Ninh Binh has a typical tropical monsoon climate, divided into four seasons, the annual average temperature is about 24oC - relatively cool, and the average annual rainfall is just at the 2,000mm/year - not too abundant. The ideal time to come here is from February to April because it is quite cool, and not too hot. This time also has many interesting festivals such as: Bai Dinh pagoda festival, Trang An festival,... Source: https://localtravelidea.com/ninh-binh #ninh_binh

1. NINH BINH VIETNAM - LOCALTRAVELIDEA
Ninh Binh city was formerly the capital of Vietnam under the Dinh, Tien Le and
Tien Ly dynasties, in the period 968 - 1010. It has a rather unique topography
with many intertwined mountains and rivers - This reminds several tourists of
the large and small island system in Ha Long Bay. That is why this destination
is widely called "terrestrial Ha Long Bay". Because of its unique terrain and
majestic beauty, this city was selected as one of the locations for the
blockbuster movie Kong - Skull Island in 2017.
I - Overview
1 - Where is Ninh Binh Vietnam?
This province is located in the North of Vietnam, the West adjacents to Thanh
Hoa, the East adjacents to Nam Dinh, the North adjacents to Hoa Binh, Ha
Nam and the South adjacents to the East Sea. It is easy to move here by
means such as train, bus.
By train: Ninh Binh train station is located at No. 1, Lane 41, Hoang Hoa Tham
Street, Nam Binh Ward. There are trains departs from other provinces such
as:
- Northern region: Hanoi, Nam Dinh,
- Central region: Thanh Hoa, Vinh, Yen Trung, Dong Hoi, Da Nang, Tam Ky, ...
- Southern region: Saigon, Bien Hoa, Long Khanh, Binh Thuan, ...
By bus: If you would like to travel here by bus, you will get off at 207 Le Dai
Hanh Street, Thanh Binh Ward. Bus stations have routes running through
such as:
- Northern region: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ha Long, Nam Dinh, ..
- Central region: Thanh Hoa, Vinh, Nghe An, Da Nang, Nha Trang ...
- Southern region: Ho Chi Minh, Binh Duong, Ninh Thuan, ...
2 - The best time to visit Ninh Binh Vietnam

2. (Source: Nguyen Dung)
Located in the North of Vietnam, this city has a typical tropical monsoon
climate, divided into four seasons, the annual average temperature is about
24oC - relatively cool, and the average annual rainfall is just at the
2,000mm/year - not too abundant. The ideal time to travel here is from
February to April because it is quite cool, and not too hot. This time also has
many interesting festivals such as: Bai Dinh pagoda festival, Trang An
festival,...
II - Top 3 things to do in Ninh Binh
Activities should be experienced when coming to Hoa Lu ancient capital such
as:
1 - Food discovery
The typical climate and topography, along with a long history of culture have
created an extremely rich, diverse and famous cuisine with many dishes such
as:
Burned rice
Burned rice after deep frying will be served with stir-fried meat, heart, and
kidneys with sour and spicy flavors. The dish is processed and sold all year
round with prices from 20,000 - 30,000 VND / bag (~ 1-1.2 USD).

3. Burned rice Ninh Binh is so crispy (Source: Internet)
Sticky with ant eggs
This unique and delicious dish is only available in this city in the February of
the lunar calendar every year. The dish has a fatty, greasy taste of ant eggs
mingled with the aroma of onion, sticky rice and is even more delicious when
enjoyed hot.
Goat meat
Due to its dense mountainous terrain, it is suitable for raising mountain goats
here, so the goat meat here has a rather characteristic flavor, low fat, crispy
skin and sweet meat. Famous dishes are processed from goat meat here
such as: fried goat with chilli and lemongrass; stir-fried goat; goat medicine
stew; grilled goat satay; goat cooked bamboo shoots; ...
2 - Taking a Ninh Binh bike tour to explore the countryside
To explore the village scenery and experience the atmosphere in the best way,
tourists should try cycling. Moreover, during the sightseeing tour, tourists can
strengthen their health, take initiative in travel schedules and time. Some
agencies offering bicycles renting services in this city such as:

4. - Ninh Binh travel bike rental service - Tam Coc boat dock, Van Lam, Hoa Lu,
Ninh Binh with the price at 80.000 VND/bike/day (~ $ 3.44).
- Ham Rong Homestay – address: Khe Ha, Ninh Xuan Commune, Hoa Lu
Ward, Ninh Binh. Phone number 037 920 2568, the rental price is about
80.000 - 100.000 VND / bike / day (~ 3.44 - 4.31 $).
3 - Experience Ninh Binh boat tours
(Source: Ins @hoangnhatanh)
Coming here, tourists shouldn’t miss the experience on the boats to visit
places such as Trang An, Tam Coc - Bich Dong, .... Tourists will see the
aquatic vegetation, the ancient works or immerse yourself in the yellow rice
fields (usually appear around May - July). Some boat tours depart from the
entrance selling tickets in Trang An as follows:
Route 1: Boat dock - Trinh Temple - Dark Cave - Morning Cave – Nau Ruou
Cave - Tran Temple - Ba Giot Cave - Hang Seo - Hang Son Duong - Phu
Khong - Bao Hieu Pagoda – Khong Cave - Tran Cave - Quy Hau Cave-
Return to the boat dock (duration 3.5 hours)
Route 2: Boat dock - Lam Cave- Vang Cave - Thanh Truot Cave - Suoi Tien
Temple - Dai Cave- Hanh Cung Vu Lam - Kong Film Studio (Aboriginal village)
- Return to the Boat dock (2.5 hours)

5. Route 3: Boat dock - Trinh Temple - May Cave- Suoi Tien - Dia Linh Cave -
Dai Cave – Hanh Cung Vu Lam - film studio Kong (Aboriginal village) - return
to the Boat dock (3 hours)
Entrance fee includes boat trip charge: 200.000 VND/route (~ 8.6 $).
The tour guide charge is 300.000 VND / tour (~ 12.93 $).
III - Ninh Binh attractions
1 - The temples and pagodas in Ninh Binh
(Source: Ins @hoangnhatanh)
A spiritual and cultural tourist site that helps tourists to better understand
cultural beliefs and religious beliefs of people here in particular and
Vietnamese people in general such as:
Bai Dinh Pagoda
The pagoda owns the longest Arhat statue corridor in Asia and the largest
gold-plated bronze Buddha statue in Asia. The large campus and a spacious
layout bearing the image of Buddhism will surely surprise tourists. The tram
ticket to move in the pagoda is 30,000 VND / person / one way (~ 1.29 $) and
the ticket to visit the Stupa in the pagoda campus is 50,000 VND / person /
one way(~ 2.16 $).
Bich Dong Pagoda Ninh Binh

6. The ancient pagoda was built on limestone mountains to bring a pure space,
separate from the noisy world. From here, tourists can also enjoy the beautiful
scenery below.
Thai Vi Temple
Worshiping the 4 early kings of the Tran dynasty, still intact the original
architecture with Vietnamese religious architecture, as a reenactment of the
prosperous period of Vietnam under the Tran dynasty.
2 - Ninh Binh caves
(Source: Vietnamjourney)
With a system of thousands of limestone mountains, this destination is also
endowed with many large and small caves, with extremely beautiful structures
and views such as:
Thien Ha Cave
Located on General Mountain, east of Son Ha commune, Nho Quan district.
This place is like a galaxy in the mountains with millions of stalactites formed
over hundreds of millions of years, with both dry and wet caves.
Tam Coc
A system of 3 caves by the Ngo Dong river crashing through the mountain to
become a city, there is a harmonious combination between the mountains and

7. river. Going to Tam Coc, visitors also have the opportunity to travel through
caves by boat, admire the stalactites and diverse aquatic systems.
Bich Dong
This place was conferred the title "Nam Thien De Nhi Dong" (one of 2 most
beautiful caves in Vietnam) by Lord Trinh Sam in 1774 (behind Huong Tich
cave - Huong pagoda). The cave was divided into two parts - the dry part was
used to build the pagoda. Bich Dong, a very unique part of the cave that
penetrates the mountain, is also known as Thuy Xuyen cave. Entrance fee
including Bich Dong Pagoda - Bich Dong Cave and Tam Coc Cave is 120.000
VND/adult (~ 5,17 USD) and 60.000 VND/child (~ 2.57 $) and the boat fee is
150.000 VND/route (~ $ 6,47).
Dance Cave (Hang Mua)
After passing about 500 steps, you will come to Dance Cave, from here you
can see the charming scenery. Take pictures and hunt for beautiful
shimmering pictures, looking from above, this land is like a water-color
painting. Tickets to visit 100.000 VND/person (~ $ 4,3).
3 - Historic monuments in Ninh Binh Vietnam
The remnant of historical relics is a testament to a period of development of
Vietnam in the past such as:
Hanh Cung Vu Lam
This is a military base of the Tran dynasty located on Thanh Nam mountain of
Hoa Lu capital. The work shows the ancient architecture, as well as the talent
"good martial arts, good literature" of the ancestors.
Tam Diep defense line
This work was built in 1788 to chase away more than 29.000 invaders of the
Qing Dynasty and Le Chieu Thong’s parricide team in 1789. The work is a
historical proof of patriotism of Vietnamese people from thousands of ages
past - present.
Tran Temple

8. The temple is located in the Trang An relic area and worship for the Quy Minh
Royal Highest and Hoang Quy Phi. This place is famous for its beauty and
supernatural power.
Hoa Lu ancient capital
Hoa Lu is the capital of Vietnam in the Dinh - Le dynasty that still exists after
more than 1.000 years of history. The ancient capital is not only a
national-level monument but also reappears in the prosperous period under
the Le - Dinh dynasties because of its vastness and magnificence. Tickets
cost 20.000 VND/person (~ $ 0,86).
4 - Natural sights
(Source: Internet)
The terrain with many black limestone mountains intermingled with canals
also bestows Ninh Binh with many famous natural landscapes, recognized by
international friends such as:
Trang An
The complex of Trang An scenic area is a harmonious combination of people
and nature, mixed with rivers and ripe yellow rice fields, wonderful caves with
stalactites and more than 1,000-year-old historical monuments. Entrance fee
is 250,000 VND / adult (~ 10.78 USD) and 120,000 VND / child (~ 5.17 $).

9. Tam Coc - Bich Dong
This place in Ninh Binh Vietnam is compared to HaLong Bay on land by a
system of large and small limestone mountains interwoven, on a romantic
river. Rowing on the river, visitors will feel like they are lost in the "fairy world".
Tuyet Tinh Coc Valley
With a typical terrain of limestone mountains surrounding a large lake, coming
here, visitors can explore the spiritual tourist destination of Am Tien Pagoda,
discover Am Tien cave inside the temple grounds. Tickets 20,000 VND /
person / one way (~ $ 0.86).
5 - Ecotourism area
(Source: Ninhbinhretreat)
For people who love living close to nature and discover the hidden beauty
here, you can visit some of the following ecotourism areas:
Cuc Phuong National Park
This place has a very diverse ecosystem (fauna - flora), with many rare and
precious fauna and flora species listed in the red book of Vietnam like
delacour's langurs. Especially, after the rainy season, visitors can immerse
themselves among thousands of colorful butterflies when coming here.
Thung Nham Bird Park

10. The park is home to hundreds of birds, storks, cauldrons, green neck ducks,
... At the same time, there are many other interesting places to visit such as:
Vai Gioi cave, descendible banyan tree, bird garden, But cave, ...
Van Long Ninh Binh Vietnam Nature Reserve
This is a nature reserve with the largest freshwater wetland area in the North
of Vietnam. This place has an extremely diverse wetland ecosystem and
limestone mountain ecosystem, and is also home to rare and precious
langurs.
Kenh Ga - Van Trinh tourist area
This is a modern eco-tourism area infested with an initial capital of about 30
trillion VND. With typical Karst terrain unique in harmony with the mountains,
lakes and lagoons.
Red River Biosphere Reserve
A reserve area recognized by UNESCO as a world reserve area. This place is
divided into three distinct regions: the transition zone, the buffer zone and the
core zone.
IV - Other necessary information for tourists
1 - Where to stay in Ninh Binh?
(Source: Hiddencharmresort)

11. Many attractions and landscapes increase the demand for accommodation.
Therefore, the hotel system for accommodations in this destination is also
relatively diverse in terms of both types and prices.
Ninh Binh resorts:
-Hidden Charm Hotel and Resort: 5 * international standard located at No. 9,
Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist center, Tam Coc - Bich Dong street. The resort is
equipped with modern rooms, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool.
Room prices: 1.350.000 - 7.000.000 VND/room - villa/night (~ 58,19 -
301,72 $).
Phone: 0229 3888 555
Website: http://hiddencharmresort.com/
-Emeralda Resort: International 5 * standard in Van Long conservation area,
Gia Van commune, Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh. The resort possesses a poetic
living and resort space together with classy facilities, make sure you will have
a great vacation when coming here.
Room prices: 1.350.000 - 5.000.000 VND/room - villa/night (~ 58,19 -
215,52 $)
Phone: 0229 3658 333
Website: http://www.emeraldaresort.com/
Ninh binh hotels:
- Golden Season Hotel: 3 * standard hotel on Nguyen Huu An street, Ninh
Binh City center. The hotel design is simple but still fully equipped.
Room price : 350.000 - 650.000 VND/room/night (~ 15,08 - 28,2 $).
Contact phone number: 098 149 35 89
- Tam Coc Condeluz Boutique Hotel: 3 * standard hotel in Van Lam village,
Linh Hai commune, Hoa Lu Ward. This hotel is designed with the dominant
blue tone to bring a feeling of freshness and comfort to guests.
Room prices: 500.000 - 1.200.000 VND/room/night (~ 21,55 - 51,72 $).
Phone: 093 451 68 55
Ninh binh homestays:

12. - Trang An River View Homestay: Built according to 4 * standard at 497B
Trang An, Truong Yen, Hoa Lu Ward. The homestay architecture is designed
in a unique style and close to nature. It has a four-season outdoor swimming
pool and a very unique large flower garden.
Room prices: 370,000 - 650,000 VND / room / night (~ 15.95 - 28.02 $)
Phone: 098 546 96 08
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/thugiang266/
- Tam Coc Luxury Homestay: At Tam Coc, Ninh Hai, Hoa Lu. The homestay is
built in a simple style, a one-story house with a unique wooden door and
veranda. The interior of the interior also complies with the simple style and is
still fully equipped.
Room prices: 400,000 - 800,000 VND / room / night (~ 17.24 - 34.48 $)
Phone: 0838 496 862
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/tamcocluxuryhomestay/
Ninh Binh Hostel:
- Greenland Ninh Binh Guest Building: Built according to 2 * standards in Ninh
Xuan, Hoa Lu. The motel is built with green space with full necessary
amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, ...
Room prices: 260,000 - 330,000 VND / room / night (~ 11.21 - 14.22 $)
Phone: 0374 692 699
2 - Ninh Binh nightlife

13. (Source: Alex Voulgaris)
Although being one of the popular tourist destinations in the North, the
nightlife here is still relatively peaceful. At night, this place still retains the quiet
space inherent in Vietnamese villages.
While visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant melodies and feel the
bustling nightlife in bars or clubs in the downtown of big cities in Ninh Binh,
such as:
- Newlife Club: Address: Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Ninh Khanh Ward, City
center; Contact phone number: 091 554 77 99; Average price from 100,000 -
600,000 VND / item (~ 4.31 - 25.86 $).
- G-Pub: Address: 147 Nguyen Hue, Nam Binh Ward, City center; Phone
number: 091 665 11 35; Average price 50,000 - 300,000 VND / item (~ 2.16 -
12.93 $).
3 - Prestigious Ninh Binh travel agency
For first-time tourists who want to receive direct advice from a travel agency,
you can contact:
- Ninh Binh Heritage Trading and Tourism Service Limited Company
Address: No. 11, Lane 81, Le Dai Hanh Street, Thanh Binh Ward, City
Centre

14. Phone: 093 2292 375
Website: http://disanninhbinh.com
- Bao Son Travel Agency – Bao Son Group
Address: 195 Le Hong Phong Street, Dong Thanh Ward, City Centre
Phone: 0912 751 979
4 - Useful phone numbers
The useful phone numbers that visitors should keep to contact with in case of
emergencies such as:
- Ninh Binh’s Provincial Public Security: 0229 3871 097
- Ninh Binh’s Rescue Force: 0299 ​
​
3871 240
- Ninh Binh Department of Health: 0229 3871 099
Source: https://localtravelidea.com/ninh-binh