The beauty of Vietnam, my eternal topic has gradually been revealed through each part of this blog (formally An Insider Of Vietnam). The land of eighteen heritages listed by UNESCO is a worthy destination of visiting in your next holiday. In this article, the scenic and historic Trang An Landscape Complex, Ninh Binh, Vietnam is overall introduced. Certainty, Petit Cadeau will feast your eyes on a series of mind-blowing photos of the world’s recently recognized cultural and natural heritage site that many liken it to Halong Bay on land. Let’s explore it.
Where is Trang An Landscape complex?
Trang An landscape complex where cultural elements and nature converge in a perfect harmony is spectacularly situated in Ninh Binh province, Vietnam. When June comes, a lovely picture that rice paddies are getting yellow with full of subtle perfume at the foot of hills on which green of plants cover vaguely appears quiet and romantic.
Located in the boundary of Hoa Lu, Gia Vien, Nho Quan district and Ninh Binh city, Trang An Landscape complex has often been likened to the ancient capital of Viet Nam’s quintessence. Administratively, Trang An belongs to twelve villages, namely Trung Yen, Ninh Hai, Ninh Hoa, Ninh Xuan, Ninh Van (Hoa Lu); Tân Thanh ward (Ninh Bình city); Gia Sinh; Yên Binh, Yen Son (Tam Diep) and Son Ha, Son Lai (Nho Quan). What is mentioning is that most of them still look as tranquil and simple as in the past. Impressively, local people are still humble with nature.
Attractions at the Trang An Landscape complex
There are many scenic and historic spots in that complex, which have listed as historical relics and special national cultural heritages by the Government of Vietnam, namely Trang An ecological tourist site, Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Hoa Lu ancient capital and Bai Dinh pagoda.
The core of Trang An is all around the clock of a special protection from the tourism management of Ninh Binh city with a total of natural area of 4.000 ha. Conveniently, the complex is nearby on the national roads such as 1A, 38B, 12b highway and rounded by rivers. The sources of water are mainly used for irrigation adding a vital force to rice fields with full of yellow in June.
A Special Use Forest covering over 12.000 limestone karst rocks and river – lake system, is the vital link among these tourist spots creating a unique heritage on earth.
Main tourist spots include Trang An ecological tourist site. It is about 96 kilometres out of Hanoi City and three km from Hoa Lu ancient capital to the south. The next is Tam Coc – Bich Dong at Ninh Hai village with boating center. You can get there after 15 minutes by taxi from Ninh Binh city.
Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam
The national historical or cultural relic – Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam (11 km out of Ninh Binh city)
Bai Dinh pagoda
A religious tourist spot belongs to Gia Sinh village (about 15 km distant from Ninh Binh city). It has been the largest pagoda holding numerous records in Southeast Asian countries.
The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express. A single visit could not be enough to experience the Trang An Landscape complex, a typical part of the beauty of Vietnam. Therefore, you should discover both cultural elements and natural landscape of Trang An.
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