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Ninh Binh
province is located 100km south of Hanoi. It has evolved into a major travel
center in recent years.
Its sudden transformation from sleepy hamlet to tourist magnet has little to do
with
Ninh Binh itself, but rather with its proximity to nearby Tam Coc (9km),
Hoa Lu (12km) and Cuc Phuong National Park (45km). Although it is certainly
possible to visit these sights as a day trip from Hanoi, many travelers chose to
overnight in Ninh Binh or national park to appreciate the scenery at a more
leisure pace.
Hoa Lu
Hoa Lu used to be the capital of Vietnam in 1020 when
Dinh Bo Linh took his
crown after he defeated 12 regional armies and pacified the country. Mountains,
rivers and old citadel make the scenery wonderful. The two temples dedicated to
Kings Dinh Tien Hoang and
Le Dai Hanh offer tourists a glimpse of Vietnam image
in the 10th century.
Tam Coc
Some million years ago,
Halong Bay used to connect with these limestone
mountains. Vestiges of the ocean still remain through the erosion of the
mounts-Caves can offer an adventurous tour to many curious tourists. Boat trips
on the rice fields to three mountains with caves are very interesting. Two
tourists on one small boat ride through the mountains on the rice fields with
lotus flowers. An interesting walk through the rice fields to the temple in
memory of the Kings of
Tran Dynasty. The bell tower is prominent in the front
yard. The temple seems small but the heroes worshipped here used to defeat Kublikhan's army for three times. Perhaps very few world figures could do the
same ever.
Bich Dong
A nice pagoda built quite long time ago is situated at a scenic area. There are
many statues of Buddha. The bell tower is well decorated. The incense and the
sound of the bell seem to transfer tourists to the holy world of Buddha
Tours to Ninh Binh
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