Ninh Binh looks set to become a hotspot among travelers this summer with Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2019 taking place in the region between May 18 and 25
 

The tourism week has attracted hundreds of photographers from across the country who have come to try and capture beautiful moments that take place in the ripening rice fields of Tam Coc.
 

The golden rice field season in Tam Coc starts in May and typically lasts until mid-June each year. The Tam Coc-Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is known among visitors as the ‘Ha Long Bay on land’
 

From Van Lam wharf, visitors are able to take boats to savour the scenic views of the small houses and beautiful caves that are dotted along the river
 

Many people begin to climb the limestone mountain from 3am in order to reach the peak early. By doing so, they can take the best photos of the ripening rice fields in Tam Coc amid the rising sun.
 

The entrance fee is VND120,000 per person whilst tickets for the boats are VND150,000 each. The boat journey through the stone caves lasts for two hours. Tourists are also able to visit Bich Dong pagoda and Thai Vi temple which are located nearby
 

Compared to the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Tam Coc is relatively quiet, providing visitors with a tranquil atmosphere whilst in the northern region