Lai Thanh is a rural area locating at the south pole of Kim Son district, which possesses various specialties like gao tam xoan (Tam Xoan rice), nep mua (mua sticky rice), nep hoa cau (areca sticky rice), etc. Among them, the most well-known is the so-called Lai Thanh wine rice that is distilled from rice planted in Lai Thanh commune.

The ferment, which is used to brew wine, is made from some precious types of pharmaceutical materials that help circulate blood and sterilize.

(Source: Ninh Binh Tourism Promotion Center)