Ninh Bình, Province in northern Vietnam
The province extends across 1,411 square kilometers of limestone formations, wetlands, and river valleys between the Red and Ma Rivers.
The region served as Vietnam's first capital during the Dinh and Le dynasties, with the Hoa Lu ancient citadel standing from 968 to 1009.
Local artisans maintain traditional crafts including embroidery works and sea reed products, passing techniques through generations in village workshops.
Regular trains connect Ninh Binh station to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, while local boats transport visitors through the Trang An cave network.
The Endangered Primate Rescue Center houses 180 primates from 15 species within Cuc Phuong National Park's protected environment.
Location: Vietnam
Inception: December 26, 1991
Capital city: Hoa Lư
Elevation above the sea: 33 m
Shares border with: Hà Nam, Thanh Hóa, Hòa Bình, Nam Định
Website: http://ninhbinh.gov.vn
GPS coordinates: 20.25000,105.83333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42
Vietnam extends more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) from mountain regions in the north to the Mekong Delta in the south, offering travelers a wide range of natural and historical sites beyond urban centers. The country includes Buddhist temples like Bai Dinh and Thien Mu Pagoda, cave systems such as Son Doong and Hang En, and rice terraces at Y Ty and Hoang Su Phi. Geographic features span from limestone formations in Ninh Binh to coastal areas at Phu Quoc and Ly Son islands, and waterfalls at Ban Gioc along the Chinese border. Historical sites document different periods of Vietnamese history. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi preserves royal palace remains, while Po Nagar Cham Towers in Nha Trang date to the 7th century. My Son Sanctuary in Quang Nam holds temple ruins from the Champa civilization, and Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City served as an underground network during the Vietnam War. The Mekong Delta in the south consists of waterways, floating markets and traditional villages, while Mui Ne sand dunes and Lang Co Beach present different coastal landscapes.
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