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Feb 7, 2023
By Thao Le
Ninh Binh is famous for its beautiful landscapes and is located about 100 kilometers south of Hanoi. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the North for both domestic and international visitors. Not only Ninh Binh contains the heroic historical meanings of the nation, but it is also famous for its beautiful landscapes.
Therefore, we would like to suggest the best places to visit in Ninh Binh for you to tailor your exciting itinerary.
Bai Dinh Pagoda is a cultural and spiritual tourist area, 15 km from Ninh Binh City. The most suitable time to visit the pagoda is in the spring, from January to March of the lunar calendar. The Bai Dinh Pagoda has an ancient and pure beauty, is built in accordance with the standards of Buddhist architecture, and stands out in the midst of a vast landscape of mountains and forests. The Bai Dinh Pagoda is praised for its splendor and is hailed as the largest temple complex in Southeast Asia.
Bãi Đính, Ninh Bình
Trang An is a famous scenic spot in Ninh Binh province, featuring the beauty of the river winding on limestone cliffs. The irresistible beauty of Trang An is a combination of mountains and clear turquoise water. The time from June to July is the best time to see the lotus flowers in full bloom on the river around the scenic area, which is a very poetic sight and a place to take photos, check-in, and capture unforgettable moments.
Trang An, Bai Dinh
If you are still reluctant to choose a destination to spend your holiday in Ninh Binh, Tam Coc is one of the best places to go for a visit. The New Year celebration or the "golden rice season," which occurs every year in late May and early June along both banks of the river, are two occasions when visitors might opt to visit this location. Those who pick the Tam Coc Route can board a boat that departs from the eastern boat port and travels down the Ngo Dong River. Actually, Tam Coc was more famous for this area's beauty than for the caverns themselves. Rice fields and limestone mountains, which vary their appearance with the seasons, are located on each side of the flowing river. If you enjoy taking boat rides in this area, visit Tam Coc during harvest to witness the rice fields glowing with color.
Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
Hoa Lu is a unique architectural complex with a history spanning more than 1000 years. Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, was the first capital of the central feudal dynasties and was the place to organize important events to commemorate the kings who had contributed to building the country. Visitors can choose to travel to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, in the early spring because this is the season of the first festival of the year. So if you want to experience the unique festivals of Ninh Binh, choose the beginning of the year to participate in special and vibrant events.
Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
Coming to Hoa Lu, you can go to a few prominent places, which are the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Thanh Tong. The temple was built according to traditional architecture with a main gate, lotus pond, flower garden, three courthouses, an incense burning house, and a harem. The decorations of the temples are quite elaborate and often made of stone or wood carvings with themes like dragons, clouds, fairies, leaves, and flowers. You may also visit Ma Yen Mountain, where General Dinh Dinh decided to construct the historic capital. Furthermore, views of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu are seen from the mountain's summit.
Dinh Temple, Ninh Binh
Van Long is a famous tourist attraction in Vietnam and the famous filming site of the movie King Kong, but the land retains its pristine and peaceful features when it has not been touristed. Located 80 km south of Ha Noi, Van Long is the largest wetland nature reserve in the Northern Delta. This is the residence of the langur population, one of the rare primates included in the conservation list. Van Long is known as the "Bay without Waves," and visitors will be able to go on a boat to watch the green water reflecting the limestone mountains with the shapes of their names such as Nui Mam Xoi (raspberry mountain), Nui Co Tien (fairy mountain), et cetera.
Van Long, Ninh Binh
If you are a nature lover and want to escape the hustle and bustle of life in big cities, then Cuc Phuong National Park is an ideal place to learn about science, economics, aesthetics, and humanity. The rocky mountains cover the forest area, including botanical gardens, of which 37 species are listed in the Red Book of Vietnam. Many trees have unique shapes, and many beautiful and fancy plants will stimulate the curiosity of visitors when they come here. The national animal park, which has more than 450 species of vertebrates, including 89 mammal species, 307 bird species, 110 reptile species, 65 fish species, and 2000 bird species, is also open to visitors. In particular, you may see a lot of butterflies swarming the area. In the months of April and May, the park is the most lively, with a world of butterflies in brilliant and magnificent hues.
Cuc Phuong, Ninh Binh
The best time to travel to Ninh Binh is from late May to early July or from September to October. In both of these instances, the temperature ranges from 23°C to 34°C. Rainfalls will be a catalyst for the growth of natural vegetation here. Especially from May to July, you can experience the golden rice fields spread along the Ngo Dong River.
April in Ninh Binh
This is a famous and unique dish of Ninh Binh, goat meat can be processed into many dishes, such as goat meat mixed with lemon (dê tái chanh), stir-fried goat meat (dê tái lăn), lemongrass, and coconut goat, steaming goat meat (thịt dê hấp), grilled goat brisket (thịt dê nướng), goat hot pot, goat gruel, and roasted goat.
Vegetarian com is another specialty of Ninh Binh. With the salty taste of wear floss along with the crispiness of fried rice without being greasy, this is a specialty that you should try or buy as a gift for your loved ones.
Mountain snail is a must-try food for you when visiting Ninh Binh. The meat of mountain snails is very chewy, and sweet when combined with ginger and stir-fried with chili, it will create a dish that makes your mouth water.
To prepare this dish, the people catch and clean the eels living in the rice fields. Vermicelli is a type of vermicelli made from plants, with a crunchy and chewy taste that will be suitable for those on a diet.
Bai Dinh Trang a day tour is a two-day tour destination that gives you a great experience on the Ninh Binh travel journey.
You will embark on a thrilling experience via cultural and ecological attractions on the Hoa Lu-Tam Coc Day Trip.
Above are my suggestions about the most worth-visiting places in Ninh Binh. Hopefully, with these suggestions, you will be able to have fun and happy trips.
