Trang An Landscape Complex – A World Heritage Site with Outstanding Universal Value
A lot of fascinating things to do in Trang An landscape complex, Ninh Binh or Tam Coc areas are recommended to travelers by many, this post promisingly gives you more unique tourist guidelines surrounding Trang An with the most of new updates.
If you, your family are intrigued by taking some best of viewpoints in Trang An, plan out a short trip containing a fuller and more realistic impression of Viet Nam and its people, you will be easier and faster to do it with less effort through our highlights. We are going to get very specific on this topic “Things to do in Trang An”
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Incredible Things to do in Trang An Grottoes
Trang An Landscape Complex is situated in Ninh Binh Province, near the Southern margin of the Red River Delta. Trang An is a marvelous landscape pictured by limestone karst peaks blended with valleys, many of them partly submerged and surrounded by steep and almost vertical cliffs.
This property displays the perfect harmony of temples, pagodas, paddy-fields and small villages that feature high cultural core value of Ninh Binh.
International tourists commonly talk about Bai Dinh temple, boat tour in Trang An, Hoa Lu ancient capital…don’t just stop there, discover more and more special things to do in Trang An now !
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Explore Boat trip to see Trang An Eco-Tourism
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As our introduction about the attractiveness of Trang An it is figured like a picturesque landscape. In which Trang An Eco Tourism located in the center of Trang An Landscape Complex with approximately area of 2,168 ha.
The site is covered by majestic mountains with various forms of its reflecting on the small streams.
From Hanoi to Ninh Binh just spending hours you can see Trang An by taking a boat tour which can’t be a miss for the whole trip.
You will be immersed yourself in a classic and peaceful space, have a admiration on magnificent karst mountain, mysterious caves. It’s pretty sure to leave you breathless !
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General information for tourists:
- Ticket for one person only costs around $10 (adult), there are 3 water routes to discover (details below)
- One boat for 5 adults and 1 child in maximum
- Activities: Sit on boat, walk
- Life-jacket provided
- Snacks or Drinks are on sale by locals
- Tips for boatman : No compulsory
Route 1: The longest route – visiting 9 caves and 3 temples
- Boat Wharf – Trinh Temple – Toi Cave – Sang Cave – Nau Ruou (Wine Making) Cave – Tran Temple – Ba Giot cave (Three Drops) – Son Duong Cave – Khong Temple – Quy Hau Cave
Route 2: Visiting 4 caves and 3 temples
- Boat Wharf – Lam Cave – Thanh Cao Son Temple – Vang Cave – Thanh Truot Cave – Suoi Tien Temple – Dai Cave – Hanh Cung Vu Lam Temple
Third Route : Visiting 3 caves and 3 temples
- Boat Wharf – Trinh Temple – Dot Cave – May Cave – Suoi Tien Temple – Dia Linh Mountain – Dai Cave – Hanh Cung Vu Lam Temple
Take a look at stunning pictures of major caves and temples below :
Trinh Temple
- Tran Temple is famously outstanding among other temples for it’s special architecture
Toi Cave (Dark Cave)
- Total length is 320 m, it’s possibly Dark cave shaped winding that deters daylight people call it Dark cave. So many of us feel curious to discover it
Sang Cave (Light Cave)
Nau Ruou (Wine Brewing Cave)
Sinh Cave – Si Cave – Ba Giot Cave
Ba Giot Cave has plenty of glittered stalactites with different colors. Particularly, the stalactites here are not as dry as the ones in Sang cave or other caves, they are wet and constantly changing into new shapes with new colors. They will surely leave an unforgettable impression on tourists.
Hanh Cung Vu Lam (Vu Lam Citadel)
Suoi Tien Temple
Dia Linh cave
Lost in the treasure of fossil stalactites if visit this cave
Kayaking – A new way to discover Trang An complex
Visitors to Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh can now explore the world cultural and natural heritage site on kayaks instead of traditional boats.
The kayak tours have recently been launched by the management board of Trang An Ecotourism Site to diversify and promote local tourism.
Currently, Trang An Ecotourism Site has 15 kayaks, which will be increased if there is more demand, serving about 20 tourists each tour.
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The management board has also arranged staff to instruct visitors on basic rowing skills. Rowers will be equipped with life jackets and accompanied by a rescue team driving motorboats.
There are 2 kayaking routes to choose from. The first route is 8 km long (round trip), departing from Trang An wharf, then passing Trinh Temple, Tam Quan Gate, Dark Cave’s mouth, Quy Hau Cave’s mouth and Nui Ngoc.
The second route is shorter with about 5km long. It also starts from Trang An wharf to Kong Island, Thuy Dinh, Vu Lam Palace then paddling back to the wharf.
The price of this kayaking tour varies from 250,000 VND to 400,000 VND, depending on single kayak or double kayak and kayaking time between 2 and 3 hours.
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Experience the Farm Trip in Trang An Landscape Complex
Farm trips around Trang An Ninh Binh has become a trend in recent years, this special experiences are growing popularity with tourists.
A farm trip means being a farmer as Vietnamese on pretty and peaceful rice paddies to learn some typical farming methods, and to understand the northern region agriculture in Viet Nam.
A farm trip will provide you real experiences about what is authentic of Vietnam by having fun with friendly farmers on the rice paddy.
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The trip opens a wide range of experiences :The attractiveness of rice paddies spreading over villages is a pretty check-in point for tourists because of it’s peaceful look.
Anyone who wants to become a farmer will participate with local people to experience in planting rice, irrigate water for the field, fish catching…Those images of the farmers are being so popular in Ninh Binh, visitors take this opportunity to learn more about the culture of wet rice cultivation.
Therefore a farm trip is enjoyed so much by parents and their children from developed countries. In Ninh Binh you can find a farm trip organized at Gia Vien, Nho Quan or Hoa Lu province…
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Trang An Panoramic View by Helicopter
From year 2020, tourists can take a panoramic view of Trang An Landscape Complex by helicopter. This tour provides a modern Bell 505 helicopter imported from the US with only 4 seats. Each cabin is designed with transparent glass so visitors will enjoy the whole majestic natural landscape when flying.
One breathtaking trip lasts 10 minutes in maximum and serves up to 4 guests. The aircraft is controlled by a professional and experienced pilot, convenient for visitors to admire the beautiful scenery, get their own memorable moments.
Relic sites in Trang An landscape complex
Another thing to do in Trang An is visiting Bai Dinh pagoda. One of the most magnificent pagodas which is famous about impressive Buddhist structures placed in Guiness World Record of Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
General information for tourists
- Free entrance ticket
- Since the area is pretty large you can book electric car service : $2/way/person
- Ticket required to visit Stupa
- Dress code: Avoid wearing skirts or shorts
What to see in Bai Dinh pagoda , here are some of interesting things to see:
- Arhat Statue Corridor
- Bell Tower
- The Kuan-Yin Hall
- Fairy Lake
- Bai Dinh ancient pagoda
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