Summer is the time when Ninh Binh tourism becomes more vibrant with famous scenic spots such as Trang An, Tam Coc or Hang Mua,... and sea tourist attractions attracting many tourists to explore.
In particular, foreign tourists also come to rural areas to experience rural life in the North in a very unique way.
At community tourist destinations in Ninh Binh, activities that seem familiar to local people such as transplanting rice, catching fish, riding buffaloes,... have become attractive experiences for foreign tourists.
In the summer days, many tourists are excited to put on brown clothes, wear conical hats and then go down to the fields to transplant rice with farmers.
Many people, for the first time wading through mud, holding seedlings planted in the middle of the field, were extremely excited.
Although still clumsy with the initial movements, laughter always echoes throughout the fields when they are immersed in the rhythm of life of Vietnamese villages.
One of the activities most loved by international tourists is wading through ponds to catch fish. In the muddy water and the layer of mud underfoot, Western tourists together use fish traps to catch fish like local people.
After the initial moments of bewilderment, many people did not hesitate to get dirty, enthusiastically participated and recorded memorable moments.
An Australian tourist shared: "The fishing experience is very fun but also very difficult. It's great to learn how to catch traditional fish, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the mountains".
In addition to catching fish, the experience of riding buffaloes on village roads or in the middle of the fields also attracts a large number of tourists.
Here, visitors directly ride buffaloes, wear hats, and hold bamboo sticks to leisurely stroll on dirt roads, feeling the peaceful life of Vietnamese people.
According to community-based tourism units, the trend of international tourists seeking local experiences is increasing.
Instead of just visiting scenic spots, many people want to directly participate in daily activities of the people to better understand the culture, life and people of the locality.
Country experiences not only help diversify Ninh Binh's tourism products but also create additional livelihoods for rural people.
Through activities such as rice transplanting, fishing, buffalo riding or enjoying rustic cuisine, the image of the Northern countryside is becoming one of the unique tourism products, contributing to making Ninh Binh an attractive destination for international tourists in the summer.
