Van Long Nature Reserve
The largest wetland reserve in the northern delta — crystal-clear waters, towering karsts, and one of the best spots to spot rare Delacour's langurs.
Overview
Van Long is the quietest and most pristine of Ninh Binh’s wetland reserves — over 3,500 hectares of glassy water reflecting sheer limestone walls, dotted with more than 30 caves (Ca Cave is the largest). The silence is broken only by birdsong and the dip of oars. It is one of the best places in Vietnam to spot the critically endangered Delacour’s langur — white-and-black monkeys that live only on these karst cliffs — alongside eagles, gray herons, and white storks. Migratory birds arrive from the north between November and April, the best time to visit for birdwatching.
Landscape ticket: 20,000 VND/person; boat ticket: 120,000 VND per boat (2 visitors). Far fewer tourists than Tam Coc — arrive early for the best wildlife sightings.
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