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Top 5 places not to be missed when coming to Thung Nang

Top 5 places not to be missed when coming to Thung Nang

Thung Nang is located in Dam Khe village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. This place is likened to a "Ha Long Bay on land" with wild, majestic and poetic natural scenery. Sun Valley is surrounded by towering limestone mountains, creating a sheltered valley, filled with bright golden sunlight all year round. That's why this place is named "Sunshine Valley".

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DuyรชnUpdated August 10, 20267 min read

Introducing Thung Nang - A charming natural picture in the heart of Ninh Binh

Thung Nang is located in Dam Khe village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. This place is likened to a "Ha Long Bay on land" with wild, majestic and poetic natural scenery. Sun Valley is surrounded by towering limestone mountains, creating a sheltered valley, filled with bright golden sunlight all year round. That's why this place is named "Sunshine Valley".

Ripe rice fields in Thung Nang
Ripe rice fields in Thung Nang

Thung Nang possesses wild, majestic natural beauty with undulating limestone mountains, mysterious caves and the poetic Ngo Dong river. This place also preserves many long-standing cultural and historical values, with archaeological relics and sacred temples and pagodas. Thung Nang has great tourism potential with many diverse types of tourism such as eco-tourism, resort tourism, spiritual tourism, cultural tourism and discovery tourism. You can travel to Thung Nang at any time of the year. However, the most ideal time to travel to Thung Nang is spring (from February to April) or autumn (from September to November). In these seasons, the weather is cool and pleasant, suitable for sightseeing and tourism activities. With its wild, majestic natural beauty and enormous tourism potential, Thung Nang promises to be an ideal destination for those who love to explore and experience.

Hang Mua - Muse of Sun Valley

Located on the top of Mo Da mountain, in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, Hang Mua is considered the "muse" of Thung Nang with its wild, majestic and poetic beauty. This place attracts tourists with 500 stone steps leading to the top of the mountain, along with breathtaking views of Tam Coc - Bich Dong seen from above. Hang Mua was built based on the idea of โ€‹โ€‹recreating the image of a miniature "Great Wall", with 500 stone steps leading to the top of the mountain. This place possesses a prime location, allowing visitors to enjoy a panoramic view of Tam Coc - Bich Dong from above, with lush green rice fields, undulating limestone mountains and the romantic Ngo Dong river. Mua Cave has a long-standing historical and cultural value, associated with the legend of two fairies descending to earth.

Hang Mua - A paradise on earth
Hang Mua - A paradise on earth

Conquering 500 stone steps, visitors will be immersed in the majestic and poetic natural scenery of Thung Nang. From the top of Mua Cave, you can see the panoramic view of Tam Coc - Bich Dong, with green rice fields stretching like carpets, limestone mountains undulating like ink paintings and rivers. Ngo Dong curves like a soft silk strip. Hang Mua is a destination not to be missed when traveling to Thung Nang. Come here to experience the challenging journey of conquest and discover the majestic, poetic beauty of the "muse" in the heart of Ninh Binh.

Note:

  • Ticket price to visit Mua Cave: 100,000 VND/person.
  • Opening hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Hang Mua is often crowded with tourists during the peak tourist season (from April to October). You should go early or go on weekdays to avoid jostling and jostling.

Thien Ha Cave - Mysterious mystery hidden in the heart of Sun Valley

Nestled at the foot of Mo Da mountain, in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, Thien Ha Cave is one of the most beautiful and mysterious caves in Thung Nang. This place attracts tourists by its mysterious, magical beauty and thrilling legends. Entering the cave, visitors will be overwhelmed by the mysterious and magical beauty of Thien Ha Cave. This place is likened to an underground "palace" with a unique and diverse stalactite system, molded by nature over millions of years. The stalactites sparkle under the electric lights, creating a shimmering, magical scene like entering a fairy world.

Thien Ha Cave has a unique beauty
Thien Ha Cave has a unique beauty

Thien Ha Cave possesses a unique stalactite system with many strange shapes such as: golden trays, silver trays, fairies, dragons, snakes,... Each stalactite has a unique and associated beauty. with thrilling legendary stories. Visitors can hear stories about fairies coming to earth, about hidden treasures in caves,... stories that will make visitors more excited and curious about Thien Ha Cave. Visitors can travel by yacht to visit the cave. The cruise will take visitors through steep cliffs and stalactites hanging down like white hair, to discover the beauty hidden deep inside Thien Ha Cave. Visitors will feel the cool atmosphere. Cool, fresh and absolutely quiet of the cave.

Tam Coc - Bich Dong: "Ha Long Bay on land" of Vietnam

Tam Coc - Bich Dong is a famous eco-tourism area in Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, Vietnam. This place is known as "Ha Long Bay on land" with its majestic limestone cave system and peaceful village landscape. Tam Coc - Bich Dong possesses wild, poetic natural beauty with lush green rice fields, winding Ngo Dong rivers and majestic limestone mountains. Visitors here can visit the caves by boat, experience the feeling of gliding gently on the clear blue water, admire the shimmering stalactites and enjoy the fresh, cool atmosphere.

The poetic scenery of Tam Coc Bich Dong
The poetic scenery of Tam Coc Bich Dong

Tam Coc: Includes 3 caves: Hang Ca, Hang Hai and Hang Ba. Visitors will be able to row boats through towering limestone cliffs, weave through narrow rock crevices to explore the majestic beauty of the cave. Bich Dong: Is an ancient pagoda located halfway up the mountain, known as "Nam Thien II Dong". Visitors have to climb over 200 stone steps to reach the temple.

Cuc Phuong National Park

Cuc Phuong National Park is Vietnam's first nature reserve, located in the Northwest region, in the three provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa. This place is known as "the most beautiful national park in Vietnam" with a rich and diverse ecosystem, an ideal destination for those who love to explore wild nature.

Asia's leading national park
Asia's leading national park

Cuc Phuong National Park owns a large area of โ€‹โ€‹more than 22,000 hectares, including lush primeval forests, majestic limestone mountains and an intricate system of rivers and streams. This place is home to more than 300 bird species, 100 mammal species and thousands of rare plant species. Visitors to Cuc Phuong will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in pristine nature, enjoy the fresh air and explore the diverse ecosystem.

Bai Dinh Pagoda - Sacred and magnificent temple

Famous as "the largest Buddha temple in Southeast Asia", Bai Dinh Pagoda is located in Gia Sinh commune, Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province, about 100km from Hanoi. This place attracts tourists because of its magnificent and sacred beauty and is an ideal destination for those who seek purity and peace of mind.

Sacred Bai Dinh Pagoda
Sacred Bai Dinh Pagoda

Bai Dinh Pagoda made its mark with many impressive records:

  • The largest gold-plated bronze Buddha statue in Asia: 10m high, weighs 100 tons, majestic and solemn.
  • The longest Arhat corridor in Asia: 300m long with 500 Arhat statues lined up in a straight line, expressing elegance and peace.
  • The largest bronze statue of Maitreya in Southeast Asia: 10m high, weighing 30 tons, bringing joy and luck to visitors.
  • Thousand year old Bodhi tree: Symbolizes the longevity of Buddhism and strong vitality.
  • Sacred well: Legend has it that drinking water from this well will bring blessings and health.

Besides, Bai Dinh Pagoda also owns many other unique architectural works such as: Quan Am Palace, Phap Chu Palace, Ancient Palace, Buddhist Development Tower,... creating a majestic and majestic pagoda complex. magnificent.

Coming to Bai Dinh Pagoda, visitors will not only admire the unique Buddhist architecture but also have the opportunity to participate in major festivals such as: Orchid Festival, Buddha's Birthday Festival,... Promising to bring You will have wonderful spiritual experiences and meaningful moments of relaxation.

In addition, Bai Dinh Pagoda is also famous for:

  • Unique architecture: Bai Dinh pagoda complex includes an old pagoda area and a new pagoda area. The ancient pagoda area has a history of more than 1000 years, with many ancient relics such as: King Dinh Tien Hoang temple, Tran Nhan Tong temple, ancient Bai Dinh pagoda,... The new pagoda area was built in 2003 with the Monumental structure, including many palaces, towers, churches,...
  • Natural landscape: Bai Dinh Pagoda is located in the middle of majestic natural scenery, with endless mountains and charming rivers.
  • Spiritual value: Bai Dinh Pagoda is one of the largest Buddhist centers in Vietnam, attracting a large number of tourists and Buddhists to make pilgrimages, praying for peace and luck.

Some things to note when traveling to Thung Nang:

  • You should bring clothes suitable for the weather and sightseeing activities.
  • Bring sunscreen, hats, hats and sunglasses to protect your skin from the sun.
  • Prepare all necessary medications and personal items.
  • You should book a room before traveling, especially during peak season.
  • Maintain environmental hygiene and protect natural landscape.
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