Ninh Binh is situated on the Red River Delta, and separates the North and the Central Vietnam by Tam Diep Mountain Range. Located at about 90km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh is surrounded by Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Thanh Hoa.
The Ancient Capital Hoa Lu, situated in Truong Yen was chosen as the first capital of Vietnam feudal centralism regime and the Dai Co Viet’s political, economic and cultural centre with the name of Kings Dinh Tien Hoang, Le Dai Hanh and Ly Thai To in 10th century. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long (Hanoi now), opening a new era for Vietnamese people.
Attractions in Ninh Binh include Tam Coc, Bich Dong Pagoda, Dich Long, Hoa Son, Tien caves, Van Trinh Grotto, Cuc Phuong National Park, and Phat Diem Cathedral.
Cuc Phuong National Park is home of varies of strange flora and fauna. Especially it is enjoyable to touch the thousand-year-old cho xanh (parashrea stellata) and sau (Dracontomelum Duperranum or Dancorra Edulis) trees, 50-70m high. The park is also suitable to watch birds, butterflies and orchid flowers.
Phat Diem Cathedral is a solemn and interesting architectural complex, reflecting the skillful and excellent stone carving art of the Vietnamese workers.
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