Tam Coc is located in the famous Trang An landscape complex. With a system of caves, limestone mountains, beautiful wet rice fields, this place is likened to Ha Long Bay on land and is an eco-tourism area in the true sense of the northern village. (Photo: Didauvui) The light sunshine stretching over the golden fields makes the whole Tam Coc mountain area brighten up with a poetic look, making people not only “full of eyes” but also feel satisfied with all the senses. Here, the rice fields will ripen in late May and early June in a two-week period. That is the time when visitors will be able to see the most “beautiful yellow” of the year in the most beautiful rice fields in Vietnam. (Photo: Didauvui) Tam Coc means three caves: Ca cave, Hai cave and Ba cave. All three caves are formed by the flow of rivers because the rocks in this area are limestone mountains. Ca Cave is 127m long, through a large mountain, and the mouth of the cave is over 20m wide. In the cave, the climate is cool and humid and there are many stalactites hanging down with many shapes. Bich Dong means “green cave” located 2 km from Tam Coc wharf. This is one of the landscapes in the group that the ancients called “Nam Thien De Nhi Dong”, the second most beautiful cave in the South. (Photo: @the1swhowander) From Van Lam wharf, travelers can travel the scenery around Tam Coc, watching the small houses along the river and caves. The peaceful Ngo Dong River meanders between golden rice fields on one side and wild and majestic rocky mountains on the other, creating a peaceful and romantic picture of the countryside. (Photo: Khong Giang) (Photo: Khong Giang) Looking at eye level, the rice field is like an endless stretch of silk, every time the boat glides back and forth, it flutters with each wave. But perhaps to admire all the beauty of this golden season, standing on high is the most ideal choice. From the top of the mountain, the beauty of the ripe rice fields seems to be multiplied many times. Rice bends along the Ngo Dong river with soft bends, and in the distance are undulating mountain ranges. In the middle of the stream are boats carrying gold particles… It’s an impressive moment that anyone who has ever been to can never forget. (Photo: Thai Phong Gallery) The scenery here in the ripe rice crop brings a feeling of light relaxation, you will feel that you can temporarily let go of the chaos of life and breathe in the fresh air. On an early summer morning with clear, cool weather, what could be better than flicking the oars to listen in the deepest ear to the silence of space, the sound of waves crashing on the side of the boat, the singing of birds and the sound of birdsong? Take the vision to follow the stream of water reflecting the vast green mountains and clouds, immersing yourself in the rustic and pristine nature.

Ninh Binh has great potential to develop high-class resort tourism products. Located in Thuong Sung village, Ky Phu commune, Nho Quan district, 8km south of Nho Quan town, Cuc Phuong hot mineral is one of the best hot mineral sources in Ninh Binh today. The water source was discovered in the 60s of the last century during the investigation and construction planning of Cuc Phuong National Park. Mineral water source emerges from cracks and caves, karst in limestone on the northeastern slope of a large mountain with a flow rate of 8 l/s. Mineral water was also discovered in some boreholes near the open circuit.
Since 1970, many agencies such as Group 54, Group 47, General Department of Geology, Vietnam Academy of Science, Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, Hanoi Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology… have come here. conduct research surveys. According to experts, with a stable temperature of 35oC, transparent, colorless, odorless and tasteless water, Cuc Phuong mineral water gives bathers a feeling of gentle relaxation and many healing effects. The quality of mineral resources here is very suitable for developing the type of resort tourism, health care – wellness holiday – one of the strategic directions that Apec Group is focusing on investing in.

The acquisition of Cuc Phuong Hot Mineral Joint Stock Company – an enterprise licensed to exclusively exploit mineral water here with a continuous flow of 140m3/day will be the first step for a chain of 5-star resort and resort complex projects. international entertainment and wellness holiday trend in Ninh Binh province. Apec Group will invest 1 billion USD to develop a chain of 5-star resort and international entertainment complex projects in Ninh Binh. In addition, due to being exploited from a high-quality underground mineral water mine right in the buffer zone of Cuc Phuong National Park, the natural environment is unspoiled, completely separate from the densely populated areas and industrial zones, and natural mineral water. Cuc Phuong also has a natural, pure taste, has a light mineral content with many good health effects… The quality of Cuc Phuong natural mineral water has been certified by the competent authorities and meets the standards. Europe CODEX STAN 108 – 1981, REV.2 – 2008 and ISO 9001: 2008, in line with the European Community Directive EEC 80/777/CEE. In addition to exploiting mineral resources to develop resort real estate, Apec will also develop this drinking water source into its own brand of drinking water and put it into use in the group’s projects.

Mr. Nguyen Quang Huy – Deputy General Director of Apec Group said, “Ninh Binh possesses extremely rich tourism resources and is a favorite destination of many domestic and international tourists. Some famous scenic spots here can be mentioned as Trang An tourist area, Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Bai Dinh pagoda… However, Ninh Binh lacks worthy entertainment, entertainment and relaxation spots to hold tourists. Guests stay longer and spend more. Therefore, we hope to contribute a part of our efforts to the development and change the face of tourism in the province with a series of 5-star resort complex projects and international amusement parks in Hanoi. here”.
It is expected that Apec Group will invest 1 billion USD in Ninh Binh to contribute to turning the ancient capital land into an international resort tourism center in the period 2021-2025 with the goal of increasing the total number of tourists to Ninh Binh. doubled, reaching 15 million visitors/year, and at the same time doubled the average length of stay of tourists compared to the present.

Illustration. From the beginning of May 2021 up to now, due to the large-scale outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, Ninh Binh province has announced to suspend the reception of guests at tourist sites and attractions in the province to prevent the epidemic. So 100% of boat drivers here become unemployed. Since the return of the Covid-19 epidemic, foreign tourists have not come to Vietnam for tourism, and domestic visitors have decreased. Most of the laborers working as boat drivers at Trang An eco-tourism area and Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist area (Ninh Binh) sometimes only get one trip a month. That situation made the boatmen “cry” because their income decreased due to the absence of passengers. A boatman at Trang An boat station said that since the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex came into operation, it has brought jobs and stable income for thousands of locals living around the heritage area. Trang An has long been a famous tourist destination of Ninh Binh, recognized by Unesco as a natural heritage and a world cultural heritage. The scenery here is made up of winding rivers flowing through limestone mountains, creating countless magical and mysterious natural caves that attract visitors. To explore Trang An, visitors will be sitting on a boat to admire the surrounding mountain nature. If in the past, there were cases in this tourist area, the whole family worked as a boat driver. Average income is 400,000-600,000 VND/day. Although the work is hard, in return for the high income, the family’s economy is getting better and better. Employees feel more secure, more attached to the job. But in the past two years, due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, tourists have dropped sharply, so income is not enough to cover life. In particular, from the beginning of May, the resort temporarily stopped accepting guests, making the life of the already difficult ferrymen even more difficult. They have to find another job to earn their daily income. Similar to Trang An eco-tourism area, Tam Coc – Bich Dong is a familiar destination that tourists definitely cannot ignore when coming to Ninh Binh. Visiting Tam Coc, visitors will be sitting on a boat, down the poetic Ngo Dong river watching the overlapping mountains and iridescent golden rice fields. Ms. Chu Thi Mo, who works as a ferry driver in Tam Coc, confided: Before, there were 6 to 8 trips a month with many tourists, 200,000 VND each. On holidays and Tet, the number of trips increases much more. But since the Covid-19 epidemic, the absence of customers is considered a loss of revenue. Strictly following the direction of the province, to temporarily close to carry out epidemic prevention work, it is estimated that at Trang An eco-tourism area and Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist area (Ninh Binh), thousands of boatmen have to quit. Without customers, these people have to turn to other occupations to earn a living. According to statistics, at Trang An eco-tourism area and Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist area, there are more than 3,000 people working as boat drivers. Most of them are locals. The boatmen here range in age from 18 to 60 years old. A longtime boat driver shared: “Without guests, many people are not interested in boating. They will look for jobs in garment companies, leather shoes, stone handicrafts, etc. to earn extra income. However, these companies only hire young people, and older people will not be recruited.” Thus, there will be a large number of people working as boatmen who “don’t know where to go”. According to a representative of Xuan Truong construction company, which invests and manages the two tourist resorts above, in order to reduce difficulties for workers, in 2020, the business has supported more than 3,000 ferry workers here every year. person 3 months salary. Currently, the enterprise is planning to continue to support these workers to help them overcome the immediate difficulties.

Coming to Tam Coc in May, visitors will see the most beautiful “golden color” of the year in the most beautiful rice fields in Vietnam. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) The beauty of Ninh Binh city at night. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Tam Coc is beautiful and dreamy, the rice harvest season. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Birds of Thung Nham Bird Park. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Bears are stocked in a semi-wild environment at Ninh Binh bear conservation center, which attracts many visitors. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) A precious primate at the Cuc Phuong Endangered Primate Rescue Center. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) A precious primate at the Cuc Phuong Endangered Primate Rescue Center. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Panoramic city of Ninh Binh. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Thung Nham Bird Park attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to visit. Thung Nham Bird Park (Thung Chim) is located in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, where there are nearly 40 species of birds with about 50,000 inhabitants. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Tourists visit Bich Dong pagoda. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Tourists visit Trinh Temple in the scenic complex of Trang An. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) The ancient half-moon lake is located in Thien Ton Pagoda (the historical and cultural site of Hoa Lu ancient capital). (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) The ancient pagoda at the foot of the mountain has Non Nuoc pagoda (the old name is Duc Thuy Son). (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Trang An eco-tourism area (Ninh Binh) with the beauty of nature, each season brings its own beauty and imprint. When winter comes, the white reed fields bloom, adding wild and poetic colors, captivating visitors from all over the world. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Visitors enjoy the beauty of Van Long lagoon on clear blue water and have many opportunities to see many rare birds during the migration season. Dam Van Long, Gia Vien district (Ninh Binh) is the largest wetland nature reserve in the Northern Delta. For a long time, this place has become a nature reserve, recorded in the list of special-use forests in Vietnam. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Bai Dinh Pagoda in Trang An Ecotourism Area, is a large temple complex with an area of ​​539 hectares, including areas such as Cultural Park and Buddhist Institute, reception area and landscape park, road traffic, Dam Thi lake area, discharge lake and many constructions are still under construction. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Tam Coc’s beauty in the season of ripe rice. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Bai Dinh Pagoda in Trang An Ecotourism Area, is a large temple complex with an area of ​​539ha, including areas such as Cultural Park and Buddhist Academy, reception area and landscape park, intersection pine, Dam Thi lake area, discharge lake and many works are still under construction. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Ca Cave with magical beauty at Van Long Nature Reserve. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Van Long was originally known as “no waves” because of the smooth, smooth water flow like a large mirror in the sky. The lake is clear, radiating greenness of the layers of moss on the bottom floor. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, where many cultural, historical, artistic, and spiritual values ​​are kept. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Storks on golden rice fields. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) The yellow Ngo Dong line welcomes domestic and foreign tourists to visit Tam Coc – Bich Dong. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) Trang An boat station. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA) The yellow Ngo Dong line welcomes domestic and foreign tourists to visit Tam Coc – Bich Dong. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA)

Hang Dance (Ninh Binh) will be a must-see destination for young people in the upcoming holidays of April 30 and May 1. This is still a place to help visitors embrace the beauty of Tam Coc, a poetic green rice season. The green rice fields spreading across the foot of Ngoa Long mountain create a charming picture. The lotus lake has scattered some early flowers, the wooden path between the lotus lake or the rice field is also a new highlight for this Ninh Binh scenic spot. In addition, the virtual living towers, the largest artificial waterfall in Ninh Binh or the giant cactus garden, the Koi aquarium along the path along with nearly 500 steps of mossy rock leading to the top of the mountain are also very good places to take pictures. favorite with visitors. Along with Dance Cave, Cuc Phuong National Park is also the most popular place at this time. Late April and early May, when early summer rains appear, is also the only butterfly season of the year in this place. Butterflies often fly out of the dense forest canopy to heat the sun, so if you come to Cuc Phuong after rainy days, it is easy to see the butterflies sitting in large swarms along the edge of the forest. Therefore, this is also predicted to be a very attractive place for tourists in the coming holidays. Cuc Phuong National Park is located on the territory of three provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, Thanh Hoa. For a long time, this place has been a place to visit and rest for many domestic and foreign tourists with destinations such as: Ancient Caves, Thousands of Years Caves, Primate and Turtle Rescue Center … Trang An scenic complex is a comprehensive tourist area of ​​world natural and cultural heritages recognized by UNESCO with many famous places such as Trang An Ecotourism Area, Tam Coc – Bich tourist area. Cave, Bai Dinh pagoda, Hoa Lu ancient capital … Trang An world heritage complex has unique natural sceneries from mountains, ecosystems, forests, vegetation, rice fields, lakes and yachts on Ngo Dong River and Tien Stream. Vong River, Sao Khe River, Den Voi River, Ben Dang River. Sitting on a boat at places like Trang An or Tam Coc, visiting other tourist destinations is also the choice of many tourists during the upcoming April 30 and May 1 holidays.