07:00 - 17:00(Open)
Dam Khe village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province
Sights & Landmarks
The best time to travel in the Sunshine Valley is about May and June. At that time, Thung Nang looked like a poetic picture with the fresh yellow color of ripe rice fields and tender appearance of jade-colored rivers. You can admire the entirely wonderful nature that you cannot forget.
You can move to Thung Nang by bus, car or motorbike. The distance between Ninh Binh and Hanoi is about 100km, and it takes about 2 hours to get to the Sunshine Valley from Hanoi.
Moreover, visitors can move about 500m from Tam Coc boat wharf to Thach Bich boat wharf. When going by boat, you can clearly see Thung Nang and enjoy the fresh air here. Especially, you can visit the temple worshiping The Princess of Forests to feel the sacredness and quietness of the temple.
Ticket price to visit Thung Nang: 60,000 VND/trip, the boat will depart when there are 4 passengers/boat.
Visiting time: About 2 hours
Thung Nang is famous for its mysterious caves. When passing the large juggles, then caves will appear before your eyes. Threading cave after cave, admiring the deep blue rivers and majestic mountains, all together creating the beautiful scene that captivates anyone when visiting this place.
Setting your foot on Thung Nang, you can watch the sun rays shining everywhere. The brilliant and warm beauty gives visitors an incredible peace. On sunny days, the surrounding caves will catch the sun and give off beautiful halo effects.
On tour in Thung Nang, what a pity if you miss visiting the pagoda and temple here. Thung Nang temple worships the Princess of Forests, possessing an incredible peace and being surrounded by juggles and springs.
Next, you can walk to Voi Temple. This is an ancient temple built in the Dynasty of King Le and worshiping Ly Dong Hai, the Forest Keeper lord.
Thung Nham Bird Park has an area of 300 hectares. This is the residence of more than 4,000 birds and 5,000 bird nests, such as stork, cauldron, heron, white-rumped shama, teal, starling, etc. Especially, there are many precious birds listed in the Red Book like phoenix, flamingo.
You should remember the tips below to have a good tour of the Sunshine Valley:
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Where is the Sunshine Valley?
Thung Nang tourist area is located in Dam Khe village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. This is a newly discovered tourist destination and promotes many tourist activities, so when you arrive you will see a space full of wild strength. It is also for this reason that many tourists who want to find a simple, poetic space always choose Thung Nang, Ninh Binh as their destination.
When is the best time to get to the Sunshine Valley?
Thung Nang not only possesses the beauty of green rivers like jade, but is also one of the things that makes Thung Nang attractive because of its golden ripe rice fields throughout the sky. Therefore, if you are still wondering when to go to Thung Nang, the most accurate answer is probably around May and June.
Coming to this place, you not only have the opportunity to see endless strips of ripe rice but also enjoy the sweet scent of the countryside. This would be a perfect experience if you could climb a mountain and then look out at the natural scenery.
How to get to the Sunshine Valley?
The only means of transportation to take you to Thung Nang is by water. You can search on google map Thach Bich wharf, the place that welcomes visitors to Thung Nang to get to this location.
The wharf is about 5 minutes from Tam Coc - Bich Dong Tourist Area. If you still can't find it, you can go to Tam Coc - Bich Dong area and ask the locals.
How much is the ticket price to visit Thung Nang?
Ticket price to visit Thung Nang: 60,000 VND/trip, the boat will depart when there are 4 passengers/boat.
Visiting time: About 2 hours
What to note when coming to Thung Nang?
To make your trip more convenient, you need to preview your belongings and locations to be able to choose the right route for yourself.
Surely after many hours on the boat you will sometimes feel tired, so you should prepare yourself snacks and drinks to replenish energy when you need it.
You also need to bring an umbrella or hat to avoid unpredictable weather changes.
To make your trip more convenient, choose the right clothes to make it easier to move around during your trip.
You need to prepare yourself insect repellant as well as sunscreen to protect your skin.