About Thung Nham Bird Park
Thung Nham Bird Park is an ecotourism park located in Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province, within the Trang An Landscape Complex. Centered around a natural bird sanctuary and karst valley, it protects thousands of birds across dozens of species. Notable for its boat-accessed bird garden, limestone caves such as But Cave and Vai Gioi Cave, and tropical forest landscape, it combines wildlife observation with cave and nature sightseeing near Tam Coc.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural valley surrounded by limestone karsts, tropical forest and wetlands. Access to the core bird garden is by small rowing boat through flooded forest and karst scenery. The park includes several limestone caves (But Cave, Vai Gioi Cave, Thien Huong Cave), a large tropical garden with fruit trees and flowers, walking paths, and viewpoints. Birdwatching is the main focus, especially in late afternoon when flocks return to roost.
Key highlights
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Natural bird sanctuary with around 46 bird species and up to 50,000 individuals including storks, herons and egrets
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Boat trip through the flooded forest to the bird garden
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Vai Gioi Cave - large limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites
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But Cave (Buddha Cave) - 500m long cave with diverse formations
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Tropical fruit and flower garden and preserved primary forest landscape within Trang An buffer zone
History of Thung Nham Bird Park
Located in the buffer zone of the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The valley was developed as an ecotourism and conservation area from the early 2000s to protect the natural bird habitat and karst cave system while promoting sustainable tourism.
Culture & Context
The park preserves a natural wetland and karst forest ecosystem important for local biodiversity conservation. Vai Gioi Cave contains cultural and spiritual elements with stalactite formations associated with local legends, and the area reflects traditional rural landscape of Ninh Binh.
Route
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