Trang An Heritage – the true beauty of Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh is famous for its majestic natural landscapes and rich historical cultural heritages, including Trang An heritage. Let’s explore this land considered as a “fairyland on earth”!
As a mixed heritage and the first and only dual-world heritage in Southeast Asia, Trang An Heritage possesses unique and impressive natural scenery. Coming here, you will be overwhelmed when standing before the overlapping natural landscape with mountains, caves, diverse flora and fauna ecosystems, and a series of other famous historical relics.
Location
Less than 100km from Hanoi, Trang An Heritage Site is a tourist destination that attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists when coming to Ninh Binh province. From the center of Ninh Binh city, visitors only need to travel about 8km to get here. This place attracts visitors by its beautiful landscape, famous spiritual tourist attractions, unique festivals, and attractive specialties.
The Trang An Heritage and Scenic Landscape Complex is located on the southern edge of the Red River Delta in Ninh Binh Province, covering an area of 6,226 hectares and a buffer zone of 6,026 hectares, in the districts of Hoa Lu, Gia Vien, Nho Quan and Tam Diep City, Ninh Binh. The heritage site consists of three areas: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Historical and Cultural Relic Site, Trang An – Tam Coc – Bich Dong Scenic Landscape Complex, and Hoa Lu Special-Use Forest; containing all the unique landscape values and related cultural values.
Visiting Route
The best way to explore Trang An Heritage is by boat. When coming to Trang An, visitors will be immersed in the majestic natural landscape with limestone mountains and clear streams flowing through caves. Each boat usually carries 4-5 people, if your group is less than 4 people, you will have to share the boat with others. There are several routes, each of which offers unique experiences and landscapes, below are a few suggested routes.
Trang An Route 1: Visitors will explore 9 caves and 4 spiritual sites in about 3.5 hours. Route 1 moves from the boat pier and visits destinations such as Trinh Temple – Toi Cave – Sang Cave – Nau Ruou Cave – Tran Temple – Ba Giot Cave – Dry Cave – Son Duong Cave – Khong Palace – Bao Hieu Pagoda – Quy Hau Cave and returns to the boat pier.
Trang An Route 2: The journey will last about 2.5 hours, including 4 caves and 3 spiritual sites, moving from the boat dock through Lam Cave – Vang Cave – Thanh Truot Cave – Suoi Tien Temple – Dai Cave – Vu Lam Palace – Aboriginal Village and returns to the boat pier.
Trang An Route 3: This route has been exploited since 2017, lasting about 3-3.5 hours. Visitors will explore 3 caves and 3 spiritual sites with a stalactite system longer than 1000m. This route passes through the following locations: boat pier – Trinh Temple – May Cave – Suoi Tien – Dia Linh Cave – Hang Dai – Vu Lam Palace – Aboriginal Village, then returns.
You can choose the route that suits your interests and needs. In addition, according to the experiences of many previous tourists, you can choose to visit Trang An by taking route 3 and returning by route 2 or combining routes 2 and 3 to be able to visit the special features of both routes. To be able to combine routes like this, visitors can ask the boatmen about this in advance.
Historic relics in Trang An
Trang An is not only a natural wonder but also an incredible cultural and historical relic. You will find many ancient pagodas and temples scattered throughout the complex, including Tran Temple, Hoa Lu ancient capital, Bai Dinh pagoda, Dinh King temple,…
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital relic site is one of the four core areas of the Trang An World Heritage Complex. As a historical relic associated with the former Dai Co Viet dynasty, the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital relic site is over 1000 years old, with a quiet beauty due to the ups and downs of time. The ancient capital is surrounded by a system of mountains and lakes, so it possesses a peaceful and unique landscape.
Tips for Visiting Trang An
To make the most of your Trang An experience, here are some great tips for you!
When to visit Trang An: The dry season from November to April is the best time to visit Trang An because of the pleasant weather. However, May and June are the seasons when the rice fields ripen and lotus flowers bloom, creating a wonderful scene. Consider what conditions you want to visit Trang An in!
Know your schedule: Preview the places you will visit when coming to Trang An! You should research and choose the places that best suit your interests and the general schedule for the whole trip to have a good experience
Respect the environment: Trang An is a protected area, so be careful with the environment and avoid littering. This act of protection not only keeps the landscape clean but also shows your respect for a World Heritage Site.
Capture the moment in Trang An: There is no reason for you not to take pictures of this “heaven on earth”. You will definitely be amazed by the magnificent scenery in Trang An, so capture them if you have the chance!
Prepare your clothes carefully: Wearing comfortable shoes is definitely good advice for you because you will likely have to move a lot when visiting Trang An heritage site. Don’t forget your hat because the weather can be quite sunny and hot.
Hopefully, the above information will help you have a complete experience when coming to Trang An Heritage Site. Enjoy the fresh air, picturesque natural scenery, and countless wonderful experiences here! Contact Trang An Ecorest & Spa or visit us: tranganecorestresort.com if you need to know more information!
Ngoc Huyen
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