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Thanks to famous landmarks such as Trang An, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, and Thung Nham, Ninh Binh was listed as the most wonderful tourist destination in the world in 2023. In addition to those places, Ninh Binh is also known for its beauty during the lotus season, also known as Ninh Binh Lotus Season.
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Time Of The Lotus Season
In summer (late May to July), the sun shines brighter, which creates the best condition for Ninh Binh lotus to bloom. It is said that people are often tired during summer, therefore, the lotus flowers bloom to relieve the frustration of summer's heat.
The green color of the leaves and the pure pink or white color of the lotus flowers spread over the place, making the scenery of the historic ancient capital so poetic that it catches the eyes of those passing by.
Ninh Binh lotus season is quite short
The Beauty Of Lotus Season In Ninh Binh
Amidst the mountains overlapping green forests appears a picture of pink and white lotus flowers adorning the peaceful beauty of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. A vast lotus pond flutters and floats in the wind, making all travelers ecstatic.
Lotus blossoms interspersed with ripe rice fields create a very idyllic, very rural image of Vietnam, similar to the rice in northwest Vietnam. Lotus is a simple and elegant flower that rises from the mud but emits an irresistible fragrance that makes tourists fall in love with the land of historic Ninh Binh.
View to lotus pond from Hang Mua cave
Complementing the strength and danger of the majestic ranges, the sea of lotus flowers brings a soft, gentle, and fresh image, contributing to making the entire natural landscape of Ninh Binh become a cohesive picture - a harmonious combination of both yin (symbolizing softness) and yang (symbolizing hardness).
Enjoying the lotus in Ninh Binh is definitely an activity that should be added to the list of things to do when visiting Ninh Binh. Tourists can trek or take a boat trip to see the lotus flowers or try a delicious and nutritious bowl of lotus seed soup, etc.
Places To See The Lotus In Ninh Binh
Wherever you go in Ninh Binh, you will see lotus ponds because this species of flower is cultivated by the locals. Not only in ponds but lotus also blooms in lagoons, and lakes, at the foot of the dam, along the banks of the Ngo Dong River, etc.
Especially, the lotus flowers embellish the magnificence of scenic spots around Ninh Binh such as Bich Dong Pagoda, Hang Mua, Van Long Nature Reserve, and Tam Coc. It is like during this blooming season, the whole area is covered with a brilliant flower carpet.
Making the most of the natural advantage of Ninh Binh lotus season, the surrounding hotels and homestays of Ninh Binh also plant many lotus flowers. This allows visitors to enjoy the scent of lotus flowers and immerse themselves in nature without having to leave the place where they are relaxing.
Lotus - The Symbol Of Buddhism
Ninh Binh used to be a land of Buddism and the traces of Buddhism are still preserved to this day through works such as Bai Dinh pagoda or craft villages that are hundreds of years old. But only a few know that the flower of the lotus is also a symbol attached to Buddhism.
In Buddhism, the lotus symbolizes purity and strong vitality. Despite living in a poor environment - the mud - the lotus still blooms and gives off its fragrance. This characteristic is very similar to the serenity and righteousness in a Buddhist's mind. Therefore, many lotus flowers are cultivated in Bich Dong pagoda. To enter the temple, visitors must cross a small stone bridge. The bridge crosses a large lotus pond, where the pink flowers bloom in the sun.
In the early morning, each transparent dew drop falls on the broad green leaves and reflects the shimmering sunlight, surrounded by blooming pink petals. At this time, the entire lotus pond will look like a sparkling crystal-clear jade lagoon. Many people also come here and immerse themselves in the pure space of Buddhism to forget all the worries of daily life.
Ninh Binh's lotus season is a poetic, fresh, and very peaceful natural scene. If you want to feel all the beauty of this national flower, come to Ninh Binh in the time mentioned. Besides enjoying the flowers, you can also explore other places to visit such as Mua Cave, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An, etc.
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