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A few words about Ninh Binh - The land of heroic history

Ninh Binh is a province in the Red River Delta, Ninh Binh is about 100 km from the center of Hanoi - a relatively close distance for those who love to travel but do not have much time to go too far. Coming to Ninh Binh means coming to a province with many natural landscapes recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage. As if pre-arranged, Ninh Binh is beautiful in every corner from the poetic Non Nuoc mountain to Bai Dinh pagoda with unique architecture, all of which have beauty that makes visitors fascinated and exclaim in praise.How to get to Ninh Binh

It is only about 1 hour and 45 minutes drive from Hanoi city center, so if you depart from Hanoi, you can completely travel to Ninh Binh by personal vehicle (motorbike or car). You can go along the same route: Hanoi city center - North-South expressway, East - National Highway 10/National Highway 38B at Yen Hong - Take the exit of Nam Dinh and Ninh Binh intersection to enter Ninh Binh - National Highway 10/National Highway 1A at Phuc Thanh - Ninh Binh.

In addition, you can also go to Ninh Binh by bus:

From Hanoi: Bus tickets from Hanoi to Ninh Binh usually range from 80,000 - 100,000 VND, with a travel time of about 2 hours.

From Ho Chi Minh City: Bus tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Binh are usually around 650,000 - 700,000 VND/ticket, with a travel time of about 30 hours.If you are too far away, you can book a flight to Hanoi. After landing at Noi Bai airport, rent a car to continue to Ninh Binh.

What is the best season to travel to Ninh Binh?

To have an enjoyable trip to Ninh Binh, you can come to Ninh Binh in one of two times: January to March and April to June.

January to March: This is the time when Ninh Binh's weather is cool, with little rain, very suitable for sightseeing and visiting temples.April to June: The temperature is a bit higher than January to March but not too hot. The trees in Ninh Binh are lush this season, making the scenery here more charming. This is also the time when the rice fields in Tam Coc are in the bumper crop season. If you are a fan of virtual life, this is the ideal time for you to come to Ninh Binh.Special attractions in Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh is one of the provinces with many beautiful natural landscapes. If you want to visit all of them, you will have to stay here for several months. If you only have a few days to visit Ninh Binh, Traveloka will suggest to you 5 of the most famous and beautiful tourist attractions in this land such as:

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: An architectural complex with great historical value for the nation. This is where the majestic and ancient architecture of walls, caves, tombs, temples and pagodas converge, preserved for hundreds of years. Currently, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital has become one of the tourist attractions recognized as a National historical relic, as well as a must-visit attraction for tourists coming to Ninh Binh.Dia Linh Cave: This cave is also known as Chau Bau Cave, this is a stalactite cave that is considered the most beautiful in Vietnam. Dia Linh Cave is about 300m high. The dark cave has golden stalactite color, the clear blue river water creates a rare scene in the world. To visit Dia Linh Cave, you need to take a boat to enter the cave. Phat Diem Stone Church: This is a Catholic church complex including 1 large church and 5 small churches. The church has existed for 100 years, until now it still retains the traditional ancient architecture of Vietnam with the characteristic curved roof details of the boat's bow. The church has a nostalgic appearance that many tourists pay attention to and love to visit.Tuyet Tinh Coc: This place also has another name, Am Tien cave, with a charming natural landscape with green mountains and blue water as beautiful as a painting. Located at an altitude of about 500m above sea level, Tuyet Tinh Coc is like a peaceful sky, completely separate from the outside world.Specialties to enjoy in Ninh Binh

Fried field crabs with betel leaves: Small field crabs are fried with betel leaves, when eaten, they are crispy and have the characteristic aroma of betel leaves. This rustic dish is made from familiar ingredients but has a taste that is unforgettable.Bun cha quat: Although it is bun cha quat, bun cha quat is completely different from the Hanoi bun cha that we often see. Bun cha quat is made from minced meat, grilled on an iron grill in a large piece. The finished piece of meat is large, charred on the outside, and sweet on the inside. When eaten, it is served with pickled vegetables and sweet and sour dipping sauce, extremely flavorful.Rice noodles with perch: Rice noodles with perch is a famous delicacy of Ninh Binh. The rice noodles are soft and chewy enough, the perch meat is carefully deboned, firm and delicious. The rice noodles have a sweet soup that blends with the fragrant smell of fried onions, combined with a little bit of pepper. When eating, add a little bit of boiled raw vegetables to complete a nutritious and delicious dish. Ninh Binh mountain goat: Mountain goat is a type of goat raised by people in Ninh Binh on rocky mountains, the mountain goat meat is firm, chewy and extremely sweet. Goat meat is often steamed, grilled or made into spring rolls, all of which are delicious, but the best is goat dipped in ginger sauce, which is unique and super delicious.