Ninh Binh, Vietnam
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Located just over an hour drive from Hanoi - Ninh Binh was soon developed as the cultural and political center of Vietnam since the reign of Dinh Tien Hoang King in 968 – Its first capital of Hoa Lu is undoubtedly the most attractive site where tourists may find thousands of vestiges of palaces, temples, pagodas and tombs related to the three dynasties of Dinh, Le and Ly.
Other spots you may be interested are Bai Dinh Pagoda – the Buddhist Centre of Vietnam. One remarkable attraction of Ninh Binh is Phat Diem Cathedral - a solemn and interesting architectural complex, reflecting the skillful and excellent stone carving art of the Vietnamese workers.
Every year, on 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, locals come to Hoa Lu and join in Truong Yen festival. Moreover, Its owns beautiful Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Dich Long, Hoa Son, Tien caves, Van Trinh grotto and other special landscapes like Trang An Eco-tourism complex and Cuc Phuong National Park which is also suitable to watch birds, butterflies and orchid.
