The northern province of Ninh Binh has been well-known for its breath-taking landscapes. The province is also home to three special national relics, namely Hoa Lu ancient capital; Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong landscape complex and Non Nuoc Mountain.
Hoa Lu ancient capital
Hoa Lu ancient capital.
Hoa Lu ancient capital was recognised as a special national relic in 2012.
Hoa Lu became the capital of Vietnam's first centralised feudal state when Dinh Bo Linh ascended to the throne, taking the name King Dinh Tien Hoang and naming the state Dai Co Viet in 968. The remnants of the ancient capital with citadels, worship buildings and caves remain abundant and diverse.
Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong landscape complex
Bich Dong pagoda.
The Trang An - Tam Coc - Bich Dong landscape complex was recognised as a special national relic in 2012.
It features outstanding geological-geomorphic values of nature with caves, mountains and rivers.
The natural landscape mixes with historical buildings harmoniously such as Thai Vi and Tran temples, and Bich Dong pagoda.
Non Nuoc mountain
Non Nuoc mountain.
Non Nuoc mountain was recognised as a special national relic in 2019.
Non Nuoc Mountain was associated with many historical events of the country in different periods.
During the course of Dai Co Viet State, Non Nuoc Mountain was the outpost of the ancient Hoa Lu citadel.
In the resistance war against the colonialists and imperialists, Non Nuoc Mountain was the place to mobilise the people's fighting spirit against foreign invaders.
In addition, this mountain also preserves the material and spiritual imprints (40 poems and inscriptions on the cliffs) of many kings, generals, celebrities and famous poets of the country thousands of years ago.
Translated by Nguyen Thuy
