Trang An

Trang An, or the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, is a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site in Ninh Binh Province, just south of Hanoi. It's often dubbed the "dry Ha Long Bay" due to its spectacular inland karst scenery worldheritagesite.org Stunning karst formations and waterways Towering limestone peaks, submerged valleys, winding rivers, and hidden caves form a dramatic and tranquil landscape – a rare tropical tower‑karst in its final evolutionary stage Mixed cultural + natural heritage It's the first mixed UNESCO site in Southeast Asia, protected since 2014. It includes three zones: the Trang An–Tam Coc–Bich Dong scenic area, Hoa Lu ancient capital, and the Hoa Lu special‑use forest Rich archaeological record Caves around Trang An show continuous human habitation for over 30,000 years, offering insight into how prehistoric humans adapted to climate and environmental changes Cultural and historical sites Explore Hoa Lu – once Vietnam’s capital in the 10th–11th century, plus temples and pagodas like Bich Dong and Bai Dinh – the latter being the largest in Southeast Asia