Van Long Nature Reserve

Van Long Nature Reserve is the largest wetland nature reserve in northern Vietnam, located in Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province. Established in 2001, it covers about 3,500 hectares of flooded limestone karst, marshes and caves. It is notable as the largest habitat of the endangered Delacour's langur, for its rich birdlife, scenic bamboo boat routes through karst peaks, and as a filming location for Kong: Skull Island.

Visitors can expect a tranquil wetland landscape of limestone karst peaks rising from shallow water and marshes. The main experience is a guided bamboo boat tour (about 1.5-2 hours) through calm waterways, caves and lotus ponds, with opportunities to see waterbirds, Delacour's langurs on limestone cliffs, and traditional fishing activities. The area has a ticket counter, boat dock, and surrounding rice fields and villages.

Established in 2001 as a nature reserve to protect the wetland ecosystem of the Red River Delta and the endangered Delacour's langur. It is the largest wetland reserve in northern Vietnam and part of Ninh Binh's limestone karst conservation area.

Represents the traditional wetland livelihood and fishing culture of Gia Vien communities and the karst landscape of Ninh Binh, often described as 'Halong Bay on land' for its limestone scenery and rural setting.