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Feb 24, 2023
By Thao Le
Ninh Binh is a well-known touristy that many visitors both domestic and foreign opt to spend their holidays in Vietnam because of the natural beauty of the ancient capital in tandem with the long-lasting history preserved from generation to generation. Traveling here, tourists can weave into the fresh atmosphere and unwind from hectic work and life schedules. In this article, we will suggest some itineraries for those who still wonder how many days to spend in Ninh Binh.
Here are recommended one-day tours in Ninh Binh. You can choose your preferred trip in a one-day, or two-day trip to Ninh Binh to have an utter experience in this sacred and colorful area.
Less than 100 miles from Hanoi's capital is the Trang An tourism region, which is part of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh province. When visiting here, tourists can grasp a chance to admire the secular beauty of cultural and spiritual destinations such as Trinh Temple temples, Tu Tru temple. Besides, visitors can go through numerous glistening caves, including Light and Dark caves, and Dia Linh Cave. The most exciting and highlighted activity is taking a boat tour to go sightseeing. Visitors can have first-time experience on boats, they could row by themselves and see how local people manage to row on their legs.
A well-known spiritual and beautiful complex is the Bai Dinh Pagoda, located in Bai Dinh-Trang. An ecotourism destination connected to the homeland of several feudal dynasties, including the Dinh, Early Le, and Ly, with a history spanning more than a thousand years. Every visitor to this religious complex will be marveled by its majestic, spectacular architecture and distinctive surroundings right away.
Bell Tower: shaped like a lotus plant 22 meters in height and 17 meters in width. The tower is constructed of reinforced concrete and has the octagonal shape of an old bell tower. Its three-layer curving roof is coated with glazed dark brown tiles created in the Bat Trang pottery town. A 36-ton bronze bell that was cast by Hue's artisan people is housed within the Bell Tower. The biggest Great Bell in Vietnam is currently held by this bell.
Corridor with Arhat Statues: This structure is made of wood with a "Gia chieng - Chong ruong" truss type, and it has two sides that are 3.40 meters long each and 250 compartments that are 4.5 meters by 4.5 meters in size. The Arhat Statues Corridor is regarded as Asia's longest corridor of its kind.
Bao Thap Tower is a 100-meter-tall structure with 13 levels and 72 staircases that houses priceless Buddha relics that were brought from India and Burma. The ethereal Indian style is used to build the tower ceiling. Buddhist-themed sculptures adorn the tower's interior walls all around.
Maitreya Statue: situated atop the pagoda complex's tallest hill, which rises about 100 meters above sea level. It is the largest outdoor bronze Maitreya statue in South East Asia, standing 10 meters tall and weighing 80 tons.
Itinerary: Trang An – Bai Dinh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi
8:00-8:30 From Hanoi, the tour guide and a bus pick you up at the Hanoi Old Town Hotel.
10:30: Arrive at Trang An Caves, nestled between majestic limestone mountains. We start our 2-3 hour cruise by boat, rowed by local people.
1 p.m: Disembark and have lunch at a local restaurant.
2 p.m.: Return to the bus and move to Bai Dinh Pagoda. The guide explains certain facets of the intriguing architecture around Bai Dinh.
4 p.m.–4.30 p.m.: Come back to Hanoi at the Old Town Quarter
If you are still reluctant to choose how many days to spend in Ninh Binh, taking a Tam Coc Boat Tour is worth your money at around $8 per person. When it comes to the poetic Ngo Dong River, the boating journey in Tam Coc Nam appears simple, but the wild charm of mossy rocky mountains and the color of the clear blue sky will make you fall in love. For the first time, you can see people rowing the boat with their legs and taking photos to share with their friends and family. When going down the river, you will see that on both sides of the river are green rice fields. This is a beautiful time to preserve the romantic and poetic moments of the Ngo Dong River.
The Bich Dong pagoda is situated close to Tam Coc in the Truong Yen mountains. Le Thai To was in power when it was constructed, some 600 years ago. The location is accessible through a gate that has a bridge and three miniature pagodas. The three pagodas were given the titles Low Pagoda (Ha Pagoda), Middle Pagoda (Trung Pagoda), and Top Pagoda since they were built on three distinct levels (Thuong Pagoda). The entire pagoda area is beautiful and serene, bordered by mountains and lakes teeming with lilies.
In Ninh Binh, Mua Cave is said to as a tiny version of the "Great Wall." After you conquer and ascend Mua Cave's 486 stone stairs to the summit, you will be rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding natural beauty, the city in the distance with Tam Coc in your rear, and the limestone mountain along Vietnam's southern coast.
Itinerary: Ninh Binh Full Day with Hang Mua Peak
8:00 a.m.: Our tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and lead you to the bus.
10:30: Arrive at the destination and take a boat tour around the Ngo Dong River.
1 p.m.: Disembark and have lunch at a local restaurant.
There are two options for you to choose from:
Bich Dong Pagoda: At the back of Tam Coc, the outstanding Bich Dong Pagoda provides the village’s history and its beautiful architecture. It is found beside a limestone mountain next to a lotus pond.
Cycling through Tam Coc: Spend the next 30–45 minutes cycling through the village of Tam Coc and its surrounding area.
3 p.m.: Go to the final attraction, Mua Cave.
6 p.m.: Bus back to Hanoi
Hoa Lu is a unique architectural complex with a history of 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.
Itinerary: Tam Coc Hoa Lu Day Tour From Hanoi
8:00–8:30: Begin the day tour at Hanoi's Old Town Quarter with our guide.
10:30 .m.: Reach Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, and stroll around the seat of power in Vietnam for 43 years.
12 p.m.: Continue our tour to Tam Coc and have a delicious meal at a local restaurant.
1:30 p.m.: Take a sampan boat tour along the Ngo Dong River.
3 p.m.: Back on land, then head out into the rural surrounds of Tam Coc on bicycles.
4 p.m.: Bus back to Hanoi
Hopefully, you can use our information as a reference for your itinerary about how many days to spend in Ninh Binh. If you are interested in the Vietnam package tours, you can consider Tam Coc Hoa Lu Private Day Tour to give you the best experience in Ninh Binh.
