These relics are not only treasures of Ninh Binh homeland but also priceless assets of the whole country, demonstrating the depth of Vietnamese culture and an unmissable destination for tourists from all over the world.
1. Trang An – Tam Coc – Bich Dong scenic complex
- Outstanding values: The only World Cultural and Natural Heritage in Vietnam, recognized by UNESCO in 2014; limestone mountain landscape interspersed with river systems, caves, and valleys; archaeological site dating back 30,000 years.
- Travel experience: Sightseeing cruise on Sao Khe river, exploring magical caves, checking in at Tam Coc golden rice season.
2. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- Outstanding value: The first capital of the centralized feudal state of Vietnam, associated with the Dinh - Tien Le - early Ly dynasties; political, military, economic and cultural center of the 10th - 11th centuries.
- Travel experience: Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le, attend the Truong Yen Festival, learn about ancient architecture and military strategy of "natural citadel".
3. Non Nuoc Mountain – Duc Thuy Son
- Outstanding value: Scenic spot at the confluence of Day River - Van River, associated with ancient poetry and the name of famous person Truong Han Sieu; on the mountain top there are towers, pagodas, and ancient stone steles.
- Travel experience: Climbing mountains to see the whole view of Ninh Binh city, enjoying the sunset on Van river, taking artistic photos of lotus season.
4. Tran Temple - Pho Minh Pagoda
- Outstanding values: Religious center associated with the Tran dynasty - a glorious dynasty in the resistance war against the Yuan - Mongol army; ancient and solemn pagoda and tower architecture.
- Travel experience: Participate in the Tran Temple Festival on the night of January 14, visit the 14-storey brick Pho Minh tower of the Tran Dynasty.
5. Tran Thuong Temple
- Outstanding value: The place where the secret granary of the Tran Dynasty was located, serving the resistance war against the Yuan-Mongol army; worshiping the Duke and Commander-in-Chief Tran Hung Dao.
- Travel experience: Attend the Tran Dynasty's salary distribution ceremony and learn about the unique logistics strategy of the Tran Dynasty army.
6. Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda
- Outstanding value: Traditional wooden architecture, two-story, eight-roofed bell tower - an artistic masterpiece of the Later Le Dynasty; worshiping Buddha and Zen master Duong Khong Lo.
- Travel experience: Visit ancient architecture, listen to stories about Zen masters, immerse yourself in the autumn festival atmosphere.
7. Long Doi Son Pagoda
- Outstanding values: Thousand-year-old pagoda on top of Doi mountain; Sung Thien Dien Linh tower - a symbolic work of the Ly dynasty; ancient stele with historical and artistic value.
- Travel experience: Climb Doi mountain, see the panoramic view of the Northern Delta, visit the exhibits in the pagoda.
8. Gray Temple
- Outstanding value: Worshiping General Tran Minh Cong - meritorious mandarin of Dinh dynasty; artistic architecture harmoniously combines wood, stone and ceramic.
- Travel experience: Participate in traditional festivals, learn about religious customs of the Red River delta region.
The 08 Special National Monuments of Ninh Binh are not only tourist destinations but also symbols of national pride, connecting the past - present - future, contributing to bringing the image of Ninh Binh far and wide on the world tourism map.
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Source: https://sodulich.ninhbinh.gov.vn/vi/tin-tuc-su-kien/ninh-binh-hanh-trinh-kham-pha-08-di-tich-quoc-gia-dac-biet-2325.html
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