Ninh Bình, Province in northern Vietnam
Ninh Bình is a province in northern Vietnam situated between the Red River and the Ma River across limestone formations and river valleys. The landscape shows rice paddies in flat plains and steep cliffs rising above the water.
The region served as the first capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties and the Hoa Lu citadel stood from 968 to 1009. Later the area lost its political importance when the capital moved to Thang Long.
Farmers plant rice across wide fields and rely on water buffalo during planting season as they have done for generations. Many families earn a living by fishing in the rivers and selling their catch at small markets along the banks.
Trains run regularly from the station to the north and south of the country connecting the province with Hanoi and other cities. Boats take visitors through the cave network at Trang An with trips usually lasting two to three hours.
A rescue center in Cuc Phuong National Park houses more than 180 primates and works to protect threatened species. The facility cares for 15 different species native to the forests of the region.
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