Thung Nham Bird Garden is located in the famous Thung Nham eco-tourism area in Ninh Binh. This is a rare nature reserve that almost retains its pristine, wild beauty, with tropical forests, vast rivers, and a good place for birds to nest, providing habitat for dozens of rare bird species.
Thung Nham is located in Dong Khe village, Nam Hoa Lu Ward. In Vietnamese, “Thung” is derived from the word “valley,” meaning a low-lying area surrounded by mountains. “Nham” means high, rugged mountains and steep cliffs. Located far from residential areas, not yet affected by humans, Thung Nham is still wild, waiting for tourists to explore.
For many years, Thung Nham Bird Garden has been famous as the largest natural bird sanctuary in the North. This bird garden is also located in the core area of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 2014.
Over the years, hundreds of bird species from around the world have flocked to live in Thung Nham. The largest number of birds includes storks, herons, teals, kingfishers, and red-whiskered bulbuls.
In particular, at Thung Nham Bird Garden, there are two rare species listed in the Vietnam Red Book: the Asian openbill stork and the Great hornbill (Earth Phoenix). This bird often symbolizes nobility and virtue, has the power to revive, and brings good luck.
In addition to storks and herons, cranes are one of the common species present in the Thung Nham Bird Garden. They and other wild birds live here year-round; in winter, only a small number migrate south. The majority live in the reserve and thrive when spring and summer come.
Early every morning, flocks of birds spread out everywhere to find food. In the afternoon, they return to their nests in Thung Nham. The endemic birds here are precious wild animals that contribute to the biodiversity of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex.
The natural birds in Thung Nham are very close to humans. Therefore, visitors can visit near their habitat every day, but they are not afraid.
With its location hidden deep among overlapping mountain ranges that form a limestone wall to shield it from the wind, Thung Nham Bird Garden is known as an ideal “home” for many bird species.
To get to the Thung Nham bird garden, there are only two roads: by land and by water. By land, visitors will pass winding roads right at the foot of the mountain next to the water. When observing the bird valley, you have to stand above. Traveling by water, visitors can sit on a boat to admire the majestic mountains before reaching the bird garden. Upon arrival, visitors can enjoy the birds’ living space on the tree branches right next to the boat.
In addition to visiting Thung Nham, many tourists have combined visiting But Cave and Vai Gioi Cave, masterpieces that nature has bestowed upon the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.
But Cave is about 500m long and famous for its magnificent scenery, thanks to its system of stalactites and stalagmites in many different shapes.
Vai Gioi Cave is also a famous masterpiece in Thung Nham, covering up to 5000 m² and located on a majestic mountain. To get here, visitors need to go through nearly 500 winding steps hugging the mountainside. The unique feature of Vai Gioi Cave is the layers of sparkling stalactites. Legend has it that there are three floors here, symbolizing the three realms: “Heaven, Earth, and Hell”.
And now, this area has developed an eco-tourism destination with full dining and accommodation services, along with services to help visitors explore the Thung Nham Bird Garden. This is a tourist destination suitable for resort, ecological, cultural, and team-building activities, and suitable for all ages.
Source: collected by An
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