Several tourist attractions in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh temporarily suspend services due to heavy rain

Ninh Binh’s Department of Tourism said Wednesday that several river, cave and forest-based tourism activities in the province were temporarily suspended due to heavy rain to ensure visitor safety.

The entire Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex has not been closed; only some sightseeing routes have been suspended after heavy rain caused water levels in several caves to rise.

The route from the boat wharf through Trinh Temple, Ngoc Mountain, Vu Lam Royal Steps, Thuy Dinh and back to the boat wharf has been suspended since the morning of September 16 until further notice.

At Thung Nham Ecotourism Site, visits to But Cave, Tien Ca Cave and Vai Gioi Cave have also been temporarily suspended.

The Chua Cave-Ghe Cave-But Cave route in Nam Hoa Lu Ward has likewise been suspended due to flooding.

The Ninh Binh Department of Tourism has also ordered a temporary suspension of overnight stays in the forest at Cuc Phuong National Park from September 16 until further notice.

The department said Ninh Binh has many tourism products linked to rivers, caves, forests, mountains and outdoor activities. During prolonged heavy rain, water levels in rivers, streams and some caves can rise rapidly, directly affecting boat services, cave visits, forest walks and ecotourism routes.

During the current spell of heavy rain, several sightseeing routes have been flooded or had their itineraries adjusted, while some caves and overnight forest stays have been temporarily suspended for safety reasons.

As rainfall and water levels can change rapidly, operating status, sightseeing routes and ticket sales at individual tourist sites may be adjusted during the day.

The department advised tourists to check directly with tourist sites or official information channels before departure, choose suitable itineraries and prioritize destinations and activities that can be safely accessed.

Visitors are strictly advised not to enter areas at risk of deep flooding or landslides, as well as caves or sightseeing routes that have been temporarily suspended, and to follow instructions from authorities, site management boards and staff.

Travel companies have been asked to proactively monitor conditions, adjust itineraries and destinations, avoid organizing tours to areas posing safety risks, and prepare suitable alternatives if weather conditions deteriorate.