Ninh Binh Province is located 100 kilometres from Hanoi. The trip was
expected to seek support from the delegates and World UNESCO members for
the recognition of Trang An as a World Natural Heritage Site.
After the visit, President of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations George Christophides praised the imposing scenery in Ninh Binh and promised to shares his experience of the trip with families and friends across continents.
With a total area of 2,168 ha, surrounded by limestone mountains, lakes and caves, Trang An is constantly referred as “Ha Long Bay on land” and “an outdoor geological museum”. There are 500 different plants, 73 species of birds, 41 species of animals and 31 reptile species within the site.
In addition, ancient relics of prehistoric man, from 5,000 to 30,000 years ago, were found in caves such as cave Bui and cave Trong. Historic monuments such as the temples of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, Dong and Den bridges and traces of the citadel ancient walls are still preserved, maintaining the legendary feeling of Hoa Lu.
Chairman of the Ninh Binh People’s Committee Bui Van Thang affirmed that the province would focus more on preserving, restoring and exploiting natural resources in the province, in order to attract tourists and develop the province’s economy.
At the Bai Dinh temple, the delegates took part in a Buddhist ceremony, praying for world peace.