Ninh Binh: Potential development of " green tourism "

Ninh Binh is the land of rich cultural deposits - history - the spiritual and possesses many spectacular natural landscapes, Ninh Binh has chosen the direction of exploiting " green tourism " to create sustainable development. This shift has brought the growth rate of Ninh Binh tourism at a high level for many years.

Tourists feel at home in Ninh Binh

Northern Ninh Binh province is promoting tourism homestays and improving co-operation with other provinces to enhance the tourism experience, says Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Duong Thi Thanh.

Entry fee to Ha Long bay to be raised in 2014

The ninth session of the Quang Ninh People's Council for the 2011-2016 term has approved a resolution raising the entry fee to Ha Long bay, to have funds for investing, embellishing and preserving the value of the area.

Phong Nha caves - heaven on earth

Phong Nha caves in the central province of Quang Binh's Bo Trach district have been declared one of the best tourism destinations in the world.

Thien Ha cave

Thien Ha cave is located in Son Ha commune (Nho Quan district), in the heart of General mountain (also called General mountain cavern) at the heigh of 200m. It is 700m long with two area: 200m dry cave an 500m water cave. They are connected by a large corridor.

Van Long Natural Reserve

Located at around 17km away from Ninh Binh city to the North, Van Long Natural Reserve is bounded by 7 communes of Gia Vien district with a total area of 3.000 ha. This is the largest wetland reserve of Northern delta.

Kenh Ga hot spring

20 km away from Ninh Binh city, Kenh Ga hot spring located in Kenh Ga village, Gia Thinh commune, Gia Vien district.

Dong Chuong Lake

With cool, fresh air and charming scenery, Dong Chuong Lake is an attractive place to visit, especially at weekend.

76 traditional festivals in Ninh Binh

According to the statistics of Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, there are 76 traditional festivals in the province. Two of them are under the provincial management; 21 are under the district management and 53 are managed by the communes.

Ancient capital Hoa Lu fétival via photographic lens

2013 Hoa Lu Ancient Capital festival to open

The 2013 Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Festival will be held in the historical temples of the kings of the Dinh and Le dynasties in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province from April 17 to 19.

Ninh Binh advised to focus on tourism

The northern province of Ninh Binh should introduce appropriate policies to further tap its huge potential as a tourist destination so that it will become the key tourism centre of the Red River Delta region and the country as a whole in the next three years.

Thousands flock to Saint Tran festival in Ninh Binh

Thousands of people from across the country headed to the Saint Tran festival, which opened at the Trang An - Bai Dinh spiritual tourist site in Ninh Binh province on April 8 (the 18th day of the third lunar month).