Under the newly-approved scheme, Ninh Binh city will be expanded with a total area of 21,052 hectares and a population of around four millions by 2030.
The city is home to a number of old tourist landscapes, including Hoa Lu ancient capital, famous tourist sites like Trang An, Tam Coc-Bich Dong, primeval forest which will be developed into the core zones.
The Trang An national tourism site and the spiritual tourism complex of Bai Dinh Pagoda will be upgraded, according to the scheme.
The city will also develop rural ecotourism, traditional trade villages, and waterway to connect tourist sites.
