Overview of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the first Mixed World Cultural and Natural Heritage of Vietnam and Southeast Asia, recognized by UNESCO in 2014. The central area of ​​the complex is located mainly in Tay Hoa Lu Ward and Nam Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh province. Trang An is an area of ​​outstanding global value in both geology, natural landscape, history and culture. With a total area of more than 12,000 hectares, this complex is a "terrestrial Ha Long Bay" with a system of spectacular karst limestone mountains, flooded valleys surrounded by steep cliffs, and a complex network of underground rivers and water-through caves.

Trang An scenic complex

The scenic area includes Many famous destinations are in operation, the unique combination of pristine natural landscape and historical and archaeological relics has turned Trang An into an important tourist destination, attracting millions of domestic and foreign tourists, affirming its role as the leading cultural tourism center of Ninh Binh province.

Outstanding attractions in Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex

Tourist Area Trang An Ecology

Trang An Ecotourism Area

Address: Tay Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh province.

Trang An Ecotourism Area is the nucleus of the UNESCO Joint World Heritage Site, featuring a system of water-through caves, water valleys and forests on limestone mountains. This area is classified as a Special National Monument. Tourists will experience bamboo boat rides through the gates of Luon Cave, visit Khong Palace, Tran Temple (in Trang An) and explore historical relics associated with the ancient capital. In particular, the setting of Kong: Skull Island has been restored in this area, creating a unique highlight.

Tam Coc - Bich Dong Tourist Area

Tam Coc - Bich Dong Tourist Area

Address: Nam Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province.

Tam Coc - Bich Dong is a famous tourist area with many diverse sightseeing routes such as cruises, bicycles and walking, connecting nearly 20 tourist destinations. The main cruise route is Van Lam wharf, passing through Ngo Dong river to Tam Coc (three caves). Other prominent tourist attractions include: Bich Dong Mountain and Pagoda, Tien Cave, Mua Cave (located in Hoa Lu Ward), Co Vien Lau ancient house area, and Thai Vi Temple - Thien Huong Cave.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Cultural and Historical Relic Area

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Cultural and Historical Relic Area

Address: West Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Cultural and Historical Relic Area is an inseparable part of Trang An Heritage, recognized as a Special National Monument. This place was once the capital of Dai Co Viet in the 10th century. Outstanding relics include: King Dinh Tien Hoang's Temple and King Dinh's Tomb, King Le Dai Hanh's Temple and Tomb, Nhat Tru Pagoda, Am Tien Cave, Vuon Thien Palace, and Hoa Lu ancient pagoda system.

Bai Dinh Pagoda Spiritual Cultural Area

Bai Dinh Pagoda Spiritual Cultural Area

Address: Tay Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province.

Bai Dinh Pagoda is a famous Buddhist architectural work located on the mountain, belonging to Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. This complex includes the ancient Bai Dinh Pagoda (with the temple of Saint Nguyen Minh Khong, caves worshiping the Mother Goddess, Buddha, and God Cao Son) and the largest new Bai Dinh Pagoda area in Southeast Asia, converging many Asian and Vietnamese records along the mountainside.

Thung Nham - Bird Garden Ecotourism Area

Thung Nham Ecotourism Area - Bird Garden

Address: Nam Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province.

Thung Nham is a new eco-tourism area, located near Bich Dong Pagoda. This place owns unique caves such as Vai Gioi Cave (with 3 floors of Hell, Earth, Heaven), Ba Co Cave, Mermaid Cave, and But Cave (located in Hoa Lu special-use forest). The most attractive point is the Bird Garden with tens of thousands of birds perched on white tree branches, creating an impressive natural scene.

Sunshine Valley and Thien Ha Cave Tourist Area

Sunshine Tourist Area 

Address: Nam Hoa Lu Ward (Sunny Valley); Son Ha commune, Ninh Binh province (Thien Ha Cave).

Sunshine Valley is a quiet eco-tourism destination, accessible by boat from Thach Bich wharf. Visitors will go through rice fields and rocky mountains to reach Thoong Nang Temple worshiping Lord Thuong Ngan. Thien Ha Cave is located in the Tuong mountain range, protecting the southwest of the ancient capital Hoa Lu. The cave is 700m long (including dry cave and water cave) with a stalactite system that is likened to the image of an elephant in disguise, a tiger stalking its prey, or an image of Buddha.

Mua Cave and Vu Lam Palace Tourist Area

Hanh Cung Vu Lam

Address: Hoa Lu Ward (Dancing Cave); Tay Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province (Vu Lam Palace).

Dancing Cave is a famous artificial highlight with a road leading to the top of the mountain built to simulate the Great Wall, where visitors can admire the entire scene of Tam Coc. Vu Lam palace was a military base during the Tran dynasty, once where the Tran kings established a base to defeat the Mongol army and then became monks. Currently, the Palace has been restored and put into service for tourism.

Suggested other Relics and Archaeological Components of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex:

  • National Historical Relics: Including Thai Vi Temple (worshiping Tran kings), Kim Ngan Pagoda, Am Tien Cave (belonging to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital), and other relics such as Hang Salt, Quan Cave.

  • Archaeological Relics: Trang An area has a high density of cave archaeological sites such as the Boi Cave group (typically Boi Cave, Trong Cave) and the Golden Stone Roof group, providing evidence of the continuous residence of prehistoric people.

  • Geological Components: Including unique karst terrains, limestone mountains, underground rivers, and the area of Chua Am Mountain and Ma Yen Mountain associated with history.

Best time to travel

>Spring (January to March of the lunar calendar)

This is the biggest festival season in Ninh Binh, with the weather Cool, ideal for sightseeing and spiritual activities. Tourists can combine a trip to Trang An with participation in the Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival and the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Festival, however, it should be noted that the central areas will be very crowded due to the large number of pilgrims.

Rice Rice Season (Late May to Early July)

This is considered the time when Trang An nature is at its most beautiful, when the Tam Coc - Bich Dong area and the rice fields along the Ngo Dong river turn bright yellow, creating a wonderful "Ha Long on land" scene for boating and taking photos; The weather at this time is usually sunny and beautiful, very convenient for traveling.

Summer and Fall (July to October)

This period has stable weather, less storms, more comfortable temperatures than the early summer months, and the landscape still remains fresh and green, suitable for tourists who want to comfortably explore cave systems and limestone mountains. roof, avoid the crowds of the festival season.

Winter (November to January)

Ninh Binh winter is quite cold, has little rain, is the low season for tourism, very suitable for those who love quiet, want to experience Trang An in its quiet, quiet beauty; Furthermore, travel and accommodation services often tend to have discounts at this time.

Travel information

Ninh Binh province possesses one of the most convenient transportation systems in the North, being an important hub of both roads and railways and located near major airports, making it easy for tourists to reach from all parts of the country.

Airways

Although Ninh Binh province does not have a civil airport, tourists can easily access the province through two large neighboring airports:

  • Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) - Hanoi: This is the main international and domestic aviation gateway, the largest in the North. From Noi Bai airport, visitors can catch a taxi, limousine or interprovincial bus to travel directly to areas in Ninh Binh province, with a travel time of about 2 - 3 hours.

  • Tho Xuan Airport (THX) - Thanh Hoa: A convenient choice for tourists flying from the southern provinces. From Tho Xuan airport, it only takes visitors about 1.5 - 2 hours to travel by taxi or bus to reach the southern and central areas of Ninh Binh province.

Rail

The Thong Nhat North - South railway runs throughout the province, making this an extremely convenient and safe means of transportation and allowing you to see many beautiful scenery. Most Thong Nhat trains stop at three major stations of the province, including Phu Ly Station (in Phu Ly ward), Nam Dinh Station (in Nam Dinh ward) and Ninh Binh Station (in Hoa Lu ward), helping tourists easily access all destinations.

Bus to Ninh Binh

This is the most popular, flexible and flexible means of transportation from Hanoi. and neighboring provinces. Depending on your destination, you can choose suitable bus routes:

  • Hanoi - Northern area (directions to Phu Ly, Tam Chuc, Duy Tien)

    • Departure station: Giap Bat bus station, Nuoc Ngam bus station.

    • Travel time (estimated): 1 – 1.5 hours.

    • Popular car brands: Sao Viet, Cat Loi, Duy Khang, Viet Trung. These bus routes run continuously throughout the day, with high frequency, very easy to catch.

  • Hanoi - Central Area (directions to Hoa Lu, Nam Dinh, Trang An, Bai Dinh)

    • Departure stations: Giap Bat bus station, Nuoc Ngam bus station, and many more limousine office in Hanoi inner city.

    • Travel time (estimated): 1.5 - 2 hours.

    • Popular car brands: Trang An Limousine, X.E Vietnam, Cuong Hung, An Vui. High-quality limousines that go straight to Trang An tourist area are very popular.

  • Hanoi - Coastal Area (direction Phat Diem, Giao Thuy, Hai Hau)

    • Departure station: Giap Bat bus station, Nuoc bus station Underground.

    • Travel time (estimated): 2 - 3 hours.

    • Popular car brands: Phuong Trang, Duc Moi, Quang Vinh, Vplus Limousine. These bus routes often run straight to coastal communes, very convenient.

Moving within Ninh Binh province

With a large province, moving between areas requires choosing the right vehicle.

  • Taxi and technology vehicles: Taxi companies like Mai Linh, Ninh Binh Taxi, Xuan Thanh Taxi (Northwestern region), Sao Vang Taxi (Eastern region) operate very popularly. Grab and Gojek applications operate strongly in central wards such as Phu Ly, Hoa Lu, Nam Dinh.

  • Intra-province buses: The public bus system is very developed, connecting most 129 communes and wards throughout the province. This is a super economical option to move between tourist destinations and centers.

  • Motorbike rental: This is the most flexible option to freely explore the beautiful roads and corners of the province.

    • Dung Manh Motorbike Rental Service (Hoa Lu Area) - 800A Tran Street Hung Dao, Hoa Lu Ward | ☎ 0852 050 015 | Price from 100,000 - 150,000 VND/day.

    • Motorbike rental Ngoc Dieu (Nam Dinh Area) - 443 Dang Xuan Bang Street, Nam Dinh Ward | ☎ 0918 626 899 | Price from 100,000 - 150,000 VND/day.

    • Hoa Binh motorbike rental (Phu Ly area) - Le Hoan Street, Phu Ly Ward | ☎ 035 1385 661 | Price from 100,000 - 150,000 VND/day.

  • Boat (scenic area): To explore specific tourist destinations such as Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Tam Chuc Tourist Area or Van Long Conservation Area, boats and ferries are required means of transportation. This service is provided as a full package right at the marina of the tourist area.

Accommodation information

Luxury (4–5 stars)

Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort located at Tam Coc Tourist Area, Nam Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh province. This is a 4-star resort with a prime location, right near Tam Coc wharf and Hang Mua tourist area, in the core area of ​​Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. Modern design space, luxurious interior and full amenities such as swimming pool, gym, spa, Asian - European restaurant. According to Booking.com, room prices at Ninh Binh Hidden Charm usually range from 1,500,000 - 2,500,000 VND/night, depending on room type and time of booking.

Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort

The Reed Hotel located on Dinh Dien Street, Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh province, about 2km from Trang An wharf. This is a high-class 4-star hotel, designed in a modern style, with a swimming pool, spa area, conference room and restaurant serving local cuisine. According to Agoda and booking sites, the average room price is about 1,200,000 - 2,000,000 VND/night, depending on room type.

If you want more options for a luxury vacation in the center of Ninh Binh, you can consider other quality hotels:

  • Hoang Son Peace Hotel – No. 123 Truong Han Sieu Street, Hoa Lu Ward – Price about 800,000 – 1,500,000 VND/night

  • Meliá Vinpearl Phu Ly – Bien Hoa Street, Phu Ly Ward (Far from Trang An area) – Price about 1,800,000 – 3,500,000 VND/night

Resort (Resort, Villa)

Tam Coc Garden Resort located in Hai Nham Village, Nam Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh province. This is a famous 4-star boutique resort, nestled among the rice fields and Tam Coc limestone mountains. The thatched-roof bungalows are designed in the Northern village style, bringing a feeling of closeness to nature. According to booking pages, room prices at Tam Coc Garden Resort usually range from 2,500,000 - 4,000,000 VND/night, depending on room type and tourist season.

Tam Coc Garden Resort

To Diverse options for tourists who love nature and want to find a peaceful space among limestone mountains, you can refer to some other resorts:

  • Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh – Van Long Conservation Area, Gia Van Ward (Trang An Buffer Zone) – Price from 2,200,000 – 3,500,000 VND/night

  • Tam Coc La Montagne Resort & Spa – Hai Nham Village, Nam Hoa Lu Ward - Price from 900,000 - 1,800,000 VND/night

  • Tam Chuc Wellness & Resort - Tam Chuc Tourist Area, Tam Chuc Ward (Easy connection to Bai Dinh) - Price from 1,500,000 - 2,800,000 VND/night

Experience (2–3 stars, Homestay, Bungalow)

Mua Caves Ecolodge (Mua Caves Ecolodge) is a resort located right at the foot of Ngoa Long Mountain, in Hang Mua Tourist Area, Nam Hoa Lu Ward. The resort offers rustic bungalows, surrounded by lotus ponds and gardens. This is the ideal choice for travelers who want to experience a vacation near famous attractions. According to booking sites, the average price is about 700,000 - 1,200,000 VND/night for 2 adults.

Rooms/Homestays in the Tam Coc area are concentrated in the villages of Nam Hoa Lu Ward. The homestays and motels here are often in the style of traditional stilt houses or modern bungalows, close to wet rice nature. Visitors can experience cycling and enjoy local cuisine. Room prices range from 400,000 - 800,000 VND/night, depending on room type and included services.

For travelers who love a cozy space, reasonable cost but still fully equipped, the following places are worth a try:

  • Trang An Lamia Bungalow - Near Trang An wharf, Tay Hoa Lu Ward - Price from 600,000 - 900,000 VND/night

  • Tam Coc Mountain View Homestay - Hai Nham Village, Nam Hoa Lu Ward - Price from 450,000 - 750,000 VND/night

  • Dung Restaurant Pho Mountain

    Dung Pho Mountain Restaurant is one of the famous mountain goat brands, located right on the main road leading to Trang An Ecotourism Area. The space is spacious and modern, specializing in Ninh Binh specialties such as Rare Mountain Goat with Lemon, Charred Goat with Garlic, and Goat Hot Pot. Goat meat is delicately processed, ensuring firmness and typical flavor of the limestone mountains. Average price from 250,000 - 550,000 VND/person.

    Duc De Restaurant - Trang An Street, Hoa Lu Ward

    Duc De has traditional Ninh Binh specialty cuisine, located in an area with many famous goat restaurants. The highlight of the restaurant is the dishes of dipped goat and grilled goat with fresh local ingredients. Clean space, professional service, very suitable for family meetings or receptions. Average price is 250,000 - 500,000 VND/person.

    Some other high-class culinary places you can refer to in the central area of Ninh Binh:

    • Tam Coc Main Restaurant - Tam Coc Tourist Area, Nam Hoa Lu Ward - Price about 200,000 - 450,000 VND/person.

    • The Reed Restaurant – Dinh Dien Street, Hoa Lu Ward – Serving modern Asian - European and Vietnamese cuisine, prices from 300,000 VND/person.

    • Trang An Huong Restaurant – Near Trang An Marina, Tay Ward Hoa Lu – Price from 200,000 - 400,000 VND/person.

    Local cuisine

    Mountain Goat Meat and Burnt Rice

    Mountain Goat meat is the quintessence of Ninh Binh cuisine, the meat is raised in the limestone mountain area Trang An should be firm and low in fat. Burnt Rice (dried crispy) served with heart and kidney sauce or meat floss is an indispensable culinary pair. Suggested address:

    • Goat Street (Tan Thanh Street) – Concentrating many long-standing Goat restaurants in Hoa Lu Ward: Famous for the variety of goat dishes.

    • Thanh Liem Scorched Rice – Large stores concentrated in Hoa Lu Ward: Reputable store selling dried rice to buy as a gift.

    Mountain Snail and Tong Truong Perch

    Mountain Snail is a seasonal specialty (rainy season), living in caves in the Trang An limestone mountain area. When processed, it has a characteristic sweet and refreshing taste. Tong Truong Perch (Van Long lagoon area) is processed into delicate Perch Salad, served with fig leaves and soy sauce. Suggested addresses:

    • Restaurants along Tam Coc tourist area - Nam Hoa Lu Ward: Serving fresh Mountain Snails and Perch Salad according to the season.

    • Ninh Binh Rong Market - Hoa Lu Ward: Local specialty market, selling many types of fresh Mountain Snails in season rain.

    Experiential Cuisine

    Hoa Lu Old Town Community Restaurant - Tay Hoa Lu Ward

    In the recreated Old Quarter area (near Trang An Marina), visitors can enjoy traditional, rustic dishes of Ninh Binh in an ancient architectural space. This place serves dishes in the form of "old meals": sticky rice, hill chicken, scorched rice, and dishes made from goat.

    Culinary experience at Homestay - Nam Hoa Lu Ward

    Many homestays in the Tam Coc - Bich Dong area (Nam Hoa Lu Ward) provide cooking and dining services outdoors, in the middle of rice fields or at the foot of limestone mountains. Guests can order local specialty meals and enjoy them in a quiet, romantic space.

    Culture & Festival Experience

    Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival

    Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival

    Takes place in January to At the end of the third lunar month, Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival is the largest cultural and spiritual event in Trang An Complex. The festival includes a formal ceremony (incense-offering ritual, praying for peace) and a festival with folk games and artistic performances, attracting millions of Buddhists and tourists.

    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Festival

    Held in the third lunar month at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Historical Site (West Hoa Lu Ward). The festival aims to commemorate the contributions of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh. This is a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, with processions, traditional offerings and folk games.

    Other cultural festivals in Trang An and surrounding areas:

    • Trang An Festival - Held in the third lunar month on Sao Khe River (West Hoa Lu Ward): Honoring the Holy Saint Quy Minh Dai Vuong, shows the belief in worshiping mountain and river gods.

    • Fish Procession Festival - Takes place in the Thai Vi temple area (Tam Coc) in the middle of the first lunar month: Commemorate historical events and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of village festivals.

    Amusement area

    Nearby entertainment places Trang An Scenic Area mainly focuses on ecological experiences, mountain climbing and cultural exploration, providing a unique combination of nature and entertainment.

    Kong: Skull Island Film Studio Experience Area

    Kong: Skull Island Film Studio Experience Area

    Kong: Skull Island Film Studio Area is located within the campus of Trang An Ecotourism Area, which is an entertainment destination with a unique cultural experience. This place has recreated the aboriginal village model in the famous Hollywood movie Kong: Skull Island, with 36 peaked huts, long wooden boats and models of American soldiers' planes and guns. Visitors can dress up as indigenous people, visit the scene and take photos in this unique cinematic space.

    Reference ticket price:

    • The film studio is located on the Trang An tourist route: No separate fee (Included in the Trang An boat ticket price, about 250,000 VND/person).

    • Tourists can visit the film studio along Route 2 of Trang An tourist area.

    Dancing Cave Tourist Area 

    Dancing Cave Tourist Area, often referred to as the "Great Wall of Vietnam", is an attractive entertainment, exercise and sightseeing spot near Tam Coc. The highlight is the road leading to the top of Ngoa Long mountain with nearly 500 stone steps, challenging visitors' endurance. From the top of the mountain, you can admire the entire landscape of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, including Tam Coc rice fields and Ngo Dong river. The campus at the foot of the mountain also has Mua Cave Ecolodge with lotus pond and beautiful "virtual living" miniatures.

    Reference ticket price:

    • Entrance ticket to Mua Cave: About 100,000 VND/person.

    • Bicycle rental service (near Tam Coc area): About 50,000 VND/car/day.

    Some other experiential amusement parks near Trang An

    • Thung Nham Tourist Area - Bird Garden: Located in Nam Hoa Lu Ward, near Tam Coc. This is an eco-tourism area that combines cave exploration (Vai Gioi Cave, Mermaid Cave) and viewing the Natural Bird Garden in the afternoon, bringing a peaceful experience of exploring nature.

    • Bai Dinh Pagoda Spiritual Tourism Area: Belongs to Tay Hoa Lu Ward. The Bai Dinh Pagoda area has a tram system and large squares, suitable for visiting architecture and walking in a large-scale spiritual space.

    • Ninh Binh Dinosaur Park: Belongs to Hoa Lu Ward. This is a small amusement park, suitable for children and families, with recreated dinosaur models, an active play area and a photography area.

    Suggested tour

    Experience tour

    Ancient Ninh Binh - Trang An - Hoa Lu 1 day tour

    • Itinerary: Hanoi - Trang An Complex (boat tour) - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Relic Area (visit King Dinh and King Le Temples) - Hanoi

    • Transportation: Tourist car + bamboo boat

    • Price Reference tour: 850,000 VND

    • Organizer: Vietravel, PYS Travel

    Tour Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Tam Coc 1 day

    • Itinerary: Hanoi – Bai Dinh Pagoda (visit Dai Hong Chung, Maitreya Buddha Statue) – Tam Coc Scenic Area (boat tour to see rice, visit Mua Cave) – Hanoi

    • Transportation: Tourist car + electric car + bamboo boat

    • Reference tour price: 950,000 VND

    • Organizer: Hanoitourist, AZA Travel

    Discovery tour

    >Trang An - Van Long Discovery Tour 2 days 1 night

    • Itinerary: Hanoi - Trang An (take boat on Line 2, visit Kong Film Studio) - Overnight at Nam Hoa Lu Ward - Van Long Conservation Area (see boat trip) langur) – Hanoi

    • Transportation: Car + bamboo boat

    • Reference tour price: 1,950,000 VND

    • Organization: Opentour, Asia Travel

    >2-day Trang An - Cuc Phuong Exploration Tour

    • Itinerary: Hanoi - Trang An (main tour) - Cuc Phuong National Park (Trekking through the forest, visiting the Thousand Year Tree) - Hanoi

    • Transportation Transportation: Car + walking (trekking)

    • Reference tour price: 2,300,000 VND

    • Organizing unit: Green Discovery, Vietrantour

    Family tour

    Ninh Binh tour 3 days 2 nights Tam Coc resort

    • Itinerary: Hanoi - Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An (Route 1) - Relax at Nam Hoa Lu Ward resort (Tam Coc Garden/Hidden Charm) - Visit Dancing Cave - Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Hanoi

    • Transportation: Family car + bamboo boat + bicycle

    • Reference tour price: Contact for detailed price

    • Organizing unit: Viettravel, Lux Tour

    2-day Culture - History Tour

    • Itinerary: Hanoi - Hoa Lu ancient capital (visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le) - Overnight in Hoa Lu Ward - Visit Phat Diem Stone Church (Phat Diem Commune) - Explore Tam Coc area - Hanoi

    • Transportation: Car + motorbike/bicycle

    • Reference tour price: From 1,800,000 VND

    • Organizing unit: Fiditour, Local travel company

  • Transportation: Car + bamboo boat

  • Reference tour price: Contact for specific price

  • Organization: PYS Travel, Ecotour

Buy Shopping and Souvenirs

Ninh Binh Province, with Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex as its center, is famous for its spectacular nature, historical relics and souvenirs imbued with the culture of the ancient capital and typical cuisine of the limestone mountain region. Here are some suggestions:

Local culinary gifts

  • Ninh Binh Scorched Rice: This is the culinary gift most bought by tourists. The rice is dried and crispy, often sold in large packages, easy to carry and produced by big brands such as Thanh Liem and Hoa Lu.

  • Kim Son wine: Famous wine distilled in Kim Son Commune (old), has a characteristic, strong flavor, often beautifully bottled. Kim Son wine is a cultural specialty of the southern coastal region of the province.

  • Dried/prepared Mountain Goat meat: Some establishments process Mountain Goat specialties into dried or pre-processed form so that tourists can buy them as gifts, more convenient than fresh meat.

Kim Son Wine

Handicraft gifts & souvenirs

  • Articles crafted from sedge and water hyacinth: Products such as bags, hats, sandals, and baskets are woven from sedge or water hyacinth (water hyacinth), mainly produced in the coastal area of Kim Son Commune (old), showing sophisticated, rustic craftsmanship.

  • Hand embroidery and stone paintings: Hand-embroidered paintings or stone paintings recreate typical landscapes of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex such as "Ha Long on land", Tam Coc in ripe rice season, or Bai Dinh Pagoda.

  • Architectural models and symbols: Small models made from wood, stone or composite like models Bai Dinh One Pillar Pagoda, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Gate, or Tam Coc bamboo boats, commonly sold at souvenir stalls.

Support information and other information

>Ninh Binh Provincial Police

  • Address: Dinh Tat Mien Street, Ward Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh province

  • Emergency phone number: 113

  • Phone: 0229.3871.097

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex Management Board (Support at the tourist area calendar)

  • Address: Near Trang An Marina, Tay Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province

  • Phone: 0229.3890.217 (Phone number of Trang An Service Center)

  • Function: Resolve arising problems and complaints about boat services, tickets, security and order in the Trang An area

Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ninh Binh province

  • Address: No. 29 - Le Dai Hanh street - Hoa Lu ward - Ninh Binh Province

  • Phone: 02293.880.470

Ninh Binh Province Market Management Department (Consumer Protection)

  • Address: No. 01, Street Van Giang, Hoa Lu ward, Ninh Binh province

  • Phone: 02293 873 468

Converging the magnificent beauty of the world's water heritage, the historical depth of the ancient capital and the sacredness, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex promises to bring visitors a diverse, profound and unforgettable journey of experience.