Top Things to do in Ninh Binh Province
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Top 10 Things to do in Ninh Binh Province, Ninh Binh Province
Discover the best top things to do in Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam including Nui Chua National Park, Van Long Nature Reserve, Trang An Grottoes, Phat Diem Cathedral, Mua Caves, Tuyet Tinh Coc, Tam Coc-Bich Dong, Tam Coc, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cuc Phuong National Park.
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1. Nui Chua National Park
2. Van Long Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 664 reviews
Very beautiful landscape, they have about 9 wonderful caves.
Reviewed By srvctraveler - Denver, United States
This is a beautiful nature preserve in Ninh Binh province that hasn't been discovered and over-run with tourists like Trang An and Tam Coc. Similar natural features, but smaller scale, and the boat tours are still run by the locals on a small scale. We went out in a small bamboo boat paddled by a friendly young woman who made conversation in her limited English and our limited vietnamese, but she taught us the names of birds, pulled snails out of the water to show us. We saw quite a few water birds, including storks, though we didn't get to see the Langurs who are native to the area (we think we heard some vocalizing however). Most of the other visitors were Vietnamese families and groups on a sunday outing, all of whom, including the children, wanted to greet us. Unlike Trang An and Tam Coc, we didn't feel pressured to buy anything or tip, though we were delighted to tip this young woman who had given us such a pleasurable visit.
3. Trang An Grottoes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,625 reviews
Trang An grottoes which is a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam.
Reviewed By 663zins
I took route 2 and did it in late afternoon, it is a must-do when you are in Ninh Binh..splendid sceneries, impressive caves, mysterious karsts; all of these make the boat ride just simply amazing and breathtaking.
4. Phat Diem Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By LQK2010 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
It took us more than 2 hours travelling from Hanoi. Phat Diem Cathedral actually consisted of one big church and 4 smaller ones surrounding. The churches were beautifully blended of the traditional Vietnamese culture and architecture and the Western religion reflecting in every single corner. Highly recommended to register a short tour with the sister at the Information Centre to understand more about the history.
5. Mua Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,652 reviews
Reviewed By livvied2018
The Mua Caves had been quite "simple" nothing amazing or perhaps great though the primary attraction there's visiting the top part, uniquely before sunset. The perspective is one the most incredible things you'll actually observe, breathtaking, will be the ideal picture that I'd in the head of mine when someone mention vietnam, take your time love everything and it is completely well worth it.
6. Tuyet Tinh Coc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 586din - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Inside the Trang An Landscape Complex, you can discover the most ancient place calls Tuyet Tinh Coc. From Trang An you drive about 15' and will reach this awesome place. Buy ticket 20k vnd and you will spend your endless time here. Follow a tunnel and the amazing scene appears in front of your eyes will definitely worth the visit. The old pagoda with around 250 stone stairs to climb will give you an amazing view of the place. Walka bit further inside, you will find an old gate of an ancient palace. The big lake with fresh green water which you can see the fish and the weeds. You will have many best photos in this place.
7. Tam Coc-Bich Dong
8. Tam Coc
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,897 reviews
Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most picturesque spots in all of the north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam. Nearby Tam Coc is often referred to as “Ha Long among the rice paddies.” Visitors are conveyed by rowboat along the peaceful Tam Coc stream past green fields and the feet of mountains into the mouths of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones just inches from the water.
Reviewed By icchen11 - Hsinchu, Taiwan
It's called the land-version of the Halong Bay, and located about 2 hours from Hanoi by bus, The best way to see the beautiful scenery -- many steep and isolated hills alongside a nice river - is to take a 1~1.5hr boat ride (usually 4 tourists and a roller on each boat). The hills are much smaller than the islands of Halong Bay, yet they are no less beautiful. Definitely worth the trip !
9. Bich Dong Pagoda
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 698 reviews
Reviewed By aravi725
Beautiful pagoda with ponds around - we went when it was off season so didn’t get to see the blossomed lotus flowers however can imagine this would have been a beautiful site! There is a small cave inside and a viewpoint at the top. Worth a visit here whilst in Ninh Binh / Tam coc. A lot of parking for motorbikes / bikes right outside too for 10,000VND.
10. Cuc Phuong National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By Lionkittentravel - Melbourne, Australia
A few hours drive from Hanoi, it felt like a world away from the noise and bustle. Beautiful old trees in the rainforest are sure to please nature lovers, as well as hikers with some longer treks available. At the entrance, there are monkey and turtle sanctuaries. While the language barrier definitely meant we got upsold to have a tour guide for the sanctuaries (60k pp, +60k VND for the guide), it actually made the experience somewhat better. While there is a pangolin and canivore sanctuary mentioned, we were not able to get a consistent answer about when they were open, or how to get to them. The Cave of Early Man was another highlight of the park. While it is suggested that phone lights are enough, the caverns are large enough to merit torches to get the full experience. One the right hand side of the entrance cavern, there is a small opening that leads to a steep series of rusted ladders. Going up them takes you to some more majestic caves, with bat colonies. In perhaps the best commendation of Cuc Phong, the driver we'd hired for the day ended up joining us more the cave and forest walks, enjoying it as much as we did.
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