Explore Ninh Binh summer tourism from sacred mountains to vast sea

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Ninh Binh attracts tourists with a journey to explore the countryside, blue sea and many unique activities during the 2026 Tourism Week.

Picturesque countryside in the land of heritage

Mentioning Ninh Binh, many tourists immediately think of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, which is recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site. Trang An Scenic Landscape impresses with its overlapping limestone mountain system, interspersed with flooded valleys and caves. The water here is blue all year round, reflecting mountains, creating a scene that is both majestic and poetic. There are also many sacred temples and shrines associated with history, creating cultural depth for tourists' exploration journey.

Quần thể danh thắng Tràng An. Ảnh: Trường Huy
Trang An scenic complex. Photo: Truong Huy

Not far from Trang An is Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area, which is likened to Ha Long Bay on land. Summer is also the time when the rice fields along the river turn golden, creating a beautiful scene that attracts many tourists and photographers. The journey by boat through cool caves, admiring overlapping mountains brings a feeling of relaxation amidst nature.

Khu du lịch Tam Cốc - Bích Động (phường Nam Hoa Lư) đã sẵn sàng cho lễ hội sắc vàng Tam Cốc - một trong những hoạt động trọng tâm của Tuần Du lịch Ninh Bình 2026. Ảnh: Ninh Bình
Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area (Nam Hoa Lu ward) is ready for the Tam Coc gold festival - one of the key activities of Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026. Photo: Ninh Binh

An interesting and new destination in Ninh Binh, becoming a destination loved by many young people for its pristine beauty, is Thung Ui. This location is located in Tay Hoa Lu ward, about 2km from Bai Dinh Pagoda. With a closed valley terrain, surrounded by rolling limestone mountains and a natural lake system, this place has a pristine, quiet beauty and rich landscape value.

Vãn cảnh hồ Lục Nhạc (hay còn gọi là hồ Tam Chúc) ở chùa Tam Chúc. Ảnh: Lương Hà
Sightsee Luc Nhac Lake (also known as Tam Chuc Lake) at Tam Chuc Pagoda. Photo: Luong Ha

In addition to natural scenery, visitors can also visit famous spiritual tourist attractions such as Tam Chuc Pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tran Temple, Phu Day...

Sea tourism and attractive summer experiences

Not only mountain scenery, Ninh Binh also owns many attractive coastal destinations for summer. After the merger, the province has a coastline of about 92km long, with many outstanding potentials, including beaches, coastal ecosystems and rich mangrove ecosystems.

In which, Thinh Long beach, Hai Thinh commune is one of the attractions for many tourists thanks to its long sandy beach, airy space, pristine beauty and abundant seafood. In the summer days, this place becomes bustling with entertainment activities, swimming and enjoying local specialties.

Khu du lịch biển Thịnh Long, xã Hải Thịnh, tỉnh Ninh Bình thu hút du khách trải nghiệm. Ảnh: Lương Hà
Thinh Long beach tourist area, Hai Thinh commune, Ninh Binh province attracts tourists to experience. Photo: Luong Ha

Not far from Thinh Long beach is the collapsed church, Hai Tien commune - a familiar check-in spot for many tourists. The building has an ancient beauty, located in the windy sea, creating a scene that is both nostalgic and unique. Every time the sunset falls, this place becomes even more impressive, attracting many people to visit and take photos.

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Collapsed church beach - Ninh Binh summer tourist destination. Photo: Luong Ha

If you love nature and mangrove ecosystems, visitors can visit Xuan Thuy National Park. This is Vietnam's first Ramsar area, a place that converges high biodiversity with hundreds of species of water birds, including many rare, endangered and valuable species for global conservation. Boating in the mangrove forest, watching the alluvial grounds and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere is an interesting experience for those who want to return to nature.

Ready to open Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026

With the theme "Ninh Binh - Heritage Journey Through Times", Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 is expected to create a highlight to promote the image of the ancient capital, Trang An heritage and typical local tourism products.

According to the plan, this year's event has many notable activities such as the Tam Coc Gold Festival at Tam Coc - Bich Dong Tourist Area; Trang An Creative Music Festival; Yosakoi Festival; Ninh Binh Sea Tourism Festival 2026; "Tam Coc Golden Season" photo tour and many traditional cultural and artistic experience programs.

The highlight of Tourism Week is the opening program held on the evening of May 23rd at Dinh Tien Hoang Square, Hoa Lu ward. The art program with the theme "Thousand-Year Paintings", with the participation of nearly 200 actors and artists, promises to create a unique cultural space to serve people and tourists.

Mr. Bui Van Manh - Director of Ninh Binh Provincial Department of Tourism, Head of the Organizing Committee of Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 - said that so far the preparation work has basically ensured progress. Plans on organizing the opening ceremony, welcoming delegates, logistics, security and order, traffic safety, fire prevention and fighting and environmental sanitation have been implemented by relevant units.

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Fireworks display to open Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 on the evening of May 23

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Ninh Binh - On the evening of May 23, low-altitude and high-altitude fireworks displays were organized at Dinh Tien Hoang De Square after the opening ceremony of Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026.

Nearly 200 artists participate in the opening of Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 on the evening of May 23

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Ninh Binh - Nearly 200 artists and actors will participate in the opening program of Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 taking place on the evening of May 23rd at Dinh Tien Hoang De Square.

Ninh Binh achieves revenue of over 4,200 billion VND after 9 days of holiday

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Ninh Binh - During the 9-day holiday, Ninh Binh province welcomed over 2.7 million tourists, with revenue reaching over 4,200 billion VND.

Fireworks display to open Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 on the evening of May 23

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Ninh Binh - On the evening of May 23, low-altitude and high-altitude fireworks displays were organized at Dinh Tien Hoang De Square after the opening ceremony of Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026.

Nearly 200 artists participate in the opening of Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 on the evening of May 23

Hà Vi |

Ninh Binh - Nearly 200 artists and actors will participate in the opening program of Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 taking place on the evening of May 23rd at Dinh Tien Hoang De Square.

Ninh Binh achieves revenue of over 4,200 billion VND after 9 days of holiday

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Ninh Binh - During the 9-day holiday, Ninh Binh province welcomed over 2.7 million tourists, with revenue reaching over 4,200 billion VND.