Come to Van Long lagoon to immerse yourself in the wild but peaceful, quiet and relaxing scenery.

Van Long Lagoon is located in Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province, 80km from Hanoi . This is not a natural lagoon, but was formed by the construction of a 30km long flood-prevention dyke on the left bank of the Day River by local people. Since then, Van Long has become the largest wetland in the Northern Delta with an area of over 3,500 hectares.

Immerse yourself in the wild but peaceful scenery of the ancient village of Thu Thai, image 1 — Van Long Lagoon has a unique ecosystem including wetlands and forests on limestone mountains, creating a source of life for thousands of diverse species of animals and plants.

Van Long has been put into tourism exploitation since 1998 and is currently a key tourist destination of Vietnam, the place owns 2 records of the Vietnam Record Book Center in 2010: "The place with the largest number of Delacour's langurs" and "The place with the largest natural picture".

Immerse yourself in the wild but peaceful scenery of the ancient village of Thu Thai, picture 2 — Van Long Lagoon has a unique ecosystem including wetlands and limestone forests, creating a source of life for thousands of diverse species of animals and plants.

This tourist area is proud of its unique ecosystem including wetlands and forests on limestone mountains, creating a source of life for thousands of diverse species of animals and plants. In Van Long lagoon, there are 457 species of higher plants, of which 8 species are listed in the Vietnam Red Book such as lat hoa tree, kien, tue lam, cot toai boi...

Immerse yourself in the wild but peaceful scenery of the ancient village of Thu Thai, picture 3 — Van Long Lagoon is the place that owns 2 records of Vietnam Record Book Center.

There are also 39 species of mammals, 72 species of birds, 32 species of amphibians and reptiles, 44 species of fish, 39 species of aquatic organisms, and 79 species of insects. Among the 12 rare animals living here is the Delacour's langur with 72 individuals, the largest in Vietnam.

Immerse yourself in the wild but peaceful scenery of the ancient Thai village, picture 4 — The scenery is wild but peaceful, quiet but relaxing at Van Long lagoon.

The landscape of Van Long lagoon tourist area not only includes beautiful nature but also historical landscape with unique caves and cultural relics. Coming to Van Long lagoon, tourists can visit temples and pagodas such as Thanh Mau temple, Thanh Son pagoda, Dich Long temple...

Immerse yourself in the wild but peaceful scenery of the ancient Thai village picture 5 — Visit beautiful caves in Van Long lagoon.

These temples and pagodas often have a long history with ancient architecture, inherited from different dynasties. Most visitors come here to visit, pray for peace and health, or listen to historical stories associated with temples and pagodas.

Visitors should not miss a “gift” that Van Long lagoon brings, which is 1000 caves, shimmeringly beautiful. Inside the caves, there are stalactites hanging down in a myriad of shapes, along with the cool air that will delight you. Famous caves that can be “named” are Hang Ca, Hang Bong, Hang Rua, Hang Chanh…

In addition to its flora and fauna values, Van Long also possesses wonderfully beautiful water-based landscape paintings. Sitting on an old bamboo boat with friends, you can leisurely go through the ravines, with tall grass on both sides and water in between. The idyllic scenery makes everyone feel relaxed and peaceful.

Immerse yourself in the wild but peaceful scenery of the ancient Thai village, picture 6 — Van Long Lagoon is like a giant mirror reflecting a beautiful landscape painting.

Not only that, Van Long lagoon is like a giant mirror reflecting a picturesque landscape, clearly reflecting the strong carvings of limestone mountains with shapes true to their names such as Cat Scratch Mountain, Mam Xoi Mountain, Hom Sach Mountain, Da Ban Mountain, Nghien Mountain, Mo Coi Mountain, Co Tien Mountain... However, the water surface here is not the blue color of the sea, but is crystal clear, clearly showing the layers of moss at the bottom. This place was once chosen by Hollywood filmmakers to appear in the main scenes of the blockbuster Kong - Skull Island.

With diverse natural landscapes and rich ecosystems, Van Long lagoon is a year-round tourist destination. Each season, the lagoon changes its color, bringing with it its own attractive beauty. From May to June, when the lotus season begins, clusters of lotus flowers bloom, adding pink to the cool, green water. At this time, not only is the scenery beautiful, but the air is also filled with a gentle fragrance, bringing you moments of peace. Just by taking a boat out to the lagoon, visitors can take "7749" picturesque photos with pink lotus, clear water and green mountains.

Immerse yourself in the wild but peaceful scenery of the ancient Thai village, picture 7 — Foreign tourists in the peaceful, pristine scenery of Van Long lagoon

If you cannot come to Van Long during the lotus blooming season, you can come here during the dry season - the season when animals gather. From November to April every year, birds from the North gather to make nests, and animals come down the mountain to find food, creating a scene full of life. Visitors can observe the animals, take beautiful pictures of the wild world , and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere here.

With a peaceful and pristine landscape, Van Long lagoon brings a quiet and relaxing space different from crowded tourist destinations. This place is truly a 'fairyland', a pearl on the tourist map of Ninh Binh.

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