Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex Ninh Binh Vietnam

Trang An Grottoes and Scenic Landscape Complex is an eco-tourism area located in the Trang An World Heritage Complex, Ninh Binh province of Vietnam. This place is a charming and fantastic famous tourist site in Viet Nam, and has been ranked as a particularly important national monument by the Vietnamese Government and recognized by UNESCO as a dual world heritage since 2014 (Cultural and Natural Heritage).

- Location: Trang An, Ninh Binh, Vietnam

- Opening Hours: Daily from 6:30 to 17:00

- Entrance Ticket and Boat Fee:

• People over 1.3m tall 250,000 VND/person

• Children from 1m - 1.3m 120,000 VND/person

• Children under 1m tall Free of charge

• Private boat 1,250,000 VND/ 1 boat

• Tour guide 300,000 VND/ 1 route

- Kayaking Ticket Price: Trang An Kayak has now moved to Chill Cung Nang campsite, located next to Trang An Eco-tourism Area.

• Boat type/hour Rental price

• Single 2-hour Kayak ticket 250,000 VND/boat

• Single 3-hour kayak ticket 300,000 VND/boat

• Double Kayak ticket for 2 hours 350,000 VND/boat

• Double Kayak ticket 3 hours 400,000 VND/boat

Where is Trang An Grottoes Landscape Ninh Binh?

Trang An Grottoes Ninh Binh eco-tourism area is located in Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, with an area of 2168 hectares, more than 90 km south of Hanoi capital, about 8 km from Ninh Binh city center. This is the most important area in Vietnam's only mixed heritage recognized by UNESCO in 2014.

History and Geology of Trang An Ninh Binh:

Trang An scenic complex with a system of limestone mountain ranges with a geological age of about 250 million years, over a long period of time weathered by the changes of the earth, climate, sea advance and retreat, has brought in hundreds of years. valleys, caves, lakes and lagoons.

This scenic spot is a place to preserve and contain many ecosystems of wetlands, forests on limestone mountains, archaeological sites and historical and cultural relics. The system of rocky mountains, rivers, forests and caves here is very dangerous, so it was chosen by King Dinh Tien Hoang as the Southern citadel to protect the capital Hoa Lu in the 10th century and then used by the Tran Dynasty as the Vu Lam Palace in the past. the Mongol resistance. At present, there are many historical relics of Dinh and Tran dynasties.

The marina center is located 3 km south of Hoa Lu ancient capital, 7 km west of Ninh Binh city along Trang An Boulevard, 16 km north of Tam Diep city through Tam Coc, 96 miles from Hanoi. km to the south. The core area of Trang An - Tam Coc heritage has an area of ​​more than 6,172 hectares, which is a special protection area of the landscape.

This special protection area is located entirely in Hoa Lu special-use forest, belongs to Hoa Lu ancient capital conservation planning and also belongs to the planning of Trang An world heritage complex with an area of 12,252 hectares. In the Trang An landscape complex, the center of Hoa Lu ancient capital is in the north, Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area is in the south, and Trang An eco-tourism area is in the center.

These 3 areas are linked by Hoa Lu special-use forest on limestone mountains and a system of rivers, lakes and lagoons. In addition, this resort is also very close to other tourist attractions such as Mua Cave, Van Long Lagoon... Currently, Trang An Eco-tourism Area has been put into operation to serve visitors with three tourist routes. Waterway calendar comes from boat durability.

Best Time to Visit Trang An Grottoes in Ninh Binh:

In Trang An, each season brings its own unique emotions and images. The weather in Trang An is devided into 4 seasons: Spring (Mar - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumm (Sep - Nov) and Winter (Dec - Feb).

January-March (lunar calendar): Visitors can immerse themselves in festivals at the beginning of the new year. At this time, there is a fast-paced, dynamic life here.

April-June (lunar calendar): The sun and wind of summer make this place change itself like a shining pearl in the midst of nature. The water is clear to the bottom, blending with the rays of the sun through the valley and the forest canopy.

July-September (lunar calendar): In the autumn, Trang An is quieter, a green color gradually turns yellow, making this place like being lost in the poems about autumn very typical of poets.

October-December (lunar calendar): In the last months of the year in the mist, combined with ancient architecture, visitors can imagine Trang An appearing as a fairyland.

Before the journey to discover Trang An Ninh Binh, you should monitor the Ninh Binh weather forecast for the next 7 days, automatically update for travel to have appropriate preparations in terms of clothing and travel schedule.

How to Get to Trang An in Ninh Binh?

For neighboring provinces or less than 100km from Ninh Binh, visitors can catch a bus to Ninh Binh bus station or use Limousine service with fares ranging from 80,000 VND to 140,000 VND. Then take a taxi or rent a motorbike to move in according to Google Maps or Ninh Binh Map.

For the western and southern provinces, tourists travel by plane to Noi Bai airport. If the tour company has booked a car, visitors can go directly to Ninh Binh or take a bus or limousine to Ninh Binh by themselves. Visitors can also move from the provinces to Ninh Binh by train.

According to Trang An Ninh Binh travel experience, 2 limousine options, then renting a motorbike to explore Trang An and other places in Ninh Binh is the most convenient. To rent a motorbike in Ninh Binh is also very simple, any accommodation service here has a motorbike rental service. If you are only traveling for the day, you can stop at any hotel or homestay to rent a motorbike without renting a room.

Adventure Journey

Recommended Tours to Visit:

1. Trang An - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave Daily Group Tour from Hanoi
2. Trang An and Hoa Lu Temple: Private Day Tour from Hanoi

See Also:

• Ninh Binh Vietnam Travel Guide: Things You Need to Know
• Best Things to Do and Places to Visit in Ninh Binh, Vietnam