Van Long Lagoon is located in Gia Van commune, Gia Vien district, province. Ninh Binh, way Ha Noi 80km. This is not a natural lagoon, but was formed by the construction of a 30km long flood barrier dike on the left bank of the Day River by local people. Since then, Van Long has become the largest wetland in the Northern Delta with an area of over 3.500 hectares.
Van Long Lagoon has a unique ecosystem including wetlands and forests on limestone mountains, creating a source of life for thousands of diverse animal and plant species.
Van Long was put into operation Travel since 1998 and is currently a key tourist destination of Vietnam, which owns two records from the Vietnam Record Book Center in 2: "Place with the largest number of white-rumped langurs" and "The place with the largest natural picture".
Van Long Lagoon has a unique ecosystem including wetlands and forests on limestone mountains, creating a source of life for thousands of diverse animal and plant species.
This tourist area is proud of its unique ecosystem including wetlands and limestone forests, creating a source of life for thousands of diverse animal and plant species. In Van Long lagoon, there are 457 types of higher plants, of which 8 species are recorded in the Vietnam Red Book such as flowering plants, kiwis, broad-leaved minnows, etc.
Van Long Lagoon is the place that owns 2 records of the Vietnam Record Book Center.
There are also 39 species of mammals, 72 species of birds, 32 species of amphibians, 44 species of fish, 39 species of aquatic creatures, and 79 species of insects. Among the 12 rare animals living here is the Delacour's langur with 72 individuals, the largest in Vietnam.
Wild but peaceful, quiet but relaxing scene at Van Long lagoon.
The tourist area landscape of Van Long lagoon not only includes beautiful nature but also historical landscape with unique caves and cultural relics. Coming to Van Long lagoon, visitors can visit temples and pagodas such as Thanh Mau temple, Thanh Son pagoda, Dich Long temple...
Visit beautiful caves in Van Long lagoon.
These temples and pagodas often have a long history with ancient architecture, inherited from different dynasties. Most visitors coming here want to visit, pray for peace and health, or listen to historical stories associated with temples and pagodas.
Tourists should not miss a "gift" that Van Long lagoon brings, which is 1000 caves, sparkling and beautiful. Inside the cave, there are stalactites hanging down in all shapes and sizes, and the cool air makes you enjoy. Famous caves that can be "spotted" are Fish Cave, Bong Cave, Turtle Cave, Chanh Cave...
In addition to the values of flora and fauna, Van Long also possesses beautiful landscape paintings. Sitting on an old bamboo boat with friends, we can leisurely go through the ravines, on both sides are tall grasses, with water in between. The idyllic scenery makes every person feel relaxed and peaceful.
Van Long Lagoon is like a giant sky mirror reflecting a charming picture of mountains and water.
Not only that, Van Long lagoon is like a giant sky mirror reflecting a charming landscape painting, clearly reflecting each strong carving of limestone mountains with shapes true to their names such as Meo Cao Mountain, Mam Xoi Mountain, Hom Sach Mountain, Da Ban Mountain, Nghien Mountain, Mo Coi Mountain, Co Tien Mountain... However, the water surface here is not the blue of the sea, but is clear, clearly showing the layers of moss at the bottom. . This place was once chosen by Hollywood filmmakers to appear in key scenes of the blockbuster movie Kong - Skull Island.
With diverse natural landscapes and rich ecosystems, Van Long lagoon is a year-round tourist destination. Each season the lagoon changes its color, bringing with it its own attractive beauty. From May to June, when entering the lotus blooming season, blooming lotus clusters add pink color to the cool green water. At this time, not only is the scenery beautiful, but the air is also tinged with a gentle fragrance, bringing you moments of peace. Just by taking a boat out to the lagoon, visitors can take "5" picturesque photos with pink lotus, clear water and green mountains.
Foreign tourists in the peaceful, pristine scenery of Van Long lagoon
If you cannot come to Van Long during the lotus blooming season, then you can take advantage of coming here during the dry season - the season when animals gather. From November to April every year, birds from the North gather to nest, and animals come down the mountain to feed, creating a scene full of life. Visitors can observe animals, take beautiful photos of the wildlife, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere here.
With a peaceful and pristine scenery, Van Long lagoon brings a quiet and relaxing space different from crowded tourist destinations, this place is truly a 'fairyland', a pearl. on the tourist map of Ninh Binh. Travel
