Exploring Thung Nham Bird Park in Ninh Binh
Introducing Thung Nham Bird Park in Ninh Binh
Thung Nham Bird Park in Ninh Binh is also known by another name, Thung Chim. This tourist destination is located in the complex of Trang An Ninh Binh scenic spots, Hai Nham village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, and very close to the famous Tam Coc Bich Dong site of Ninh Binh tourism.
With a total area of up to 334.2 hectares, Thung Nham bird garden is renovated according to an integrated ecological architecture, including fishing tourism, garden tourism, visiting wetlands, primeval forests, caves, wild bird gardens and mountain climbing.

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When is Thung Nham Bird Park the most beautiful?
Thung Nham Bird Park is beautiful in any season, so you can come here at any time of the year. But if you want to see birds and storks, you should come here in autumn because the weather starts to get cold at this time, the birds will feed closer and return to the nest earlier. Birds come back to feed at around 5 pm. So, depending on your schedule, you can come at 5 am - 7 am or 4 pm - 6 pm for watching birds.

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How to go to Thung Nham Ninh Binh
The distance from Hanoi to Thung Nham Bird Park is about 100 km, the way to go is not too difficult, you can easily follow Google Maps or road signs to get there. You can travel by motorbike, bus or train.
- If you go by bus, go to Bat Giap or My Dinh bus stations to catch a bus with a fare of about 70,000 - 100,000 VND/way. After 2 hours you will be in Ninh Binh. From Ninh Binh city bus station, you continue to take the car to Thung Nham bird park for about 50,000 VND.
- If you travel by motorbike, follow Highway 1A to Ninh Binh city, you will meet a fork with a large welcome gate, turn to the Vom bridge, then follow the direction to Tam Coc Bich Dong tourist area for about 8km, then follow the instructions to Thung Nham bird garden in Ninh Binh and buy tickets to visit.
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Ticket price to visit Thung Nham Bird Park Ninh Binh
To enter Thung Nham Ninh Binh, you can choose to buy a ferry ticket to go directly to Thung Nham, the ferry driver will take you through the ravines to enter the But cave. Or you can also go to Thung Nham by road if you don't want to take a ferry.
- Adult ticket: 100,000 VND
- Child ticket: 50,000 VND, children under 0.8m is free
- Boat ticket to visit the bird park: 20,000 VND
- But cave ticket: 20,000 VND

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The attractions in Thung Nham bird park
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Bird Sanctuary
The bird sanctuary is home to many species of creatures such as storks, bitterns, starlings, fire magpie robin, teals and Phoenix, Hang Hac (precious birds in the Red Book). Here, you will be able to explore nature and watch flocks of birds in the sky - a very wild and rare scene.


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But Cave
This is a stop not to be missed in your Ninh Binh trip. But cave is a natural rock cave, which is made up of stalactites, looks like a sitting Buddha statue, looks very beautiful. And maybe that's why people call it by this name. The cave is 500m long and 30m high. However, it is quite dark in the cave, so prepare a flashlight or lamp before exploring!

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The system of unique caves
In addition to But Cave, in Thung Nham Ninh Binh tourist area, there is a system of large and very beautiful caves. Typically, Vai Gioi cave is 5000m2 wide with 3 floors, resembles the image of earth, heaven and hell. Thuy Cung Cave has a length of up to 700 m with a system of shimmering stalactites like an underwater palace. Tien Ca Cave with a length of up to 1500 m is known as "the place of fairyland" because of the beauty of stalactites in many shapes that captivates people's hearts.



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Love Valley
The valley is named Love Valley because the space here is extremely poetic. The combination of trees, colorful forest and the sacred sound of birds create a romantic song.

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The moving banyan tree
Standing tall in the Thung Nham mountains and forests, this banyan tree has moved three times around the ancient temple and has been evaluated by scientists and experts for more than 300 years.

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Thousand-year-old Duoi tree

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What to play at Thung Nham bird park Ninh Binh?
Coming to Thung Nham Bird Park eco-tourism area, you not only enjoy the fresh air, watch flocks of birds fly, admire the beauty of stalactites in the caves, but also have the opportunity to experience activities following:
Riding boat
Coming to Thung Nham bird park in Ninh Binh, you should try to experience the feeling of moving on the river and look at the vegetation and animals on both sides. You will see the beautiful nature is strangely peaceful.
Fishing
You absolutely do not forget to try this fishing service and immerse yourself in this green nature. This place promises to bring you peaceful and very idyllic feelings.
Camping
In addition, here you can organize camping, play any games you like. The spacious space with fresh air ensures that you will have great relaxing moments with friends and relatives.


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Where to stay in Thung Nham bird park Ninh Binh?
In Thung Nham tourist area, there are also perfect accommodation services for your stay if you want to explore more places in Ninh Binh in next day. Some suggestions for you are:
- The Vancouver Hotel Ninh Binh: No. 1 Alley 75, Luong Van Tuy Street, Ninh Binh City
- Lang Viet Co Hotel: Ninh Hai, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh
- Tam Coc Homestay: Kha Thang Hamlet, Ninh Luong, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
- Nguyen Shack - Ninh Binh Homestay: Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh
- Ninh Binh Dance Cave Ecolodge: Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu district
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What to eat when traveling to Thung Nham bird park?
Right in the heart of Thung Nham Bird Park eco-tourism area is a food court that specializes in serving guests by ordering or by set menu, with specialties such as Thung Nham steamed fish, grilled fish, chicken, burnt rice, goat meat...

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Source: collected