Chau Son abbey is a rare jewel

Last update 11:40 | 03/06/2017

When Ninh Binh is called to mind, people often think of the Phat Diem stone cathedral, the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, the Trang An tourism site and Bai Dinh Pagoda, but few are those who know that hidden deep in the secluded countryside beneath the mountains’ feet are churches representative of a religious tradition with exceedingly unique architecture. 

Downstream from Nho Quan, on the road that leads to Cuc Phuong National Forest, is a unique architectural structure that was built entirely by the talented hands and ardent love of its priests. That is Chau Son Abbey in Phu Son, Nho Quan, Ninh Binh, near Hanoi. Tiếp tục đọc “Chau Son abbey is a rare jewel”

Ancient Bich Dong Pagoda

vietnamnet 7 March 2017

The Bich Dong Pagoda is part of the Trang An Landscape Complex. It comprises three separated pagodas located along Ngu Nhac Son mountain in Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province.


A stone bridge leads to the gate of the Bich Dong Pagoda Tiếp tục đọc “Ancient Bich Dong Pagoda”

Vân Long Nature Reserve

Last update 14:36 | 02/03/2017

Around 80 kilometers from Hanoi, Van Long Nature Reserve in Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province is as beautiful as a painting.

The site is where tourists can come to find peace in a tranquil atmosphere. Although it was opened for tourism in 1998, Van Long is still as primitive as ever. It remains an attractive destination for local and foreign visitors.

Along with Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and Tam Coc-Bich Dong National Park in the province, Van Long Nature Reserve is considered an overland equivalent of Halong Bay with imposing cliffs and mountains and vast lakes which form a stunning scene. Tiếp tục đọc “Vân Long Nature Reserve”

Stunning beauty of Ninh Binh through flycam perspective

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Spectacular views of Ninh Binh northern province where the blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island” was filmed, have impressed tourists through flycam perspective.

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The Trang An Tourism Complex in Ninh Binh has been recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. It is home to limestone mountains 31 lakes connecting to each other through 48 caves.

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