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The Essence of Ninh Binh
Suggestions for Discovering Ninh Binh Our specialists lead you through the scenic beauty of Ninh Binh, where you can explore rivers, caves, and the iconic limestone peaks.
The city called Ninh Binh, two hours south of Hanoi, is far from remarkable, and falls very short of deserving a page of its own on this website. However, once you reach the city’s outskirts it’s a very different situation, as you pass into a most dramatic landscape of lakes, rivers, caves, rice paddy fields and huge limestone karsts. Breathtakingly beautiful, the region clearly shares it’s geology with nearby Halong Bay, and is often referred to as ‘Halong bay on Land’.
Mua Cave – Ninh Binh
What to do in Ninh Binh
A thousand years ago the nearby settlement Hoa Lu was capital of Vietnam, and the ancient citadel and two temples can still be visited today. Tam Coc is the best known of the region’s caves, and is in fact a series of three inter-linking waterways.
There is also the rural region surrounding Vuon Thi, where you can be sure of an exhilarating afternoon learning about farming techniques, the art of Vietnamese cooking, and enjoying some of Vietnam’s most compelling scenery from the saddle.
It is possible to visit the Ninh Binh region on a day trip from Hanoi, but ideally we’d suggest you stay overnight, to allow a more comfortable pace of travel.
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Tailored Itineraries with Ninhbinh Tours
The development of Ninh Binh tourism is of much potential. Located at the gateway between the Red River Delta triangle and the North, this land owns various attractions as well as historical places related to the royal palace of Vietnam in the 10th century (Dinh and Early Le Dynasty).
We are composing new Ninh Binh itineraries right now. Tell us what you have in mind and a designer will build one around you.
When to Go
Vietnam spans three distinct climate zones over 1,600 kilometers. Generally, spring (March to April) and autumn (September to November) provide mild, agreeable temperatures and clear skies across northern, central, and southern regions simultaneously.
For coastal beach relaxation in Central Vietnam (Danang, Hoi An, Nha Trang), dry and sunny weather extends from February through August.
Month by Month
Vietnam Through the Seasons
Spring Blossoms & Pleasant Climes
Mild weather across all regions with clear skies over Halong Bay, pleasant strolls in Hoi An, and sunny Saigon days.
Central Coastal Sunshine
Hot, sun-drenched days perfect for luxury beachfront retreats in Danang, Quy Nhon, and Nha Trang.
Autumn Harvest & Golden Terraces
Golden rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai and Sapa, cool crisp Hanoi autumn mornings, and serene delta river cruising.
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