Spring is always an ideal time for for traveling lovers to explore new lands or immerse themselves in the atmosphere of unique traditional festivals. . Ninh Binh - a place with charming landscapes, many famous historical and cultural sites will be a favorite destination for the New Year.
1. Bai Dinh pagoda
According to the tradition, at the beginning of the year, Vietnamese people used to go to the temple to pray for a new year with good luck. In recent years, Bai Dinh Temple has increasingly attracted people to worship and visit in the early spring. Bai Dinh Pagoda is located 15km from Ninh Binh city, is one of the largest pagodas in Vietnam. In the sacred Buddha realm, in spring days, visitors also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the jubilant atmosphere of Bai Dinh pagoda festival - the largest and longest festival of the year in Ninh Binh province, to open from January to the end of the third lunar month.
2. Trang An eco-tourism area
Coming to Ninh Binh, tourists cannot miss Trang An ecotourism area to admire the scenery in early spring. Trang An is full of mystery and pristine with interlaced limestone system. Non-water, clouds of sky blend, the blue water reflects the rocky cliffs, along with birds, leaves and trees to create a charming landscape painting to bring relaxing moments for visitors to enjoy. Certainly, Trang An Ecotourism Area is a better attraction for the upcoming Tet holiday.
3. The ancient capital of Hoa Lu
The ancient capital Hoa Lu was the first capital of Vietnam after nearly a thousand years of colonial rule. The capital of Hoa Lu has an area of about 300 hectares, and exists for 42 years over the three successive dynasties: Dinh - Tien Le - Ly (968 - 1010). Highlights of the monument are two temples of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, unique architecture, crystallizing the peak of sculpture in wood and stone in the 17th century; The two temples still hold many rare and precious artifacts: the palace building bricks with the inscription of Dai Viet Quoc, the Buddhist scriptures engraved with Sanskrit, the inscriptions ... Come to Hoa Lu ancient capital on the occasion of the beginning of Spring, visitors are immersed into the jubilant atmosphere of the Hoa Lu festival, which takes place from the 8th to the 10th of the third lunar month every year to commemorate the great merits of the national heroes, typically King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, who had contributed to the construction and protection of Vietnam at first.
4. Mua Cave
Another destination visited by many tourists during the New Year is Mua Cave. Mua Cave belongs to Khe Dau Ha village, Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. From the top of the Mua Mountain, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Tam Coc area. The beauty of this cave was praised by customers. With many beautiful angles like "virtual living tower", lotus pond and heart-shaped wooden path , etc. this ancient land landmark has been popular recently.
5. Cuc Phuong National Park
Cuc Phuong National Park is the first national park, the first nature conservation unit in Vietnam, has been ranked in the Top 5 largest national parks to attract tourists to explore. Cuc Phuong has long been famous for its species diversity in forest ecosystems, beautiful natural landscapes, historical and cultural values and Muong ethnic cultural identity.