to experience beach tourism in the summer to escape the heat, the most suitable time for your trip to Sam Son is May to July, but around this time, Sam Son is often crowded with tourists coming here to relax, so it can sometimes affect the enjoyment of the vast natural beauty here. A quieter time for those who want to travel to Sam Son is around February to April. At this time the weather is still a bit chilly, so many people are afraid to swim, but in return the beach is less crowded, more spacious and you can completely embrace the whole majestic nature in your sight. Coming to Sam Son beach is a charming picture of nature, where there is interference between the sky and the ground, between the mountains and forests and the sea. Tourists coming here enjoy the long beach with cool, clear blue water, the long stretch of white sand embellished with coconut and casuarina trees whispering in the wind. Sam Son at each time of day has a unique beauty. Try to get up a little early so you don't miss the sunrise over the sea. From the pitch black night, the pink sun shines bright red on the surface of the ocean, creating a majestic natural scene. The afternoon is the time when everyone goes to the beach to relax and rest. Sam Son beach is especially crowded in the summer, when everyone wants to go to the beach and immerse themselves in the vast space to dispel all fatigue and worries. When night falls on Sam Son beach, when the street lights are on, the sea seems to shrink, pitch black, only the murmur of the waves and the sound of the coconut trees swaying in the wind can be heard. Sam Son is not only a resort with an ideal beautiful natural space, but also a place where you can enjoy extremely fresh seafood dishes on boats filled with fish and shrimp of newly arrived fishermen. When coming to Sam Son, you can visit some nearby historical sites such as Truong Le Mountain, Doc Cuoc Temple,... With beautiful scenery and standard travel services, Sam Son promises to be an ideal destination for your trip. You can admire the majestic natural scenery and experience the coastal culinary culture with the freshest and most unique dishes. It is these points that have made Sam Son famous, making Sam Son a top choice for summer travel trips.
Thanh Hoa
May to October
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Thung Nham Bird Garden
As a beautiful eco-tourism area in the Trang An complex, Thung Nham bird garden or Thung Nham tourist area is a place you should visit at least once in your life. Thung Nham bird garden tourist area (also known as Thung Chim) is located in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. This place is located in the core of the famous Trang An scenic complex and very close to Tam Coc Bich Dong. As an eco-tourism area spanning over 334 hectares, Thung Nham bird garden has many beautiful and poetic landscapes that you cannot miss. If you don't have much time, you should go to at least the following 3 places. First is the Buddha cave. But Cave is a 500m long natural rock cave in Thung Nham bird garden tourist area. In the cave, there is a beautiful stone image of Buddha sitting next to an underground river. The cave is dark and has no electric lighting system, you will need to bring a flashlight to visit. As mentioned on the way to Thung Nham Ninh Binh, you should buy tickets at the ferry right at the first ticket gate to visit But cave. Next is Vai Gioi Cave. Vai Gioi Cave is a cave located on a high mountain, about 5000 m2 wide with 3 cave floors containing many stalactites divided into "Earth, Hell and Heaven". Legend has it that this is the place where the ancient people set up an altar to worship God, praying for favorable weather and good harvests. Tourists coming to Thung Nham bird garden almost all visit the cave to wish them a peaceful and good visit. To visit Vai Gioi Cave, after passing the ticket gate 500m, turn right to go up to the cave. After overcoming the challenge of 439 stone steps, you will reach the cave entrance. Finally, there is the Bird Garden. This is definitely the most important destination of Thung Nham Ninh Binh bird garden tourist area. The bird garden is a living space for many species of birds such as storks, storks, teal, warblers,... especially two rare species in the red book, cranes and phoenixes. The towering limestone mountains silhouetted against the blue water and flocks of birds passing through the branches create a peaceful and poetic scene that is rare to find anywhere else. The best time to visit the bird garden is autumn, when the weather is cold, around 5pm when the birds return from looking for food. However, if you can't arrange the time, you can come at 5:00 am - 7:00 am or 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm to watch the birds fly, or 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm to return to Hanoi in time for the day. If you have more time, you should fully visit other attractions at Thung Nham Bird Park, such as: Mermaid Cave, Garden Area, Aquarium Cave, Moving Banyan Tree, Valley of Love,...
Ninh Binh
From January to December
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Van Long Nature Reserve
Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve is 17 km northeast of Ninh Binh city center, established by the Provincial People's Committee in December 2001, is one of three special-use forests of Ninh Binh province and is located in Ninh Binh province. in the system of more than 100 special-use forests in Vietnam. The natural area is more than 3,500 hectares, of which the area under the management conservation area is 2,743 hectares, of which the permanently flooded land area is about more than 400 hectares. This is considered the largest inland wetland in the Northern Delta. Van Long is a place with many natural and humanistic tourism potentials, has a convenient location for tourist visits, and plays an important role in the socio-economic development of the province. With the meaning "Van" is cloud, "Long" is dragon, Van Long is the place where dragons and clouds converge, also means the place where water gathers (because clouds and dragons are both manifestations of water sources). The name "Van Long" carries with it a dream, an aspiration of the people here for a peaceful life, good rain, and wind "like a dragon meeting clouds". "Van Long" also means dragon flying in the clouds. Van Long Wetland Conservation Area is located in 7 communes of Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh: Gia Hung, Lien Son, Gia Hoa, Gia Van, Gia Lap, Gia Tan, Gia Thanh in the Northeast of the province. Ninh Binh. Van Long's terrain is flat, the difference is no more than 0.5m. It is an area with high biodiversity, with a limestone mountain ecosystem that is home to the largest population of "Spanish Langurs" in Vietnam. Van Long forest has 457 species of vascular plants belonging to 327 genera and 127 families. In particular, there are 8 species recorded in the Vietnam Red Book (1996) including Tien Hoa, broad-leaved minnow, Cot Thai Loi, Sang, Cypress, Ma Tien Hoa Canh... Regarding animals, there are 39 species, 19 families, 7 animal set; There are 12 rare animal species such as langurs (with the largest number in Vietnam), black bears, chamois, great lorises, red-faced monkeys, striped plows, etc. Among reptiles, there are 9 recorded species. In the Vietnam Red Book are king cobras, monitor lizards, pythons, buffalo snakes, common snakes, red-headed garter snakes, kraits, cobras, and geckos. It is worth noting that in the Van Long flooded area, there is a species of Ca Cuong belonging to the swimming leg family, a rare insect species, currently very few in Vietnam. Raw Ca Cuong represents the freshness of the water environment and the surrounding landscape. Van Long eco-tourism area has 32 beautiful caves, many large and valuable caves such as Fish cave, Bong cave, Turtle cave, Chanh cave. There is also Kem Cham and the Mother Temple, where the mother of the four generals Hong Nuong is worshiped. Van Long Non Nuoc is a very good ecotourism place, a research and study site for scientists and students who want to study the inland wetlands of Vietnam.
Ninh Binh
From January to December
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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.
Ninh Binh
March to November
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