Thung Nham Bird Park in Ninh Binh: price, timing and season (2026)

Thung Nham is a bird park in the Tam Coc area of Ninh Binh, where thousands of egrets and herons return to roost at dusk. The best time is late afternoon (around 4:30-6 pm) or early morning (5-7 am) when the birds leave. Entry is quoted at about 100,000 VND per adult (a guide updated in 2025 gives 150,000 VND; half price after 5 pm according to one source); the boat ride costs 20,000 to 30,000 VND on a shared boat. Opening hours were not found: confirm on site.

Highlights

The park landscape

Limestone cliffs, marshes and lakes with waterside forest; this is the setting for the boat.

The birds returning

Egrets and herons come back to roost; allow an hour or two on site.

The boat ride

It follows the canals; one guide quotes 20,000 VND, another 30,000 VND per person on a shared boat.

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