Truong Yen Festival is the largest festival in Ninh Binh Vietnam and recognized as a traditional national festival in 2015. The festival takes place annually from 8th to 10th of the third lunar month, in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district - the capital of Dai Co Viet (ancient Vietnam). The festival was held to commemorate the great victory of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh. The meaning of Truong Yen Festival Legend has it that, after King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long, the local people built the temple on the old foundation of the palace to commemorate the merits of King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh. The festival of Hoa Lu organized by the local community was also aimed at recognizing the great contributions of King Dinh and King Le in building and defending the country. In the past, the traditional festival in Hoa Lu was mentioned with the name Truong Yen, and its importance was likened as a National Day. Up to now, Hoa Lu Ancient Festival has remained a great meaning in itself such as gratitude to two famous kings in history, who built and protected the country. They were King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh. More than 1000 years ago, after defeating 12 warlords, Dinh Bo Linh ascended the throne (Dinh Tien Hoang) and chose Hoa Lu as the capital of Dai Co Viet, opened the first centralized feudal state of Vietnam. Then the Le Dynasty succeeded the Dinh Dynasty, with the glorious victories in the fight against the army of Song dynasty and protection of the country. Excellent and attractive festival Like other traditional festivals, the festival of Hoa Lu consists of two parts: the ceremonies and the entertaining activities.
Truong Yen Festival is the largest festival in Ninh Binh Vietnam and recognized as a traditional national festival in 2015. The festival takes place annually from 8th to 10th of the third lunar month, in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district – the capital of Dai Co Viet (ancient Vietnam). The festival was held to
Just over 2 hours by motorcycle from Hanoi capital, equivalent to more than 90km, Ninh Binh is now becoming an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists. The nature in Ninh Binh is beautiful which is gifted with beautiful landscapes like silk paintings and many valuable cultural and spiritual values. The following are the most outstanding features that you should not ignore when taking Ninh Binh tour. Bai Dinh pagoda. If you are a big fan of pagoda, you should choose Bai Dinh pagoda tour. Bai Dinh Pagoda (pagoda population is still in the process of finishing) is the largest pagoda in our country with an area of 700ha. The pagoda is located in the gateway to the west of the relic of Hoa Lu ancient capital, on 38B National Highway, Gia Sinh commune - Gia Vien District, which is about 15 km from Ninh Binh city. Bai Dinh has been certified by the Vietnam Record Book Center to certify many records. However, in order to feel fully the holly and antique and of the Buddhist abode, you should visit the ancient temple of Bai Dinh - a place associated with the name of Nguyen Minh Khong. This place is not only a pagoda worshiping the Buddha, worshiping the Mountain God and the Lord of the Thousand but also associated with the ceremony when Quang Trung King to Thang Long destroyed the Thanh army. It takes about 3 hours to visit the new temple and visit the old temple need about 2 hours. Trang An eco-tourism From Ninh Binh city 7km, Trang An ecological tourism area consists of 31 valleys, nearly 50 caves running over 10km according to north-south direction. Trang An is located in many communes, but the most convenient is that you combine the trip to visit Bai
Just over 2 hours by motorcycle from Hanoi capital, equivalent to more than 90km, Ninh Binh is now becoming an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists. The nature in Ninh Binh is beautiful which is gifted with beautiful landscapes like silk paintings and many valuable cultural and spiritual values. The following are the most
Overview of Co Vien Lau Located in the center of Tam Coc-Bich Dong tourist resort, Cau Vien Lau immediately fascinates you by the peaceful scene with green palm trees straight along the road. 20 ancient houses in the Co Vien Lau were built according to the different architectural styles of each region, the interior is the antique valuable. In the evening, in the quiet space, you hear the Ninh Binh artists singing the ancient songs, Ca Tru of 200 years ago ... Following the Ninh Binh 2 days 1 night tour, try to spend one day living in the old house, to feel the lifestyle of our ancestor hundreds of years ago, in a peaceful space, the pure village of Vietnam. If anyone has ever compared Ninh Binh Vietnam as the miniature image of country Vietnam, the ancient Vietnamese Village - Co Vien Lau is typical village of North Vietnam, of the traditional folk values. And certainly, every visitor to the land of Ninh Binh, back to the land of Ancient Capital will not be miss coming to the ancient Vietnamese Village - Co Vien Lau. Memories of the past Vietnamese Ancient Village - Co Vien Lau is located next to the tourist wharf Tam Co Bich Dong, Ninh Binh Province with an area of 22,000m2. The village is contiguous to the Thai Vi Temple in the east, which is the Tran Dynasty worship, to the Ngo Dong river in the west, to the Tam Coc wharf in the south and to the Cua Quen mountain in the north. This is a village that retains the ancient features of ancient Vietnamese houses between the majestic mountains and charming rivers, a typical northern village. This place preserves more than 20 ancient stilt houses dating from the 18th-20th centuries and thousands of antiquities
Overview of Co Vien Lau Located in the center of Tam Coc-Bich Dong tourist resort, Cau Vien Lau immediately fascinates you by the peaceful scene with green palm trees straight along the road. 20 ancient houses in the Co Vien Lau were built according to the different architectural styles of each region, the interior is
Phat Diem Church (Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province), known as the "Catholic capital" of Vietnam, is not only a unique architectural work of East-West cultural integration but also contains The story of strange and unique while still standing firmly in front of the bombs of French colonialism and American imperialism. This unique architectural style makes this place become one of the most attractive destination in Ninh Binh tourism. The Construction of Phat Diem church Built in nearly 30 years (from 1875 to 1899) by Rev. Peter Tran Luc (Phat Diem diocese priest since 1865), simulated the traditional Vietnamese temple architecture, Phat Diem church Architectural is unique not only in Vietnam but also in the world. The East-West combination Situated on an area of over 20 hectares, the church consists of 11 buildings built with the rational layout, forming a beautiful ancient landscape. Over 100 years, the buildings are almost intact. In front of the church is a rectangular lake surrounded by stone embankments. In the middle of the lake, there is a small green island with shady trees and a white stone statue of Jesus with two hands outstretching, eyes looking straight ahead. The first destination is the Phuong Dinh, three-storeys building 25m high, 17m wide, 24m long, was assembled from the monolithic gray stone. In the middle of the first floor laid a monolithic stone slab, above which are delicate sculptures carved images of Jesus and saints. Each arch is also a sophisticated stone sculpture. Located a short distance from the Phuong Dinh, is the main church, built in 1891 with the official name of the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (now the cathedral church of Phat Diem). The main cathedral is 74m long, 21m wide, 15m high, with four roofs and five entrances under the
Phat Diem Church (Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province), known as the “Catholic capital” of Vietnam, is not only a unique architectural work of East-West cultural integration but also contains The story of strange and unique while still standing firmly in front of the bombs of French colonialism and American imperialism. This unique architectural style
“Tuyet Tinh Coc” is not too far from Hanoi. You can join with friends to visit the magic and swashbuckling scene in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. Recently, tourists have told each other a place named "Tuyet tinh coc" of Vietnam with charming beauty that is not inferior to the famous fields and gardens in the swashbuckling film in the China. It is Am Tien pagoda which is located in the ancient relic of Hoa Lu, where Dinh Tien Hoang King used to raise tigers, built the law school, and the temples of Van Duong Nga Queen Mother to lead a religious life. If you depart from Hanoi, you can choose Ninh Binh 2 days and 1 night in homestay to combine Trang An, Bai Dinh ... but not much time you can fully explore Am Tien pagoda within 24 hours. In this article, I will set for you a schedule to Am Tien pagoda. It is about 100 km from Hanoi. - 7h: Depart from Hanoi, you can go by car or motorbike, but you should take a motorbike to take a closer look at other tourist destinations. + By motorbike: You go straight National Highway 1A towards Ninh Binh city. Then, you turn right into the Trang An or Hoa Lu old capital. Next, you go forward and you will see Am Tien pagoda. There is a pretty detailed road sign, so it is very easy to go. + For passenger car: You can catch the coach at Giap Bat or My Dinh (Hanoi) coach station to Ninh Binh with the price of about 60,000 to 100,000 VND per person. With a journey time of about 2 hours, you can reach Ninh Binh city center. Remember that you have to remind the driver to stop at Hoa Lu Hotel. After
“Tuyet Tinh Coc” is not too far from Hanoi. You can join with friends to visit the magic and swashbuckling scene in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. Recently, tourists have told each other a place named “Tuyet tinh coc” of Vietnam with charming beauty that is not inferior to the famous fields and gardens in the swashbuckling
Cuc Phuong National Park covers an area of 25,000ha, contiguous to Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa province. As a friendly environment destination, on the weekends, the forest welcomes a large number of tourists to rest, visit and explore nature. Adults also often take their children to travel on the weekend to learn the way to distinguish species of plants and interesting insects. Best time to visit Cuc Phuong Natinal Park The most comprehensive time to visit Cuc Phuong National Park is from December to April when the rainy season is over. Because at that time, you will not encounter "beasts" like mosquitoes and squirrels. Cuc Phuong primitive forest is far about 120km from Hanoi, this place gathers many thousand-year-old ancient trees, rare and valuable animals and limestone mountains to create a vast and attractive forest. If you have a lot of time, you should go for on the weekends, otherwise, you can visit about 1.5 days, spend the night in the forest and leave on the next afternoon. The cost of a trip to Cuc Phuong National park on the weekend is between 500 and 1 million per person, depending on your transportation options and accommodation selections. Transportation From Hanoi, you can choose to ride a motorbike or a passenger car, but it is best to go by private car. Because it is not only be comfortable in the forest but it also ensure safety when accompanied by children. The road is very beautiful, passing through the jungle and rice paddies. From the forest entrance to the middle of the forest is about 20 km, the road through the forest through the trees. If you come to Cuc Phuong in the afternoon, you will be able to see the sunlight that has faded to the sleazy mist. You
Cuc Phuong National Park covers an area of 25,000ha, contiguous to Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa province. As a friendly environment destination, on the weekends, the forest welcomes a large number of tourists to rest, visit and explore nature. Adults also often take their children to travel on the weekend to learn the
After Halong Bay and Sapa, Ninh Binh is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the North. Just less than 100km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh tourism with many beautiful landscapes and historic cultural buildings will bring you a pleasant experience. Van Long Located in the north of Gia Vien district, not only a nature reserve, Van Long is also an attractive place. Van Long is known as "no wave bay" because when going on a boat on the lagoon, visitors will see the quiet water surface as a giant mirror. This watercolor painting reflects clearly the monumental limestone mountains such as Meo Bar, Mam Xoi, Hom Sach, Da Ban, Nghien, Mo Coi, Co Tien… In addition to admiring the mountains have strange shapes, you can also admire some freshwater aquatic species or take the boat to the special cave, especially Fish Cave. In particular, if you are lucky you can also meet a few white langurs watching you from above. Besides, Van Long lagoon is a spiritual tourist destination with 600-year-old trees, Chi Le pagoda, Mai Trung pagoda, Dinh Tien Hoang Temple, Thanh Mau Temple and Thanh Son Pagoda. Thung Nham bird garden Thuy Nham Garden is located in Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District is one of the most attractive tourist destinations. In addition to the fun while sitting on the boat, admiring the lagoon, visitors also explore the wildlife of nearly 40 species of birds with about 50 thousand. This is a Ninh Binh tourist destination that you should not ignore because this place converges enough elements of ecological tourism, landscape, culture, and spirituality. Thung Nham bird sanctuary is home to 40 species of birds such as stork, cauldron and two rare birds listed in the red book as Phoenix and flamingoes. The most beautiful Thung Nham
After Halong Bay and Sapa, Ninh Binh is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the North. Just less than 100km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh tourism with many beautiful landscapes and historic cultural buildings will bring you a pleasant experience. Van Long Located in the north of Gia Vien district, not only a nature
Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel is one of the most attractive destinations for visitors who take Ninh Binh small group tour. A Citadel in the past Hoa Lu was chosen as the first capital of the feudal country when Dinh Bo Linh became emperor in 968. Today, the ruins of Hoa Lu Ancient Town belong to Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province, about 100 km south of Hanoi. Although only selected as the capital of Dai Co Viet in a short time (42 years), but in this place has happened many events related to the destiny of the nation as: the career of three The Dinh Dynasty, Tien Le Dynasty and the Ly Dynasty with historical landmarks: unified country, the war with Tong - Chiem and the process of forming capital Hanoi. According to history books about Hoa Lu ancient capital and distichs at King Dinh Temple, we find that: Hoa Lu capital is a magnificent palace, magnificent no less than Truong An. If you look geographically, you will understand why when you go to King Dinh Tien Hoang to choose Hoa Lu as the capital because the majestic mountains cover around this capital as the wood screen, the Hoang Long River meandering and rice vast fields Nho Quan, Gia Vien are very favorable for the military. Hoa Lu ancient capital of about 300 hectares, including the Thanh Ngoai, Thanh Noi, and Thanh Nam, surrounded by a series of stone mountains, majestic scenery, the gap between the mountainside is built in brick, embankment high from 8 to 10 meters. The outer citadel (Thanh Ngoai) is about 140 hectares in Yen Thanh village, Truong Yen commune. This is the main palace that Dinh Temple, Le Temple is the center and also the place where King Dinh Tien Hoang formed
Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel is one of the most attractive destinations for visitors who take Ninh Binh small group tour. A Citadel in the past Hoa Lu was chosen as the first capital of the feudal country when Dinh Bo Linh became emperor in 968. Today, the ruins of Hoa Lu Ancient Town belong to
With limestone ranges millions of years old which form valleys, caves, lagoons, ecosystems and mangroves, Trang An - Bai Dinh tourism has attracted a lot of visitors each year. Most of tourists come to there to explore the beauty of Trang An eco-tourism and Bai Dinh pagoda. Besides, this place is also a population of pagodas and famous statues in Asia with the corridor Arhat and gold Buddha statue. Not too far from Hanoi, so Ninh Binh tourism is very suitable for visiting during the day. Today, we will help you to get the best preparation for your tour. To get the full experience of Trang An - Bai Dinh tour, you should take the time to learn about this place. Trang An is a famous ecological tourist resort of Ninh Binh which is located in Ninh Binh city. The area extends over 2000 hectares. The complex of Trang An scenic spots is formed by limestone ridges, caves, valleys, rivers, and many historical sites of fanciful space. When should we go to Trang An - Bai Dinh? The period from January to March is considered the best time to travel to Trang An. At this time the weather in the spring is not too cold or hot, you can combine travel and spring travel, pagoda festival. Remember that this is also the peak tourist season Ninh Binh. Therefore, there has a lot of visitors to come here, you should be vigilant with stealing and pickpocketing situation. Trang An is a complex tourist destination which is composed of mountains, caves and streams. As a result, when you arrive, you will buy tickets to visit and rent boats. Ticket prices will change from season to season. Travel experience. You should go on weekdays to save money and avoid overcrowding. In addition, Bai
With limestone ranges millions of years old which form valleys, caves, lagoons, ecosystems and mangroves, Trang An – Bai Dinh tourism has attracted a lot of visitors each year. Most of tourists come to there to explore the beauty of Trang An eco-tourism and Bai Dinh pagoda. Besides, this place is also a population of
Coming to the area of Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh Vietnam, you will enjoy the scenery of Ma Yen mountain. This is the ancient cultural relics of Hoa Lu, opposite Dinh Tien Hoang temple - one of the attractions of Ninh Binh is quite famous in the Hoa Lu Tam Coc 1-day tour. The legend of the Ma Yen Mountain Ma Yen mountain is about 200m high. The mountain is low in the middle and high in two heads, so the local people called Ma Yen because it looks like a saddle. The mountain is associated with the legend of Dinh Bo Linh when he became the king in 968. Dinh Bo Linh is a native of Hoa Lu, Dai Hoang (now Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province). In 968, after defeating 12 colonies, he reigned as emperor, named Dinh Tien Hoang, named the country as Dai Co Viet, built the capital in Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh. The king chose this mountainous region to build the capital. When the King died after 12 years of rule over the country, his body was buried on top of the mountain Ma Yen. In addition, also in this area, to the south of the foot of the mountain is also the tomb of the King Le Dai Hanh. It is said that in 973, Dinh Tien Hoang's son, Dinh Lien, built 100 stone columns engraved on the Buddhist scriptures because the King Dinh Tien Hoang was a Buddhist devotee. During this time the monks became a prestigious class in society. It is said that in 973, Dinh Tien Hoang's son, Dinh Lien, built 100 stone columns engraved on the Buddhist scriptures because the King Dinh Tien Hoang was a Buddhist devotee. During this time the monks became a prestigious class
Coming to the area of Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh Vietnam, you will enjoy the scenery of Ma Yen mountain. This is the ancient cultural relics of Hoa Lu, opposite Dinh Tien Hoang temple – one of the attractions of Ninh Binh is quite famous in the Hoa Lu Tam Coc 1-day
When coming to Ninh Binh you can not miss which is traditional food here. This place is well-known with natural food from forest, mountain and sea. Rice crust at the bottom of the pot with salted shredded meat This is the most famous food and always mentions firstly of Ninh Binh cuisine. This food has the main material which is the rice burnt at the bottom of the pot, then, it is dried out under the sunlight and fried in the oil pan. When enjoying, you will recognize the taste of rice, salted shredded meat and delicious sauce. The rare goat It is not only for drinking but is also everyone. Enjoying this special food you will never forget it. Mountain goat Ninh Binh is cooked to many different types, however, the most reputation is the rare goat and added to attractive sauce and some edible leaves which make the eater want to come back twice. Shrimp paste This is made from a kind of small fresh shrimp, with some spice, water and held in the big jar. We must wait for a month if you want to enjoy a wonderful bowl of sauce. In Ninh Binh, Shrimp paste Gia Vien is the best so that if you have a chance, let’s visit here and enjoy it. The steamed glutinous rice with ant eggs Not only the high mountains in the northern where the ant egg food appears, in the limestone mountain Nho Quan also is a house of that type of ant with a huge amount so that local people uses this to create a special teamed glutinous rice. After making clear, mixing with sauce and then, trying ripe this delicacy will eat with steamed glutinous rice, dried onion. It is a special scent. Wine Nho Quan Wine Nho
When coming to Ninh Binh you can not miss which is traditional food here. This place is well-known with natural food from forest, mountain and sea. Rice crust at the bottom of the pot with salted shredded meat This is the most famous food and always mentions firstly of Ninh Binh cuisine. This food has
Ninh Binh Valley Homestay is an ideal place to guests who love the beauty of nature. Homestay is built in a vast valley of peace-filled countryside. A huge lake in the valley with the bamboo house beside the lake, around the whole is covered by high mountains. Every afternoon, you can watch the sun sink down under the mountains. Sitting in the bamboo house also will see the white stork will return to the valley to find shelter. Every morning waking up you'll be listening to the birdsong on Mount hope about his small bamboo House, along with the morning dawn shone down the lakes that make up a picture truly wonderful nature. Come to Ninh Binh Homestay you will have a large space of a valley flooded the beauty of nature. Moreover, it is easy to move to other surrounding sightseeings. First, Mua hole is one of the best sights of Ninh Binh and it is located at 2 km from Ninh Binh Valley Homestay. Mua hole is designed as a smaller version of the great wall of China-The Great Wall of China. Tourists can see a long wall raise from the floor to the top of the mountain from a distance and the panoramic view of the impressive scenery of Tam Coc – Ha Long bay on land after 476 climb stone steps. Second, visiting Trang An attraction eco-tourism and there is a boat trip through the mountains via the cave: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Cave Ba Giọt, Nau Ruou in the wild, see the scenery of the mountains and rivers. Trang An is regarded as Ha Long Bay on land. It’s 5 km from the Valley of Ninh Binh Homestay. Third, The ruins of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Hoa Lu is the capital of Vietnam in the
Ninh Binh Valley Homestay is an ideal place to guests who love the beauty of nature. Homestay is built in a vast valley of peace-filled countryside. A huge lake in the valley with the bamboo house beside the lake, around the whole is covered by high mountains. Every afternoon, you can watch the sun sink
