Thung Nham Bird Garden in Ninh Binh

Thung Nham Bird Garden is in the Thung Nham eco-tourism area in Ninh Binh. This is a rare nature reserve that almost retains its pristine, wild beauty and has many kinds of birds. With a diverse ecosystem, this place is considered a “paradise of birds”. Let’s explore Thung Nham bird garden with Smile Travel.

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1. Overview of Thung Nham Bird Garden

Thung Nham Bird Garden is the largest nature reserve in Northern Vietnam. People often call this a good land for birds to roost with tropical forests and vast rivers. Located in Thung Nham eco-tourism area, part of the famous Trang An scenic complex, with a specific address in Hai Nham village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, this place is increasingly attracting visitors. Check-in because it is the ideal “home” of many rare bird species.

When arriving at Thung Nham bird garden, visitors will feel their souls filled with the sound of birds and the cool wind, separating themselves from the chaos of the hustle and bustle of life out there, eliminating worries and fatigue to Immerse yourself in the fresh space of a pristine natural area.
Have you ever wondered about the name “Thung Nham” of this bird garden? As far as we know, “valley” means valley – the land between high mountains; and “lava” is lava or rocky mountain, or is also the name of Nham Hai village. Whatever the meaning, the name Thung Nham bird garden also comes from the simple, close things around it.

With an area of ​​up to 18 hectares, Thung Nham bird garden is located in the middle of the cool, romantic Tien Lake with clear blue water in all four seasons. With such wonderful scenery, what could be better than taking a walk around the lake? The lake bed includes a very diverse system of aquatic flora and fauna such as: white carp, black carp, carp, floating fish, Trau fish,…

Visitors will not be able to help but be amazed when encountering many types of birds such as: egrets, storks, teal. fire warbler, teal,… along with rare species listed in the Red Book Red list of Threatened Species such as: Hang Hac and Hong Hoang. These birds often symbolize nobility, virtue, and bring good luck. The number of birds here is up to thousands, with about 5,000 bird nests of all kinds, belonging to 46 diverse species. It’s interesting, isn’t it!

Bird species living here seem to have very clear conventions and territorial divisions. Cranes and herons often live on high cliffs; In the middle-sized bamboo bushes is the residence of the White Stork, while the Vac is divided into nests all over the reed bushes, close to the water surface.

Thanks to natural protection measures, the birds here are protected and grow healthily.

Thung Nham Bird Garden has the following opening schedule:

+ Summer: 7:00 – 18:00

+ Winter: 7:30 – 17:30

To enter Thung Nham bird garden, visitors need to buy a ticket. Below is the ticket price for Thung Nham bird garden that we have updated:

+ Adults and children over 1m: 150,000 VND/person

+ Children from 1m to 1m3: 100,000 VND/person

+ Children under 1m: free.

(The above ticket price includes bird garden boat tickets and But Cave boat tickets).

2. How to get to Thung Nham Bird Garden?

To get to Thung Nham bird garden, you can use vehicles such as cars or motorbikes to move freely. The road to get here is not too difficult, you can use Google maps as a support tool to avoid getting lost.

If you are traveling in a large group, you can book a shuttle bus/limousine to easily move around and save money for the whole group. Contact Smile Travel via hotline/WhatsApp: (+84) 941776786 for support in booking a reputable, quality car.

Tourists can refer to some famous destinations in Ninh Binh such as:

>> Why is Trang An Ninh Binh so hot ?

>> Tam Coc – Bich Dong in Ninh Binh

>> Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Ninh Binh

3. When is the right time to visit Thung Nham bird garden?

Thung Nham Bird Garden is a famous place with airy natural landscape on the Ninh Binh tourist map. Each season here has its own beauty, so foot enthusiasts can come to this coordinates during the year. However, to be able to admire the birds here, we suggest you come in the fall.

This is the peak breeding season for birds, the number of flocks gathered in the garden reaches tens of thousands of individuals. Every late afternoon, from all the golden fields of ripe rice, flocks of birds flock to their nests to fill the sky. They soar in the air, gently flapping their wings in the bright afternoon sunlight, chirping non-stop, a feeling that greatly stimulates visitors’ hearing. This creates a magnificent and beautiful scene that anyone who has the opportunity to admire it once will remember forever.

4. Visit tourist attractions around Thung Nham bird garden

Besides watching birds in Thung Nham bird garden, visitors can also experience and explore some of the following nearby spots:

Vai Gioi Cave: is the largest cave in Thung Nham, with an area of ​​up to 5000m². To fully explore the beauty of the cave, visitors will have to climb nearly 500 steps. Inside the cave, visitors will admire a system of stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes, creating beautiful natural pictures. The light shining into the cave makes the stalactites shimmer and fanciful like water paintings. With a ceiling height of up to tens of meters, visitors will feel like they are lost in a fairy tale palace.

But Cave: The cave is about 500m long, passing through the mountain and connecting Hoa Lu and Nho Quan districts. Visitors will experience the feeling of sitting on a boat among stalactites and rocks shaped like Buddha and exploring every corner of the cave.

Moving banyan tree: The banyan tree in Thung Nham bird garden tourist area is more than 1,000 years old and has been researched by scientists to have moved 3 times around the ancient temple.

5. Summary of experiences visiting Thung Nham bird garden

• Early morning or late afternoon is the ideal time to watch birds, you should consider the time to come here at the right time.
• You can bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, sneakers, raincoat (if going in the rainy season), and a camera to capture beautiful moments.
•  Always follow the signs and instructions of local people to have a safe trip.
• Do not litter or make noise to protect the animals’ habitat.
• When sitting on a boat, you need to wear a life jacket throughout the trip.

Thung Nham Bird Garden with its wild and peaceful beauty deserves to be a place for visitors to come whenever they feel troubled in their hearts and need to immerse themselves in nature to relax. Besides sightseeing, visitors can also learn more about many species of birds and many other diverse plant species. If you have time and opportunity, don’t hesitate to visit Thung Nham bird garden in Ninh Binh!

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