Van Long nature reseve Car Rental - Van Long Nature Reserve is 17 km northeast of Ninh Binh city center, near Trang An Ecotourism Complex and Cuc Phuong National Park. It stretches over 7 communes of Gia Vien District, including Gia Hung, Lien Son, Gia Hoa, Gia Van, Gia Lap, Gia Tan and Gia Thanh. This area was created from 1960, after the construction of a dike of more than 30 kilometers. However, it was not until December 2001 that it was established as a nature reserve. Nowadays, it is one of three special-use forests in Ninh Binh Province.
The natural area of Van Long is over 3,500 ha, 2745 ha of which is under the natural reserve’s management. The area frequently inundated with water is more than 400 ha. Van Long is considered the largest inland wetland in the Northern Delta, a destination that holds great potentialities regarding natural and humanistic tourism. The name of Van Long reflects the dream and aspiration of locals for a peaceful life as Van means “cloud” and Long means “dragon”. Both clouds and dragons are manifestations of water; moreover when the dragon meets the clouds, blessed things will occur.
Types of vehicles supply to Van Long Nature Reserve :
4 seater TAXI rental to Van Long Nature Reserve : Toyota Vios , Honda Civic, Hyundai Accent, Kia K3 , Hyundai Elantra, Kia Soluto…
7 seaters TAXI rental to Van Long Nature Reserve : Toyota Innova , Toyota Fortuner , Isuzu Mux, Mitsubishi Xpander , Kia Sorento,…
9 seater car rental to Van Long Nature Reserve : Ford Transit Dcar Limousine , Hyundai Solati Dcar Limousine..
16 seater Van rental to Van Long Nature Reserve : Ford Transit , Hyundai Solati, Toyota Hiace…
29 seater coach rental Van Long Nature Reserve : Hyundai County , Samco, Thaco…
35 seater bus rental Van Long Nature Reserve : Universe , Samco, Thaco garden…
45 seater bus rental Van Long Nature Reserve : Universe , Thaco, Samco…
Car rental price Van Long Nature Reserve to Noi Bai airport :
Distance : 120 km - Time to travel : 2,5 hours
Travel routes : Noi Bai airport -> Ha Noi -> highway Ha Noi Ninh Binh -> Ninh Binh city -> Van Long Nature Reserve
Taxi 4 seater price : 1.200.000 vnd / Taxi 7 seater price : 1.400.000 vnd
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Car rental price Van Long Nature Reserve to Ha Noi
Distance : 100 km - Time to travel : 2 hours
Travel routes : Hanoi -> Highway Hanoi Phap Van -> Ninh Binh city -> Van Long Nature Reserve
Taxi 4 seater price : 1.000.000 vnd / Taxi 7 seater price : 1.200.000 vnd
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Car rental price Van Long Nature Reserve to Cat Bi airport :
Distance : 160 km / Time to travel : 3 hours
Travel routes : Van Long Nature Reserve -> National road 1 -> Phu Ly city -> Thai Ha highway -> National road 10 -> Hai Phong city -> Cat Bi airport
Taxi 4 seater price : 1.600.000 vnd / Taxi 7 seater price : 1.800.000 vnd
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Car rental price Van Long Nature Reserve to Tho Xuan Thanh Hoa airport :
Distance : 80 km / Time to travel : 2 hours
Travel routes : Van Long Nature Reserve -> National road 1A -> Thanh Hoa city -> National road 47 -> Tho Xuan airport
Taxi 4 seater price : 800.000 vnd / Taxi 7 seater price : 1.000.000 vnd
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The best time to visit Van Long?
Located amongst the valley, surrounded by spectacular ranges of limestone, Van Long is a captivating ecotourism destination. You can visit this wetland at any time of the year, but the most appropriate times are:
May June: At this time, the waters of Van Long are overwhelmed by the pink color of lotus flowers. You can seize this opportunity to take romantic photos.
November April: If you visit Van Long during its dry season when water birds of the North flock here to build nests, you can witness the eye-popping white created by thousands of birds.
You are highly recommended to arrive here in the late afternoon (15:30 16:30) to see flocks of birds, especially storks flying back to their nests.
Highlights of Van Long Nature Reserve
Biodiversity - Van Long Nature Reserve is an area of rich biodiversity. Its limestone ecosystem is home to the biggest community of Delacour’s Langur with over 100 individuals. The flora ecosystem of Van Long comprises 722 species, 8 among them are listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book. When it comes to the fauna ecosystem, it is no less attractive with 39 species and 19 families. Besides Delacour’s Langur, there are a number of rare and precious animals such as tibetan bear, chamois, stump-tailed macaque, leopard,…
Van Long also possesses a stunning bird garden of 100 species. Some of the most notable ones are Chinese pond heron, cattle egret and white stork that regularly seek for food on swamps and rice fields. If you are fond of bird-watching, this spot will absolutely enchant your eyes.
Landscapes - Van Long is not just a nature reserve, it is an attraction of breathtaking scenery as well. When taking a boat trip on this “wave-free bay”, visitors can contemplate the calm and quiet water surface like a gargantuan mirror. The water is so clear that we can see layers of mosses and algae on the bottom.
One of the most striking landscapes here is the system of limestone mountains. Each mountain has its name adopted based on its shape, namely Meo Cao Mountain, Co Tien Mountain, Mam Xoi Mountain, Hom Sach Mountain,… In addition, Van Long has about 1000 beautiful caves, many of them have been serving as tourist attractions. If you have a chance to visit Van Long, don’t miss out on Ca Cave, Rua Cave, Bong Cave and Chanh Cave.
What to See and Do in Van Long Nature Reserve?
Contemplate a Collection of Beautiful Caves - If you have ever taken a boat trip to discover grottoes in Tam Coc Bich Dong, you will find the experience in Van Long somewhat similar. One of the biggest and prettiest caves spotted in Van Long is Hang Ca Cave which is 250m long, 8m high, 10m wide. This cave is unique in its way: half-submerged, half-dried, with a lot of fish swimming up inside.
After reaching the other side of the cave, you can catch a glimpse of a small valley. If fortunes smiles on you, you will also witness cauldrons, storks and langurs while traveling by boat.
Gaze at Splendid Limestone Mountains - It appears that almost all the famous places of interest in Ninh Binh share one thing in common: wherever you go, you will find limestone towers. In Van Long Nature Reserve, there are a lot of limestone mountains with strange names such as Meo Cao, Mam Xoi, Da Ban or Hom Sach. Nature exploration enthusiasts will absolutely be excited to know how Mother Nature has created these miraculous mountains.
Visit Mountainous Temples - In this ecotourism area, there is a complex of pagodas and temples located on the mountain. In your journey, you can have a chance to visit Dich Long Pagoda, Thanh Mau Temple or Thanh Son Pagoda, especially the well-known 600-year-old Diospyros decandra tree.
Try Local Tastings - It is regretful if you pay a visit to Van Long without tasting its cuisine. In Ninh Binh, there is a wide range of specialties which can satisfy even the choosiest appetite. Some renowned delicacies of Ninh Binh are Ninh Binh crispy rice, Ninh Binh goat meat, Ninh Binh mountain snails, Kim Son raw Nhech fish salad and Van Long grilled snakehead.
Where to Stay in Van Long Nature Reserve?
If you want to stay overnight in Van Long, you can choose any types of accommodation, but homestay is a worth-considering option. When staying at a homestay, you can live, eat and converse with local residents, which may be a brand-new experience.
► Van Long Homestay
Address: Van Long Nature Reserve, Gia Lap, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh
Price: From 311,629 VND
► Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh
Address: Van Long Nature Reserve, Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh
Price: From 2,259,738 VND
► Huong Tra Hotel
Address: Gian Khau Crossroad, Gia Tran, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh
Price: From 245,389 VND
Other tips visit Van Long?
You had better bring hats, sunscreen or umbrellas if traveling in summer.
A boat is limited to a maximum of 3-4 people.
You can give the boatman a small tip, about 40,000 50,000 VND/boat.
If you are a birdwatcher, you are advised to bring binoculars or good camera lenses along.
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