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Goats on the rocky mountain. This scene seems to be amazing in the eyes of foreign tourists but very familiar to the local residents, Kien Thuc reported. Photo courtesy of Chris Goldberg

A road runs along the steep limestone mountains and swamp. Photo courtesy of Chris Goldberg

The beautiful landscape of Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc scenic area. Ngo Dong is a small river that runs through magnificent karst mountains and paddy fields. It is said to be the most splendid in the ripening rice season as immense paddy fields turn yellow. Photo courtesy of Chris Goldberg

A kingfisher with colorful feather is perching on the cliff. Photo courtesy of Chris Goldberg

The dreamy beauty of Hang Mua (Mua Cave). Mua Cave is an iconic tourist attraction of Ninh Binh. Standing on the Mua Cave, tourists will have the opportunity to take in the entire view of majestic mountain ranges and rice fields. Photo courtesy of Chris Goldberg

A corner of the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Photo courtesy of Chris Goldberg

Hoa Lu is known as the first capital of Vietnam with a wide range of historical landmarks. In 968, King Dinh Bo Linh of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam) built his capital in Hoa Lu and ruled until 980.

Afterward, Hoa Lu existed for almost 30 years of the Early Le dynasty (980-1009) and 1 year of the Ly dynasty (1009-1010). In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved it to Thang Long (Ha Noi now). Hoa Lu has preserved many antique temples and relic sites of Vietnam.

Solemn beauty of the temple of King Dinh Bo Linh in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Photo courtesy of Chris Goldberg

The road to Nguoi Xua Cave (Cave of Prehistoric Man) in Cuc Phuong National Park is covered by greenery. Photo courtesy of Chris Goldberg

A thousand-year-old tree in Cuc Phuong National Park. Photo courtesy of Chris Goldberg

The gray-shanked douc langur, a type of rare endemic primate at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center at Cuc Phuong National Park. Photo courtesy of Chris Goldberg

Van Long's beauty in the most romantic season of the year Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve is the first place in Vietnam to get in the IUCN Green List.

Lotus brings charm to the northen province of Ninh Binh Every year when summer comes, Ninh Binh province is endowed with an irresistible beauty thanks to the lotus flower carpet, which garners a lot of ...

Northern Vietnam’s marvelous lotus lagoon suddenly blooms amidst autumn The lotus lagoon at Hang Mua (Mua Cave) in Ninh Binh Province, Northern Vietnam bursts into full bloom amidst autumn capturing the attention among nature-lovers.