Hanh Cung Vu Lam or Vu Lam Royal Step is a very
attractive river tourism destination in Ninh Binh, it is
one of the important historical sites in Vietnam. In
addition to its wild and ancient beauty, this place also
records many heroic historical contexts.
Vu Lam Royal Step was once a military base built during
the Tran Dynasty , located in the southern mountains of
the ancient capital Hoa Lu (now in Ninh Binh province).
History of the Royal Step
Vu Lam Royal Step is a place associated with many
important historical events such as King Tran becoming a
monk to help spread Buddhism in Vietnam , and is also
the place where many resistance wars against the second
Mongol invasion took place,... Currently, Vu Lam Royal
Step is recognized by UNESCO as one of the world's
cultural heritages.
What is special about Vu Lam Royal Step?
Unique architecture
Vu Lam Royal Step is a relic with a large and airy
location with many important historical heritages such
as Quan Gate, Palace, Dragon Gate and Tuan Cao. In
addition, Vu Lam Palace is also home to 24 ancient
pagodas built during the Tran Dynasty such as Hai Nham
Pagoda, Thong Pagoda, Bich Dong Pagoda, Da Pagoda, So
Pagoda...
Coming to Vu Lam Royal Step, visitors also have the
opportunity to explore the houses with both ancient and
unique architecture of the past. The houses here have
existed since 1954 and still retain their original
beauty until then. In addition, visitors can also admire
and learn more about many historical artifacts from the
feudal era in Vietnam and the achievements of the
Vietnamese people in the war against the invading
Yuan-Mongol army in the past.
Majestic natural scenery
In addition to possessing many unique and ancient
architectures, Hanh Cung Vu Lam is also a place with a
natural landscape that is both wild and majestic. You
can sit on a boat and wander around the caves or observe
the green and winding mountain ranges to feel the
magnificent beauty of nature here.
The best time for you and your family to visit Hanh Cung
Vu Lam is from about January to March of the lunar
calendar. At this time, the air here is very cool and
comfortable, the sky is also beautiful so that you can
enjoy the scenery to the fullest.
Here are some tips that you can refer to before visiting
Hanh Cung Vu Lam:
- To get to Royal Step, you should choose Trang An 2 or
Trang An 3 boat route.
- You should visit Royal Step in the summer or at the
beginning of the year to fully admire the beauty of this
place.
- When you come to Royal Step, you need to prepare some
necessary items such as sunscreen and some cold medicine
in case you are not used to the weather here and get a
cold.
Ninh Binh
tours provide a diverse range of experiences. You
can glide along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc on a
traditional sampan, marvel at the intricate cave systems
of Trang An.
