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Located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tràng An, the Tràng An tourist area in Ninh Bình is not only a stunning natural landscape but also a place that preserves unique cultural and historical values. Covering a vast area of 6,000 hectares in Hoa Lư District, Ninh Bình, it offers visitors unforgettable experiences, from the majestic limestone mountains to the winding, poetic rivers.
Tràng An is a complex comprising around 50 large and small caves, interconnected with 31 different lagoons, creating a magnificent system reminiscent of a "natural bagua." Moreover, this area boasts a rich array of plant life, along with cool waters, creating a vibrant atmosphere year-round.
Where is Tràng An Ninh Bình Located?
The Tràng An tourist area is situated in Hoa Lư District, approximately 95 km south of Hanoi. The journey from Hanoi to Tràng An is convenient and easy, especially via the Hanoi - Ninh Bình expressway. Visitors can choose from various transportation options such as:
Traveling by private vehicle: Visitors can check the travel route on Google Maps.
Limousine service to Tràng An Ninh Bình:
- Tràng An Limousine – 9/11 seats: Operating hours 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM; frequency 60 minutes/trip; ticket price: 135,000 – 200,000 VND/person/way; phone number: 0327 330 336.
- X.E Vietnam – 9/11 seats: Operating hours: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily; frequency 60 minutes/trip; ticket price: 135,000 – 180,000 VND/person/way; phone number: 1900 1731.
- Hữu Bình Limousine – 9 seats: Operating hours: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM; frequency 7 trips/day; ticket price: 150,000 – 180,000 VND/person/way; phone number: 0839 292 688.
Limousine to Tràng An – Photo: Megabus
Traveling to Tràng An Ninh Bình by coach:
Thùy Dương Coach – 30 seats: Frequency 2 trips/day; departure times: 11:15 AM and 3:00 PM; departure point: Mỹ Đình bus station; ticket price: 80,000 VND/person/way; phone number: 094 372 35 35.
An Phú Quý Coach – 46 seats: Frequency 2 trips/day; departure times: 8:10 AM and 10:40 AM; departure point: Nước Ngầm bus station; ticket price: 100,000 VND/person/way; phone number: 097 165 55 55.
Traveling to the Tràng An tourist area in Ninh Bình by train: Visitors can also opt to travel by train from Hanoi to Tràng An. Frequency 6 trips/day; departure times: 7:30 PM, 9:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 8:10 PM, or 2:35 PM; ticket price: 80,000 – 110,000 VND/person/way. Details: dsvn.vn.
What to See in Tràng An Ninh Bình?
Exploring Tràng An by Paddle Boat
With its primarily wetland terrain, the most commonly used mode of transportation to explore this beautiful landscape in Ninh Bình is by paddle boat. Currently, the management of the Tràng An tourist area offers visitors 03 different sightseeing routes. Notably, visitors can choose their stopping points by directly communicating with the boat rowers.
Experience traveling in Tràng An by paddle boat – Photo: Trường Huy
The ticket purchase point is located right at the parking area of the Tràng An Ninh Bình tourist area, allowing visitors to park their vehicles here and walk a few hundred meters to the ticket counter. The ticket price for the Tràng An boat ride in 2022 is: 250,000 VND/adult; 120,000 VND/child (for children under 12).
