Visiting Ba Lat Nam Dinh estuary, visitors not only hear the thrilling legends but also be overwhelmed by the vast and vast scenery of heaven and earth, rivers and seas.
Ba Lat estuary Nam Dinh is also known as the Ba Lat estuary where the Red River flows into the East Sea. Here, visitors not only can admire the wild beauty of the Ba Lat estuary, but will also be told about many beautiful stories as well as thrilling legends here. 
The Ba Lat gate was peaceful
Where is Ba Lat Gate in Nam Dinh?
Ba Lat estuary Nam Dinh is an estuary in the North of Vietnam – where the Red River flows into the East Sea. Ba Lat estuary is located in the North – Giao Thien commune – Giao Thuy district – Nam Dinh province. The South borders with Nam Phu commune – Tien Hai – Thai Binh. The land right on the North bank is Con Vanh in Tien Hai district, the land right on the South bank is Con Lu in Giao Thuy district. Previously, the Ba Lat gate was an important waterway gateway to Thang Long and now it is the natural boundary between the two provinces of Nam Dinh and Thai Binh.
Where is Ba Lat Giao Thuy Gate?
Legend of Ba Lat Nam Dinh door
The legend of Ba Lat Nam Dinh gate always hides thrilling and mysterious stories. It is often said by word that the name of the Ba Lat gate originated from the corpses of starving people in the 1945 when they were not buried, they had to tie up 3 bamboo strips and drift off to the Red River to reach the great grave in the East Sea. Many others told that the name Ba Lat came from ancient times when the river mouth was divided into 3 small branches, not as it is now. Some other records say that Ba Lat is an old village name.
According to historical records, until the 18th century, the Ba Lat estuary was still a small branch when the main branch was the So river with 2 Lan and Dutch gates. In 1787, a great flood flooded and opened the Ba Lat gate into a big gate while the So River was filled. That event has been recorded by history as “Ba Lat broke the association” with many fields and gardens disappeared when the fertile soil appeared.
Ba Lat estuary has a very complicated flow with many erratic changes. Each year, this place has certain changes, not a year like any other year. At the mouth of the sea, there are many flooded forests, many deep swirling places. The place adjacent to the sea and river, between salt water and fresh water has created a rich brackish water ecosystem with very characteristic reddish-brown alluvium. Since then, the mangrove forests are immense and lush, such as parrots, mangroves, tiger trees with rich flora and fauna.
From the North bank, there is Vam (Thai Binh), which owns many areas for aquaculture, fishing and Vanh islet eco-tourism. Bo Nam has Lu – Nam Dinh islet with Giao Thuy National Park – where many species choose to live and develop rare birds.
Ba Lat lighthouse
Interesting experiences when coming to Ba Lat Nam Dinh gate
From the beautiful town of Ngo Dong in Giao Thuy district to the mouth of the Ba Lat River is a flat, asphalt road running among the green, vast fields. Adding a break of ancient churches made the road to the Ba Lat estuary closer. Here, visitors will feel more about the sea breeze carrying a bit of the salty taste of salt plus the scent of tiger forests, mangroves … bringing love, harmony with nature.
Interesting experiences when coming to Ba Lat door
Visiting Xuan Thuy National Park
The brackish lagoons here only have tiger trees and mangroves that survive. The green beauty of the mangroves in the coastal lagoon has painted a majestic picture of nature. The red river to Ba Lat Nam Dinh estuary has been harmoniously coordinated to form brackish water with a very characteristic color gamut.
Giao Thuy National Park
An entire brackish water area, combined with canals, lagoons, mangroves, and black tiger forests like spider webs have created Xuan Thuy National Park. This place is a plentiful source of seafood and is also the destination for many migratory birds from the North. And that is also the reason that many tourists visit the Ba Lat estuary to visit Xuan Thuy National Park and save many beautiful pictures of birds.
Migration of many birds
See the ancient works at the Ba Lat door
Instead of renting a boat to watch on the Ba Lat estuary, visitors can walk and learn about the lifestyle, culture, and architectural features of the villages by the Ba Lat estuary.
Walking around the riverside villages, visitors will encounter ancient churches such as Giao Thien parish, Giao An which has been old for over 100 years. The old church here is not only splendid design but very unique architecture exudes a distinct beauty. And this is also the land of Christianity.
Ancient architectural works at Ba Lat door
Experience catching clams, fishing with the people
By the mouth of Ba Lat Nam Dinh – where the river mingles with the sea and this is also a land for livelihoods and livelihoods of many people from generation to generation. And visitors can experience clam catching, fishing with local people to better understand their daily life.
Experience catching clam at Ba Lat door
Visitors can participate in clam raking, fishing, crab hunting … by soaking in mud, in brackish water, salt water. And for sure, you will feel the harshness of the sun and the wind of the coastal residents.
Steamed clams
At night, you can enjoy dinner at Ba Lat door with indigenous people with many seafood dishes made from clams, scallops, snails, fish … looking very delicious and popular.
And for those who love the natural beauty and wildness and like to listen to mysterious legends by the river, Ba Lat Nam Dinh estuary will be an attractive destination for the upcoming journey to Giao Thuy – Nam Dinh .
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