Tourism

With a total natural area of more than 3,500 hectares, Van Long lagoon in the northern province of Ninh Binh is the biggest wetland nature reserve site in the northern delta. It is a perfect place for those who are seeking serenity.

During the Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holidays, the number of tourist arrivals to the northern province of Ninh Binh rose sharply. In order to ensure safe destinations for tourists, local authorities strictly implemented COVID-19 preventive measures.

Agritourism is capturing more and more attention from rural labourers in the northern province of Ninh Binh, not only helping create stable sources of income but also contributing to preserving the distinctive local traditional culture.

A photo tour and a photo taking contest with the theme of "Trang An World Natural and Cultural Heritage during the Festive Season" will be held on April 28 and 29.

Travel companies have been optimistic about a recovery after being battered by COVID-19 as the summer holiday nears and the pandemic is well controlled in the country.

Hoa Lu Festival 2021 officially opened in Ninh Binh province on April 20 (the 9th day of the third lunar month) with a water procession ritual.

"Domestic tourism - A driving force to recover Vietnamese tourism in the new normal context" was the main theme of the national domestic tourism forum 2021 held in Ninh Binh province on April 15.

The opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2021 is scheduled to take place in Truong Yen commune of Hoa Lu district in the northern province of Ninh Binh. The event is expected to draw a large number of visitors, thus tourist sites and destinations in the province have carefully prepared, improved the quality of services and renewed tourism products in a bid to offer interesting experiences for travellers.

"Domestic tourism - A driving force to revive Vietnamese tourism in the new normal context" is the main theme of the national domestic tourism forum 2021 to be hosted by Ninh Binh province on April 14 and 15.

Ninh Binh province - a miniature of Vietnam, which is home to various kinds of topography, mountains, plain, and coastal areas, has over 70 percent of its population live in the countryside.

Tourist destinations in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu in northern Ninh Binh province, which have been renowned for their natural beauty, now become more attractive thanks to stunning lotus ponds.

With the theme "Hoa Lu - Thousand-year-old Capital",the National Tourism Year 2021 will take place in many localities across the country in 2021, with many attractive activities contributing to activating the tourism industry and its recovery schedule following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2021 will be held on April 20 night, which is expected to see the participation of about 2,600 guests and 7,000 local people and visitors.

Ninh Binh Bear Sanctuary is considered as an ideal destination for visitors who love animals and are interested in wild animals' welfare and protection in Vietnam.

In its capacity as the host of the 2021 National Tourism Year, with the theme "Hoa Lu - Thousand-year-old Capital", Ninh Binh province has been trying to promote itself as an attractive and safe destination for tourists.

Some 90km south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh province boasts many famous destinations, including Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO-recognised heritage site; Tam Coc, nicknamed "Ha Long Bay on Land"; Cuc Phuong National Park; Van Long Wetlands Nature Reserve; and Phat Diem Stone Cathedral.

The Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee has announced that the annual Hoa Lu Festival will be held without festivities this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The number of tourists visiting northern Ninh Binh province were again down sharply at the beginning of this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure a safe tourism environment for tourists and local people, the province has thoroughly implemented measures to prevent and control any spread of the disease.

Boasting untouched natural landscapes, Ninh Binh province is a renowned destination in northern Vietnam. It welcomes a large number of tourist arrivals all year round, especially during Tet (Lunar new year) holiday.