Experiencing the night firefly season in Ninh Binh is truly worth it because of its poetic and mysterious scenery, which is extremely romantic and must be seen at least once. Start planning your “hunt” right in this new year of 2024!
1 The beauty of firefly season in Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh is known as the “land of stars” because of its sparkling and enchanting beauty in nature. In April, “the forest joins the festival” is the best time to admire the beauty of “stars” in Ninh Binh.
In Ninh Binh, there are many ideal places to “gaze at the stars,” but the most famous one is Trang An. When night falls, “the stars in the sky seem to be adorned with the mystical green light of fireflies.” Fireflies flying everywhere create a sparkling and magical scenery like in a fairy tale.
Not only fireflies, but April is also the season of playful and lively butterflies. Colorful butterflies flying everywhere create a colorful and vibrant picture of nature.
The intertwining of the light of the stars, fireflies, and butterflies has created a dreamy and sentimental space for Ninh Binh. This is the ideal time for visitors to come to Ninh Binh to enjoy the magical beauty of nature here.
The beauty of firefly season in Ninh Binh
2 When is the firefly season in Ninh Binh?
The firefly season in Ninh Binh usually starts from March and lasts until the end of autumn, around October. This is the time when fireflies mature and shine the most, creating a sparkling and enchanting scenery.
When is the firefly season in Ninh Binh?
3 Some suggested places to admire fireflies at night in Ninh Binh
Cuc Phuong National Park
Fireflies in Ninh Binh are most concentrated in the Cuc Phuong forest area. This is a large primitive forest with diverse ecosystems, cool and humid environment that is very suitable for fireflies to develop. During firefly season, Cuc Phuong forest seems to be adorned with flickering firefly lights.
Vuon Gate Area
If you want to see the “dancing” of light through the night, there are still very convenient accommodation services prepared for you.
Mac Lake Area
Mac Lake area, located about 1.5 km from the Cuc Phuong National Park gate, is an attractive tourist destination with a pristine and romantic natural scenery and many interesting recreational activities.
When visiting Mac Lake area, tourists not only admire the mystical beauty of shining fireflies at night but also can participate in many exciting activities such as bonfires, ethnic performances,..
Some suggested places to admire fireflies at night in Ninh Binh
4 Some notes when “hunting” for fireflies in Ninh Binh
To have a complete and memorable firefly hunting trip in Ninh Binh, you need to note the following:
- Choose the right time: The best time to admire fireflies is at dusk, when the sky begins to darken and fireflies start to shine. At this time, you will have the opportunity to admire the extremely sparkling and enchanting scenery of fireflies.
- Choose suitable locations: Ninh Binh has many firefly viewing spots, the most famous of which is Cuc Phuong National Park. Here, you can join firefly watching tours organized by travel companies. Besides, you can also explore other places such as the Vuon gate area, Mac Lake area,..
- Prepare appropriate clothing and necessary items: You should wear comfortable and easy-to-move clothes, bring flashlights, hats, and other items for convenient moving and firefly watching.
- Comply with the regulations of Cuc Phuong National Park: When visiting Cuc Phuong National Park, you need to comply with the park’s regulations, avoid making noise, and not littering to protect the environment and avoid affecting wild animals.
Some notes when “hunting” for fireflies in Ninh Binh
Above are some experiences for “hunting” the firefly season in Ninh Binh. If you have the opportunity to visit Ninh Binh, give it a try!